Zavier Scott - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent to injured reserve The Bears placed Scott (wrist) on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Scott will be required to miss at least the next four games. He's appeared in four contests this season, playing 65 snaps on special teams.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Bears' active roster Chicago signed Scott from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.

Impact Scott was elevated each of the past three weeks, so this was a necessary move for him to be eligible to continue suiting up on game days. The 27-year-old has been providing depth at running back in the absence of Kyle Monangai (toe), who has been sidelined for each of the three contests that Scott has been elevated. With that said, Scott yet to log an offensive snap this season, so he's unlikely to be a factor on offense in Week 8 versus Seattle even if Monangai is absent again.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Scott reverted to the Bears' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Scott was elevated to the Bears' active roster before Thursday's contest against the Patriots, when he played 16 snaps on special teams and logged one tackle. He's reached the three-game maximum for practice squad elevations, so he would need to be signed to the active roster in order to play for the Bears moving forward.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Thursday's game Scott has been elevated from Chicago's practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Scott is set to take part in a third consecutive game with the Bears on Thursday. He played exclusively on special teams in each of the previous two contests. The Bears remain without Kyle Monangai (toe) in the backfield, but it may take an injury to D'Andre Swift or Roschon Johnson for Scott to get any opportunities on offense.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Scott reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Impact Scott was elevated as Kyle Monangai was out with a toe injury, but he ended up playing exclusively on special teams, logging three tackles and a forced fumble while in kick and punt coverage. This marked the second straight game that Scott was elevated, and he could play again in Thursday's matchup versus the Patriots if Monangai remains sidelined.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated by Chicago The Bears elevated Scott from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact With Kyle Monangai (toe) still sidelined for Chicago, Scott will join the 53-man roster for the second straight week. He logged just nine snaps on special teams last Sunday against the Packers.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Scott reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Scott was elevated to the active roster to operate as an additional depth option behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson in Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Packers. Scott didn't log a snap on offense, and he recorded one tackle while playing nine snaps with the special-teams unit. The running back could garner another elevation in Week 6 against the Falcons if Kyle Monangai (toe) remains unavailable.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Elevated for Week 5 The Bears elevated Scott from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Scott's elevation gives the Bears added backfield depth for Sunday's NFC North tilt against the Packers in the absence of Kyle Monangai (toe). Scott -- who appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Vikings in 2025 -- will operate as Chicago's RB3 behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bears hit by running back injuries as D'Andre Swift exits practice and Kyle Monangai is week to week

Led by D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, the Chicago Bears like their depth at running back

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Joins Bears' practice squad Chicago signed Scott to its practice squad Tuesday.

Impact After spending his rookie season playing third fiddle to veteran Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, Scott was replaced on the Vikings' depth chart by rookie sixth-rounder Demond Claiborne during training camp and cut. His ability as a receiver could create at least a little fantasy intrigue if he finds his way onto the field with the Bears during the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Minnesota Scott was waived by the Vikings on Sunday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Scott spent most of his rookie season as the third option on the team's running back depth chart behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. Those two veterans remain in Minnesota, but it looks like rookie fifth-round pick Demond Claiborne has usurped Scott's role as a depth option in Minnesota. The Vikings may be interested in retaining Scott on the practice squad if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

3 Potential Vikings Trade Candidates 6 Days Before 53-Man Roster Deadline: Zavier Scott Among Potential Bait Rather than gaining nothing from a roster cut, the Vikings could trade these three players for a return before the 53-man roster deadline on...

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Training Camp, August 1 Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr., RB Zavier Scott, LB Jake Golday, CB Charles Demmings and S Jakobe Thomas addressed the media during 2026 Training...

AUGUST 1 • VIKINGS.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

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MARCH 9 • VIKINGS.COM

Re-signed by Vikings Minnesota re-signed Scott on Monday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Scott made his regular-season debut in 2025 and ultimately suited up for 16 contests with the Vikings, totaling 32 carries for 114 yards (3.6 YPC) while adding 14 catches for 98 yards and a score through the air. He also contributed on special teams. Though Minnesota's backfield could undergo significant changes over the course of the offseason, Scott appears solidified as a depth option for the 2026 campaign.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Visit Children's Hospital To Celebrate Valentine's Day Vikings players OLB Jonathan Greenard, OLB Bo Richter, and G Vershon Lee visited patients at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital f...

FEBRUARY 17 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings Social Justice Committee Surprises Local Nonprofits with Donations Vikings players Bo Richter, Walter Rouse, Zavier Scott, Isaiah Rodgers, Jonathan Greenard, and C.J. Ham helped surprise Minnesota nonprofits...

FEBRUARY 10 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings Social Justice Committee Members Make Surprise Donations Vikings players Bo Richter, Walter Rouse and Zavier Scott helped surprise Minnesota nonprofits with generous financial gifts from the Viking...

FEBRUARY 10 • VIKINGS.COM

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

Inefficient on ground as rookie Scott concluded the 2025-26 season with 32 carries for 114 yards and no touchdowns along with 14 catches on 16 targets for 98 yards and a touchdown over 16 games.

Impact Scott took on a significant role early in the campaign when starting RB Aaron Jones missed time due to a hamstring injury. While Scott worked behind Jordan Mason and logged double-digit offensive snaps Weeks 3-5, he didn't do much with the opportunity, tallying a combined 49 rushing yards on 15 totes. He did add 63 yards on seven receptions during that span, but most of his receiving outupt came in Week 4, when he posted a 6-43-1 line versus Pittsburgh. Overall, Scott registered a meager 3.6 yards per carry as a rusher, which doesn't exactly inspire confidence in his ability to ascend to a lead back. It's still impressive that Scott was able to see a decent amount of work after going undrafted, and he showed acumen as a pass catcher with 14 grabs on 16 targets, but he figures to remain in a depth role in 2026 if he returns to Minnesota (he'll be a restricted free agent this offseason).

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to special teams Thursday Scott didn't play a snap on offense in Thursday's 23-10 win over the Lions, though he logged 10 snaps on special teams and made two tackles.

Impact With Jordan Mason (ankle) unable to play Thursday, there was some expectation that Scott could move into the RB2 role. Instead, that assignment went to Ty Chandler, who was just activated from IR on Tuesday and was available for the first time since Week 1. Even as the Vikings went to a run-heavy game plan on Christmas Day, Scott didn't log an offensive snap, with Aaron Jones (18-53-1) and Chandler (7-24-0) handling all of the RB reps. Even if Mason remains out to action for the season finale against the Packers next Sunday, it doesn't look like Scott will be targeted for a big role (unless the out-of-contention Vikings decide to rest vets like Jones and/or Chandler).

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for RB2 duties sans Mason Scott will serve as the Vikings' RB2 behind Aaron Jones against the Lions on Thursday after Jordan Mason (ankle) was ruled out.

Impact Scott has served mostly on special teams this season, but he did play a larger role on offense from Weeks 3 to 5, which coincided with Jones' absence due to a hamstring injury. With Mason sidelined, Jones and Scott will lead the Vikings' rushing attack Christmas Day, and Ty Chandler is also available to provide depth in the backfield.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three touches as Mason goes down Scott rushed twice for four yards and caught his only target for eight yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Giants.

Impact Scott looked poised to work as Minnesota's lead back after both Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason exited due to first-quarter ankle injuries, but Jones returned and handled a workhorse role, finishing with 23 touches to Scott's three. If Jones' injury impacts his availability for Thursday's game against the Lions and Mason remains sidelined, Scott could find himself handling an increased workload.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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