Official Vikings injury report for Week 3 against the Bucs

The Minnesota Vikings will enter Week 3 healthier than they anticipated early in the week. Aaron Jones' availability was in question after missing Wednesday's practice with a knee injury, but he wasn't even listed on the team's final injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccane

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The Minnesota Vikings will enter Week 3 healthier than they anticipated early in the week. Aaron Jones' availability was in question after missing Wednesday's practice with a knee injury, but he wasn't even listed on the team's final injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Punter Brett Thorson (hamstring) and backup center Nick Samac (knee) were both ruled out. They are the only players on Minnesota's injury report heading into the game.

Final #MINvsTB injury report

OUT: Nick Samac and Brett Thorson pic.twitter.com/CXkSF5XQaS
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 25, 2026

Tampa Bay listed edge rusher Rueben Bain (groin) and linebacker Josiah Trotter (shoulder) as out. Bain missed all three days of practice, while Trotter missed Wednesday and Thursday before returning

as a limited participant on Friday.

Kickoff is Sunday at 3:05 CST at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Official Vikings injury report for Week 3 against the Bucs