The Vikings placed Pace (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday. Pace injured his hamstring during the Vikings' 30-27 overtime win over the Bears, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for multiple weeks. By being placed on IR, Pace will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 17 against the Packers on Sunday, Dec. 29 the earliest he can return. Kamu Grugier-Hill -- who played a season-high 45 defensive snaps Sunday and finished with three tackles (two solo) -- will likely be the Vikings' second starting inside linebacker alongside Blake Cashman due to Pace's injury.
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IR - Hamstring - Strain Expected Return: 2024-12-29Previous game (@ CHI 11/24)
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Placed on injured reserve
The Vikings placed Pace (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday. Pace injured his hamstring during the Vikings' 30-27 overtime win over the Bears, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for multiple weeks. By being placed on IR, Pace will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 17 against the Packers on Sunday, Dec. 29 the earliest he can return. Kamu Grugier-Hill -- who played a season-high 45 defensive snaps Sunday and finished with three tackles (two solo) -- will likely be the Vikings' second starting inside linebacker alongside Blake Cashman due to Pace's injury.
Won't return vs. Chicago
Pace (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Bears, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Pace injured his hamstring in the first quarter Sunday and did not come out with the Vikings for the start of the second half. Brian Asamoah and Kamu Grugier-Hill will see more snaps at linebacker for the rest of Sunday's game due to Pace's injury.
Exits game with hamstring injury
Pace (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports. Pace injured his hamstring in the first half of this Week 12 game. While Pace is sidelined, Brian Asamoah and Kamu Grugier-Hill will see additional snaps at inside linebacker alongside starter Blake Cashman.
Does it all in win
Pace recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Jaguars. Pace tied Blake Cashman, Stephon Gilmore and Josh Metellus as the Vikings' leading tackler in Sunday's win, despite it being his lowest tackle output of the season. The second-year pro has now appeared in seven games this season, recording 55 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks. Expect Pace to continue starting alongside Cashman as part of the Vikings' top inside linebacker duo as the season progresses.
Clear to suit up Sunday
Pace (knee) is not among Minnesota's inactives for Sunday's Week 10 contest against Jacksonville. Pace battled an ankle injury during the week but was able to progress from a DNP on Wednesday to a limited session Thursday and a full session Friday. He was deemed questionable heading into the weekend but will be able to suit up against the Jaguars. Pace has been a strong IDP asset in recent weeks, totaling 29 tackles over his past three games.
Questionable for Sunday
Pace (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports. Pace opened the Vikings' week of practice with a DNP but practiced in full Friday, suggesting he's moving in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. If the Cincinnati product can't play through his knee issue in Week 10, Brian Asamoah will likely see increased work with Minnesota's first-team defense.
Upgrades to limited Thursday
Pace (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice. After logging a DNP on Wednesday, Pace was upgraded Thursday. He was injured in the Vikings' win over the Colts last Sunday night. Through six games this season, Pace has 50 tackles (28 solo), including four TFLs and 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery, which Pace returned for a touchdown in Week 7 versus Detroit.
Dealing with knee injury
Pace (knee) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report. Pace finished this past Sunday's win over the Colts with six tackles (three solo), but it appears he may have picked up a knee injury in the process. He'll have two more chances to practice this week ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Across six regular-season games, Pace has logged 50 tackles (28 solo), including 2.0 sacks.
Makes six tackles in win
Pace finished with six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts. The inside linebacker also played on 96 percent of the defensive snaps. Pace, an undrafted free agent signing in 2023, recorded 102 tackles (63 solo) as a rookie, and he is keeping up a similar pace in 2024 with 50 stops (28 solo) in the six games he's played in.