Nick Muse - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Elevated for Week 16 The Vikings elevated Muse from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact The 26-year-old tight end has appeared in four games for Minnesota this season, logging 17 offensive snaps and another 47 on special teams. He's yet to draw a target in the passing game and slots in as the Vikings' TE4 behind T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Elevate Bobby McCain & Nick Muse for Week 16 at Seahawks Minnesota Vikings Latest News

1 DAY AGO • VIKINGS.COM

Moved back to practice squad Muse reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Muse was the Vikings' No. 3 tight end behind T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt on Sunday against the Cardinals due to Josh Oliver (ankle) being sidelined. Muse played 20 total snaps (eight on offense, 12 on special teams) and did not record a stat. The 2022 seventh-round pick has just one catch for 22 yards in 16 regular-season games across his three-year NFL career.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 13 The Vikings elevated Muse from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact After being waived by the Vikings on Monday, Muse opted to stick around in Minnesota and signed to the practice squad Wednesday. With Josh Oliver (ankle) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Muse will serve as the Vikings' No. 3 tight end behind T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Vikings' practice squad The Vikings signed Muse to their practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The Vikings' waived Muse on Monday but have since decided to bring him back on the practice squad after he cleared waivers. Muse has appeared in three games this season, playing primarily on special teams (35 of 44 total snaps on special teams), and he could be elevated to the Vikings' active roster if their tight end room experiences injuries later this season.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out in Minnesota The Vikings waived Muse on Monday.

Impact The third-year tight end from South Carolina appeared in three games this season before being waived Monday, recording no offensive stats while playing 44 total snaps (nine offensive and 35 on special teams). With Muse off Minnesota's roster, the Vikings' tight end room now consists of T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver (ankle) and Johnny Mundt.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Waive TE Nick Muse Minnesota Vikings Latest News

NOVEMBER 25 • VIKINGS.COM

Good to go for Week 12 Muse (hand) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Muse has missed the Vikings' last eight regular-season games after fracturing his hand in Week 2 against the 49es. He'll return Sunday, and with Josh Oliver (ankle) sidelined, Muse will serve as the Vikings' No. 3 tight end behind T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Activate Nick Muse & Elevate Jake McQuaide for Week 12 at Bears; Waive Akayleb Evans Minnesota Vikings Latest News

NOVEMBER 23 • VIKINGS.COM

Return nears Muse (hand) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Muse suffered a fractured hand in Week 2 and has been sidelined since. The South Carolina product will now have a 21-day window to practice with the team before needing to be added to the 53-man roster.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on short-term IR The Vikings placed Muse (hand) on injured reserve Wednesday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Muse suffered a minor hand fracture during Sunday's win over the 49ers, during his recovery of an onside kick. The depth tight end will need to spend at least four games on IR, making his earliest possible return date Oct. 24 versus the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Past injury Muse (undisclosed) was left off the Vikings' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Giants.

Impact Muse was dealing with an undisclosed injury toward the end of August, but it now appears that he's moved past the issue. The third-year tight end out of South Carolina is expected to serve primarily as a special-teamer in 2024, as he did in the last two seasons.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with undisclosed injury Muse has not practiced in recent weeks with an undisclosed injury, The Athletic reports.

Impact Muse appeared set to win the No. 3 tight end role, but he's now dealing with an injury and Robert Tonyan returned to practice. Muse had a strong first two preseason games, but now his status for Week 1 in in question.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Making case for roster spot Muse had three receptions for 19 yards on three targets in Saturday's preseason win over Cleveland.

Impact Muse appears set to win a roster spot with Robert Tonyan still out with a back injury. Muse could factor into the offense early in the season as a second or third receiving tight end if T.J. Hockenson misses games while working his way back from a torn ACL.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 17 • YOUTUBE

Vikings re-sign reserve tight end Nick Muse Muse was an exclusive rights free agent.

MARCH 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will be available at Detroit Muse does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Detroit, Matthew Coller of PurpleInsider.com reports.

Impact Muse is on track to suit up for his second game of the season in Week 18. He played exclusively on special teams in Week 17, and it's reasonable to expect he'd play a similar role Sunday.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available at Detroit Muse (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Detroit, Matthew Coller of PurpleInsider.com reports.

Impact Muse is on track to suit up for his second game of the season in Week 18. He played exclusively on special teams in Week 17, and it's reasonable to expect he'll play a similar role Sunday.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Muse (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 8 contest in Green Bay.

Impact Muse is a healthy scratch with all of T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt active and ahead of him on the TE depth chart. Muse has yet to play in a game this season, and his next chance to make his 2023 debut will come next Sunday in Atlanta.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Muse's Year 2 Jump Lands Spot on Vikings Active Roster Minnesota Vikings Latest News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Nick Muse Mic'd Up Against Tennessee Vikings TE Nick Muse was wired for sound during the recent preseason game against the Titans.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Nick Muse Mic'd Up During Preseason Game Against the Tennessee Titans

AUGUST 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nick Muse climbs the ladder for Minnesota's first preseason TD Minnesota Vikings Nick Muse climbs the ladder on Minnesota's first preseason touchdown.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • NFL.COM

Inks another deal with Minnesota Muse signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on Monday.

Impact Muse bounced back and forth between Minnesota's active roster and practice squad this season. Over 10 appearances, the rookie seventh-rounder served as a core special-teamer while playing just two offensive snaps all season. Muse will look to carve out a larger role on offense heading into the 2023 campaign.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Vikings Muse was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Saturday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Muse was waived by the Vikings on Thursday to make room for Irv Smith (ankle) to return from injured reserve. The former has served exclusively on special teams across 10 games for the season.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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