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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

Dealing with knee injury Head coach Kevin O'Connell said during Wednesday's press conference that Chandler suffered a knee injury during the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Bears on Monday.

Impact O'Connell added that Chandler is expected to miss time while recovering from his knee injury, though how long his absence will be is unclear. Chandler is unlikely to play against the Falcons on Sunday but could be available for the Vikings' Week 3 bout against the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 21. The 2022 fifth-rounder played 13 special-teams snaps in Week 1 and returned three kickoffs for 84 yards, so Tai Felton is a candidate to join Myles Price (knee) on kickoff returns.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings LB Blake Cashman will miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman will miss several weeks with a hamstring injury

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited to special teams Chandler averaged 28.0 yards on three kickoff returns in Monday's win at Chicago. He did not play a snap on offense.

Impact Chander begins the season as the No. 3 running back over Zavier Scott, who was inactive with an ankle injury. Neither running back will likely get many carries if both Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason are healthy.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 53-man roster Chandler made Minnesota's 53-man roster. However, it's not clear whether Chandler or Zavier Scott will work as the No. 3 running back, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact It's also not clear if Chandler or Tai Felton will work as the kick returner. Chandler was on the roster bubble and could still lose his spot once C.J. Ham returns from injured reserve.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 53-man roster Chandler made Minnesota's 53-man roster. However, it's not clear whether Chandler or Zavier Scott will work as the No. 3 running back, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact It's also not clear if Chandler or Tai Felton will work as the kick returner. Chandler was on the roster bubble and could still lose his spot once C.J. Ham returns from injured reserve.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Chandler: Volunteer to Tar Heel Ty Chandler played all four seasons of his college career at the University of Tennessee. The Nashville, Tennessee, native played well durin...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • SI.COM

Just 12 yards in Saturday's start Chandler gained 12 rushing yards on three carries and failed to catch his only target in Saturday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Patriots.

Impact The fourth-year back got the start ahead of Zavier Scott, his main competition for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart, but it was Scott who saw more work and led Minnesota in rushing yards on the afternoon. Chandler saw his yards per carry drop from 4.5 in 2023 to just 3.3 last year, and if he can't find another gear before the end of the preseason, he might find himself on the outside looking in for a spot on the Week 1 gameday roster.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In battle for No. 3 RB role Chandler had five carries for five yards along with three receptions for 20 yards in Saturday's preseason win over Baltimore. However, he may have fallen behind Zavier Scott in the...

Impact Scott had an impressive performance with seven carries for 40 yards. However, Chandler did work with the first-team offense while Scott had most of his production in the second quarter. Chandler was also one of the two primary kick returners, which could give him an edge. Still, this battle may not be decided until late in camp and the loser may not stay on the 53-man roster.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Chandler's NFL dream may hinge on next two preseason games The Minnesota Vikings have some potential trade assets before the season starts, including running back Ty Chandler, who is currently on the...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Training Camp, July 26 Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. and RB Ty Chandler addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

JULY 26, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

5 Minnesota Vikings veterans on the roster bubble entering training camp | Sporting News The Vikings return to Eagan on July 22 to kick off training camp, but not every veteran on the 90-man roster is safe. With just five rookies...

JULY 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vikings predicted to ditch 2 more players from GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's disastrous 2022 draft class | Sporting News Minnesota’s 2022 draft haul continues to haunt the team four years later. Two more picks from that class — Ty Chandler and Brian Asamoah — a...

JUNE 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vikings & Project Success Bring Students to Washington, D.C. View photos of Vikings FB C.J. Ham, RB Ty Chandler, RB Aaron Jones, Sr., Legends Tony Richardson and Visanthe Shiancoe joining Project Succe...

JUNE 19, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings Players Visit Animal Humane Society View photos of Vikings T Brian O'Neill, RB Ty Chandler, T Walter Rouse, and OLB Bo Richter spending time with adoptable animals at the Anima...

MAY 27, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

2024 in Photos: Ty Chandler View photos of Vikings RB Ty Chandler from the 2024 season.

MAY 2, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings re-sign Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M contract after solid debut with former rival

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a sol...

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Meager role late in season Chandler finished the 2024 season with 56 carries for 156 yards and six reception for 42 yards in 17 games.

Impact Chandler had an odd season as began the year as the backup to Aaron Jones and even had a big game. He had ten carries for 82 yards in Week 2. He quickly lost the backup role after Minnesota traded for Cam Akers in Week 6. Chandler had just 12 carries for 31 yards in the final eight regular season games, but still kept his kickoff return role. The odd part was he didn't appear to lose his role for any noticeable reason (he didn't fumble or commit obvious errors) and the Vikings had praised him early in the season. With Akers set to be an unrestricted free agent, Chandler enters the offseason as the backup but it's a mystery how the Vikings value him on the depth chart.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Chandler injury update and status vs. the Rams in the Wild Card Playoff Round | Jan. 13, 2024 The NFC Wild Card Round has Ty Chandler and the Minnesota Vikings going head to head against the Los Angeles Rams at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, J...

JANUARY 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Set to play in wild-card contest Chandler (illness) does not have an injury designation for Monday's wild-card matchup versus the Rams, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Chandler sat out Friday's practice due to an ailment, but he returned to practice in full Saturday and doesn't have an injury designation for Monday's game. No. 1 RB Aaron Jones (foot) is also without an injury designation for the wild-card contest, and Cam Akers (illness) is expected to suit up despite being deemed questionable, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic, so Chandler will likely work as Minnesota's No. 3 running back and primary kick returner.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with illness Chandler missed Friday's practice because of an illness.

Impact Chandler will have three days to recover before Monday's game against the Rams in Phoenix. There won't be much impact on the gameplan if his illness lingers, as Chandler has been third on the depth chart behind Aaron Jones (quadriceps) and Cam Akers for a while now.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five carries in Week 17 Chandler rushed five times for 7 yards in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers.

Impact Chandler barely saw any playing time behind Aaron Jones (quad) and Cam Akers in Sunday's matchup against Green Bay. The 26-year-old running back played just seven of the Vikings' 72 offensive snaps in the contest, though his five rushing attempts marked his highest carry total since Week 5. Chandler was extremely inefficient with his opportunities, averaging just 1.4 yards per carry. Heading into a pivotal Week 18 matchup against the Lions, the North Carolina product remains far off the fantasy radar.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets two carries in win Chandler had two carries for two yards in Sunday's win over Arizona.

Impact Chander played five snaps on offense as he got some extra time as Aaron Jones was given some rest after losing two fumbles. Chandler is still clearly the third running back, so he may not get many more snaps unless Jones or Cam Akers is injured.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays just one snap on offense Chandler didn't have a carry or reception in Sunday's win at Tennessee. He did have one kick return for 35 yards.

Impact Chandler played just one snap on offense as he's become a distant third option at running back behind starter Aaron Jones and backup Cam Akers.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets limited role on offense Chandler had four carries for 18 yards in Sunday's win at Jacksonville.

Impact Chandler had played just two snaps on offense the previous two weeks after Cam Akers took over the backup running back role. Chandler only got on the field after Aaron Jones missed time late in the game due to a rib injury. Chandler could get some time on offense this week at Tennessee if Jones misse times or is limited with the rib issue.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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