EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings (8-2) on Friday ruled out tight end Josh Oliver for Sunday's Week 12 game at the Chicago Bears (4-6).
Oliver has been playing through a wrist injury, but he suffered an ankle injury last week at Tennessee.
He has started all 10 games for Minnesota in 2024 and already has career highs for a season in receiving yards (216) and touchdowns (3) with 19 receptions on 22 targets.
View practice photos as the Vikings prepare to take on the Bears in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season.
Oliver also has been credited by Head Coach Kevin O'Connell for his physicality and "play style" when helping Minnesota's running game.
The Vikings also listed outside linebacker Gabriel Murphy (knee) and tight end Nick Muse (hand) as questionable. Murphy and Muse are in their 21-day evaluation windows. Either is eligible to be activated at any time during the window, but a corresponding move would be required.
The other players on Minnesota's injury report this week — defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (toe), quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) and running back Aaron Jones, Sr. (ribs) — did not receive designations and are expected to be available.
| Vikings | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Oliver | TE | Wrist/Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Gabe Murphy* | OLB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
| Nick Muse* | TE | Hand | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | RB | Ribs | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Jonathan Bullard | DL | Toe | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Sam Darnold | QB | Foot | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | Not Injury Related - Rest | - | - | DNP | - |
| Harrison Smith | S | Not Injury Related - Rest | - | - | DNP | - |
Look back at photos over the course of time featuring games between the Vikings and the Bears.
An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.
An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.
An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.
An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.
An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.
An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.
An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.
An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.
An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.
An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.
An image from the Dec. 31, 2017 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings won 23-10.
An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.
An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.
An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.
An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.
An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.
An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.
An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.
An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.
An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.
An image from November 18, 2018 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 25-20.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from December 30, 2018 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 10-24.
An image from September 29, 2019 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 6-16.
An image from September 29, 2019 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 6-16.
An image from September 29, 2019 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 6-16.
An image from September 29, 2019 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 6-16.
An image from September 29, 2019 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 6-16.
An image from September 29, 2019 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 6-16.
An image from September 29, 2019 regular season away game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 6-16.
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An image from December 20, 2020 regular season home game against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss 27-33.
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Bears Injury Report
Chicago ruled out offensive lineman Ryan Bates (concussion) and defensive back Elijah Hicks (ankle).
The Bears added receiver Keenan Allen (ankle) to their injury report Friday as a limited participant. He is questionable, along with offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie (calf) and running back D'Andre Swift (groin).
Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins (ankle) and tight end Marcedes Lewis (rest) did not receive a designation. Both are expected to play.
| Bears | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bates | OL | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Elijah Hicks | DB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Keenan Allen | WR | Ankle | - | - | LP | Questionable |
| Kiran Amegadjie | OL | Calf | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
| D'Andre Swift | RB | Groin | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Teven Jenkins | OL | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Mercedes Lewis | TE | Not Injury Related - Rest | - | DNP | FP | - |
Practice Status
DNP - Did not participate in practice
LP - Limited participation in practice
FP - Full participation
(-) - Not listed
*Returned to Practice - Currently within 21-day practice window
Game Status
Out - Player will not play
Doubtful - Player is unlikely to play
Questionable - Player is not certain to play
(-) - Not listed
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