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Ty Chandler on kick return vs. Jaguars, joint practice with Cowboys | Saints Training Camp 2026 New Orleans Saints running back Ty Chandler's post-practice interview following joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on August 18, 2026 at...

2 DAYS AGO • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

4 biggest winners (and 2 losers) in Saints preseason opener Ty Chandler and Zach Wilson were two of the biggest winners in the New Orleans Saints preseason debut. On the other hand, Charlie Smyth did...

5 DAYS AGO • WHODATDISH.COM

It only took one play for Ty Chandler to seal his spot on Saints roster Ty Chandler was the first player to touch the football for the New Orleans Saints in preseason, and he cemented his spot on the roster with...

5 DAYS AGO • WHODATDISH.COM

Zach Wilson stands out for the Saints in a 24-20 preseason loss to the Jaguars

Zach Wilson is making his case to become the backup to Saints starter Tyler Shough

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Audric Estime Finishes What Ty Chandler Started! 🔥 #saints #nfl #shorts

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Can't-Miss Play: 86-yard kick return! Ty Chandler off to the races for Saints right out of the gate New Orleans Saints running back Ty Chandler is off to the races right out of the gate on an 86-yard kick return vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars...

5 DAYS AGO • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Ty Chandler 1-on-1 interview after signing with Saints | 2026 Free Agency New Orleans Saints running back Ty Chandler speaks with one-on-one with Team Reporter Erin Summers after signing with the Saints during 2026...

MARCH 20 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Former Vikings draft pick staring at uphill battle to keep NFL dream alive The Minnesota Vikings lose a homegrown talent to an unfavorable situation after veteran running back Ty Chandler lands with the New Orleans...

MARCH 17 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Former UNC RB Ty Chandler Signs With New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints are signing former UNC and Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler. It's...

MARCH 17 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Ty Chandler | Meet the Saints Roster Photos The New Orleans Saints announced that the club has agreed to terms with running back Ty Chandler. Check out Chandler in action with the Minn...

MARCH 17 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Moving to New Orleans Chandler and the Saints agreed to terms on a one-year deal Tuesday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Chandler, a 2022 fifth-round pick from North Carolina, appeared in just three games for the Vikings last season due to a knee injury, rushing 17 times for 47 yards while catching three of four receptions for 11 yards. However, he appeared in all 34 of Minnesota's regular-season contests from 2023 to 2024, recording 643 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 158 carries. Now with the Saints, Chandler will likely compete for a backup role behind Travis Etienne ahead of the 2026 season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Best of 2025 Running Back Photos View the best photos of Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr., Jordan Mason, Zavier Scott, Ty Chandler and FB C.J. Ham during the 2025 NFL season.

JANUARY 15 • VIKINGS.COM

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

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Zach Wilson stands out for the Saints in a 24-20 preseason loss to the Jaguars

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