Overview
- The team announced the move Wednesday, placing Kelly on IR for the second time this season.
- Kelly sustained the latest head injury on Dec. 21 against the Giants after a collision with Bobby Okereke, despite a new helmet model and a Guardian Cap.
- The 32-year-old has six documented NFL concussions and signed a two-year, $18 million deal in March after starting eight games and logging 314 snaps this season.
- Backup Michael Jurgens is expected to start at center against the Lions on Thursday.
- Minnesota signed interior lineman Henry Byrd to the 53-man roster, elevated linebacker Sione Takitaki, and downgraded rookie tight end Gavin Bartholomew to out.