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Vikings Optimistic Jalen Nailor Will Play Week 1 vs. Bears

Minnesota reinforced a thin receiver group by trading for Adam Thielen after Jordan Addison's three-game suspension.

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Wide receivers Justin Jefferson #18 and Jalen Nailor #83 of the Minnesota Vikings run a route from the line of scrimmage during first half of the Minnesota Vikings versus Los Angeles Rams NFL Wild Card football game at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium.

Overview

  • The team is optimistic Nailor will be available for the opener in Chicago barring a setback, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
  • Nailor injured his left hand on August 14 in training camp and has not practiced since, with coach Kevin O'Connell calling the injury week to week.
  • Minnesota acquired veteran receiver Adam Thielen via trade, and he is expected to play a prominent role alongside Justin Jefferson in Week 1.
  • Jordan Addison begins a three-game suspension, leaving only rookies Tai Felton and Myles Price on the 53-man roster behind the veteran receivers.
  • Rondale Moore is out for the season with a preseason knee injury, increasing the significance of Nailor's availability for J.J. McCarthy's debut.