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Double-digit carries in win Chandler rushed 10 times for 23 yards and caught three of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 16-3 win over the Packers.

Impact Chandler was able to step into a more significant role in the backfield with Aaron Jones (hip) inactive in Week 18, garnering a season-high 10 carries. Chandler also reeled in his first passes of the year as well, finishing tied for second on the team in catches with wide receiver Jalen Nailor. The running back missed the majority of the season while on injured reserve with a knee injury, and he'll end the year having compiled 47 rushing yards on 17 carries while catching three of four targets for 11 yards over three regular-season contests. Chandler will enter the offseason as a free agent and considering both Jones and Jordan Mason are under contract for next year, Chandler feels unlikely to return to Minnesota.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first touches of season Chandler carried the ball seven times for 24 yards in the Vikings' 23-10 win over the Lions on Christmas Day.

Impact Out since Week 1 due to a knee injury, Chandler was activated from IR earlier in the week and stepped into the No. 2 RB role with Jordan Mason (ankle) sidelined. The seven carries represented Chandler's first touches of the season, and they all came in the second half after Aaron Jones had been checked out for a leg injury late in the second quarter. The veteran back wasn't removed from the game entirely after halftime, however. With both Mason and Jones potentially at less than 100 percent, and the Vikings having nothing on the line in their regular-season finale, Chandler could see an even bigger workload in Week 18 against the Packers.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Activate Running Back Ty Chandler from Injured Reserve Minnesota Vikings Latest News

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Activated from IR The Vikings activated Chandler (knee) from injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact With Jordan Mason (ankle) listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice, Chandler's return and full practice participation could lead to a role in Thursday's game against the Lions. The running back has played just one game this year, logging zero offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps that resulted in 84 kick return yards. If Mason is unable to go, the 2022 fifth-rounder could see rotational snaps behind the starter, Aaron Jones.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has a fractured throwing hand. Max Brosmer to start vs. Lions

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Week 16 Chandler (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Chandler managed to practice in full throughout Week 16 prep, but he nonetheless won't yet come off IR> His next chance to retake the field will come Week 17 versus the Lions.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play Week 16 Chandler (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Chandler was a full practice participant during Week 16 prep, but he'll have to be activated from injured reserve Saturday in order to be available for Sunday's game. If he's cleared to play, Chandler would likely leapfrog Zavier Scott as the Vikings' RB3 behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. Chandler would also be in the mix to join Myles Price as a returner on kickoffs.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another full practice Chandler (knee) logged a full practice Wednesday,

Impact Chandler has been practicing for most of December after he was designated to return from injured reserve. It remains unclear if he'll be activated ahead of Minnesota's Week 16 matchup against the Giants, and he'd likely return primarily to special teams duties.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Chandler (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Chandler has been sidelined since Week 1 while dealing with a knee injury, and he was designated to return from IR on Dec. 3. The 27-year-old was a full participant during practice this week, but he'll remain out for at least one more game. Chandler will have to be restored to the active roster by Dec. 24, or else he'll revert to IR for the remainder of the season. His next opportunity to play will be the Week 16 contest versus the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 21.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Chandler (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Impact The 27-year-old practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday but remains on the injured reserve list, leaving his status for Sunday's matchup in question. The Vikings must activate Chandler to their active roster in order for him to suit up in Week 15. If activated in time, the North Carolina product will likely serve as one of Minnesota's top kick returners.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to practice Chandler (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Chandler continues to string full practice sessions together as he works his way back from a knee injury he sustained in Week 1 against the Bears. If the running back was activated from injured reserve for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, he would join Jordan Mason in backing up Aaron Jones (shoulder).

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Chandler (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Chandler continues to progress in his recovery from a knee injury that he sustained in the Vikings' regular-season opener against the Bears. He would have to be activated from injured reserve in order to play Sunday against the Cowboys, and if he is cleared to play, then he would serve as the Vikings' RB3 behind Aaron Jones (shoulder) and Jordan Mason.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying on injured reserve The Vikings ruled out Chandler (knee) for Sunday's game versus the Commanders.

Impact Since Minnesota designated Chandler for return from injured reserve Wednesday, he followed an LP/FP/FP practice regimen before the team considered him questionable for Week 14 action. Now that he's officially unavailable Sunday, the Vikings will continue to roll with the RB trio of Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott. Chandler's next chance to play is Sunday, Dec. 14 at Dallas.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable but still on IR Chandler (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Chandler would first have to be officially activated from injured reserve to play Sunday. He has been sidelined since sustaining a knee injury in Week 1, but Chandler's window to return to practice opened Wednesday. Even if Chandler's activated ahead of Sunday's game, he's unlikely to play a significant role in Minnesota's backfield mix on offense, though he could factor in as a return man on special teams.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Progresses to full practice Chandler (knee) participated fully in practice Thursday.

Impact Chandler has been on IR since shortly after injuring his knee in Minnesota's season-opening win over Chicago. He was designated to return Wednesday and logged a limited practice session that day. With an upgrade to full participation Thursday, Chandler seems to be mostly past his injury, though it's not certain that he'll be activated ahead of Sunday's clash against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Chandler (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Chandler was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday morning, and he was back on the practice field soon after. The fourth-year running back hasn't played since Week 1. Chandler strictly played on special teams in that game, and he could have a similar role once he's activated from injured reserve. His first chance will be this Sunday versus the Commanders.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return Chandler (knee) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact The 27-year-old has missed Minnesota's last 11 games due to a knee injury sustained in the Week 1 win over the Bears. However, his 21-day practice window opening Wednesday suggests he's nearing a return. Once fully healthy, Chandler is expected to handle kick-return duties while playing a depth role in the Vikings' backfield.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings lean into their alternate identity with dominant defense and strong rushing attack

The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O’Connell have been a pass-oriented team

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Vikings put RB Aaron Jones on IR with hamstring injury that will sideline him more than a month

The Minnesota Vikings have placed running back Aaron Jones Sr. on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Vikings feel the growing pains with young quarterback J.J. McCarthy after flop vs. Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of work to do on offense this week after more struggles on that side of the ball

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

New dad McCarthy back at practice with Vikings, while Darrisaw ruled out as knee recovery continues

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Vikings are paying the price for Week 1's electric victory Blake Cashman and Ty Chandler are now sidelined, forcing the Minnesota Vikings to regroup quickly after their electric start to the 2025 sea...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Deadspin | Vikings place LB Blake Cashman, RB/KR Ty Chandler on IR Deadspin | Vikings place LB Blake Cashman, RB/KR Ty Chandler on IR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Vikings place Blake Cashman, Ty Chandler on injured reserve Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring) and running back Ty Chandler (knee) will be out at least until the Oct. 19 game against the Eag...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Moved to IR due to knee Chandler (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact The kickoff return man sustained a knee injury in the season opener against Chicago and will be out through Minnesota's Week 6 bye as a result of Thursday's move. Rookies Myles Price (knee) and Tai Felton are the top candidates to return kicks in Chandler's absence, with Price favored to get those opportunities if healthy after a strong debut on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has a fractured throwing hand. Max Brosmer to start vs. Lions

Vikings lean into their alternate identity with dominant defense and strong rushing attack

Vikings put RB Aaron Jones on IR with hamstring injury that will sideline him more than a month

Vikings feel the growing pains with young quarterback J.J. McCarthy after flop vs. Falcons

New dad McCarthy back at practice with Vikings, while Darrisaw ruled out as knee recovery continues