Jordan Addison set to resume Vikings practice in 48 hours

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is expected to return to full practice participation within 48 hours after dealing with a minor thumb issue suffered during team drills. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Wednesday that medical imaging on Addison’s hand showed no problems, with results described as clean and not indicating structural damage.

The injury took place earlier this week during non-contact route-running work. Addison did not participate in Wednesday’s session as the team managed soreness, but staff classified the setback as a routine soft-tissue “jam” rather than something expected to linger.

Clean imaging and a short recovery window

According to O’Connell, the examination and imaging ruled out deeper concerns, allowing the club to keep the focus on controlling inflammation. The team’s approach is aimed at restoring full grip strength before the next stage of on-field work.

Addison’s timeline is centered on day-to-day management rather than extended absence. The expectation of full participation within 48 hours signals that Minnesota does not view the injury as a long-term issue, although his workload will remain tied to how quickly soreness fades.

Availability matters as the Vikings shape their rotation

The Vikings are preparing for upcoming preseason requirements, and Addison’s ability to take full reps is a key part of building timing and continuity within the offensive rotation. For receivers, hand and thumb comfort can directly affect catch reliability, ball security, and contested-play grip, making even minor inflammation something teams monitor closely.

Minnesota kept Addison out of Wednesday’s practice to ensure symptoms were controlled before expanding his participation. The plan, as described, is designed to keep the receiver on schedule for the next phase of team activities without pushing through reduced grip strength.

Addison looking to bounce back in his fourth season Addison is entering his fourth professional season and is aiming to respond after a 2025 campaign that produced career lows across major statistical categories. He finished last season with 42 receptions for 610 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games.

His status is closely tied to the team’s ability to evaluate and stabilize its offensive groupings during preseason preparation. With medical imaging returning clean results and the club framing the injury as minor, the primary unknown is how quickly inflammation resolves enough to allow full catching and gripping work at normal intensity.

O’Connell’s update places the situation in a short-term window, with Addison expected to progress back to full participation as soreness subsides and hand strength normalizes.