Thompson (knee) reverted to the Vikings' reserve/injured list Thursday after going unclaimed off waivers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Thompson has spent all of training camp on the active/PUP list due to a knee injury he sustained in early January. Now that he's on IR, Thompson will be forced to sit out for the whole 2024 season unless an injury settlement is reached with Minnesota.
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Team
Minnesota Vikings
Birthdate
7/7/2000 (24)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
5'10", 205 lbs
Birthplace
Rutherfordton, NC, USA
Position
CB
College
Georgia Southern
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Minnesota Vikings
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Thompson (knee) reverted to the Vikings' reserve/injured list Thursday after going unclaimed off waivers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Thompson has spent all of training camp on the active/PUP list due to a knee injury he sustained in early January. Now that he's on IR, Thompson will be forced to sit out for the whole 2024 season unless an injury settlement is reached with Minnesota.
The Vikings waived Thompson (knee) with an injury designation Wednesday. The second-year cornerback out of Georgia Southern has dealt with a knee issue since January. Prior to Wednesday's transaction, Thompson had been on the Vikings' active/PUP list.
The Vikings placed Thompson (knee) on the active/PUP list Monday. Thompson has been dealing with a knee issue since the beginning of January, which has now caused him to land on Minnesota's PUP list. The second-year cornerback is still eligible to practice and play in the preseason at any point, but his placement on the PUP indicates he's not fully past his knee injury just yet. Expect Thompson to compete for a special-teams role as the offseason progresses.