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Initial Vikings vs. Bears Injury Report for Week 11 of 2025

Nov 12, 2025 at 03:56 PM

Craig Peters

Senior Editor

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings practiced outdoors at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center Wednesday ahead of hosting the Chicago Bears (6-3) in Week 11.

Minnesota (4-5) opened the 21-day evaluation window for center Ryan Kelly. The 10-year NFL veteran has been sidelined and on Injured Reserve since suffering his second concussion of 2025 in Week 4 against Pittsburgh in Dublin.

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell said it's the "next step" for the four-time Pro Bowler who signed as a free agent this spring.

"I think I mentioned to [media members] when we made the decision to put him on Injured Reserve, the idea was to have a concrete timeline that now we've exceeded, you know, out of an abundance of what we think is best for Ryan. He's doing great.

"He really responded well to the work on the side field last week. This week is really more about getting him phased back into practice," O'Connell added.

The coach said he anticipates Kelly wearing a new helmet and adding a Guardian Cap. The Vikings will assess how this week goes, and O'Connell said, "ultimately, we're looking at this as a, not just the rest of this season, but beyond, as far as Ryan goes."

O'Connell also noted quarterback J.J. McCarthy will have a bandage on the top of his right, throwing hand as he recovers from hitting it against another player's helmet during a pass last week against Baltimore.

Veteran QB Carson Wentz, who is on Injured Reserve, underwent successful shoulder surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles. Wentz will not play again this season, but the Vikings look forward to him returning to meeting rooms, O'Connell said.

Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard, who left last week's game with a shoulder injury, "has a chance" for being available by Sunday, O'Connell added.

The team is scheduled to practice again Thursday and Friday.

Game status designations are to be announced by the teams on Friday.

Vikings	Position	Injury	Wednesday
Jonathan Greenard	OLB	Shoulder	DNP
Will Fries	G	Calf	LP
Aaron Jones Sr.	RB	Shoulder/Toe	LP
Ryan Kelly*	C	Concussion	LP
J.J. McCarthy	QB	Right Hand	LP
Joshua Metellus	S	Foot	LP
Josh Oliver	TE	Foot	LP
Justin Skule	T	Shoulder	LP
Harrison Smith	S	Not Injury Related - Rest	LP
Andrew Van Ginkel	OLB	Neck	LP
Christian Darrisaw	T	Knee	FP
Theo Jackson	S	Concussion	FP

Bears	Position	Injury	Wednesday
Kevin Byard III	DB	Not Injury related - Rest	DNP
Jaquan Brisker	DB	Back	DNP
T.J. Edwards	LB	Hand/Hamstring	DNP
Grady Jarrett	DL	Not Injury related - Rest	DNP
DJ Moore	WR	Shoulder	DNP
Rome Odunze	WR	Ankle	DNP
Tyrique Stevenson	DB	Shoulder	DNP
Jahdae Walker	WR	Concussion	DNP
Cole Kmet	TE	Back	LP
Dominique Robinson	DL	Ankle	LP
D'Andre Swift	RB	Hip	LP
Josh Blackwell	DB	Concussion	FP
Ruben Hyppolite II	LB	Knee	FP

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An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.

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An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.

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An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.

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An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.

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An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.

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An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.

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An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.

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An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.

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An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.

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An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.

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An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.

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An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.

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An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.

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An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.

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An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.

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An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.

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An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.

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An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.

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An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.

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An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.

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An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.