EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings (5-1) on Thursday ruled out tight end T.J. Hockenson and guard Dalton Risner ahead of opening Week 8 at the Los Angeles Rams (2-4) on Thursday Night Football.
Both are nearing the ends of their 21-day evaluation windows.
Hockenson has been recovering from a knee injury suffered against Detroit on Dec. 24, 2023. He is on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Risner has been rehabbing a back injury suffered during training camp. He is on the Injured Reserve/Designated for Return list.
The Vikings also used standard elevations for tight end Robert Tonyan and defensive lineman Jalen Redmond from their practice squad. Both have spent time on Minnesota’s 53-man roster and the practice squad this season.
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