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Vikings Left Guard Donovan Jackson Likely Out for the Season
The rookie first-round pick tore a meniscus Sunday and will need surgery, leaving Minnesota without its starting left guard for the rest of the season.
- On Monday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that guard Donovan Jackson will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn meniscus requiring surgery.
- Jackson sustained the injury during Sunday's 15-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins, having started all four games since being selected 24th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Backup left guard Joe Huber will replace Jackson on the offensive line, having played 71 snaps during the win against the Dolphins; O'Connell called him "a good young player."
- Elsewhere on the offensive line, star left tackle Christian Darrisaw is in concussion protocol, with backup Ryan Van Demark prepared to fill the void if needed.
- The Vikings face a critical test of offensive line depth as they prepare for the upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints with Jackson sidelined for the season.
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Vikings G Donovan Jackson (knee) likely out for season - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 05 (Field Level Media) - Minnesota Vikings guard Donovan Jackson, who was the team's first-round draft pick in 2025, is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a left knee injury that will require surgery, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday. Jackson came away from Sunday's 15-10 home victory over the Miami Dolphins with a torn meniscus. After he was a standout at Ohio State, where he was named first-team …
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Vikings left guard Donovan Jackson likely out for the season
Donovan Jackson will likely miss the rest of the season for the Minnesota Vikings after suffering a torn meniscus.
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Vikings OG Donovan Jackson scheduled to undergo knee surgery
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