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Top Akayleb Evans News

  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Past hip issue

    Evans (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Evans had missed Minnesota's last two games due to a hip injury, however, Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Expect the third-year cornerback to continue serving as a depth piece in the Vikings' secondary as the season progresses.

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  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Won't play vs. Rams

    Evans (hip) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Rams.

    Evans was unable to play against the Lions in Week 7, and he'll be sidelined for a second straight game due to a hip injury. His next chance at playing will be Week 9 against the Colts on Nov. 3. Evans has played mostly on special teams this year and has accrued two tackles (one solo) across five regular-season contests.

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  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Iffy for Thursday

    Evans (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams.

    Evans has been limited in practice this week after missing the Vikings' Week 7 loss to the Lions. The third-year pro has been pretty much limited to special teams work so far this season, so his potential absence in Week 8 wouldn't impact Minnesota's defense in any way unless further injuries occur.

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  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Limited in practice Tuesday

    Evans (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant on the Vikings' injury report Tuesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Evans was unable to play against the Lions on Sunday due to a hip injury. The 2022 fourth-round pick will have one more chance Wednesday to avoid an injury designation heading into Thursday night's game against the Rams. Evans has primarily served on special teams this year and has accrued two tackles (one solo) across five regular-season games.

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  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Out for Week 7

    Evans (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

    A fourth-round pick in 2022, Evans has played just three defensive snaps across five appearances this season. He's mostly been limited to special-teams work for Minnesota.

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  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Limited to special teams

    Evans was limited to 15 snaps on special teams in Sunday's win over Houston. He did not play a snap on defense.

    After starting 15 games and playing 832 snaps on defense last season, Evans has been relegated to a special teams role. He's played just three snaps on defense this season.

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  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Up-and-down sophomore season

    Evans logged 65 total tackles, seven passes defended and three forced fumbles in 15 games during the 2023 regular season.

    The 2022 fourth-round pick out of Missouri saw a major uptick in work from his rookie year, starting all 15 of the games he appeared in for Minnesota and playing almost 700 more snaps than in 2022. Evans definitely struggled at times, even getting benched during a Week 16 loss to the Lions, but the 24-year-old was still productive. It's uncertain what role Evans will play on the Vikings' defense next season, as the team is likely to make bolstering its secondary a top offseason priority.

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  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Benched in loss

    Evans was benched in the second half of Sunday's loss to Detroit but not due to an injury, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Evans had three total tackles.

    Evans was apparently benched for performance reasons after giving up five receptions on six targets for 52 yards and missing two tackles, according to Pro Football Focus. Jaylin Williams replaced him but had a crucial illegal contact penalty late in the game. It's not clear if Evans will regain his starting role.

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  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Gets first interception of career

    Evans recorded four tackles (three solo) and an interception in Saturday's 27-24 overtime loss at Cincinnati.

    Evans came up with the first pick of his young career in the middle of the third quarter in Week 15 on a badly underthrown ball by Jake Browning intended for Irv Smith. However, Evans has been far from reliable in coverage this season, and Minnesota's defense has a tough test on tap in Week 16 versus the Lions.

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  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Returns to practice Wednesday

    Evans (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.

    Evans sustained a calf injury in Week 10 against the Saints. He missed the next two games but looks to be on track to play Sunday against the Raiders, thanks to the Vikings' Week 13 bye week. Through 10 games, Evans has recorded 49 tackles (36 solo), five pass deflections and three forced fumbles.

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  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Won't play on Monday Night Football

    Evans (calf) is inactive for Monday's Week 12 clash with Chicago.

    Evans will miss his second straight game due to a calf injury he suffered in a Week 10 win over New Orleans. The second-year cornerback followed a pair of limited practice sessions to begin the week with a full session Saturday, so he appears to be closing in on a return. With the Vikings on bye next week, it's likely that Evans will be able to play in their next game, which will take place in Las Vegas on Dec. 10.

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  • Vikings' Akayleb Evans: Could return Week 12

    Evans (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bears, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

    Evans missed Week 11 against the Broncos after sustaining a calf injury in Week 10 against the Saints. He was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday and his status may not be fully known until 90 minutes before kickoff time. Mekhi Blackmon played a season-high 50 defensive snaps at left corner in Week 11 when Evans was out, and the former would appear to reprise that starting role if the latter is ruled out for Monday's game.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-2, 198 lbs
Birthplace: Wyandanch, NY
Age: 25
School: Missouri
Experience: 3