AKAYLEB EVANS NEWS

Questionable Monday Evans (oblique) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's game against San Francisco.

Impact The 24-year-old cornerback out of Missouri was limited all week in practice, as he's been dealing with oblique soreness since Minnesota's Week 6 win over Chicago. If Evans is unable to go Monday night, Andrew Booth and Mekhi Blackmon will likely see an increased workload in the Vikings' secondary.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Thursday Evans (oblique) was a limited participant at the Vikings' practice Thursday.

Impact Evans is dealing with an oblique issue that popped up in Week 6 versus Chicago, but his ability to practice Thursday in any capacity bodes well for his chances to go Monday versus San Francisco. The linebacker will look to increase his workload this week at practice ahead of the Week 7 matchup.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NFL young talent rankings: No. 7 Vikings boast league's top WR in Justin Jefferson

Minnesota has youthful receiving talent in the form of Pro Bowlers Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson, as well as rookie Jordan Addison.

AUGUST 28, 2023

Vikings CBs Andrew Booth Jr, Akayleb Evans Looking to Stay Healthy and Produce in Year 2 The Vikings need Booth and Evans to be available, first and foremost, this season.

MAY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Vikings CBs Andrew Booth Jr, Akayleb Evans Looking to Stay Healthy and Produce in Year 2 The Vikings need Booth and Evans to be available, first and foremost, this season.

MAY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Andrew Booth Jr. & Akayleb Evans Ready to Transfer Rookie Lessons in 2nd Seasons Minnesota Vikings Latest News

MAY 5, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Trending toward return Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Evans (concussion) cleared protocols and is still being monitored heading into the playoffs, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer P...

Impact Evans has missed the last four games while on IR with a concussion, leaving Week 18 as his earliest possible date to return. However, the rookie cornerback was never designated to return to practice during Week 18 prep, so he's unlikely to be restored to the active roster in time for Sunday's regular-season finale versus Chicago. It will be worth monitoring how Evans' practice activity is handled heading into the wild-card round of the playoffs next week.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five ill Vikings miss practice; Evans lands on injured reserve Five players, including Danielle Hunter, Harrison Smith and Patrick Peterson, missed Wednesday's practice with an illness.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings put Akayleb Evans on IR after latest concussion The Minnesota Vikings placed cornerback Akayleb Evans on injured reserve after his most recent concussion

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings put Akayleb Evans on IR after latest concussion

The Minnesota Vikings placed cornerback Akayleb Evans on injured reserve after his most recent concussion

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on IR Minnesota placed Evans (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Evans had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions due to a concussion he picked up during the Week 13 win over the Jets, but he'll now be sidelined for at least four weeks after landing on IR. In Evans' absence, Duke Shelley is a prime candidate for an increased role in Minnesota's secondary, though Cameron Dantzler (ankle) could return to the mix soon after a stint on IR.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Akayleb Evans ruled out vs. Lions; Cameron Dantzler returning to practice Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Evans, the rookie cornerback, suffered his third concussion since he joined the team.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Won't play against Detroit Evans has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions due to a concussion, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Evans exited Sunday's win over the Jets and has been diagnosed with a concussion. He'll be forced to miss at least one game, and he'll need to clear several steps as part of the league's concussion protocol before he's able to return to practice. Duke Shelley and Kris Boyd are candidates to see increased roles in Minnesota's secondary while Evans is sidelined.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans returns to concussion protocol against Jets The rookie was making his second start and cleared evaluation in the third quarter before reporting symptoms and going off for good in the f...

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings' Akayleb Evans Says He's OK After Leaving Game With Concussion Symptoms Evans left the game after a big collision with Harrison Smith but says he’s feeling OK.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Evaluated for concussion Sunday Evans was evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's 27-22 win over the Jets, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Evans was making his return from a two-game absence due to a previous concussion. The 23-year-old recorded six tackles and a pass defended before exiting in the second half, and it's unclear if he was ever officially diagnosed with a concussion before the end of this Week 13 contest. It will be worth monitoring Evans' status heading into next Sunday's divisional matchup against Detroit.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Christian Darrisaw ruled out; Akayleb Evans to start vs. Jets Darrisaw, the left tackle, will miss his second game after suffering two concussions last month. Evans, the rookie corner, is expected to st...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Ready for Week 13 Evans is out of concussion protocol and will make his return to the field Sunday versus the Jets.

Impact Evans will return to Minnesota's secondary after missing the last two contests while recovering from a concussion. In his final two games prior to getting hurt, Evans recorded 12 tackles while seeing an increased workload with the defensive unit. The cornerback will likely step back into a significant role against the Jets since the Vikings will still be operating without Cameron Dantzler (ankle), who is on IR.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Final Vikings-Jets Injury Report: Christian Darrisaw, Dalvin Tomlinson, Akayleb Evans Darrisaw is out once again but Tomlinson and Evans will return to the starting lineup on Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Trending toward return Evans (concussion) was listed as a full participant on the Vikings' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Evans sustained a concussion in Week 10 and was sidelined for the Vikings' last two games. While it's unclear if he's cleared the league's protocols for head injuries yet, Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell said that the rookie cornerback should be available to play Sunday against the Jets, according to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Evans primarily played on special teams over the first seven games of the season, but he recorded 13 tackles and one pass defended while playing all but nine of his 86 snaps on defense since Week 9. When healthy, he should once again play a consistent reserve role with fellow cornerbacks Andrew Booth (knee) and Cameron Dantzler (ankle) both on IR.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings-Jets Injury Report: Dalvin Tomlinson, Akayleb Evans Set to Return on Sunday Tomlinson and Evans should be back to provide a boost to the Vikings’ defense.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kevin O'Connell Provides Injury Updates on Andrew Booth, Jr., Akayleb Evans & Christian Darrisaw Minnesota Vikings Latest News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Won't play Thursday Evans (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against New England, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Evans was a limited participant at practice all week, and he'll be forced to miss a second consecutive game since the Vikings have a short week. Andrew Booth (knee) has also been ruled out, so Duke Shelley should see additional playing time in Minnesota's secondary.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings cornerbacks Andrew Booth, Akayleb Evans will miss game against Patriots Duke Shelley is expected to be the third corner in as many weeks to gain his first Vikings start.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Limited during walkthrough Evans (concussion) was a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune reports.

Impact Evans suffered a concussion during Week 10's win over the Bills, and he was unable to play in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. Although he'll still need to clear concussion protocols to play Thursday against the Patriots, his limited participation could be a sign he is close to gaining clearance.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE