Overview
- Jacob Thomas left the Vikings’ preseason finale in Denver after landing awkwardly on a deep pass and was carted to the locker room before being evaluated.
- The Athletic’s Alec Lewis reported a formal diagnosis of a Grade 1 ankle sprain, a classification sports medicine sources typically say involves mild ligament stretching.
- Grade 1 ankle sprains usually heal in about one to three weeks, which makes Thomas likely to avoid long-term injured lists and possibly be available for Week 1 against Green Bay.
- Thomas earned first-team reps after a standout training camp and posted an elite 92.7 PFF grade across 83 preseason snaps, turning his undrafted status into a near-lock roster bid.
- With Minnesota’s safety room already thin after earlier injuries, Thomas’s short-term availability will shape depth, special-teams roles, and immediate roster decisions the Vikings must make before the regular season.