EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings returned to practice Wednesday in advance of visiting the Saints at noon (CT) Sunday in Week 5 of 2026.
The Vikings are also scheduled to practice Thursday and Friday. Players will receive game status designations on Friday.
Receiver Jordan Addison (hamstring), tackle Christian Darrisaw (concussion) and cornerback Chuck Demmings (hamstring) did not participate.
Receiver Justin Jefferson (ankle) and tackle Brian O'Neill (knee) were listed as limited participants to start the week.
Running back Aaron Jones, Sr., was also listed as limited Wednesday, but the reason was for rest.
Head Coach Kevin O'Connell said O'Neill and Addison are dealing with a little "soreness" and added Addison "kind of got tugged on one T.J. [Hockenson's] catches late in the game. … Going to give him another day and hopefully get him back to some limited work" the rest of the week.
The Vikings listed punter Brett Thorson (right hamstring), center Michael Jurgens (elbow) and tight end Ben Yurosek (ankle) as full participants.
Thorson has missed the past two games but is expected to return to action Sunday.
Jurgens and Yurosek were both designated to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, opening up their 21-day evaluation windows.
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Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
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Player Position Injury Wednesday Participation Thursday Participation Friday Participation Game Status
Jordan Addison WR Hamstring DNP
Christian Darrisaw T Concussion DNP
Chuck Demmings CB Hamstring DNP
Justin Jefferson WR Ankle LP
Aaron Jones Sr. RB NIR - Rest LP
Brian O'Neill T Knee LP
Michael Jurgens C Elbow FP
Ben Yurosek TE Ankle FP
Brett Thorson P Hamstring FP
New Orleans Saints Injury Report
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Player Position Injury Wednesday Participation Thursday Participation Friday Participation Game Status
Julian Blackmon S Shoulder LP
Barion Brown WR Thigh DNP
Kaden Elliss LB Calf DNP
Noah Fant TE Abdomen LP
Jaylan Ford LB Ankle FP
Davon Godchaux DT Groin FP
Carl Granderson LB Ankle LP
Anfernee Jennings LB Knee DNP
Alvin Kamara RB Back DNP
Chris Olave WR NIR - Rest DNP
Mike Reid S Ankle LP
Tyler Shough QB Left Hand FP
Lorenzo Styles CB Calf FP
Practice Status
DNP - Did not participate in practice
LP - Limited participation in practice
FP - Full participation
(-) - Not listed
Game Status
Out - Player will not play
Doubtful - Player is unlikely to play
Questionable - Player is not certain to play
(-) - Not listed
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