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Vikings Media Availability: Kamu Grugier-Hill, Bryon Murphy Jr. and Andrew Van Ginkel Minnesota Vikings Kamu Grugier-Hill, Bryon Murphy Jr. and Andrew Van Ginkeladdressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Monday,

SEPTEMBER 30 • VIKINGS.COM

After flooding overwhelmed his Iowa hometown, Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel went to work Now a Minnesota Viking, Van Ginkel has never been closer to home in Rock Valley, Iowa, in his NFL career. But he never really left.

SEPTEMBER 28 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel helps his Iowa hometown recover from flooding A June flood killed one person in Rock Valley, Iowa, affected 540 homes in the town of 4,100 people and left 30 buildings on Main Street ino...

SEPTEMBER 28 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Leads Minnesota in tackles Sunday Van Ginkel recorded six total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sack, during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.

Impact Van Ginkel played a major role in the Vikings' statement performance in Week 3, holding a high-powered Texans offense to just seven points. He was one of three Vikings to sack C.J. Stroud during Sunday's contest, while also leading the team in total tackles. Van Ginkel, a first-year Viking, appears to be fitting into defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme well through his first three games, and he's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Minnesota in tackles Sunday Van Ginkel recorded six total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.

Impact Van Ginkel played a major role in the Vikings' statement performance in Week 3, holding a high-powered Texans offense to just seven points. He was one of three Vikings to sack C.J. Stroud during Sunday's contest, while also leading the team in total tackles. Van Ginkel, a first-year Viking, appears to be fitting into defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme well through his first three games, and he's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

The unbeaten Texans and Vikings have each been bringing the quarterback pressure

The Minnesota Vikings let edge rusher Danielle Hunter leave as a free agent to sign with the Houston Texans

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full practice participant Thursday Van Ginkel (foot) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact Van Ginkel opened the week as a limited practice participant Wednesday, but he was able to go through drills without restrictions Thursday. Barring any setbacks, he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Texans. The 2019 fifth-round pick has tallied eight tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a pick-six over the first two games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Van Ginkel (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Van Ginkel played through his foot issue in the Vikings' Week 2 win over the 49ers, so his limited participation Wednesday is likely precautionary. However, if the Wisconsin product's injury is too much to overcome in Week 3, expect Dallas Turner (knee) and Pat Jones to see increased snaps on Minnesota's first-team defense.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gardner Minshew, Antonio Gibson, Andrew Van Ginkel Among Underrated Stars for Week 2 Gardner Minshew, Antonio Gibson, Andrew Van Ginkel, and Christian Benford were among the NFL’s underrated superstars in Week 2 of the 2024 N...

SEPTEMBER 17 • SACBEE.COM

The revamped and revitalized Vikings are thriving behind a much deeper defense

The changes the Minnesota Vikings made this year to a team that won seven games in 2023 didn’t move the needle much outside of their headquarters

SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings enjoy 97-yard Darnold-to-Jefferson TD pass for early spark in win vs. 49ers

Sam Darnold strong-armed his former team in his home debut for the Minnesota Vikings with a 97-yard touchdown pass to superstar Justin Jefferson

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No designation for Sunday Van Ginkel (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation and will play Sunday against the 49ers.

Impact Van Ginkel missed practice Wednesday but was upgraded to limited Thursday and cleared to play Friday. In Minnesota's Week 1 throttling of the Giants, the veteran edge player recorded four tackles (two solo), one sack and a pick-six interception.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to limited Thursday Van Ginkel (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session.

Impact Van Ginkel did not participate in Wednesday's practice, but he was able to see the field in a restricted capacity Thursday. His participation in Friday's practice will give a better sense on his availability for the Vikings' Week 2 showdown against the 49ers on Sunday. Van Ginkel accrued four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and returned an interception for a touchdown in the Vikings' Week 1 victory over the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot injury Van Ginkel (foot) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Van Ginkel was all over the field during his Vikings debut in Week 1, but it now appears he could be in jeopardy of missing time due to a foot injury. The Wisconsin product's practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of whether Van Ginkel will be able to suit up in Week 2. If he remains hindered by this foot issue throughout the week, expect 2024 first-round pick Dallas Turner to see increased work with the Vikings' first-team defense.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Van Ginkel Joins 'GMFB' To Talk About His Monster Vikings Debut Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel reacts to his pick 6 vs. Giants in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 11 • VIKINGS.COM

Passing in Week 1 reached its lowest level for any week in the NFL since 2007

From rookies struggling in their first career starts to high-paid quarterbacks not living up to their contracts to rusty veterans coming off injuries, the passing in Week 1 of the...

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags pick-six Van Ginkel logged four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sack, and returned an interception for a touchdown during Minnesota's 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Van Ginkel was dominant in his debut with the Vikings as he scored his third career touchdown. The 29-year-old has now recorded an interception in three straight seasons, and he'll look to build off this strong performance next week versus the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Snags pick-six Van Ginkel logged four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and returned an interception for a touchdown during Minnesota's 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Van Ginkel was dominant in his debut with the Vikings as he scored his third career touchdown. The 29-year-old has now recorded an interception in three straight seasons, and he'll look to build off this strong performance next week versus the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

The Vikings' defense shines in their opener to Flores' satisfaction after an offseason restocking

The Minnesota Vikings' defense delivered a dominant performance in the season-opening 28-6 win over the New York Giants

SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

If the opener against the Vikings was an indication, the Giants could be in for a long season

The New York Giants took a big step the wrong way in their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings

SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is booed in his first game since ACL injury

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones didn't have the return from ACL surgery he wanted

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrew Van Ginkel's Pick Six Adds OMG Moment to Vikings Strong Day on Defense Minnesota Vikings Latest News

SEPTEMBER 8 • VIKINGS.COM

Darnold throws 2 TD passes and Van Ginkel scores on a 1-handed INT as Vikings easily top Giants 28-6

Sam Darnold threw two touchdowns in a highly efficient performance and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel scored on a spectacular one-handed 10-yard interception return to lead the Minne...

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel with a ridiculous pick-6 against Giants Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings, Andrew Van Ginkel!

SEPTEMBER 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel with a ridiculous pick-6 against Giants Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings, Andrew Van Ginkel!

SEPTEMBER 8 • THESTATE.COM