TY CHANDLER NEWS

Questionable for Sunday Chandler (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Impact The 27-year-old practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday but remains on the injured reserve list, leaving his status for Sunday's matchup in question. The Vikings must activate Chandler to their active roster in order for him to suit up in Week 15. If activated in time, the North Carolina product will likely serve as one of Minnesota's top kick returners.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Continues to practice Chandler (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Chandler continues to string full practice sessions together as he works his way back from a knee injury he sustained in Week 1 against the Bears. If the running back was activated from injured reserve for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, he would join Jordan Mason in backing up Aaron Jones (shoulder).

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Chandler (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Chandler continues to progress in his recovery from a knee injury that he sustained in the Vikings' regular-season opener against the Bears. He would have to be activated from injured reserve in order to play Sunday against the Cowboys, and if he is cleared to play, then he would serve as the Vikings' RB3 behind Aaron Jones (shoulder) and Jordan Mason.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Staying on injured reserve The Vikings ruled out Chandler (knee) for Sunday's game versus the Commanders.

Impact Since Minnesota designated Chandler for return from injured reserve Wednesday, he followed an LP/FP/FP practice regimen before the team considered him questionable for Week 14 action. Now that he's officially unavailable Sunday, the Vikings will continue to roll with the RB trio of Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott. Chandler's next chance to play is Sunday, Dec. 14 at Dallas.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable but still on IR Chandler (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Chandler would first have to be officially activated from injured reserve to play Sunday. He has been sidelined since sustaining a knee injury in Week 1, but Chandler's window to return to practice opened Wednesday. Even if Chandler's activated ahead of Sunday's game, he's unlikely to play a significant role in Minnesota's backfield mix on offense, though he could factor in as a return man on special teams.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Progresses to full practice Chandler (knee) participated fully in practice Thursday.

Impact Chandler has been on IR since shortly after injuring his knee in Minnesota's season-opening win over Chicago. He was designated to return Wednesday and logged a limited practice session that day. With an upgrade to full participation Thursday, Chandler seems to be mostly past his injury, though it's not certain that he'll be activated ahead of Sunday's clash against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Chandler (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Chandler was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday morning, and he was back on the practice field soon after. The fourth-year running back hasn't played since Week 1. Chandler strictly played on special teams in that game, and he could have a similar role once he's activated from injured reserve. His first chance will be this Sunday versus the Commanders.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return Chandler (knee) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact The 27-year-old has missed Minnesota's last 11 games due to a knee injury sustained in the Week 1 win over the Bears. However, his 21-day practice window opening Wednesday suggests he's nearing a return. Once fully healthy, Chandler is expected to handle kick-return duties while playing a depth role in the Vikings' backfield.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings lean into their alternate identity with dominant defense and strong rushing attack

The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O’Connell have been a pass-oriented team

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Vikings put RB Aaron Jones on IR with hamstring injury that will sideline him more than a month

The Minnesota Vikings have placed running back Aaron Jones Sr. on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Vikings feel the growing pains with young quarterback J.J. McCarthy after flop vs. Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of work to do on offense this week after more struggles on that side of the ball

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

New dad McCarthy back at practice with Vikings, while Darrisaw ruled out as knee recovery continues

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Vikings are paying the price for Week 1's electric victory Blake Cashman and Ty Chandler are now sidelined, forcing the Minnesota Vikings to regroup quickly after their electric start to the 2025 sea...

SEPTEMBER 11 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Deadspin | Vikings place LB Blake Cashman, RB/KR Ty Chandler on IR Deadspin | Vikings place LB Blake Cashman, RB/KR Ty Chandler on IR

SEPTEMBER 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Vikings place Blake Cashman, Ty Chandler on injured reserve Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring) and running back Ty Chandler (knee) will be out at least until the Oct. 19 game against the Eag...

SEPTEMBER 11 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Moved to IR due to knee Chandler (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact The kickoff return man sustained a knee injury in the season opener against Chicago and will be out through Minnesota's Week 6 bye as a result of Thursday's move. Rookies Myles Price (knee) and Tai Felton are the top candidates to return kicks in Chandler's absence, with Price favored to get those opportunities if healthy after a strong debut on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Head coach Kevin O'Connell said during Wednesday's press conference that Chandler suffered a knee injury during the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Bears on Monday.

Impact O'Connell added that Chandler is expected to miss time while recovering from his knee injury, though how long his absence will be is unclear. Chandler is unlikely to play against the Falcons on Sunday but could be available for the Vikings' Week 3 bout against the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 21. The 2022 fifth-rounder played 13 special-teams snaps in Week 1 and returned three kickoffs for 84 yards, so Tai Felton is a candidate to join Myles Price (knee) on kickoff returns.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings LB Blake Cashman will miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman will miss several weeks with a hamstring injury

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Limited to special teams Chandler averaged 28.0 yards on three kickoff returns in Monday's win at Chicago. He did not play a snap on offense.

Impact Chander begins the season as the No. 3 running back over Zavier Scott, who was inactive with an ankle injury. Neither running back will likely get many carries if both Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason are healthy.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 53-man roster Chandler made Minnesota's 53-man roster. However, it's not clear whether Chandler or Zavier Scott will work as the No. 3 running back, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact It's also not clear if Chandler or Tai Felton will work as the kick returner. Chandler was on the roster bubble and could still lose his spot once C.J. Ham returns from injured reserve.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 53-man roster Chandler made Minnesota's 53-man roster. However, it's not clear whether Chandler or Zavier Scott will work as the No. 3 running back, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact It's also not clear if Chandler or Tai Felton will work as the kick returner. Chandler was on the roster bubble and could still lose his spot once C.J. Ham returns from injured reserve.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Chandler: Volunteer to Tar Heel Ty Chandler played all four seasons of his college career at the University of Tennessee. The Nashville, Tennessee, native played well durin...

AUGUST 21 • SI.COM

Just 12 yards in Saturday's start Chandler gained 12 rushing yards on three carries and failed to catch his only target in Saturday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Patriots.

Impact The fourth-year back got the start ahead of Zavier Scott, his main competition for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart, but it was Scott who saw more work and led Minnesota in rushing yards on the afternoon. Chandler saw his yards per carry drop from 4.5 in 2023 to just 3.3 last year, and if he can't find another gear before the end of the preseason, he might find himself on the outside looking in for a spot on the Week 1 gameday roster.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

In battle for No. 3 RB role Chandler had five carries for five yards along with three receptions for 20 yards in Saturday's preseason win over Baltimore. However, he may have fallen behind Zavier Scott in the...

Impact Scott had an impressive performance with seven carries for 40 yards. However, Chandler did work with the first-team offense while Scott had most of his production in the second quarter. Chandler was also one of the two primary kick returners, which could give him an edge. Still, this battle may not be decided until late in camp and the loser may not stay on the 53-man roster.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Chandler's NFL dream may hinge on next two preseason games The Minnesota Vikings have some potential trade assets before the season starts, including running back Ty Chandler, who is currently on the...

AUGUST 11 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM