4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
IVAN PACE JR. #0 - LINEBACKER - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
56 TCKL •
0 INT •
3 SCK
56 TCKL
0 INT
3 SCK
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Placed on injured reserve The Vikings placed Pace (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Pace injured his hamstring during the Vikings' 30-27 overtime win over the Bears, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for multiple weeks. By being placed on IR, Pace will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 17 against the Packers on Sunday, Dec. 29 the earliest he can return. Kamu Grugier-Hill -- who played a season-high 45 defensive snaps Sunday and finished with three tackles (two solo) -- will likely be the Vikings' second starting inside linebacker alongside Blake Cashman due to Pace's injury.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Pace Jr. heads to injured reserve, Vikings sign former first-round pick Jamin Davis Davis played four seasons for Washington before being cut in October; he was on the Packers' practice squad.
NOVEMBER 26 • SI.COM
Won't return vs. Chicago Pace (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Bears, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Pace injured his hamstring in the first quarter of Sunday's game and did not come out with the Vikings for the start of the second half. Brian Asamoah and Kamu Grugier-Hill will see more snaps at linebacker for the rest of Sunday's game due to Pace's injury.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game with hamstring injury Pace (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Pace injured his hamstring in the first half of Sunday's game. While Pace is sidelined, Brian Asamoah and Kamu Grugier-Hill will see additional snaps at inside linebacker alongside starter Blake Cashman.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Does it all in win Pace recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Jaguars.
Impact Pace tied Blake Cashman, Stephon Gilmore and Josh Metellus as the Vikings' leading tackler in Sunday's win, despite it being his lowest tackle output of the season. The second-year pro has now appeared in seven games this season, recording 55 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks. Expect Pace to continue starting alongside Cashman as part of the Vikings' top inside linebacker duo as the season progresses.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Clear to suit up Sunday Pace (knee) is not among Minnesota's inactives for Sunday's Week 10 contest against Jacksonville.
Impact Pace battled an ankle injury during the week but was able to progress from a DNP on Wednesday to a limited session Thursday and a full session Friday. He was deemed questionable heading into the weekend but will be able to suit up against the Jaguars. Pace has been a strong IDP asset in recent weeks, totaling 29 tackles over his past three games.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Pace (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Pace opened the Vikings' week of practice with a DNP but practiced in full Friday, suggesting he's moving in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. If the Cincinnati product can't play through his knee issue in Week 10, Brian Asamoah will likely see increased work with Minnesota's first-team defense.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Upgrades to limited Thursday Pace (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Impact After logging a DNP on Wednesday, Pace was upgraded Thursday. He was injured in the Vikings' win over the Colts last Sunday night. Through six games this season, Pace has 50 tackles (28 solo), including four TFLs and 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery, which Pace returned for a touchdown in Week 7 versus Detroit.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with knee injury Pace (knee) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report.
Impact Pace finished this past Sunday's win over the Colts with six tackles (three solo), but it appears he may have picked up a knee injury in the process. He'll have two more chances to practice this week ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Across six regular-season games, Pace has logged 50 tackles (28 solo), including 2.0 sacks.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Makes six tackles in win Pace finished with six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.
Impact The inside linebacker also played on 96 percent of the defensive snaps. Pace, an undrafted free agent signing in 2023, recorded 102 tackles (63 solo) as a rookie, and he is keeping up a similar pace in 2024 with 50 stops (28 solo) in the six games he's played in.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Has 13 tackles in loss Pace had 13 total tackles, a tackle for a loss and a QB hit in Thursday's loss to the Rams.
Impact Pace played on all of the defense's 71snaps as the primary interior linebacker with Blake Cashman missing the game with a toe injury. Cashman could return next week against the Colts.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Scores TD on fumble return Pace had ten total tackles, a QB hit and returned a fumble for a 36-yard touchdown in Sunday's loss to Detroit.
Impact Pace played on 57 of the defense 58 snaps with Blake Cashman missing the game with a toe injury as he became the primary interior linebacker. Pace could continue to have an expanded role Thursday if Cashman remains sidelined.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies first sack of season Pace recorded six tackles (five solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 23-17 win against the Jets.
Impact Despite only playing 26 defensive snaps in Week 5, Pace picked up a sack and tied for the team lead in tackles in London. He will probably see a bit more playing time after the Vikings' bye in Week 6 when he's further removed from the ankle injury that's limited him early in the year.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Upgrades to full practice Pace (ankle) practiced in full Thursday.
Impact Pace was limited in Wednesday's practice due and has missed back-to-back games due to an ankle injury, but it appears he's now returned to full health. The inside linebacker racked up 15 tackles (10 solo) throughout Minnesota's first two games of the season, so his return will be a notable boost for the starting defense during Sunday's game against the Jets.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings injury report: Ivan Pace Jr. returns to practice after missing two games Pace, a starting inside linebacker, has been out for two weeks because of an ankle injury. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers was listed as limited Wedne...
OCTOBER 2 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Limited Wednesday Pace (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Pace has missed the last two games due to an ankle injury, but head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed optimism Monday that the inside linebacker would be back for Week 5 against the Jets, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Pace tallied 15 tackles (10 solo) across the first two games of the regular season.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Unsung Viking of the week: Grugier-Hill keeping up with Pace The linebacker, filling in for the injured Ivan Pace Jr., has an interception in each of the last two games, helping the Vikings jump out to...
OCTOBER 1 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Hopeful for Week 5 Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that the Vikings hope to have Pace (ankle) back for Week 5, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact O'Connell added that Pace was close to suiting up for the Vikings' Week 4 win over the Packers. The Cincinnati product's practice participation during the week will provide a better indication of his possible availability in Week 5. If he's still not past his ankle injury by the time of Sunday's contest, expect Brian Asamoah to play alongside Blake Cashman in Minnesota's inside linebacker corps.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings injury report: LB Ivan Pace Jr. out against Packers, Addison and Turner to return Pace will miss his second game in a row.
SEPTEMBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Out again for Week 4 Pace (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact It will be Pace's second straight missed game. Blake Cashman and Kamu Grugier-Hill handled linebacker duties with Pace out last week against Houston. Look for a similar structure in this week's date with the Packers.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
DNP to open week Pace (ankle) did not participate in the Vikings' walkthrough Wednesday.
Impact Pace was held out of the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Texans due to ankle and quadriceps injuries. He appears to be over the quadriceps issue, but his ankle injury is lingering enough for him to be held out of Wednesday's walkthrough. Pace will have two more chances at seeing the field ahead of Minnesota's Week 4 game against Green Bay.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Addison, Ivan Pace Jr., Dallas Turner out for Vikings' game vs. Texans Vikings star Justin Jefferson is all set to go vs. Houston, but the team will be without a top receiver with Jordan Addison, linebacker Ivan...
SEPTEMBER 20 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Out for Week 3 Pace (quadriceps/ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact In addition to his previous quad issue, Pace suffered an ankle injury in Thursday's practice, sidelining him for Sunday's showdown with Houston. Through two games, Pace has 15 tackles (10 solo) and one QB hit. Brian Asamoah and Kamu Grugier-Hill are next up for linebacker snaps next to every-down LB Blake Cashman.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with quadriceps issue Pace (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact The second-year linebacker out of Cincinnati appears to have sustained a quadriceps injury during his eight-tackle outing Sunday. Pace's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide a clearer indication of whether the 23-year-old will be able to suit up for the Vikings' Week 3 matchup with the Texans.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
