IVAN PACE JR. NEWS

Has 13 tackles in loss Pace had 13 total tackles, a tackle for a loss and a QB hit in Thursday's loss to the Rams.

Impact Pace played on all of the defense's 71snaps as the primary interior linebacker with Blake Cashman missing the game with a toe injury. Cashman could return next week against the Colts.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD on fumble return Pace had ten total tackles, a QB hit and returned a fumble for a 36-yard touchdown in Sunday's loss to Detroit.

Impact Pace played on 57 of the defense 58 snaps with Blake Cashman missing the game with a toe injury as he became the primary interior linebacker. Pace could continue to have an expanded role Thursday if Cashman remains sidelined.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first sack of season Pace recorded six tackles (five solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 23-17 win against the Jets.

Impact Despite only playing 26 defensive snaps in Week 5, Pace picked up a sack and tied for the team lead in tackles in London. He will probably see a bit more playing time after the Vikings' bye in Week 6 when he's further removed from the ankle injury that's limited him early in the year.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Pace (ankle) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact Pace was limited in Wednesday's practice due and has missed back-to-back games due to an ankle injury, but it appears he's now returned to full health. The inside linebacker racked up 15 tackles (10 solo) throughout Minnesota's first two games of the season, so his return will be a notable boost for the starting defense during Sunday's game against the Jets.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings injury report: Ivan Pace Jr. returns to practice after missing two games Pace, a starting inside linebacker, has been out for two weeks because of an ankle injury. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers was listed as limited Wedne...

OCTOBER 2 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Limited Wednesday Pace (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Pace has missed the last two games due to an ankle injury, but head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed optimism Monday that the inside linebacker would be back for Week 5 against the Jets, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Pace tallied 15 tackles (10 solo) across the first two games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unsung Viking of the week: Grugier-Hill keeping up with Pace The linebacker, filling in for the injured Ivan Pace Jr., has an interception in each of the last two games, helping the Vikings jump out to...

OCTOBER 1 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Hopeful for Week 5 Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that the Vikings hope to have Pace (ankle) back for Week 5, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact O'Connell added that Pace was close to suiting up for the Vikings' Week 4 win over the Packers. The Cincinnati product's practice participation during the week will provide a better indication of his possible availability in Week 5. If he's still not past his ankle injury by the time of Sunday's contest, expect Brian Asamoah to play alongside Blake Cashman in Minnesota's inside linebacker corps.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings injury report: LB Ivan Pace Jr. out against Packers, Addison and Turner to return Pace will miss his second game in a row.

SEPTEMBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out again for Week 4 Pace (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact It will be Pace's second straight missed game. Blake Cashman and Kamu Grugier-Hill handled linebacker duties with Pace out last week against Houston. Look for a similar structure in this week's date with the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

DNP to open week Pace (ankle) did not participate in the Vikings' walkthrough Wednesday.

Impact Pace was held out of the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Texans due to ankle and quadriceps injuries. He appears to be over the quadriceps issue, but his ankle injury is lingering enough for him to be held out of Wednesday's walkthrough. Pace will have two more chances at seeing the field ahead of Minnesota's Week 4 game against Green Bay.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Addison, Ivan Pace Jr., Dallas Turner out for Vikings' game vs. Texans Vikings star Justin Jefferson is all set to go vs. Houston, but the team will be without a top receiver with Jordan Addison, linebacker Ivan...

SEPTEMBER 20 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Out for Week 3 Pace (quadriceps/ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact In addition to his previous quad issue, Pace suffered an ankle injury in Thursday's practice, sidelining him for Sunday's showdown with Houston. Through two games, Pace has 15 tackles (10 solo) and one QB hit. Brian Asamoah and Kamu Grugier-Hill are next up for linebacker snaps next to every-down LB Blake Cashman.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with quadriceps issue Pace (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact The second-year linebacker out of Cincinnati appears to have sustained a quadriceps injury during his eight-tackle outing Sunday. Pace's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide a clearer indication of whether the 23-year-old will be able to suit up for the Vikings' Week 3 matchup with the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Ivan Pace Jr. says game vs. Giants 'ain't even gonna be no matchup' The linebacker is oozing with confidence as Minnesota prepares for its Week 1 matchup.

SEPTEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ivan Pace Jr. looks 'even more explosive' than he did last year The Minnesota Vikings hit the jackpot last season when linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. went undrafted, and the Vikings were able to scoop him up as...

AUGUST 16 • USATODAY.COM

The All-NFC North Preseason Team: Ivan Pace Jr. among the best linebackers Who are the best off-the-ball linebackers (meaning they don't typically rush the quarterback) in the NFC North?

JULY 19 • SI.COM

Chopping It Up with Mekhi Blackmon, Jay Ward and Ivan Pace Jr. View behind-the-scene photos from the filming of season 3, episode 1 of Chopping It Up with Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon, S Jay Ward and LB Iva...

MAY 13 • VIKINGS.COM

Film Room: Inside Ivan Pace Jr.'s Spectacular Rookie Season Former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich heads into the film room to break down LB Ivan Pace Jr.'s 2023 season.

FEBRUARY 12 • VIKINGS.COM

Two Vikings selected in ESPN's two-round 2023 re-draft exercise Jordan Addison and Ivan Pace Jr. are going to be key pieces in Minnesota for a long time.

FEBRUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jordan Addison & Ivan Pace, Jr., Named to 2023 PFWA All-Rookie Team Minnesota Vikings Latest News

JANUARY 23 • VIKINGS.COM

Excels in rookie campaign Pace logged 102 tackles (63 solo), 2.5 sacks, two passes defended, an interception and a forced fumble and recovery during his rookie campaign.

Impact Pace made the Vikings' 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati and was ultimately able to win a spot as one of the team's two starting inside linebackers, as he earned a larger role as the season progressed. The 23-year-old is under contract for two more seasons and should be back in 2024 working to build on his successful rookie campaign.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Pace (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Pace appeared on the injury report Friday despite practicing on a limited basis. The starting inside linebacker has yet to miss a game this season and he has not even missed a defensive snap over the past four games. The rookie has 77 tackles, two passes defensed, an interception and a forced fumble in 2023.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on Friday injury report Pace (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Pace was a late addition to the Vikings' injury report after participating in a limited capacity in Friday's practice. He hasn't missed a game all season and has played every defensive snap over the past four games. If Pace is ruled out for Sunday's game, Brian Asamoah and Nick Vigil are candidates to start at inside linebacker alongside Troy Dye.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE