DECEMBER 29, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM
K.J. OSBORN #2 - WIDE RECEIVER - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
57 YDS •
7 REC •
1 TD
57 YDS
7 REC
1 TD
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Strikes for first TD since Week 3 Osborn reeled in five of seven targets for 95 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions.
Impact Osborn may have benefitted slightly from rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison departing late in the second quarter with an ankle injury. Having said that, Osborn had two 14-yard catches on the Vikings' first possession, and he then had gains of 47, six (for a TD) and 14 after halftime. The team's No. 1 wide receiver Justin Jefferson looked like himself with 6-141-1 on 10 targets, but if Addison is forced to miss any time, Osborn and Brandon Powell (3-53-0 on four targets Sunday) would stand to benefit against an exploitable Packers defense next Sunday, Dec. 31.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mullens hits Osborn for 6-yard TD one play after duo's 47-yard deep strike Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens throws a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver K.J. Osborn.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NFL.COM
Can't-Miss Play: Mullens uncorks 47-yard deep ball to leaping Osborn Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens completes a 47-yard pass to wide receiver K.J. Osborn.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NFL.COM
Sticks as No. 3 wideout in Week 15 Osborn played 37 of the Vikings' 68 snaps on offense (54 percent) and finished with one catch for three yards on two targets in Saturday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Bengals.
Impact Osborn played fewer than 60 percent of the Vikings' snaps for the second week in a row, with both rates representing his lowest snap shares of the season aside from Week 9 in Atlanta, when he exited early due to a concussion. With rookie first-round pick Jordan Addison having moved into an every-down role and with Justin Jefferson healthy again after coming off injured reserve and overcoming a chest injury that limited his snaps Week 14, Osborn now looks like the clear No. 3 wideout for Minnesota. Osborn is unlikely to rank higher than fourth in the pecking order for targets in a given week, however, as tight end T.J. Hockenson typically garners a healthy share of looks along with Jefferson and Addison.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
One catch in return from concusssion Osborn had one reception for seven yards on two targets in Sunday's loss at Denver.
Impact Osborn returned after missing a game due to a concussion. He started opposite Jordan Addison and played on 71 of the offense's 75 snaps, so he was back to his full role. However, he didn't see many targets with the Vikings struggling to pass the ball more than a few yards down field .
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn inactive in aftermath of scary hit last weekend It was joint decision between the Vikings and Osborn to give him more time to recover.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Sitting out Sunday Osborn (concussion) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Saints.
Impact Osborn was knocked out of last Sunday's game in Atlanta due to a concussion, but he made quick progress through the protocol for head injuries this week, getting back to all activity Friday before gaining clearance from an independent neurologist Saturday. Still, both the wide receiver and team itself are deciding to exercise caution and not rush him back considering he remained motionless on the field after the helmet-to-helmet hit that caused the concussion. With Osborn sidelined, Justin Jefferson (hamstring) still on injured reserve, and tight end T.J. Hockenson (ribs) expected to take on less work than normal, rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison should be targeted early and often by quarterback Joshua Dobbs, with Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson, N'Keal Harry and Jalen Nailor the other options at wide receiver for Minnesota.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Appears unlikely to play Sunday Osborn (concussion) is listed as questionable but is considered unlikely to play Sunday against the Saints, Ed Werder of ESPN reports.
Impact Osborn was motionless on the field for several minutes before being carted off the field during last week's win over the Falcons after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Atlanta cornerback Dee Alford. He was diagnosed with a concussion soon thereafter, but despite the scary nature of the head injury, Osborn made rapid progress through the five-step protocol. After returning to practice Thursday in a limited fashion, Osborn turned in a full practice Friday and then passed the final step of the protocol by gaining clearance from an independent neurologist. However, Werder says both Osborn and coaches are leaning toward having the wideout sit out Sunday, likely for precautionary purposes more than anything. Official confirmation on Osborn's status will arrive when the Vikings post their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he's sidelined, more targets could open up for depth receivers such as Brandon Powell and Trishton Jackson.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Clears protocol, may not play Osborn (concussion) has fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol but still isn't a lock to suit up Sunday versus the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Osborn practiced in full Friday and has since gained full medical clearance, but the Vikings might still opt to take a cautious approach to his health and give the starting wideout another week to rest. His status will be made official 90 minutes ahead of Minnesota's kickoff against the Saints at 1:00 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson (hamstring) has been downgraded to 'out' and will not return from IR yet, while T.J. Hockenson (ribs) is expected to play.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings WR K.J. Osborn ruled out with concussion vs. Falcons Jaren Hall and Osborn both suffered concussions against the Falcons in the first half.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
K.J. Osborn injury update: Vikings WR ruled out with concussion after scary hit to the head vs. Falcons | Sporting News Canada Osborn will not return to Sunday's game after suffering a concussion.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Exits Sunday's game Osborn departed Sunday's game at Atlanta with an apparent head injury, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Osborn took a wicked helmet-to-helmet hit from Falcons cornerback Dee Alford in the second quarter and remained on the turf for some time. After he was tended to by the Vikings' medical staff, Osborn got to his feet and made his way to the cart. If he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 9 with two catches (on two targets) for 17 yards.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for Sunday Osborn (chest) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta.
Impact Osborn operated with a cap on his practice reps Wednesday and Thursday due to a chest injury, but it won't impact his availability for Week 9 action. The biggest question mark for Osborn moving forward is who will be throwing him passes after Kirk Cousins was lost for the season due to a torn Achilles. The Vikings likely will start rookie fifth-rounder Jaren Hall on Sunday, but the team also acquired Joshua Dobbs from the Cardinals on Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with chest issue Osborn was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury.
Impact In the three games that Justin Jefferson (hamstring) has missed during his current IR stint, Osborn's snap share hasn't been impacted at all on a weekly basis, and his output (17-194-0 on 21 targets) has experienced a slight uptick. Meanwhile, rookie first-round pick Jordan Addison has exploded for a 17-233-4 line on 23 targets in the same span. If Osborn is able to put his current health concern behind him for Sunday's game in Atlanta, he likely will be working with rookie quarterback Jaren Hall after Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles this past Sunday at Green Bay.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with chest issue Osborn was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury.
Impact In the three games that Justin Jefferson (hamstring) has missed during his current stint on injured reserve, Osborn's snap share hasn't been affected at all on a weekly basis, and his output (17-194-0 receiving line on 21 targets) has experienced a slight uptick. Meanwhile, rookie first-round pick Jordan Addison has exploded for a 17-233-4 receiving line on 23 targets in the same span. If Osborn is able to put his current health concern behind him for Sunday's game in Atlanta, he likely will be working with rookie quarterback Jaren Hall after Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending Achilles tear this past Sunday at Green Bay.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Just misses 100-yard day Osborn caught eight of 10 passes for 99 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Packers.
Impact The fourth-year wideout led Minnesota in catches, yards and targets, but it was Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson on the end of TD passes from Kirk Cousins. The quarterback suffered what's feared to be a season-ending Achilles tear late in Sunday's game, and his loss would impact the production and ceiling of all the team's receiving options, including Osborn. Jaren Hall, a fifth-round pick in 2023, will likely be under center in Week 9 against the Falcons, with veteran backup Nick Mullens (back) eligible to come off IR as soon as Week 10.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Postgame Sound: WR K.J. Osborn WR K.J. Osborn addressed the media following Sunday's game against the Packers.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM
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K.J. Osborn could not be more WIDE OPEN on clutch TD against Eagles Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn could not be more WIDE OPEN on a clutch TD pass against the Philadelphia Eagles.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • NFL.COM
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM
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AUGUST 21, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM
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AUGUST 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
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