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

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 Thursday Friday Game Status
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 Thursday Friday Game Status
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

Look back at photos over the course of time featuring games between the Vikings and the Bears.

Practice Status

DNP - Did not participate in practice

LP - Limited participation in practice

FP - Full participation

(-) - Not listed

*Returned to Practice - Currently within 21-day practice window

Game Status

Out - Player will not play

Doubtful - Player is unlikely to play

Questionable - Player is not certain to play

(-) - Not listed

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