US EditionVikings Shut Down Left Tackle Christian Darrisaw for the Rest of the Season as Knee Trouble Lingers
Christian Darrisaw, sidelined by torn ACL and MCL, played in only half of Vikings' games over two seasons before being placed on injured reserve, ending his 2025 season.
- On Friday, December 19, the Minnesota Vikings placed left tackle Christian Darrisaw on injured reserve, ending his season and shutting him down for the final two games ahead of Week 16 at MetLife Stadium.
- After returning in Week 3, Christian Darrisaw dealt with snap-count management and missed multiple games while Vikings medical staff navigated a longer-than-expected rehab from his ACL and MCL tears.
- The 26-year-old lineman is under a $104 million contract and appeared in 10 games this season, starting 10 but leaving five early, playing half of the Vikings' regular-season contests over two years.
- Justin Skule will start at left tackle Sunday against the Giants as coaches ask T.J. Hockenson to chip more on the edge, while the 6-8 Vikings travel after last week's playoff elimination.
- Coach Kevin O'Connell said the decision followed discussion with medical staff and called it `This was a collaborative decision based upon where we're at in the season`, adding the Vikings are 100% behind Darrisaw as he prepares for a healthier 2026 season.
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Vikings Get More Bad Injury News, as $100 Million Star Hits IR
The Minnesota Vikings are sending another top player to the injured reserve list (IR) ahead of their matchup with the New York Giants in Week 16.Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on that left tackle Christian Darrisaw is done for the season after the Vikings tagged him with an IR designation on Friday, December 19. The #Vikings are placing LT Christian Darrisaw on IR because of a knee injury, one of several players who have battled to stay on…
Vikings end Christian Darrisaw's season after 'dialogue and good discussion'
Christian Darrisaw's season is over. The Vikings announced that their star left tackle will be placed on injured reserve and miss the last three games of the season, giving him a chance to hit the offseason running and begin the 2026 season healthy.
Pioneer Press
Vikings star left tackle Christian Darrisaw out for the season
After missing practice this week with the Vikings preparing to play the New York Giants, star left tackle Christian Darrisaw has been placed on injured reserve. He is officially out for the season as a result. It had been trending in this direction for Darrisaw as he’s been dealing with the lingering effects of a significant knee injury. He has missed games here and there while trying to navigate a recovery process that has extended longer than …
Winnipeg Free Press
Vikings shut down left tackle Christian Darrisaw for the rest of the season as knee trouble lingers
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