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Vikings Lose Kelly to Second Concussion, O'Neill to Knee Injury in Dublin Defeat

Availability now hinges on concussion protocol, with an MRI pending during the team's overseas trip.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to the start of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) and center Ryan Kelly (78) warm up before the game against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Minnesota fell to 2-2 after a 24-21 loss to the Steelers at Croke Park in Dublin.
  • ESPN reported Carson Wentz was sacked six times, hit 14 times and pressured on 32% of dropbacks, with two passes tipped and intercepted and a late intentional grounding.
  • Center Ryan Kelly did not play after halftime due to a concussion, his second this season and at least the fifth of his NFL career, and Michael Jurgens stepped in.
  • Right tackle Brian O’Neill exited with a knee injury and was set for an MRI, with Kevin O’Connell noting team doctors were focused on the MCL as Justin Skule filled in.
  • O’Connell emphasized deferring decisions to medical staff, as Minnesota also coped without left guard Donovan Jackson following wrist surgery, with Blake Brandel starting.