Tonga popped up on the team's injury report with a knee issue Saturday but got in a limited practice session. The injury doesn't appear to be serious, as the defensive tackle has been cleared to suit up Monday night. Tonga has played a rotational role along Minnesota's defensive line throughout the campaign, totaling seven tackles (five solo) over eight games.
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Tonga popped up on the team's injury report with a knee issue Saturday but got in a limited practice session. The injury doesn't appear to be serious, as the defensive tackle has been cleared to suit up Monday night. Tonga has played a rotational role along Minnesota's defensive line throughout the campaign, totaling seven tackles (five solo) over eight games.
Tonga did not show up on the Vikings' injury report until Saturday, indicating that he sustained the injury during practice. If he's unable to play, Sheldon Day would be the likely candidate to step into the depth nose tackle role behind starter Harrison Phillips.
Team
Minnesota Vikings
Birthdate
7/7/1996 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 338 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 7; Pk 250 (CHI)
Birthplace
West Valley, UT, USA
Position
DL
College
BYU
Experience
3rd season
Career History
Chicago Bears
2021 - 2021
(1 season)
Minnesota Vikings
2022 - Present
(2 seasons)
Atlanta Falcons
2022 - 2022
(1 season)
Previous Game
10
Final
12
0
TOTAL
0
SACK
0
INT
2023 Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
0
5
2
0
0
