Minnesota Vikings first Week 5 injury report is loaded with major concerns ahead of London game

This isn’t looking good for the Vikings.

Tyler Forness — NFL & College Football News Writer
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Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts after a play during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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The Minnesota Vikings are taking on the Cleveland Browns in London on Sunday morning. The game itself could end up being a tough one with the injuries on the offensive line.

This is the final game before the Vikings hit the bye week, and they are in a place where they really need it, and it’s not just the injuries. They have a major issue with penalties and it needs to be fixed and fast. That starts now, but the bye week will be crucial.

On Wednesday morning, the Vikings released their first injury report of the week, and it’s a brutal one.

Minnesota Vikings Wednesday injury report

Player Injury W/T/F Designation
EDGE Tyler BattyKneeFull
FB C.J. HamKneeFull
C Ryan KellyConcussionDNP
LT Christian DarrisawNot Injury Related-RestDNP
TE Ben YurosekKneeDNP
EDGE Andrew Van GinkelNeckDNP
QB J.J. McCarthyAnkleDNP
OG Donovan JacksonWristDNP
C Michael JurgensKneeDNP
RB Zavier ScottKneeDNP
RT Brian O’NeillKneeDNP

Observations

  • Darrisaw got his rest day on Wednesday after playing every offensive snap on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • Jurgens being on the list isn’t a huge surprise after he ended up in the medical tent during Sunday’s game. He did return and finish the game, but it’s a major concern. If Jurgens doesn’t play, it will likely be Blake Brandel getting the start.
  • Both Ham and Batty had their practice windows activated, and the former’s return could elevate the run game.
  • McCarthy still isn’t practicing, but the hope is that he returns later this week.

Cleveland Browns Wednesday injury report

Player Injury W/T/FDesignation
EDGE Myles GarrettAnkleDNP
OT Joel BitonioNot Injury Related-RestLimited
DT Maliek CollinsNot Injury Related-RestLimited
OT Jack ConklinElbowLimited
S Grant DelpitBackLimited
DT Mike HallKneeLimited
OT Cornelius LucusNot Injury Related-RestLimited
TE David NjokuKneeLimited

Observations

  • The absence of Garrett is a big deal. He didn’t play the last time the Browns were in London, and there is speculation among fans that he could miss this game. Other than that, there is zero indication of him missing the game.
  • Having both Collins and Hall on the list could be a problem for their defensive line when it comes to depth. With the Vikings having a banged-up offensive line like they do, it could alleviate the pressure with multiple players missing time.
  • Njoku is going to be a player to watch. He’s a pivotal piece in their passing offense.

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