Vikings activate linebacker Blake Cashman off IR, expected to start vs. Eagles

Cashman is expected to return to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Eagles.

Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) practices during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Vikings have officially activated linebacker Blake Cashman off injured reserve (IR), and he is expected to make his long awaited return on Sunday against the Eagles.

The #Vikings have activated OLB Tyler Batty and LB Blake Cashman from IR. pic.twitter.com/a197rCUi6X

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 18, 2025

Minnesota's leading tackler from a season ago has been out of the lineup since Week 1 after he suffered a hamstring injury against the Bears. He's "likely" expected to start in Sunday's game against Philadelphia, according to CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz.

Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) celebrates sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin via Imagn Images | Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

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Rookie edge rusher Tyler Batty was also activated off IR on Saturday. The former BYU standout pass rusher has missed the first seven weeks of the season due to a knee injury, but he's expected to be active on Sunday, and he could be in line to make his NFL debut. Minnesota added him as an undrafted free agent (UDFA), and he was a top performer at training camp.

NFL Minnesota Vikings defensive end Tyler Batty | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Vikings' pivotal Week 7 clash with the Eagles will kick off at 12 p.m. CT.