It's clear that the Minnesota Vikings are hoping to see a jump from wide receiver Jalen Nailor in training camp this summer before making any final determinations about whether to acquire a veteran No. 3 wideout before the start of the 2024 regular season. Justin Jefferson is the obvious WR1 in Minnesota, with second-year pass-catcher Jordan Addison in the No. 2 role following an impressive rookie campaign. Nailor will be competing with Brandon Powell and Trent Sherfield for the No. 3 role. He struggled with injuries in 2023 and into this offseason, and he missed mandatory minicamp with the flu. But Nailor has proven to be a slippery target and has taken a total of 160 snaps and run routes on 72 of them in his two seasons. He's caught 12 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown but could become more interesting as a waiver-wire pickup if one of Jefferson or Addison miss time.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (illness) was absent from practice this week due to an illness, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. It's unfortunate timing since the 25-year-old impressed in OTAs earlier this offseason, but absences have been a common theme. The 2022 sixth-round pick was limited to just six games last season with lower-body injuries and a concussion. Through his first 21 NFL games, he has hauled in just 12 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown. It'd be a surprise if he's on the fantasy football radar this year, as he's firmly behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison on the depth chart. He'll have to beat out Brandon Powell and Trent Sherfield to start in three-wide sets, and even if he does, he'll have limited upside in an offense led by rookie J.J. McCarthy or veteran Sam Darnold.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) has been ruled out for the Week 18 matchup against the Detroit Lions. The young wideout will miss the last four games of the season due to a concussion. Nailor wasn't able to clear the league's concussion protocol ahead of the regular season finale. His absence won't be too significant considering Nailor has six targets and three receptions on the season. The 24-year-old is hopeful to have a bigger role on the team next season.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) remained a non-participant at Thursday's practice. A concussion has forced Nailor to the sidelines for Minnesota's last three games, and there's no indication that he is making much progress in the league's five-step protocol to return to action. With that said, the 24-year-old deep threat should be considered doubtful at best for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions. Nailor has been buried in the Vikings' receiving corps, anyway, essentially serving as a depth piece with three receptions on six targets for 29 yards in six outings, and his likely absence won't free up any noticeable target volume for any of the Vikes' surrounding pass catchers in Week 18.
Jalen Nailor Misses Practice With Concussion On Wednesday
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday as his team began preparing to face off against the Detroit Lions in Week 18. The wideout has missed the past three games with a concussion and is apparently still in the league's concussion protocol as the Vikings prepare for their regular-season finale. Nailor will need to get onto the field in at least a limited capacity by Friday in order to have a shot at playing in Week 18.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) has officially been ruled out for the Week 17 Sunday night game against the division-rival Green Bay Packers. It will be Nailor's third straight missed game as he tries to recover from a concussion. The Vikings' receiving corps is a bit short-handed this week and could also be without impressive first-rounder Jordan Addison (ankle), who is listed as questionable for the Sunday night game. If Addison also ends up being sidelined, K.J. Osborn would rise up to the No. 2 receiving role behind Justin Jefferson. Remember, T.J. Hockenson (knee) is done for the rest of the year, so there are plenty of targets up for grabs in the final two regular season games in Minnesota. Osborn had five catches on seven targets for 95 yards and his third touchdown of the year in last week's loss to the Detroit Lions.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Week 16 versus the Detroit Lions. This does not come as a surprise considering Nailor missed all three practices leading up to the weekend. The 24-year-old has just three catches for 29 yards this season. As a result, his absence will have no fantasy football implications.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol and has yet to practice this week. Unless Nailor is able to make some serious progress with his head injury in the next two days, he's looking at missing his second straight game with a concussion. The 24-year-old isn't on the fantasy map to begin with while being buried on Minnesota's receiver depth chart, especially with Justin Jefferson back from Injured Reserve. In his second year in the NFL after being taken in the sixth round, Nailor has only caught three passes on six targets for 29 receiving yards in the six games that he's played in. Continue to leave him to the waiver wire in all fantasy formats.
Jalen Nailor Estimated As Non-Participant Wednesday
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) was estimated as a non-participant following the team's walkthrough session on Wednesday. The 24-year-old picked up his head injury earlier this month and missed Week 15 as a result. He'd also miss Week 16 if unable to clear concussion protocol in time for kickoff. Regardless of his status, Nailor, who has just 29 yards this year, is off the fantasy radar.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (head) entered the concussion protocol following their matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. The 24-year-old finished the game with two catches for 13 yards on five targets. He saw a few targets that were uncatchable balls while Joshua Dobbs was still behind center. Since the concussion protocol has taken a while to get through for most of the players that have entered this season, Nailor's status for Week 15 could be in jeopardy.
