HARRISON HAND NEWS

Out for season Hand (knee) was placed on injured reserve Sunday and is out for the season, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The cornerback had to leave practice early Wednesday after going down following a deep pass during an 11-on-11 drill, and it was later revealed that he suffered a knee injury. Hand signed with the Falcons in June after getting waived by the Bears in April of 2023. The 2020 fifth-round pick of the Vikings last saw NFL action in 2022.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Release Reserve Cornerback Former Vikings cornerback Harrison Hand was released by the Bears on Monday after playing a backup role last year.

APRIL 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bears Release Reserve Cornerback Former Vikings cornerback Harrison Hand was released by the Bears on Monday after playing a backup role last year.

APRIL 25, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Set to hit free agency Hand didn't post a tackle in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with three tackles over four games played.

Impact Hand just finished his third year in the league, playing a total of 27 games and recording 25 tackles. He'll be an unrestricted free agent and try to compete for a roster spot in 2023.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Hand forces Dalvin Cook fumble Bears cornerback Harrison Hand punches the ball out of the arms of Vikings running back Dalvin Cook and linebacker Joe Thomas falls on it.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Bears inactives: WR N'Keal Harry, CB Kindle... - The Athletic Bears inactives: WR N’Keal Harry, CB Kindle Vildor, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, RG Teven Jenkins, WR Velus Jones Jr., DB Harrison Hand and OG Ja’...

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vikings Waive Harrison Hand and Shaun Beyer, Move Two to Reserve/PUP List Hand was a fifth-round pick just two years ago but fell down the depth chart in training camp.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Former Packers CB Chandon Sullivan signs with rival Vikings

Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Chandon Sullivan will join the Minnesota Vikings

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Actived from COVID-19 list Hand was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Hand was forced to miss the Vikings' Week 18 victory over the Bears while on the reserve/COVID-19 list. This was second time that he was sidelined by the virus, and he also battled a hamstring injury during the campaign. As a result, he was limited to only nine contests during which he racked up five total tackles in 2021.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID-19 list The Vikings placed Hand (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact It's not clear whether Hand has tested positive for the virus, but he'll land on the COVID-19 list for the second time this season. It's unlikely that he'll have enough time to clear protocols ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, and he'll end the season with five solo tackles across nine appearances if he's unable to take the field in Week 18.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings CB Harrison Hand placed on COVID list for third time this season The Vikings on Thursday placed reserve cornerback Harrison Hand on the COVID-19 reserve list for the third time this season. Harrison previo...

JANUARY 6, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Activated Thursday Hand (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Hand as been sidelined since Oct. 5, presumably after testing positive for COVID-19. He has played exclusively on special teams in two games this season, racking up three tackles in the process.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Barr finally back; knee injury brought 'down days'

Anthony Barr has been cleared to rejoin the Minnesota Vikings

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on COVID list Hand (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Impact It's unclear whether Hand tested positive for the virus, but he'll be unavailable until he clears the health and safety protocols regardless.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

CB Harrison Hand Placed on COVID-19 List; Signed DT T.J. Smith to Practice Squad Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings place CB Harrison Hand on COVID-19 reserve list The Vikings on Tuesday placed Harrison Hand on the COVID-19 reserve list, the second straight day they have put a cornerback on the list. Ca...

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Logs full practice Hand (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Hand missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury. In the season opener, he played exclusively on special teams. Hand will likely serve in a similar role in Week 4 against the Browns if Bashaud Breeland (illness) is good to go.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 3 The Vikings listed Hand (hamstring) as out for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hand was activated off the COVID-19 list Friday, but he still hasn't shook the hamstring injury that caused him to miss Week 2. The 2020 fifth-round pick has primarily operated in a special-team capacity for Vikings this season, so his absence shouldn't have an effect on Minnesota's defensive rotations.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off COVID-19 list The Vikings activated Hand off the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hand only spent two days on the COVID-19 list and will push to play against the Seahawks on Sunday. The 2020 fifth-round pick was unavailable for Week 2 with a hamstring injury, but it's unclear if he is still dealing with the issue. Hand operated primarily in a special-team capacity during Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Cook shows toughness after physical game in Arizona

The Minnesota Vikings are used to star running back Dalvin Cook fighting through injuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings place Harrison Hand on COVID-19 list; Anthony Barr, Everson Griffen back at practice The Vikings on Wednesday placed cornerback Harrison Hand on the COVID-19 reserve list. Hand sat out last Sunday’s second game of the season...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Lands on COVID-19 list The Vikings placed Hand on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Hand logged one tackle in 22 special-team snaps during the season opener, but he was unavailable for Week 2 after picking up a hamstring injury. Now, the 2020 fifth-round pick has landed on the COVID-19 list and may miss an extended period of time. He will have to test negative twice within 24 hours before he can be reinstated.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Week 2 Hand (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hand had one tackle in 22 snaps on special teams in the season opener, but he was unable to practice this week due to the hamstring injury. The 2020 fifth-round pick will look to return in Week 3 for the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to special teams Hand had one tackle and played 22 snaps, all on special teams, in Sunday's overtime loss at Cincinnati.

Impact Hand, a 2020 fifth-round draft pick, begins the season as a reserve cornerback and may be limited to special teams.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting Open: Self-Care Helps Harrison Hand Focus on Mental Health Minnesota Vikings Latest News

MARCH 16, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM