Donovan Jackson placed on IR as Vikings shuffle roster

The Minnesota Vikings have placed second-year guard Donovan Jackson on injured reserve following a meniscus tear sustained during Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Monday that Jackson's regular season was likely over due to the injury, which occurred in the first quarter when he was called for a hold.

Jackson, the Vikings' 24th overall draft pick in 2025, was seen limping off the field after calling for medical assistance. The organization had high hopes for Jackson as a future left side offensive lineman, but his injury has put that future on hold. To fill the gap left by Jackson's absence, second-year undrafted free agent Joe Huber will step in at left guard, filling in after Jackson's departure from the game.

Huber played 71 offensive snaps on Sunday and recorded two pressures, earning a below-average grade from PFF. The Vikings have also made several other roster moves, including signing Tristan Leigh to the practice squad, releasing Natrone Brooks, Johnny Hekker, and Devin Neal from the practice squad, and waiving CB Tyreek Chappell from injured reserve.