DETROIT — The Minnesota Vikings announced the following players will be inactive for their Week 8 game of 2026 at the Detroit Lions.
Safety Jakobe Thomas
Quarterback Max Brosmer (3rd QB)
Cornerback Chuck Demmings
Running back Demond Claiborne
Tackle Caleb Tiernan
Defensive lineman Elijah Williams
This is the same group of players who were inactive for Minnesota's Week 7 home game against Indianapolis.
Brosmer will dress but is only eligible to play if Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz need to leave the game because of injuries.
View photos of the Vikings arriving to Ford Field for the Week 8 matchup against the Lions.
Detroit Lions Inactives
Detroit announced the following players are inactive:
Tight end Jackson Meeks
Safety Bishop Fitzgerald
Center Seth McLaughlin
Defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo
Edge Ahmed Hassanein
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