Impact Risner began the regular season on IR due to a back injury. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 14, and the 2019 second-round pick will be available for Sunday's contest.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from IR The Vikings activated Risner (back) from injured reserve Saturday, and he carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.
Dalton Risner 'absolutely in the mix' as Vikings make O-line decision Risner is part of the conversations at multiple spots, Kevin O'Connell said last week.
OCTOBER 28 • SI.COM
Won't play Thursday Risner (back) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Rams.
Impact Risner has been on the Vikings' injured reserve since the end of training camp due to a back injury. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 14, but the Vikings will play it safe and keep the 2019 second-round pick out of Thursday's contest. Risner's next chance at suiting up will be Week 9 against the Colts on Nov. 3.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings Rule Out T.J. Hockenson & Dalton Risner, Elevate 2 for Rams Game Minnesota Vikings Latest News
OCTOBER 24 • VIKINGS.COM
Questionable for Week 8 Risner (back) is questionable to play in Thursday night's matchup with the Rams.
Impact Risner has been back at practice for over a week after having his 21-day practice window opened Oct. 14. It is still uncertain if the offensive lineman will be able to go in Week 8, but he is clearly on the cusp of making his return to the field.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Week 7 Risner (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Risner started the season on injured reserve due to a back injury, but his 21-day practice window opened Monday. He was a limited participant in all three practices this week, and although he won't return Sunday, he could be activated off IR ahead of the Vikings' Week 8 clash against the Rams on Thursday Night Football.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Dalton Risner Grateful for Return to Vikings Practice, Reps at Right Guard Minnesota Vikings Latest News
OCTOBER 14 • VIKINGS.COM
Dalton Risner returns to Vikings practice; Sam Darnold can't win one regular-season award Dalton Risner, who started 11 games at guard for the Vikings last season, returned Monday from a back injury that has sidelined him since Au...
OCTOBER 14 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Designated to return Risner (back) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday.
Impact Risner has yet to play this season after sustaining a back injury that landed him on Minnesota's IR in late August. However, it appears the 29-year-old is nearing a return to the field and will now have 21 days to be activated to the Vikings' active roster before reverting to IR. Once fully recovered, expect Risner to serve as Minnesota's top right guard.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Making progress Risner (back) was working in the weight room during practice Thursday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Risner has been on IR since Aug. 28 and is eligible to return next week. He still can't practice with the team, but his ability to hit the weight room, despite the initial back injury, is a positive sign of his progress, and he could be designated to return ahead of the Vikings' Week 5 matchup with the Jets.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Earns return tag Risner (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a designation to return, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Risner will be forced to miss at least the first four weeks of the season, but he will have the opportunity to return for Week 5 against the Jets.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Vikings to put G Dalton Risner on IR Risner has been sidelined by injury since early in training camp and missed all three preseason games.
AUGUST 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vikings OL Dalton Risner placed on IR, eligble for to return The Minnesota Vikings have been busy with roster moves, working on reducing the roster to 53 from 90 before Friday’s deadline. They made ano...
AUGUST 26 • USATODAY.COM
Vikings offensive lineman Dalton Risner voices support for Sam Darnold While J.J. McCarthy may be the quarterback of the future for the Minnesota Vikings, Sam Darnold has plenty of support to be the quarterback...
JUNE 19 • USATODAY.COM
Vikings Media Availability: G Dalton Risner, RB Aaron Jones and CB Shaq Griffin G Dalton Risner, RB Aaron Jones and CB Shaq Griffin addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Tuesday.
JUNE 4 • VIKINGS.COM
Returning to Minnesota Risner agreed to a one-year contract with the Vikings on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Risner spent the first four seasons of his career with Denver before signing with Minnesota last September, and he eventually took over the starting role at left guard. He'll presumably reprise that starting role in 2024.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings bring back guard Dalton Risner on 1-year deal as interior line remains unsettled
The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back left guard Dalton Risner with the interior of their offensive line remaining an area in need of improvementMAY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
G Dalton Risner reportedly to re-sign with Vikings
Guard Dalton Risner will reportedly re-sign with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year deal. He started 11 games for the Vikings last season.MAY 29
Dalton Risner on his free agency: 'Just (want) a starting guard contract' Risner believes he’s earned a contract that values him as a quality starter.
MARCH 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Vikings UFA profile: LG Dalton Risner Risner started the final 11 games of the season at left guard for the Vikings.
FEBRUARY 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vikings UFA profile: LG Dalton Risner Risner started the final 11 games of the season at left guard for the Vikings.
FEBRUARY 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sean Keeler: You might get Dalton Risner out of Broncos Country. You'll never get Broncos Country out of Dalton Risner. Dalton Risner may be doing karate kicks in Minneapolis, but the Broncos still have a kung fu grip on his heart.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Grading The Week: Wiggins native Dalton Risner is slated to return to Broncos Country Nov. 19. Why do we get the feeling that reunion may not be a universally happy one? This new “City Edition” look for the Nuggets? The blue on black? No thanks, Nike.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM
Postgame Sound: G Dalton Risner G Dalton Risner addressed the media following Sunday's game against the Packers.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM
Vikings list Ezra Cleveland as questionable. What does that mean for Dalton Risner? It will either be Cleveland or Risner starting at left guard on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
