EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings (5-1) on Wednesday ruled out linebacker Blake Cashman (toe) ahead of visiting the Los Angeles Rams (2-4) to begin Week 8 on Thursday Night Football.
Minnesota listed cornerback Akayleb Evans (hip), tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) and guard Dalton Risner (back) as questionable.
Cashman will miss a second consecutive game due to turf toe. The Vikings filled in for him by having Ivan Pace, Jr., wear the green dot helmet with the communications device. Kamu Grugier-Hill took some snaps last week against Detroit, and in the second half, Minnesota aligned Andrew Van Ginkel as an inside linebacker at points before moving him around the formation.
Hockenson (on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform List) and Risner (on Injured Reserve — Designated for Return) are in their 21-day evaluation windows. They can be placed on the 53-man roster at any point, but Minnesota would have to make corresponding move to free up spots.
The other players on Minnesota's injury report this week — safety Theo Jackson (hand), running back Aaron Jones, Sr. (hamstring), outside linebacker Pat Jones II (shoulder), tight end Josh Oliver (wrist) and defensive lineman Harrison Phillips (shoulder) — did not receive a game designation and are expected to be available.
| Vikings | Position | Injury | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | LB | Toe | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | Hip | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| T.J. Hockenson* | TE | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Dalton Risner* | G | Back | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
| Theo Jackson | S | Hand | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | RB | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Patrick Jones II | OLB | Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Josh Oliver | TE | Wrist | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Harrison Phillips | DL | Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | - |
View photos of the Vikings 53-man roster as of January 14, 2024.
3 WR Jordan Addison
3 WR Jordan Addison
RB Cam Akers
RB Cam Akers
6 LB Brian Asamoah II
6 LB Brian Asamoah II
56 C Garrett Bradbury
56 C Garrett Bradbury
64 G Blake Brandel
64 G Blake Brandel
90 DL Jonathan Bullard
90 DL Jonathan Bullard
24 S Camryn Bynum
24 S Camryn Bynum
51 LB Blake Cashman
51 LB Blake Cashman
32 RB Ty Chandler
32 RB Ty Chandler
14 QB Sam Darnold
QB Sam Darnold
42 LS Andrew DePaola
42 LS Andrew DePaola
69 C/G Dan Feeney
69 C Dan Feeney
2 CB Stephon Gilmore
2 CB Stephon Gilmore
58 OLB Jonathan Greenard
58 OLB Jonathan Greenard
1 CB Shaq Griffin
1 CB Shaq Griffin
54 LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
54 LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
30 FB C.J. Ham
30 FB C.J. Ham
87 TE TJ Hockenson
87 TE T.J. Hockenson
67 G Ed Ingram
67 G Ed Ingram
26 S Theo Jackson
26 S Theo Jackson
18 WR Justin Jefferson
18 WR Justin Jefferson
33 RB Aaron Jones Sr.
33 RB Aaron Jones
13 QB Daniel Jones
13 QB Daniel Jones
91 OLB Pat Jones II
91 OLB Pat Jones II
65 OL Michael Jurgens
65 G Michael Jurgens
29 CB Dwight McGlothern
6 CB Dwight McGlothern
44 S Josh Metellus
44 S Joshua Metellus
23 CB Fabian Moreau
23 CB Fabian Moreau
12 QB Nick Mullens
12 QB Nick Mullens
86 TE Johnny Mundt
86 TE Johnny Mundt
7 CB Byron Murphy
7 CB Byron Murphy Jr.
83 WR Jalen Nailor
83 WR Jalen Nailor
75 T Brian O'Neill
75 T Brian O'Neill
84 TE Josh Oliver
84 TE Josh Oliver
0 LB Ivan Pace Jr.
0 LB Ivan Pace Jr.
57 DL Harrison Phillips
97 DL Harrison Phillips
4 WR Brandon Powell
4 WR Brandon Powell
76 T David Quessenberry
76 T David Quessenberry
61 DL Jalen Redmond
61 DL Jalen Redmond
16 K Will Reichard
16 K Will Reichard
98 OLB Bo Richter
98 OLB Bo Richter
66 G Dalton Risner
66 G Dalton Risner
74 T Cam Robinson
74 T Cam Robinson
50 DL Levi Drake Rodriguez
DL Levi Drake Rodriguez
78 T Walter Rouse
78 T Walter Rouse
11 WR Trent Sherfield Sr.
11 WR Trent Sherfield Sr.
22 S Harrison Smith
22 S Harrison Smith
99 DL Jerry Tillery
99 DL Jerry Tillery
15 OLB Dallas Turner
15 OLB Dallas Turner
43 OLB Andrew Van Ginkel
43 OLB Andrew Van Ginkel
20 S Jay Ward
20 S Jay Ward
52 OLB Jihad Ward
52 OLB Jihad Ward
17 P Ryan Wright
17 P Ryan Wright
Rams Injury Report
Los Angeles ruled out tackle Joseph Noteboom (ankle), linebacker Troy Reeder (hamstring) and receiver Jordan Whittington (shoulder).
The Rams listed defensive end Braden Fiske (back), defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (shoulder) and receiver Puka Nacua (knee) as questionable.
Receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) and cornerback Tre'Davious White (rest on Friday) are expected to play.
Noteboom and Nacua are in their 21-day evaluation windows.
| Rams | Position | Injury | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Noteboom | T | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | Out |
| Troy Reeder | LB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | Shoulder | DNP | LP | DNP | Out |
| Braden Fiske | DE | Back | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | Shoulder | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Puka Nacua* | WR | Knee | - | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | Not Injury Related - Rest | - | - | DNP | - |
Look back on images from past games between the Vikings and the Rams.
An image from the Nov. 20, 2017 regular season home game against the LA Rams. The Vikings won 24-7.
An image from the Nov. 20, 2017 regular season home game against the LA Rams. The Vikings won 24-7.
An image from the Nov. 20, 2017 regular season home game against the LA Rams. The Vikings won 24-7.
An image from the Nov. 20, 2017 regular season home game against the LA Rams. The Vikings won 24-7.
An image from the Nov. 20, 2017 regular season home game against the LA Rams. The Vikings won 24-7.
An image from the Nov. 20, 2017 regular season home game against the LA Rams. The Vikings won 24-7.
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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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