PAT ELFLEIN NEWS

Not activated yet The Vikings won't activate Elflein (thumb) from injured reserve for Sunday's game versus the Packers, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Elflein was designated to return earlier this week, but the practice week didn't go as well as the team hoped. He'll remain sidelined Week 8 as a result, and Ezra Cleveland is expected to start at right guard. Elflein will target a Week 9 return against the Lions.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings hurting at CB vs. Packers, who rule out RB Jones

The Minnesota Vikings could be without three of their top four cornerbacks on Sunday at Green Bay, an ominous sign for facing Aaron Rodgers

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives return designation Elflein (thumb) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 26-year-old underwent thumb surgery after suffering the thumb injury during the season opener, but he's nearly ready for his return from injured reserve. It's unclear if Elfein will be ready for Sunday's matchup with the Packers or if he'll need a bit more practice time to get back up to speed.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Guard Pat Elflein, linebacker Troy Dye return to practice, begin three-week IR window The Vikings will get a couple reinforcements at practice upon returning from the bye week, as right guard Pat Elflein and linebacker Troy Dy...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings designate G Pat Elflein, LB Troy Dye to return from IR The Minnesota Vikings have designated G Pat Elflein, LB Troy Dye to return from IR.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

NFL rushing leader Cook out for Vikings with groin injury

NFL leading rusher Dalvin Cook will sit out Minnesota’s game against Atlanta because of a groin injury

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Week 6 Elflein (thumb) won't be activated off IR and will miss Sunday's game against the Falcons, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Elflein will miss his fifth straight game after he underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his thumb. The Vikings have a bye in Week 7, so the team is hopeful that Elflein can return for Week 8's game against Green Bay on Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings back at practice after precautionary virus pause

The Minnesota Vikings have reopened their headquarters for team activities

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zimmer seeks more from veterans on winless Vikings

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has come to grips with the inexperience his team is working with in spots this season

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' rebuilt defense dealt another blow with Barr on IR

Off to an 0-2 start while trying to acclimate several new pieces into Mike Zimmer’s defense, the Minnesota Vikings suffered another big blow on Monday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings lose LB Anthony Barr to season-ending pectoral tear

Minnesota Vikings four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Anthony Barr will miss the remainder of the season because of a torn pectoral muscle, according to coach Mike Zimmer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers torn ligament Elflein, who was placed on injured reserve Thursday, is nursing a torn ligament in his thumb, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Elflein will miss at least three weeks as he works to recover from the injury he suffered Week 1. Dru Samia is expected to replace him at right guard.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings put Elflein on injured reserve, further juggling offensive line Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings put RG Pat Elflein on injured reserve The Minnesota Vikings placed starting right guard Pat Elflein on injured reserve on Thursday, meaning the fourth-year player will miss at le...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings put RG Pat Elflein on injured reserve

The Minnesota Vikings have placed starting right guard Pat Elflein on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on IR with thumb injury Elflein was placed on injured reserve with a thumb injury Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Dru Samia will likely start at right guard this week at Indianapolis as a result. The severity of Elfein's injury isn't known, but he'll be out a minimum of three weeks.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings place Pat Elflein on injured reserve We’ll see who starts at guard against Indianapolis

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • DAILYNORSEMAN.COM

Vikings put LB Gedeon on PUP; 9 draft picks on active roster

The Minnesota Vikings have placed linebacker Ben Gedeon on the physically unable to perform list as part of their roster paring for the regular season

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings up front about line coach Dennison's teaching acumen

The Minnesota Vikings have used either a first or second round pick on an offensive lineman in the last three drafts, but they’re hardly settled up front

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings will lean on continuity to overcome key departures

Contract extensions for quarterback Kirk Cousins, head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman this year have left no doubt about the Minnesota Vikings' belief they can...

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' Pat Elflein is excited for his move to right guard The Vikings are mixing things up on their offensive line heading into the 2020 season. After releasing Josh Kline in the offseason, the Viki...

AUGUST 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

On guard: Vikings continue OL shuffle; Elflein on right side

The interior of Minnesota’s offensive line has been in frequent flux in recent seasons

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings pin hopes on Pat Elflein's move to right guard The Vikings are hoping a move to right guard will give Pat Elflein's career the comfort level and kick start it needs after a backward slide...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Cousins, Vikings could benefit from Kubiak system continuity

The Minnesota Vikings will lean on the continuity of their system under newly appointed offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak

JULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meet Pat Kraft...sort of Monday was a first for BC fans, as the traditional introductory press conference was moved to a zoom call. Our new Athletic Director Pat Kra...

JUNE 9, 2020 • ATLEAGLE.BLOGSPOT.COM