Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery
The Minnesota Vikings are bracing for a season-long absence for on-the-rise tight end Irv Smith Jr., after knee surgery for a torn meniscusSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Learning Vikings defense takes another lesson in defeat
For the sixth time in the last eight games the Minnesota Vikings had their under-construction defense on the field down the stretch with the opportunity to seal a victoryNOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Early mistakes by uneven Vikings too costly to overcome
The Minnesota Vikings stumbled through the first half, an uneven and undisciplined performance that was a little unlucky, tooNOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins
Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Special teams giving Vikings plenty of trouble this season
The low moment of Minnesota's most recent game at Chicago came when Cordarrelle Patterson returned the second-half kickoff 104 yards for a touchdownNOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared for Week 9 Chisena (hip) isn't on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune reports.
Impact Chisena should be active, but his role will likely remain limited, as the rookie is yet to play a snap on offense this season.
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles ChargersNOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable against Packers Chisena (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Packers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Chisena popped up on the injury report Friday as a non-participant in practice, so it's not surprising that he's ruled out ahead of the Week 8 tilt. All of Chisena's contributions this season have been on special teams, so this won't affect the offensive dynamic.
OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 8 Chisena (undisclosed) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay.
Impact Even if he suits up, Chisena's impact is likely to be limited to special teams situations. His contributions on the stat sheet through six games have been limited to one fumble recovery.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings choose rookie Chisena for speed on special teams Dan Chisena was the only undrafted rookie the Minnesota Vikings kept on their initial active roster for the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings choose rookie Chisena for speed on special teams
Dan Chisena was the only undrafted rookie the Minnesota Vikings kept on their initial active roster for the regular seasonSEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dan Chisena's speed and versatility win him a spot on Vikings' roster The former Penn St. track runner is the only undrafted rookie to make the initial 53-man roster.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings put LB Gedeon on PUP; 9 draft picks on active roster
The Minnesota Vikings have placed linebacker Ben Gedeon on the physically unable to perform list as part of their roster paring for the regular seasonSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Positional change The Vikings are switching Chisena from receiver to safety, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Chisena's positional shift comes with the context that he's been impressing on special teams throughout training camp. The Penn State product could have an outside chance at a spot on the final roster, though it's more likely that he could latch on to Minnesota's practice squad as a way to continue developing with the team.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings UDFA Dan Chisena switches positions Dan Chisena, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent, has switched to the other side of the ball.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Vikings UDFA WR Dan Chisena Has Speed to Burn Minnesota Vikings Latest News
MAY 26, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM
