Nailor caught his only target for 16 yards in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Saints.
Nailor's one reception was his first of the 2023 campaign, as the second-year wideout made his return from a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve earlier this season. The 24-year-old played 67 of the Vikings' 73 offensive snaps, behind Jordan Addison (71) and well ahead of Brandon Powell (49). Despite his high snap percentage, Nailor was basically an afterthought on a day when quarterback Joshua Dobbs attempted 34 passes. Going forward, the six-foot receiver should be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes, especially with Justin Jefferson (hamstring) and K.J. Osborn (concussion) likely returning in the near future. The Vikings will visit the Broncos in Week 11.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Available Sunday
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Nailor (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against the Saints, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official website reports.
Nailor is completing his return from injured reserve and suiting up for the first time since Week 2. Thus, he will be available for a depth receiving role and special-teams duties versus New Orleans.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Manages full practice Wednesday
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Nailor (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
After missing Minnesota's last seven games with a hamstring injury, Nailor now looks poised to make a return in Week 10. With K.J. Osborn working his way back from a concussion, Nailor could find himself with a significant role at receiver Sunday versus the Saints.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Won't return this week
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Nailor (hamstring ) is inactive Sunday against the Falcons.
Nailor was activated from injured reserve this week and was able to log consecutive full practices, but he won't suit up against Atlanta. His next opportunity to play will be Week 10 against the Saints.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Activated off IR
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Nailor (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve to the Vikings' 53-man roster Saturday.
It seems as if the 24-year-old wideout has moved past his hamstring issue, but he remains questionable ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta. Nailor has primarily been a special teamer for the Vikings, recording only one offensive snap in two appearances on the season before his injury.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Officially cleared
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Nailor (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Nailor was designated to return from injured reserve during Week 7 prep but didn't suit up for Minnesota's win over San Francisco on Monday night. He was a limited participant during Week 8 prep but is officially cleared to make his first appearance since Week 2. Nailor played primarily on special teams during the first two games of the season, but he could get some offensive snaps with Justin Jefferson (hamstring) still on injured reserve.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Chance to play Monday
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Nailor (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's game against San Francisco.
The 24-year-old wideout was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he logged three limited practices throughout the week. If Nailor is able to suit up Monday night, he'll likely play the majority of his snaps on special teams, as he played on only six percent of the Vikings' offensive snaps last season.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Activation window opens
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Nailor (hamstring) was designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Nailor returned to practice Wednesday, opening the 21-day window for Minnesota to re-add the wide receiver to the 53-man roster. He was limited exclusively to special teams work in two games prior to getting hurt, but if Nailor's activated before Monday's game against the 49ers, he could factor into a Vikings receiving corps that's without Justin Jefferson (hamstring).
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Logs limited practice
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Nailor (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Vikings' practice Wednesday.
Nailor is dealing with an apparent hamstring injury, and his status for Week 3 versus Los Angeles is potentially in question. Minnesota has two more practices this week before they take on the Chargers on Sunday, and the wide receiver's status will be worth monitoring.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Limited to special teams
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Nailor had one tackle while playing 18 snaps on special teams in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. He didn't play a snap on offense.
Nailor is the No. 4 receiver on the depth chart, but he won't get much action in the passing game unless one of the Vikings' top three wideouts is injured. He made a big tackle as the gunner on the punt-return defensive unit.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Practices Monday
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Nailor (leg) was a full participant at practice Monday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
It appears Nailor has now fully recovered from the leg ailment that's limited him since July. However, as long as Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and K.J. Osborn remain available, Nailor's path to consistent playing time, let alone targets, is narrow.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Makes first camp appearance
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Nailor (leg) is participating in the walkthrough portion of Monday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.comn reports.
Nailor is back at practice for the first time since he suffered a leg injury July. 29, though participation in a walkthrough doesn't necessarily indicate he's returned to full health. Still, the second-year pro is making strides in his recovery. Saturday's preseason finale against the Cardinals represents Nailor's last chance to get on the field for an exhibition matchup.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Absent from practice
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Nailor (leg) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Nailor remains sidelined after injuring his leg on July 29. The second-year pass catcher is a fringe candidate to make the Vikings' 53-man roster and the team appears to be exercising caution with him as of now. He accumulated 179 yards and one touchdown on nine receptions during his rookie campaign. There is no word on his official timeline for return.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Misses game with leg injury
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Nailor (leg) did not play in Thursday's preseason loss to Seattle.
Nailor hurt his leg in training camp July 29 and hasn't returned to practice. Head coach Kevin O'Connell originally said Nailor would be back soon, but few details have been given on his status. Nailor may be missing out on crucial playing time in preseason games that could have helped him win the No. 4 receiver role.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Practices in full
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Nailor (hamstring) was listed as a full participant on the Vikings' injury report Wednesday.
Nailor was inactive during Sunday's win over the Bears after being limited with a hamstring injury in practice Thursday and Friday. However, the rookie wideout appears to be healthy again after participating in full during the first practice of Week 6. Nailor recorded once reception on his lone offensive snap of the season in Week 4, and he should continue to primarily play on special teams, barring any injuries to Minnesota's wide receiver corps.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Inactive against Chicago
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Nailor (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Bears.
Nailor popped up on the injury report list Thursday as a limited participant because of a hamstring injury. With the rookie sidelined, Dan Chisena, who was elevated from the practice squad, will likely take over Nailor's depth receiver role behind Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, K.J. Osborn and Jalen Reagor.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Gets first NFL reception
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Nailor had one reception for 13 yards on a fake punt in Sunday's win over New Orleans in London.
Nailor hasn't had a snap on offense this season, as his role is mostly limited to special teams (where he's worked as the gunner on punt coverage).
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Limited to special teams
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Nailor played all 13 snaps on special teams in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
Nailor appears to have recovered from a concussion suffered during Minnesota's final preseason game Aug. 27, but he'll likely have a very limited role on offense barring injuries to starters. He could eventually work his way into the return game on kickoff or punt returns.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Out with concussion
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Nailor will not return to the game after suffering a concussion Saturday versus the Broncos, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Nailor will now enter concussion protocols and can be considered questionable ahead of the Vikings' season opener versus the Packers on Sept. 11. The wide receiver was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft and will likely be most commonly utilized on special teams when healthy.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Going to Minnesota
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The Vikings selected Nailor in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 191st overall.
Nailor (5-foot-11, 186 pounds) is an NFL long shot as a sixth-round pick, but he has some definite abilities and should stick around the NFL for a while. His main issue is that he's skinny and fragile, which limits the utility of his otherwise solid athleticism (4.5-second 40, 38-inch vertical, 128-inch broad jump), but Nailor was a good player on a Michigan State offense with at least one other NFL wide receiver (Jayden Reed). Nailor will likely compete with the likes of Ihmir Smith-Marsette to push K.J. Osborn at the WR3 spot.
