Overview
- Both starters on Minnesota’s left side exited the team’s 15-10 win over Miami on Sunday, creating immediate line uncertainty.
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday that Donovan Jackson suffered a meniscus tear that will require surgery and is likely to end his season.
- Christian Darrisaw was evaluated for a neck issue, cleared to return, then developed concussion symptoms and is now in the NFL concussion protocol.
- Darrisaw’s prior history of concussions and knee injuries increases concern about his recovery and raises stakes for how long he might be sidelined.
- The team will await imaging results, follow the concussion testing steps and announce roster or protection changes as evaluations continue.