Overview
- Minnesota placed the four-time Pro Bowler on injured reserve Wednesday for the second time this season, ending his 2025 campaign.
- Kelly sustained the latest head injury during a collision with Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke at MetLife Stadium in Week 16.
- This is his third concussion of the year and sixth documented in his NFL career after earlier protocol entries and an IR stint.
- Following his Week 12 return, he switched helmet models and wore a Guardian Cap during games in an effort to add protection.
- Michael Jurgens is expected to start at center against the Lions, while the Vikings signed Henry Byrd to the 53, elevated Sione Takitaki, and ruled tight end Gavin Bartholomew out.