Dwight McGlothern - Minnesota Vikings
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If the Minnesota Vikings are going to stand any shot of marching across the border into Lambeau on Sunday afternoon and beating the Green Bay Packers, they need to be healthy.
The Vikings’ initial week 12 injury report on Wednesday — which was simulated because teams do not hold full practice that day — was mostly positive, especially center Ryan Kelly who would have returned to full practice yesterday for the first time since week 4, had the Vikings held one.
Thankfully on Thursday, Kelly did indeed get back on the practice field with teammates, where he was listed on the injury report as “Full” for the second-straight day. At this point, it would be a surprise, at this point, if he doesn’t start vs Green Bay.
A quick update from Vikings practice in Eagan today, our first chance to see the team ahead of their Sunday trip to Green Bay. (yesterday was a closed walk thru)
Appearances from:
– Ryan Kelly
– Jonathan Greenard
– J.J. McCarthy
– Carson Wentz@kare11 pic.twitter.com/DgvkEsSIAQ
— J.T. Messinger (@JTMessinger) November 20, 2025
Jonathan Greenard, Will Fries upgraded on latest injury report
Really, the only real concerns yesterday revolved around OLB Jonathan Greenard and RG Will Fries, who were both listed as DNP’s. Greenard sat out due to a shoulder injury that has already cost him one game.
Fries, meanwhile, made a surprise appearance. Unlike with Greenard, head coach Kevin O’Connell did not mention anything about Will Fries’ injury before practice.
Nobody really cared on thursday, however, when both Fries and Greenard were upgraded from DNP to “Limited”. Of course, this doesn’t mean either guy will play for sure vs the Packers, but it is a positive step in that direction.
Thursday's #Vikings injury report pic.twitter.com/WqILnz2k7c
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 20, 2025
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With his teammates getting healthier, starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw was Minnesota’s only DNP today. That’s normal, though. He’s been taking Thursdays off all season, when games fall on Sundays, as he continues to work his way back to 100% off last year’s knee surgery.
Minnesota Vikings waive CB Dwight McGlothern
In other news, the Minnesota Vikings released cornerback Dwight McGlothern this afternoon. They are expected to use that roster spot for Ryan Kelly.
Not that long ago, McGlothern — a 2024 UDFA — was seen as the latest UDFA talent to be plucked into NFL relevance by Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
The #Vikings have waived CB Dwight McGlothern Jr.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 20, 2025
Oh boy. Vikings waived CB Dwight McGlothern. Presumably to make room for the return of C Ryan Kelly.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) November 20, 2025
He splashed in camp and during preseason last year, before earning a spot on the practice squad, then eventually, the active roster, where he played five games. Unfortunately, his development hit a standstill at some point and now 8 games played into 2025, and he is no longer a Viking… at least for now.
Dwight McGlothern hits the waiver wire for any team intrigued enough to place him on their 53-man roster. If nobody puts out a claim on him, I’d expect the Vikings to place him on their practice squad.
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