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Misses third straight practice Conklin (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Conklin initially missed practice Monday but told reporters his ankle injury isn't serious. He's expected to work as Minnesota's No. 2 tight end, a role that could entail playing more than half the snaps on offense, though the team did add some depth at wide receiver after losing TE Kyle Rudolph. With Conklin temporary unavailable, rookie fifth-round pick Zach Davidson should get a few more practice reps.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seen having larger role Conklin drew praise in spring workouts from head coach Mike Zimmer, the team's official website reports. "It's a bigger role for Tyler Conklin [this season]. He's kind of emerged a...

Impact With the departure of Kyle Rudolph, Conklin looks set to move up the depth chart and be used next to Irv Smith in two-tight end sets. Conklin had 15 receptions for 168 yards and a score over the last four games when Rudolph was out with an injury, supporting the notion he could carve out a role in the passing offense this season. Still, Conklin may be used more as a blocker with Smith likely to command most of the targets to the position.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes season with 19 receptions Conklin completed the 2020 campaign catching 19 of his 26 targets for 194 yards and one touchdown.

Impact In his third season with the Vikings, the 2018 fifth-round pick had career highs in receptions and yards. The tight end also scored his first NFL touchdown and began to show his ability as a pass catcher toward the end of the regular season after No. 2 tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) landed on IR. With Rudolph under contract through 2023 and 2019 second-rounder Irv Smith ahead of him on the depth chart, Conklin will have difficulty being a regular in Minnesota's offense as he enters the final year of his rookie deal.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact again in loss Conklin secured three of four targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 33-27 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

Impact The 25-year-old had a presence on the stat sheet for the second straight week, following up his solid 5-40 line against the Buccaneers with Sunday's showing, which included his first career touchdown. Conklin's elevated role over the last pair of contests is a direct byproduct of the absence of Kyle Rudolph (foot), so it would be difficult to trust it continuing were his veteran teammate to return for a Week 16 matchup against the Saints on Christmas Day.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Conklin: You Never Know When Your Opportunity is Going to Come in This League

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Tyler Conklin on His Career Game Against Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Under Center with Kirk Cousins

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Tyler Conklin on His Career Game + His Winding Journey to the NFL | Under Center with Kirk Cousins On this edition of Under Center with Kirk Cousins, the Vikings quarterback is joined by tight end Tyler Conklin who had a career day with 5...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Five receptions Sunday Conklin had five receptions for 40 yards on five targets in Sunday's 26-14 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Conklin played a season-high 45 snaps with Kyle Rudolph sidelined with a foot injury. He played more snaps than Irv Smith (28), but that may be only because Smith was coming back after missing two games with a back injury. Conklin could continue to be part of the passing game if Rudolph is out another week, but it won't be a surprise if Smith overtakes him for playing time.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Many injuries, especially at tight end, offer opportunity to Vikings' Tyler Conklin Tight end Tyler Conklin made his first start of the season while Irv Smith Jr. was eased into action. But Smith looked healthy on a 14-yard...

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gains 10 yards in win Conklin caught his lone target for 10 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win against the Jaguars.

Impact With Irv Smith (back) inactive, Conklin logged a season-high 59 snaps on offense (65 percent), landing just five snaps shy of Kyle Rudolph, who finished with no receptions on two targets. Conklin's getting plenty of usage when Smith is out of the lineup. If Smith returns in Week 14 against the Buccaneers, Conklin will shift back to a reserve role.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two grabs Conklin caught both of his targets for 11 yards in Monday night's 19-13 win over the Bears.

Impact Conklin moved up the depth chart with Irv Smith (groin) sidelined and made his first couple receptions of the campaign. Should Smith remain out Sunday versus the Cowboys, Conklin would figure to assume a similar role, boosting his value despite his still-restricted ceiling.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

No touches Sunday Conklin did not have a target in Sunday's loss to Green Bay. He played just eight snaps on offense.

Impact With both Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith, Jr. healthy, Conklin is going to have a minimal role on offense and will get most of his snaps (12 on Sunday) on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Snap Counts: Rookie tight end Conklin has career day

An in-depth look at the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive and defensive snaps from a 41-17 win over Miami

DECEMBER 18, 2018 • FOX SPORTS