DECEMBER 30, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
NICK VIGIL #41 - LINEBACKER - DALLAS COWBOYS
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Linebacker Nick Vigil added to COVID list; Vikings hopeful guard Oli Udoh returns On Thursday, linebacker Nick Vigil became the 23rd Vikings player isolated in the past two months.
Adam Zimmer on Aaron Jones' Skill-Level, Preparing For The Cold, Nick Vigil's Expected Absence Co-Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach Adam Zimmer addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard couldn’t wait to get back to work ThursdayDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on COVID-19 list The Vikings placed Vigil (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact While it's not yet clear whether Vigil has tested positive for COVID-19, it appears likely that he'll be unavailable for Sunday night's matchup against the Packers. Chazz Surratt (illness) and Blake Lynch could see increased playing time in Week 17.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes 15 tackles in loss to Lions Vigil had 15 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's divisional loss to the Lions.
Impact Vigil played 100 percent of defensive snaps and took on an even more key role than usual with both Eric Kendricks (biceps) and Anthony Barr (knee) sidelined. Depending on the health of Minnesota's linebacker corps, Vigil could end up playing another every-down role versus the Steelers on Thursday.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Increased workload Sunday Vigil had two total tackles and a QB hit in Sunday's win at the Chargers.
Impact Vigil played on all 59 of the defense's snaps as he stayed on the field in passing situations with Anthony Barr out with a knee injury. Vigil usually comes off the field with Barr staying on the field in nickel and dime packages. Vigil graded well in coverage and continues to impress when pressed into increased playing time, even if his tackle totals didn't show it Sunday.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reduced workload Sunday Vigil had six total tackles in Sunday's win over Detroit. He moved to a lesser role with Anthony Barr back from a knee injury.
Impact Vigil played a season-low 25 snaps on defense with Barr returning, but still had a decent tackle total. Vigil started at weak-side linebacker, but came off the field in most passing situations with Barr staying on the field, which limits Vigil's upside.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Full practice Thursday Vigil was a full participant at Thursday's practice.
Impact The 28-year-old was out Wednesday with an ankle injury before returning Thursday for a full practice. He'll fill his usual role in the middle of the Vikings defense when they face the Lions on Sunday.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing ankle issue Vigil didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.
Impact Vigil apparently sustained the injury during Sunday's loss to the Browns, though he still played every snap in the contest. The 28-year-old may need to return practice within the next couple days to have a chance of suiting up Week 5.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' Barr finally back; knee injury brought 'down days'
Anthony Barr has been cleared to rejoin the Minnesota VikingsOCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hexed? Vexed? Vikings try to stay on track after missed kick
The Minnesota Vikings haven’t given up on Greg JosephSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns INT for TD against Arizona Vigil had eight total tackles and returned an interception for a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Arizona.
Impact Vigil played on all of the defense's 61 snaps as he stayed on the field in nickel and dime packages along with Eric Kendricks with Anthony Barr out with a knee injury. It's not clear when Barr will return, but Vigil could stay on the field in passing situations based on his production the first two games.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 2
NFL Today, Week 2SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joseph's missed FG dooms Vikings in 34-33 loss to Cardinals
The Minnesota Vikings put together a near-perfect final drive, picking their way down the field while managing the clock so they would get the final play of a wild game in the dese...SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cards win 34-33 thriller after Vikings miss last-second FG
Kyler Murray threw for 400 yards and three touchdowns, and the Arizona Cardinals topped the Minnesota Vikings 34-33 after Greg Joseph missed a 37-yard field goal wide right in the...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: Nick Vigil reads Kyler Murray's pass for 38-YARD pick-six Can't-Miss Play: Minnesota Vikings linebacker Nick Vigil reads Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's pass for 38-YARD pick-six.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • NFL.COM
Not on injury report Vigil (ankle) was not listed on the Vikings' injury report ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official website reports.
Impact Vigil was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday before handling every rep to cap Week 2 prep. The 27-year-old drew the start in place of Anthony Barr (knee) during Week 1, registering 10 total tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack across 69 defensive snaps.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited participant in practice Vigil (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Impact Vigil had a strong season opener with Anthony Barr (knee) out, as he played in every defensive snap. Since then, the linebacker has injured his ankle and his status for Sunday's Week 2 matchup is uncertain. If Vigil is unable to play against the Cardinals, it's possible Chazz Surratt takes over his lost snaps.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Flagged for inauspicious activity: Vikes dogged by penalties
The Minnesota Vikings were reminded in their season opener that nothing will spoil a game quite like recurring penaltiesSEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Productive game with Barr out Vigil had 10 total tackles, a sack, two tackles for a loss and a QB hit in Sunday's loss at Cincinnati.
Impact Vigil played all 69 of the defense's snaps as he stayed on the field in nickel and dime packages along with Eric Kendrics with Anthony Barr out with a knee injury. Barr may remain on the field with Vigil going to the sidelines in nickel packages, but Barr may be eased into action even when he does return.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Vigil on Green Dot Assignment, Greenway Comparison by Zimmer Minnesota Vikings Latest News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Vikes rule LB Barr out vs. Bengals with nagging knee trouble
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr has been ruled out for the season opener at CincinnatiSEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings release first depth chart, which includes Oli Udoh, Bashaud Breeland, Nick Vigil as starters Vikings coach Mike Zimmer indicated last week that it was Oli Udoh’s job to lose as the starting right guard, and nothing has changed since...
AUGUST 10, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Early lead on starting LB role Vigil has taken the early lead in the Vikings' weak-side linebacker competition, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact He's competing with Troy Dye, Chazz Surratt and Cameron Smith for the weak-side job, with Eric Wilson departing in free agency. However, the weak-side linebacker doesn't get many snaps in the Minnesota defense as the position comes off the field in nickle and dime packages.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
With needs on both lines, Vikes have draft-pick limitations
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was “down in the dumps” about his defense at the end of last seasonAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
