MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings announced the following players will be inactive for their Week 1 game of 2026 against the Green Bay Packers:
Cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn
Safety Jakobe Thomas
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy (third QB)
Running back Demond Claiborne
Center Nick Samac
Tackle Caleb Tiernan
Defensive lineman Elijah Williams
McCarthy will dress but only play if Vikings quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz suffer injuries.
View photos in the Vikings locker room of the Classic uniforms ahead of the Week 1 matchup vs. the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Packers Inactives
Green Bay announced the following players are inactive:
Linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper
Guard Aaron Banks
Guard/tackle Travis Glover
Wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant
Defensive tackle Warren Brinson
Defensive tackle Anthony Campbell
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