EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings returned to practice Wednesday in advance of visiting the Buccaneers at 3:05 p.m. (CT) Sunday in Week 3 of 2026.
The Vikings are also scheduled to practice Thursday and Friday. Players will receive game status designations on Friday.
Running back Aaron Jones, Sr. (knee), linebacker Jake Golday (ankle) and punter Brett Thorson (right hamstring) did not participate in the opening session.
Running back DeeJay Dallas (toe), defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (oblique), Brian O'Neill (knee), defensive lineman Jalen Redmond (elbow) and center Nick Samac (knee) were initially listed as limited participants.
Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield (illness) fully participated Wednesday, as did receiver Jalen McMillan (knee) and cornerback Jacob Parrish (back).
Bucs outside linebackers Rueben Bain, Jr. (groin) and Anthony Nelson (shin) did not participate. Neither did linebacker Josiah Trotter (shoulder).
Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
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Player Position Injury Wednesday Participation Thursday Participation Friday Participation Game Status
Jake Golday LB Ankle DNP
Aaron Jones Sr. RB Knee DNP
Brett Thorson P Right Hamstring DNP
DeeJay Dallas RB Toe LP
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins DL Oblique LP
Brian O'Neill T Knee LP
Jalen Redmond DL Elbow LP
Nick Samac C Knee LP
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Report
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Player Position Injury Wednesday Participation Thursday Participation Friday Participation Game Status
Rueben Bain Jr. OLB Groin DNP
Baker Mayfield QB Illness FP
Jalen McMillan WR Knee FP
Anthony Nelson OLB Shin DNP
Jacob Parrish CB Back FP
Josiah Trotter LB Shoulder DNP
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