Vikings OG Donovan Jackson set to miss rest of regular season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Donovan Jackson will undergo surgery on his knee due to a torn meniscus. Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed that Jackson is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season. The injury is a significant blow for the Vikings, who rely on Jackson's skills along the offensive line. Recovery time is undetermined, and further updates on his status are pending as he prepares for surgery.
- •Donovan Jackson suffers a torn meniscus in his knee.
- •Jackson is expected to have surgery to repair the injury.
- •Head coach Kevin O'Connell provided the update on October 5.
- •Jackson will miss the rest of the regular season.
- •The Vikings will need to adjust their offensive line strategy.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings likely lose left guard Donovan Jackson for the rest of the regular season with a knee injury
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Donovan Jackson to miss extended time
"(AP) — Minnesota Vikings left guard Donovan Jackson likely will miss the rest of the regular season because of a torn meniscus in his knee that will require surgery, after the promising second-year player was injured in the first quarter during a 15-10 win over Miami.Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell announced the news on Monday, revealing another significant setback for an offense that has struggled to consistently move the ball despite the team's 4-0 start.
"Vikings OG Donovan Jackson set to miss rest of regular season because of injury
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 7:11 PMVikings likely lose left guard Donovan Jackson for the rest of the regular season with a knee injury
(AP) — Minnesota Vikings left guard Donovan Jackson likely will miss the rest of the regular season because of a torn meniscus in his knee that will require surgery, after the promising second-year player was injured in the first quarter during a 15-10 win over Miami.Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell announced the news on Monday, revealing another significant setback for an offense that has struggled to consistently move the ball despite the team's 4-0 start.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 6:41 PMDonovan Jackson to miss extended time
Vikings OG Donovan Jackson set to miss rest of regular season because of injury
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