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2024 Receiving
| STATS |
REC
Receptions
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YDS
Receiving Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Reception
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TD
Receiving Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Reception
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Top Nick Muse News
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Nick Muse: Moved back to practice squad
Muse reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Muse was the Vikings' No. 3 tight end behind T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt on Sunday against the Cardinals due to Josh Oliver (ankle) being sidelined. Muse played 20 total snaps (eight on offense, 12 on special teams) and did not record a stat. The 2022 seventh-round pick has just one catch for 22 yards in 16 regular-season games across his three-year NFL career.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Elevated for Week 13
The Vikings elevated Muse from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
After being waived by the Vikings on Monday, Muse opted to stick around in Minnesota and signed to the practice squad Wednesday. With Josh Oliver (ankle) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Muse will serve as the Vikings' No. 3 tight end behind T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt.
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Nick Muse: Joins Vikings' practice squad
The Vikings signed Muse to their practice squad Wednesday.
The Vikings waived Muse on Monday but have since decided to bring him back on the practice squad after he cleared waivers. Muse has appeared in three games this season, playing primarily on special teams (35 of 44 total snaps on special teams), and he could be elevated to the Vikings' active roster if their tight end room experiences injuries later this season.
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Nick Muse: Out in Minnesota
The Vikings waived Muse on Monday.
The third-year tight end from South Carolina appeared in three games this season before being waived Monday, recording no offensive stats while playing 44 total snaps (nine offensive and 35 on special teams). With Muse off Minnesota's roster, the Vikings' tight-end room now consists of T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver (ankle) and Johnny Mundt.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Good to go for Week 12
Muse (hand) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears.
Muse has missed the Vikings' last eight regular-season games after fracturing his hand in Week 2 against the 49es. He'll return Sunday, and with Josh Oliver (ankle) sidelined, Muse will serve as the Vikings' No. 3 tight end behind T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Return nears
Muse (hand) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Muse suffered a fractured hand in Week 2 and has been sidelined since. The South Carolina product will now have a 21-day window to practice with the team before needing to be added to the 53-man roster.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Lands on IR
The Vikings placed Muse (hand) on injured reserve Wednesday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Muse suffered a minor hand fracture during Sunday's win over the 49ers, during his recovery of an onside kick. The depth tight end will need to spend at least four games on IR, making his earliest possible return date Oct. 24 versus the Rams.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Past injury
Muse (undisclosed) was left off the Vikings' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Giants.
Muse was dealing with an undisclosed injury toward the end of August, but it now appears that he's moved past the issue. The third-year tight end out of South Carolina is expected to serve primarily as a special-teamer in 2024, as he did the last two seasons.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Dealing with undisclosed injury
Muse has not practiced in recent weeks with an undisclosed injury, The Athletic reports.
Muse appeared set to win the No. 3 tight end role, but he's now dealing with an injury, while Robert Tonyan returned to practice. Muse had a strong first two preseason games, but now his status for Week 1 is in question.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Making case for roster spot
Muse had three receptions for 19 yards on three targets in Saturday's preseason win over Cleveland.
Muse appears set to win a roster spot with Robert Tonyan still out with a back injury. Muse could factor into the offense early in the season as a second or third receiving tight end if T.J. Hockenson misses games while working his way back from a torn ACL.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Staying in Twin Cities
Muse re-signed with the Vikings on Tuesday.
Muse was set to be an exclusive rights free agent, but he was able to come to an agreement with Minnesota before the start of the new league year. The 25-year-old tight end only appeared in two games last season, making one catch for 22 yards on his lone target.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Plays two offensive snaps in 2023
Muse appeared in two games during the 2023 season, catching his only target for a 22-yard gain.
The 2022 seventh-round pick secured the first catch of his NFL career Week 18 against the Lions. In total, Muse played just two offensive snaps in 2023 and another 29 on special teams. He didn't see action until after T.J. Hockenson suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 16. Muse will compete for a reserve role next summer. He's scheduled to be an exclusive rights free agent.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Will be available at Detroit
Muse (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Detroit, Matthew Coller of PurpleInsider.com reports.
Muse is on track to suit up for his second game of the season in Week 18. He played exclusively on special teams in Week 17, and it's reasonable to expect he'll play a similar role Sunday.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Won't play Sunday
Muse (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 8 contest in Green Bay.
Muse is a healthy scratch with all of T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt active and ahead of him on the TE depth chart. Muse has yet to play in a game this season, and his next chance to make his 2023 debut will come next Sunday in Atlanta.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Out Sunday
Muse (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
The 24-year-old has yet to see the field this season, with his next opportunity coming Oct. 8 against Kansas City. Muse appeared in 10 games last year, playing all of his snaps on special teams.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Out Week 1
Muse (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Muse turned in a strong preseason and training camp to make the 53-man roster but is behind T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt on the team's tight end depth chart.
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Vikings' Nick Muse: Catches TD in preseason debut
Muse had three receptions on four targets for 10 yards, including a four-yard touchdown catch, in Thursday's preseason loss at Seattle.
Muse is mostly known as a blocker and special-teams player, but he showed some red zone ability with a towering grab over a defender for a touchdown. He helped his case to win a final reserve role on the roster but may have to settle for the practice squad.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 252 lbs |
| Birthplace: Belmont, NC |
| Age: 26 |
| School: South Carolina |
| Experience: 3 |