The Vikings’ initial week 12 injury report on Wednesday — which was simulated because teams do not hold full practice that day — was mostly positive, especially center Ryan Kelly who would have returned to full practice yesterday for the first time since week 4, had the Vikings held one.

Thankfully on Thursday, Kelly did indeed get back on the practice field with teammates, where he was listed on the injury report as “Full” for the second-straight day. At this point, it would be a surprise, at this point, if he doesn’t start vs Green Bay.

A quick update from Vikings practice in Eagan today, our first chance to see the team ahead of their Sunday trip to Green Bay. (yesterday was a closed walk thru)

Appearances from:

– Ryan Kelly
– Jonathan Greenard
– J.J. McCarthy
– Carson Wentz@kare11 pic.twitter.com/DgvkEsSIAQ

— J.T. Messinger (@JTMessinger) November 20, 2025

Jonathan Greenard, Will Fries upgraded on latest injury report

Really, the only real concerns yesterday revolved around OLB Jonathan Greenard and RG Will Fries, who were both listed as DNP’s. Greenard sat out due to a shoulder injury that has already cost him one game.

Fries, meanwhile, made a surprise appearance. Unlike with Greenard, head coach Kevin O’Connell did not mention anything about Will Fries’ injury before practice.

Nobody really cared on thursday, however, when both Fries and Greenard were upgraded from DNP to “Limited”. Of course, this doesn’t mean either guy will play for sure vs the Packers, but it is a positive step in that direction.

Thursday's #Vikings injury report pic.twitter.com/WqILnz2k7c

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 20, 2025

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With his teammates getting healthier, starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw was Minnesota’s only DNP today. That’s normal, though. He’s been taking Thursdays off all season, when games fall on Sundays, as he continues to work his way back to 100% off last year’s knee surgery.

Minnesota Vikings waive CB Dwight McGlothern

In other news, the Minnesota Vikings released cornerback Dwight McGlothern this afternoon. They are expected to use that roster spot for Ryan Kelly.

Not that long ago, McGlothern — a 2024 UDFA — was seen as the latest UDFA talent to be plucked into NFL relevance by Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

The #Vikings have waived CB Dwight McGlothern Jr.

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 20, 2025

Oh boy. Vikings waived CB Dwight McGlothern. Presumably to make room for the return of C Ryan Kelly.

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) November 20, 2025

He splashed in camp and during preseason last year, before earning a spot on the practice squad, then eventually, the active roster, where he played five games. Unfortunately, his development hit a standstill at some point and now 8 games played into 2025, and he is no longer a Viking… at least for now.

Dwight McGlothern hits the waiver wire for any team intrigued enough to place him on their 53-man roster. If nobody puts out a claim on him, I’d expect the Vikings to place him on their practice squad.

Vikings are waiving former first-round draft pick Jalen Reagor, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2023

Jalen departs from the Vikings with a total of 8 receptions on 13 targets. He piled up 104 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, in his 17 games wearing the purple #5. Reminder, for those who live under a rock, Jalen Reagor was picked by the Philadelphia Eagles one slot (#21 overall) ahead of where Rick Spielman & Co drafted Justin Jefferson, back in 2020.

Taking Reagor’s spot on the 53-man roster will be former Miami Dolphins running back, Myles Gaskin, a 26-year-old veteran who has four years of experience under his belt. Gaskin has ran for 1,355 yards and 7 touchdowns in his career, with a 3.8 YPC average and will serve as depth behind Vikings RB1, Alexander Mattison.

RB Myles Gaskin, released yesterday by the Dolphins, is signing today with the Vikings active roster, per source. Agents Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha confirmed the deal with Minnesota, where Gaskin now will be reuniting with his former HC Brian Flores, the Vikings’ DC.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2023

Eric Strack | Minnesota Sports Fan

Other times, he’s been really bad. But Breeland definitely provided something for Mike Zimmer, who played him as the starter for a majority of the defensive snaps when healthy. On Saturday afternoon, however, Breeland was waived. He tweeted “wow” minutes before the news broke.

The #Vikings have waived CB Bashaud Breeland.

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 18, 2021

Wow

— Bashaud Breeland (@Bree2Land6) December 18, 2021

What happened?

Tom Pelissero (NFL Network) first reported that Breeland had gotten into it with teammates and coaches at practice on Saturday. It must’ve been relatively early on if they gave him a non-participant designation. Ben Goessling (Star Tribune) indulged deeper into what happened between Breeland, Cook and others. The altercation started as trash talk but got so bad that it had to be broken up by Rick Spielman, himself.

The #Vikings waived starting CB Bashaud Breeland after he got into a verbal altercation today at practice with coaches, took off his cleats and got into it with multiple teammates who were trying to calm the situation, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Too much to come back from.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 18, 2021

Sources said Breeland exchanged words with Dalvin Cook and Sheldon Richardson, among others, before Rick Spielman stepped in to break things up.

— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) December 18, 2021

Shortly after his waived status was made public, Chris Tomasson (Pioneer Press) reported that Breeland, who was on the injury report with a “non-injury related” designation on Saturday, was sued for $15,000 back in October, accused of smoking a lot of pot in his non-smoking apartment complex. There doesn’t appear to be a correlation between the lawsuit and Breeland’s release.

The Numbers

Breeland’s numbers this season certainly didn’t help his cause. According to Pro Football Focus, he’s allowed 13.5 yards per reception and a passer rating of 112.6 when thrown at. His 47.2 PFF grade ranks 117 of 119 cornerbacks in the NFL.

This leaves the Minnesota Vikings thin at CB. It’ll be Patrick Peterson, Cam Dantzler and Kris Boyd on the outside, with Mackensie Alexander patrolling the slot. Any updates that release in the next couple of hours will be added to this blog.

Eric Strack | Minnesota Sports Fan