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Vikings Place Blake Cashman, Ty Chandler on IR After Week 1 Injuries

The moves sideline both for at least four games, likely stretching to five because of the Week 6 bye.

Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) runs the ball against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) practices during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Minnesota officially placed linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring) and running back/kick returner Ty Chandler (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, ruling them out a minimum of four games.
  • With the bye in Week 6, the earliest either can be activated is Week 7 on Oct. 19 at Philadelphia, extending the practical absence window.
  • Cashman injured his hamstring while chasing Bears quarterback Caleb Williams; veteran Eric Wilson is expected to step into the starting role and handle defensive communications.
  • Chandler played through a knee issue and logged three kickoff returns for 84 yards in Week 1, so Minnesota will reassign return duties in his absence.
  • Cornerback Jeff Okudah and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel remain in the concussion protocol with Week 2 status uncertain, and the team promoted WR Tim Jones and TE Nick Vannett while adding CB Tyrek Funderburk and LB Sione Takitaki to the practice squad.