Minnesota also could activate Hockenson or Risner but would need to make a roster move to open a spot on the 53-man roster.

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 ...

The Minnesota Vikings are defending the North, specifically the NFC North, when they face off against the Detroit Lions on ...

Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans is out for the second consecutive week with a calf strain. That means rookie Mekhi Blackmon, who gave up a couple big catches against the Broncos last week ...

Evans made a critical play in a new role last week at Green Bay, where he continued to watch the Vikings defense from the sideline after starting 15 games last season.

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 ...

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge breaks Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans' tackle for 31-yard gain into Minnesota Vikings territory. Watch the best defensive plays from Week 6 ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones, listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, is expected to play Sunday ...