Thu Dec 25 23:40:00 UTC 2025: Vikings Activate Ty Chandler Amidst Injury Woes, Eye Possible Week 17 Impact
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Vikings have activated running back Ty Chandler from injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. Chandler’s return comes at a crucial time as the Vikings’ backfield faces uncertainty due to injuries.
Chandler, sidelined since Week 1 with a knee injury, is expected to receive significant touches in Week 17 against the Detroit Lions. His activation follows an ankle injury sustained by running back Jordan Mason, who is unlikely to play on Christmas Day.
While veteran Aaron Jones has recently led the Vikings’ rushing attack, he was limited in practice this week due to an undisclosed injury. Should Jones be unavailable or limited on Christmas Day, Chandler could step into a larger role, potentially as the team’s primary ball carrier.
Chandler’s return also marks a significant opportunity for the 2022 fifth-round pick. With free agency looming and the Vikings already having Jones and Mason under contract for 2026, these final games of the season could be Chandler’s last chance to prove his long-term value to the team. While the Vikings will be without quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Christmas Day due to a hand injury, Chandler’s return provides a boost to the team’s offense.
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