US EditionVikings Center Ryan Kelly Returns to Practice
Ryan Kelly begins a 21-day evaluation period to potentially activate him after multiple concussions, with the Vikings prioritizing a cautious, phased return to play.
- On Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings designated center Ryan Kelly for return by opening his practice window in Eagan, Minn., after a four-week injured reserve stint.
- Kelly was placed on injured reserve Oct. 4 after his second concussion this season and has a documented history dating to his time with the Indianapolis Colts.
- Wearing a Guardian cap, Ryan Kelly practiced as coaches monitored his response, with Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell saying this week is about phasing him back, not rushing his return.
- With the practice window open, the Vikings have three weeks to evaluate Ryan Kelly before deciding whether to activate him or keep him on IR, while Blake Brandel has started the last five games at center.
- Coach Kevin O'Connell said `Ultimately, we're looking at this as not just the rest of this season, but beyond`, noting Kelly was cleared in Week 4 but sidelined again and Theo Jackson returned Monday.
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Vikings open practice window for C Kelly
(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings could have their starting center back soon. The team opened up the practice window for Ryan Kelly on Wednesday. Kelly was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return after suffering his second concussion of the season in Week Four. The Purple will have 21 days to place the center on their active roster, or else he will have to miss the rest of the season. Kelly has played in just three games since s…
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Vikings return center Ryan Kelly to practice, after latest concussion sidelined veteran 5 games ago
The Minnesota Vikings have designated center Ryan Kelly for return from injured reserve by opening his practice window in a significant step forward with their careful approach to the 10th-year veteran’s concussion history.
Vikes open 21-day window for C Ryan Kelly (concussion)
The Minnesota Vikings opened the 21-day practice window Wednesday for center Ryan Kelly, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering two concussions in the first month of the season.Kelly, 32, started the first two games this season before missing Week 3 in concussion protocol. He returned to the starting lineup in Week 4 but was back in the protocol and placed on injured reserve on Oct. 4.A four-time Pro Bowl selection during nine seasons…
There's a Bold Ryan Kelly Update for Vikings
He’s on his way back. The Minnesota Vikings activated center Ryan Kelly’s practice window on Wednesday, giving the team 21 days to make his return official. The Vikings received a significant development on Ryan Kelly’s recovery, as the veteran lineman moves closer to returning after multiple concussions. Kelly endured two concussions in 14 days earlier this season, casting his future into doubt because of five total in his career. But Kelly wil…
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