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Donovan Jackson placed on IR as Vikings shuffle roster
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The Vikings have officially placed second-year guard Donovan Jackson on injured reserve, after suffering a meniscus tear in the team's 15-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. Jackson's placement on IR was expected after Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that the former Ohio State guard's regular season was likely over on Monday.
"Unfortunately Donovan Jackson does have a meniscus tear that will require surgery and likely end his regular season, based upon the timeline," said O'Connell during his Monday press conference. "Does indeed look like an injured reserve situation. Very unfortunate."
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Jackson suffered the injury in the first quarter. Following the play, in which he was called for a hold, Jackson was seen calling for medical assistance as he limped off the field.
The No. 24 overall pick by the Vikings in the 2025 draft, Jackson had been having a season that left the organization excited about the future of the left side of their offensive line for years to come. Now, with Jackson done for the season, the Vikings will likely lean on second-year undrafted free agent Joe Huber to fill in at left guard.
Huber filled in on Sunday after Jackson's departure, playing 71 offensive snaps. He allowed two pressures and earned a below-average PFF grade.
