The Minnesota Vikings are set to be without five players for Sunday’s road matchup against the Green Bay Packers, according to an injury update shared ahead of the Week 10 NFC North contest. The players named are linebacker Blake Cashman, tight end T.J. Hockenson, defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, wide receiver Jauan Jennings and quarterback Kyler Murray.
The reported absences affect all three phases of Minnesota’s roster, with injuries impacting the linebacker group, tight end room, defensive line, wide receiver rotation and quarterback depth. The Vikings travel to Lambeau Field for a noon Central Time kickoff on Sunday, November 15.
Five Vikings Players Reportedly Out
- Blake Cashman, linebacker: Cashman has been dealing with a concussion and was listed as a non-participant in the team’s midweek injury report.
- T.J. Hockenson, tight end: Hockenson was listed with wrist and chest injuries after playing 39 offensive snaps in Minnesota’s previous game.
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, defensive lineman: The defensive lineman has been managing an ankle injury.
- Jauan Jennings, wide receiver: Jennings was listed with a calf injury and did not participate in the midweek practice report.
- Kyler Murray, quarterback: Murray has been dealing with a hamstring injury and was also listed as a non-participant.
Injuries Could Affect Minnesota’s Game Plan
Cashman’s absence would be significant for the Vikings’ defensive communication and linebacker rotation. He has been an important part of the unit, including its on-field play-calling responsibilities. Minnesota could need additional contributions from its remaining linebackers to cover those duties against Green Bay.
Hockenson’s availability is another notable concern. The tight end is an established receiving option in the middle of the field and contributes to the Vikings’ passing-game structure. If he is unavailable, Minnesota will have to redistribute his targets and snaps among the tight ends remaining on the roster.
On offense, the reported absence of Jennings and Murray would further reduce Minnesota’s available options. Jennings’ status affects the receiver rotation, while Murray’s hamstring issue leaves the team to manage its quarterback depth behind the players available for Sunday. The defensive line would also lose Ingram-Dawkins if the reported designation is confirmed.
What The Official Injury Report Shows
Minnesota’s official midweek report listed Cashman (concussion), Hockenson (wrist/chest), Ingram-Dawkins (ankle), Jennings (calf) and Murray (hamstring) as not participating. However, the Vikings’ injury-report page had not populated final game-status designations for these players when this article was prepared. The five-player inactive update is therefore being reported separately from the official practice-participation record.
The Vikings are scheduled to face the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, November 15. Final inactive lists are normally released roughly 90 minutes before kickoff, providing the definitive confirmation of which players will not dress.
Sources: Minnesota Vikings official Week 10 injury report; Vikings injury report tracker; Green Bay Packers official injury report.