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Kevin O'Connell provides update on Caleb Banks' injury status

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:46 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Kevin O'Connell provides update on Caleb Banks' injury status

Summary

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell reported that defensive tackle Caleb Banks is now fully healthy as training camp begins. Banks, selected 18th overall in the NFL Draft, had been recovering from previous injuries, including a setback during the NFL Combine. O’Connell stated that Banks will gradually increase his workload during camp, participating with the first-team defense and developing chemistry with fellow rookie Domonique Orange. The Vikings will manage Banks' practice load carefully to ensure he's prepared for the preseason.

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Status Watch

•Caleb Banks was selected 18th overall in the NFL Draft.
•He suffered a foot injury at the NFL Combine during recovery.
•O'Connell confirmed Banks will gradually increase his practice reps.
•Banks is practicing with the first-team defense in training camp.
•The Vikings are cautious in managing his practice workload.

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9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin O’Connell Gives Key Update to Caleb Banks’ Injury Status

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The Minnesota Vikings made some waves when they selected defensive tackle Caleb Banks at 18th overall in this April’s NFL Draft.Banks was working his way back from injury when he suffered another one at the NFL Combine. With the new foot injury, the Vikings have been taking things slowly, and head coach Kevin O’Connell provided […] The post Kevin O’Connell Gives Key Update to Caleb Banks’ Injury Status appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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