Ryan Kelly - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Ryan Kelly reflects on retirement, Colts career & life after football | The Jack Doyle Podcast The Jack Doyle Podcast makes its return with special guest, former Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly. They open the episode by discussing...

MAY 7 • COLTS.COM

Vikings release defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave after last year's spending spree

The Minnesota Vikings have cleared salary cap space taken by their failed strategy for contending last season by releasing defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Hangs up cleats Kelly announced his retirement from the NFL through his personal X account Friday.

Impact Kelly will step away from the game after a 10-year NFL career that started when he was selected in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Colts. He signed a two-year contract with the Vikings in March of 2025 but suffered three concussions during the regular season, which limited him to eight games. Kelly was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was selected to the All-Pro Second-Team for the 2020 season while playing for Indianapolis.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings center Ryan Kelly announces his retirement after his concussion-shortened 10th NFL season

Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly has retired after a concussion-marred final season in his 10-year NFL career

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Colts fan favorite Ryan Kelly is stepping away from football Longtime Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly was potentially a cap casualty with the Minnesota Vikings. He decided to retire instead.

MARCH 6 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

3-time Alabama national champion retiring from the NFL after 10-year career Former Alabama center Ryan Kelly is one of the greatest winners in Crimson Tide football history. He spent five seasons in Tuscaloosa as par...

MARCH 6 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Do the Vikings know if McCarthy is worth committing to? His bruising, unsteady debut left a mystery

The Minnesota Vikings lost their bet this season that they could develop J

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Vikings still finding value and fun in winning down the stretch despite being out of contention

The Minnesota Vikings are trying to practice the process of winning in December despite being eliminated from contention for the playoffs

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands on IR The Vikings placed Kelly (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact Kelly's season is over after suffering his third concussion of the year during the Week 16 win over the Giants. Michael Jurgens will likely serve as Minnesota's starting center during the final two games of the campaign.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 17 Coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that Kelly (concussion) will not play Saturday against the Lions, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Kelly suffered his third known concussion of the 2025 season last Sunday against the Giants. It would be extremely surprising if he plays again this season. Look for Michael Jurgens to be under center against Detroit.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP on Monday Kelly (concussion) was listed as DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact Kelly has already suffered three concussions this season, with his latest coming in Sunday's win over the Giants. Realistically, it would be a shock if he played again this season. Michael Jurgens would be next up to start at center for Minnesota.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McCarthy's hand injury leaves Vikings in lurch again with latest setback raising long-term questions

The Minnesota Vikings must ask themselves this offseason how patient they can afford to be with quarterback J

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Vikings Lose J.J. McCarthy, Ryan Kelly & Jordan Mason to Injuries at Giants in Week 16 Minnesota Vikings Latest News

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Enters concussion protocol Kelly (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Giants, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Michael Jurgens will remain at center for the rest of Sunday's game in Kelly's absence. With Kelly in the league's concussion protocol, he faces an uphill battle to play in the Vikings' Christmas Day game against the Lions.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing concussion evaluation Kelly is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 16 game against the Giants due to a possible concussion.

Impact Kelly was hurt on a Vikings running play midway through the second quarter. Michael Jurgens has taken over at center for Minnesota.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 16 Kelly (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Kelly produced a DNP-LP-LP practice log due to a knee injury, but the veteran offensive lineman has been cleared to play in Sunday's contest, when he'll likely start at center.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Kelly (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Kelly was unavailable for Wednesday's first session of the week, but he was able to make his return to practice Thursday. The offensive lineman is dealing with an apparent knee injury, and he'll have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's contest against the Giants.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings visit Jaxson Dart and the skidding Giants in latest young QB showcase

The Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants are eliminated from playoff contention but see their Week 16 matchup as plenty meaningful with another chance for a young quarterback to p...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Sidelined to start week Kelly (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact It's unclear when Kelly suffered the knee injury, though he's had an injury-plagued season, suiting up for only seven games. He has two days to improve his practice participation to have a chance to suit up Sunday against the Giants.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings win after being eliminated from playoffs before kickoff at Cowboys

The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before taking the field for their game at the Dallas Cowboys

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

J.J. McCarthy on Cowboys Defensive Scheme, Reading Coverages, Justin Jefferson, Ryan Kelly's Impact Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy addressed the media from TCO Performance Center ahead of the team's Week 15 Sunday Night Football game against the...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Logs full practice Thursday Kelly (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Kelly hurt his hip against Seattle on Sunday and began this week with a limited practice session. However, his ability to upgrade to full participation Thursday likely means he'll be good to go for this Sunday's clash against the Commanders. If that's indeed the case, Kelly should start at center, as usual.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held back at practice Kelly (hip) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Kelly suffered a hip flexor during last week's loss to the Seahawks, putting his status in question ahead of the Week 14 matchup versus the Commanders. Michael Jurgens will start at center if Kelly is inactive.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings realize reasons for reeling offense run much deeper than QB inexperience

The glaring inexperience at quarterback has ultimately doomed the Minnesota Vikings this season

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffered flexor injury Kelly suffered a hip flexor injury in Sunday's 26-0 loss to Seattle, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Kelly exited the game in the second half with a hip issue, which is now understood to be a flexor problem. The 32-year-old will be reevaluated in the coming days, but if he is forced to miss any action moving forward, Michael Jurgens could stand to operate as the team's starting center.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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