EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings wrapped their practice week Friday in advance of visiting the Lions at noon (CT) Sunday in Week 8 of 2026.
Minnesota added safety Jay Ward (knee) to its injury report Friday and listed him as questionable for the game.
The other players on the report this week — running back Aaron Jones, Sr., tackle Brian O'Neill and guard Joe Huber are working through knee injuries; tight end Gavin Bartholomew (ankle) was added Thursday — did not receive a status for the game and are expected to be available.
Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Wednesday Participation | Thursday Participation | Friday Participation | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Huber | G | Knee | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| Aaron Jones, Sr. | RB | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | - |
| Brian O'Neill | T | Knee | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | Ankle | - | DNP | FP | - |
| Christian Darrisaw | T | NIR - Rest | - | - | DNP | - |
| Harrison Smith | S | NIR - Rest | - | - | LP | - |
| Jay Ward | S | Knee | - | - | LP | Questionable |
View photos of the Vikings practicing ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
Detroit Lions Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Wednesday Participation | Thursday Participation | Friday Participation | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis Rakestraw | CB | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Kerby Joseph | S | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Out |
| Jacob Saylors | RB | Neck | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | Shoulder | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| Aidan Hutchinson | EDGE | NIR - Rest | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| Alim McNeill | DT | NIR - Rest | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| Penei Sewell | T | NIR - Rest | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | Ankle | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | NIR - Illness | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| DJ Wonnum | EDGE | NIR - Rest | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| Roger McCreary | CB | Foot | - | - | LP | Questionable |
Practice Status
DNP - Did not participate in practice
LP - Limited participation in practice
FP - Full participation
(-) - Not listed
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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