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Final Vikings injury report: Oliver out, Robinson questionable vs. Cardinals

Oliver will miss a second consecutive game for the Vikings on Sunday.
Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) runs after the catch against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) runs after the catch against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. | Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (ankle/wrist) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game. He won't play against the Cardinals on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Left tackle Cam Robinson (foot) is officially questionable to play, although it's a good sign that he was a full participant in Friday's practice. His availability will be determined leading up to the game, perhaps in pregame warmups on Sunday morning. Special teams safety Jay Ward has also been ruled out.

With Oliver missing another game, the Vikings will lean on T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt against Arizona. They will also presumably elevate Nick Muse from the practice squad for the game to have another tight end available for depth purposes.

They'll certainly continue to miss Oliver, who is an excellent blocking tight end and had also emerged as a legitimate pass-catching weapon in the weeks before he got hurt against the Titans. The hope is that he'll be able to return to action next weekend against the Falcons.

Robinson appears to be on track to play in this game, barring a setback. Kevin O'Connell said Robinson looked good on Friday and he was encouraged by his full participation. If he does end up missing the game, David Quessenberry would get the start at left tackle.

This story will be updated when the Cardinals' final injury report is announced.


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Will Ragatz
WILL RAGATZ

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

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