Murray and Jennings among five inactives
Quarterback Kyler Murray and wide receiver Jauan Jennings are inactive for the Vikings in Week 9. Murray was ruled out with a hamstring injury, while Jennings was ruled out with a calf injury. Neither participated in the November 7 practice. Defensive tackle Caleb Banks, cornerback Charles Demmings and safety Jakobe Thomas round out Minnesota’s five-player inactive list.
Questionable safeties are active
Safeties Jay Ward and Theo Jackson are active after carrying questionable designations. Ward was limited in practice with a knee injury, and Jackson was limited with a quadricep injury. Safety Harrison Smith also is active after a limited practice workload for rest, rather than an injury. Offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw is active despite not participating in practice because of a shoulder injury. Linebackers Andrew Van Ginkel and Jake Golday and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers are active after full participation. Van Ginkel was listed with a chest injury, Golday with a calf injury and Rodgers with an ankle injury.
Claiborne ruled out
Running back Demond Claiborne also carries an out designation with a knee injury and did not practice. He is listed on injured reserve. Guard Donovan Jackson, linebacker Jamal Adams, tight end Josh Oliver, center Nick Samac and linebacker Tyler Batty also are listed on injured reserve.