Overview
- The roster move was made Friday, officially ending Darrisaw’s season with three games left after Minnesota was eliminated from playoff contention at 6-8.
- O’Connell said there was no new setback, describing a collaborative decision with medical staff and player, and he expressed confidence in Darrisaw’s 2026 outlook.
- Darrisaw missed the first two games, started 10, left five early, and received regular practice rest days; he declined Thursday to say whether he would play again this year.
- The knee issues trace to an ACL/MCL tear on Oct. 24, 2024, after which he avoided the PUP list for 2025; he signed a 2024 extension reported between $104 million and $113 million.
- Justin Skule is expected to handle left tackle with Blake Brandel available, as injuries also sent starters Jonathan Greenard and Josh Metellus to IR this week.