Brian Asamoah II Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Patriots vs Bengals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 10, 2025
Signed from practice squad
The Bengals signed Asamoah from the practice squad to the active roster Monday.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah was elevated off the practice squad for one game with Cincinnati earlier this season, when he played 19 snaps on special teams in Week 9 versus Chicago. He figures to contribute in a similar capacity for the team down the stretch, beginning Sunday on the road against Pittsburgh.
Aug 13, 2025
Claimed by Tennessee
The Titans claimed Asamoah from waivers Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah was let go by the Vikings on Tuesday, but he won't need to enter free agency to catch on with another team after the Titans were awarded the 2022 third-round pick off waivers. He mostly served in a special teams role for Minnesota in 2024 and finished the regular season with six tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble across 17 games. With the Titans waiving Otis Reese, Asamoah brings depth to Tennessee's linebacker corps, but special teams will be the latter's clearest path to earning a spot on the 53-man roster at the end of training camp in late August.
Sep 24, 2024
Gets limited time on defense
Asamoah had one total tackle and played on 13 of the defense's 67 snaps in Sunday's win over Houston.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah didn't play on defense the first two games, but got some playing time with Ivan Pace sidelined with a quad injury. He mostly gets his playing time on special teams as a backup interior linebacker.
Nov 23, 2023
Ready to return
Asamoah (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's injury report, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah hasn't played since Week 7, but it appears the second-year pro will be ready to return to the field Monday against the Bears. His ability to suit up should bolster the Vikings' special teams unit and depth at linebacker.
Nov 19, 2023
Inactive once again
Asamoah (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah continues to deal with an ankle injury and will be forced to miss a fourth consecutive game. His next opportunity to return will be Nov. 27 against the Bears.
Nov 12, 2023
Missing third straight game
Asamoah (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah was a limited participant in all three practices leading up to Week 10, but will ultimately sit out for the third straight week. He'll look to make his return in Week 11 against the Broncos.
Nov 5, 2023
Missing another week
Asamoah (ankle) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
The second-year linebacker was able to log limited practice sessions throughout the week after missing the Vikings' Week 8 win over the Packers, but it now looks like his ankle issue will hold him out for another week. With Asamoah missing more time, Nick Vigil is expected to see an uptick in work in Minnesota's linebacker corps.
Oct 27, 2023
Won't play Sunday
Asamoah (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
The second-year linebacker out of Oklahoma was held out of practice all week with an ankle injury, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive this coming Sunday. Asamoah has appeared in all seven of Minnesota's games thus far, recording six total tackles and playing primarily on special teams (57 percent of snaps).
Oct 8, 2023
Will play Sunday
Asamoah (toe) is active Sunday against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah was able to log limited practices throughout the week and he'll be good to go for Week 5. He should continue seeing work on special teams and be a depth option at linebacker for Minnesota.
Sep 11, 2023
Limited role on defense
Asamoah had two total tackles in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. He played just two snaps on defense.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah played 12 snaps on special teams. He began training camp as a starting linebacker, but took a back seat to Ivan Pace during Sunday's game. Asamoah may be limited to special teams unless injuries strike the linebacking corps.
Aug 21, 2023
Back on practice field
Asamoah (undisclosed) is back at practice Monday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah has been sidelined since mid-August due to an undisclosed injury, but he's back on the field for Monday's walkthrough. The 2022 third-round pick looks primed to start at interior linebacker for the Vikings, so it will be helpful if he's able to get back to full health in time to potentially take some reps in Saturday's preseason finale against the Cardinals.
Aug 17, 2023
Remains sidelined
Asamoah missed practice Wednesday and has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury since last week, The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old is expected to start for Minnesota at interior linebacker in 2023, so his continued absence is a worry.
Aug 12, 2023
Dealing with minor injury
Asamoah was forced to miss Thursday's 24-13 loss to the Seahawks with a minor injury, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After he was initially expected to play, Asamoah missed the loss due to an undisclosed injury and more information on his status will likely be provided ahead of the Vikings' matchup with the Titans on Aug. 19. Once healthy, the 23-year-old is expected to start for Minnesota at interior linebacker in 2023.
Jun 13, 2023
Participates during OTAs
Asamoah (concussion) worked with the second-team defense during Vikings OTAs, Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated reports.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah left with a concussion during Minnesota's 2023 wild-card loss to the Giants, but he has since had the offseason to move past the issue. The 2022 third-round pick played in 16 games during his rookie campaign, tallying 17 tackles and one forced fumble. The second-year linebacker may be competing with Troy Reeder for a starting linebacker role alongside Jordan Hicks with the Vikings defense moving to a base 3-4 in 2023.
Jan 15, 2023
Sustains concussion Sunday
Asamoah won't return to Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants due to a concussion.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah was unavailable for the Vikings' Week 18 win over the Bears due to a knee injury, but he was able to suit up for Sunday's matchup. He didn't record any counting stats prior to being ruled out at halftime. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the NFC divisional round if the Vikings advance.
Jan 12, 2023
Practices fully Thursday
Asamoah (knee) managed to practice fully Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah suffered a knee injury in the Vikings' Week 17 loss to the Packers and was unable to play in Week 18. After improving from a limited practice Wednesday, it's likely that the rookie will be able to return in some capacity against the Giants.
Jan 8, 2023
Out Week 18
Asamoah (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game at Chicago, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah sustained the injury during last week's loss to the Packers, and he'll be unavailable for the final game of the regular season. The rookie third-round pick recorded 17 tackles (11 solo) and one forced fumble in 16 games this year.
Jan 1, 2023
Hurts knee Sunday
Asamoah suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game at Green Bay.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah visibly limped off the field after Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' touchdown run in the fourth quarter. With a health concern confirmed, Asamoah likely will end Week 17 with five tackles.
Apr 29, 2022
Added to Vikes' D
The Vikings selected Asamoah in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 66th overall.
ANALYSIS
Asamoah (6-foot, 226 pounds) is a linebacker-safety tweener out of Oklahoma, where he was an effective two-year starter. It's not clear where the Vikings might use him specifically -- he could compete for reps at either or both linebacker and safety -- but either way, he's likely headed to a reserve/rotational role as a rookie.
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