‘Very frustrating’ for Vikings run defense hampered by loss of Ivan Pace

The Vikings defense still ranks fourth in the NFL allowing just 3.9 yards per run, but they’re trending in the wrong direction. Linebacker Blake Cashman said he did not see quarterback Sam Darnold’s 52-yard touchdown pass Sunday to receiver Justin Jefferson, because of how Falcons running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier were gashing them.… Continue reading ‘Very frustrating’ for Vikings run defense hampered by loss of Ivan Pace

Vikings place linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. on injured reserve, sign former first-round pick Jamin Davis

The Vikings also activated edge rusher Gabe Murphy, the undrafted rookie out of UCLA, from injured reserve. Murphy has yet to make his NFL debut due to a knee injury suffered this summer. Murphy takes the roster spot freed up by tight end Nick Muse, who cleared waivers Tuesday after being waived on Monday. Muse… Continue reading Vikings place linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. on injured reserve, sign former first-round pick Jamin Davis

Vikings hope Ivan Pace Jr. can return after four games; Josh Oliver still sidelined

Robinson was one of six players limited, including defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard (toe), edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel (thigh), linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (shoulder), edge rusher Pat Jones II (knee), and receiver Brandon Powell (ankle). The Vikings promoted long snapper Jake McQuaide to the active roster and waived outside linebacker Gabe Murphy, an undrafted rookie who… Continue reading Vikings hope Ivan Pace Jr. can return after four games; Josh Oliver still sidelined

Injured Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. will be back this season, KOC says

Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., who went on injured reserve with a hamstring issue this week, will return this season, head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Wednesday. “Really, really bummed out, but he will be back,” O’Connell said. The Vikings’ hope is that Pace will only have to miss the minimum four games on short-term… Continue reading Injured Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. will be back this season, KOC says

Vikings put Ivan Pace on IR, add Jamin Davis

The 9-2 Vikings have made a few linebacker moves. The team announced that Ivan Pace Jr. has been placed on injured reserve. He suffered a hamstring strain on the fourth defensive snap of Sunday’s win over the Bears. He’ll be required to miss at least four games before returning. The Vikings added linebacker Jamin Davis… Continue reading Vikings put Ivan Pace on IR, add Jamin Davis

Vikings lose linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and tackle Cam Robinson because of injuries in Chicago

CHICAGO – The Vikings escaped Soldier Field with a 30-27 win on Sunday, but they lost three players to injuries during the game. Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and left tackle Cam Robinson were both injured and exited during the first quarter. Pace suffered a hamstring strain on the fourth defensive snap. Robinson left because of… Continue reading Vikings lose linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and tackle Cam Robinson because of injuries in Chicago

Vikings’ Cam Robinson, Ivan Pace Jr. leave Bears game with injuries

Vikings left tackle Cam Robinson and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. left Sunday’s game against the Bears due to apparent leg injuries in the first quarter. Pace got banged up early in the quarter and has been announced as questionable to return due to a hamstring injury. In his absence, Kamu Grugier-Hill has seen more snaps… Continue reading Vikings’ Cam Robinson, Ivan Pace Jr. leave Bears game with injuries