Minnesota Vikings enter regular season with mostly healthy roster

The Minnesota Vikings enter their 2026 NFL regular season opener against the Green Bay Packers with the majority of their roster healthy. While several players missed time during the preseason, team medical staff managed most injury recoveries to ensure key contributors are available for the first week of play. Starting center Michael Jurgens remains on injured reserve, leading to the signing of Nick Samac to fill the position in the interim. Meanwhile, general manager Nolan Teasley confirmed that quarterback J.J. McCarthy participated in full practice sessions earlier this week. The Vikings avoid the personnel losses currently affecting the Green Bay roster, which will play without Micah Parsons and Josh Jacobs. Minnesota prepares for its initial matchup with a depth chart that includes healthy veterans such as T.J. Hockenson, Christian Darrisaw, Will Fries, Blake Cashman, and Aaron Jones.

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