C.J. Ham Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Vikings vs Packers game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 7, 2025
Good to go
Ham (hand) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Ham has missed the past two games due to a hand injury he sustained in the Week 7 loss to the Eagles, but has been cleared to play Sunday. In just two games this season Ham has logged 24 offensive snaps and 35 special teams snaps. The 32-year-old fullback will look to be back on the field Sunday contributing to the Vikings rushing attack and special teams unit.
Oct 31, 2025
Out for Week 9
Ham (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Ham will miss his second straight contest after being injured in Week 7. The veteran fullback has logged just 24 offensive snaps this season.
Oct 30, 2025
Back-to-back DNPs to open week
Ham (hand) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Ham was unable to play against the Chargers in Week 8 due to a hand injury he picked up against the Eagles in Week 7. He's missed the first two practices of Week 9 prep, and he'll have to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday to have a realistic chance of playing against the Lions on Sunday. Without another fullback on the active roster, the Vikings would continue to lean on tight ends Josh Oliver (foot) and Ben Yurosek to handle backfield blocking duties if Ham is not cleared to play.
Oct 22, 2025
Won't play vs. Bolts
Ham (hand) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ham was a DNP at practice during the condensed week due to a left hand injury that he sustained against the Eagles on Sunday, and the veteran fullback will be sidelined for Thursday's game as a result. The Vikings don't have another fullback on the roster, but they could use tight ends such as Josh Oliver, Ben Yurosek and practice squad member Nick Vannett as blockers out of the backfield for Week 8. Ham's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 2.
Oct 21, 2025
Doesn't practice Tuesday
Ham (hand) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough.
ANALYSIS
Ham has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a left hand injury that he sustained against the Eagles on Sunday. He would have to practice in at least a limited capacity Wednesday in order to have a realistic chance of playing against the Chargers on Thursday.
Oct 20, 2025
Hurts hand in loss
Ham underwent medical evaluation after the Sunday's loss to the Eagles for a left hand injury, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Had had one reception for five yards in the loss. It was his first carry or reception of the season as he's used almost exclusively as a blocker.
Oct 5, 2025
Debuting in Week 5
Ham (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns in London.
ANALYSIS
Ham was sidelined for the Vikings' first four games of the season, but returning to practice this week as a full participant and then getting activated from injured reserve Saturday, the writing was on the wall for him to make his 2025 debut Sunday. The 32-year-old is the lone fullback on the Vikings' roster, but in past season, he's typically been a part-time contributor on offense and has served mainly as a blocker. Ham is also a key part of Minnesota's special-teams units.
Oct 4, 2025
Activated off IR
The Vikings activated Ham (knee) off injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Ham missed the team's first four games of the campaign but should have a chance to make his season debut during Sunday's matchup versus the Browns. If the 32-year-old ends up playing, he will look to help open up holes in the run game for Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott against a stout Cleveland defense.
Oct 3, 2025
Iffy for London game
Ham (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns in London.
ANALYSIS
The fullback missed the Vikings' first four games of the season while recovering from a knee injury but could be ready to make his 2025 debut after turning in a trio of full practices this week. Ham currently remains on injured reserve, so the Vikings will need to add him back to the 53-man roster by Saturday in order for him to be eligible to play in Week 5.
Oct 1, 2025
Practice window opens
Ham (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve and practiced in full Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The 32-year-old was unable to participate in the Vikings' first four games this season due to a knee injury, but following Monday's full practice, his return seems imminent. Ham now has 21 days to be added to Minnesota's active roster before reverting to IR. Once healthy, he's likely to serve as the team's top fullback, contributing both on offense and special teams.
Aug 26, 2025
Sent to IR
Ham (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Ham underwent ankle surgery in February, and it's unclear if this injury is related. Regardless, Ham will miss at least four games to start the year. The Vikings don't have another fullback on the roster, so their scheme may need to be altered in the short term.
Aug 10, 2025
Active in preseason opener
Ham (ankle) played three offensive snaps, catching his only target for minus-three yards in Saturday's 20-10 win over the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Ham opened camp limited by an offseason ankle surgery, but he was able to give it a go in the preseason opener. The 32-year-old is geared up to operate as the Vikings' primary fullback for the ninth consecutive campaign in 2025.
Feb 12, 2025
Undergoes procedure on ankle
Ham underwent surgery Wednesday to repair an ankle injury, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Ham was listed on the Vikings' injury report toward the end of the regular season due to an ankle injury, but it wasn't severe enough for him to miss a single game in 2024. The veteran fullback should have enough time to fully recover before offseason training begins.
Jan 29, 2025
Handles seven touches in 2024
Ham finished the 2024 season with five catches for 35 yards on six targets and two rushes for 10 yards and one touchdown across 17 regular-season games.
ANALYSIS
Ham played 262 offensive snaps across the 17 contests, and he saw another 282 snaps on special teams. The 31-year-old fullback has spent all eight seasons of his career with Minnesota and is under contract for one more season at a salary of $2.55 million. The Vikings are flush with 2025 cap space at the moment, but they have the quarterback situation to figure out and a load of potential free agents. Releasing the lightly-used Ham would clear $2.65 million against the cap.
Dec 22, 2024
Good to go against Seattle
Ham (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Ham popped up on Thursday's injury report due to an ankle injury. He was limited in Friday's practice, but he's managed to progress enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Sunday. Ham gives the Vikings blocking out of the backfield and he'll look to open up space in the run game for Aaron Jones and Cam Akers.
Oct 7, 2024
Scores TD in win
Ham had two carries for 10 yards, including a two-yard touchdown, in Sunday's win over the Jets in London.
ANALYSIS
They were Ham's first two rushing attempts of the season. He's almost exclusively a blocking fullback who will get a few goal-line carries per season. Even if Aaron Jones misses time with a hamstring injury, don't expect Ham to see meaningful increased touches.
Sep 9, 2024
Loses fumble in season opener
Ham had two receptions for 11 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over the Giants. He also uncharacteristically lost a fumble.
ANALYSIS
Ham played on 19 of the offense's 55 snaps as the fullback went out on a surprising eight routes. He only gets a few touches a game at best, so don't expect more from the savvy veteran.
Dec 13, 2023
Gets first carry of season
Ham logged eight of the Vikings' 72 snaps on offense and carried once for seven yards in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Ham's carry was his first of the season, and though he produced one of the bigger gains of the day in a game where neither offense could get much going, don't expect the Minnesota coaching staff to go out of its way to manufacture touches for him in future contests. Like most fullbacks, Ham will be deployed primarily as a run blocker or pass protector whenever he's on the field.
Oct 9, 2023
No touches for second straight week
Ham played 18 of the Vikings' 72 snaps on offense and failed to log a carry or draw a target in the team's 27-20 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The 5-foot-11, 250-pound fullback has now gone without a touch for the second week in a row, though that's not too unexpected after he combined for no carries and only four targets over the first three games of the season. Ham will continue to serve primarily as a blocker whenever he's on the field.
Sep 11, 2023
Two receptions in season opener
Ham had two receptions for seven yards on three targets in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
Ham played on 22 of the offense's 64 snaps as the Vikings continue to utilize a fullback even with the departure of Dalvin Cook. Ham had a big game for him with three targets as he had just 12 targets last year, even with an uncharacteristic easy drop. Still, he has a limited role in the offense as he's used almost exclusively as a blocker.
Mar 22, 2023
Re-signs with Vikings
Ham re-signed with the Vikings on a two-year deal Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Ham has spent the entirety of his six year career with the Vikings and will now be tied to them for another two years. While the 29-year-old saw a diminished role in Kevin O'Connell's offense last year, he is still one of the more utilized fullbacks in the NFL playing on both offense and special teams. Ham will look to have a similar role next season and continue to help open up holes for Dalvin Cook and the rest of the run game.
Nov 14, 2022
Scores rushing TD
Ham had one carry for a two-yard touchdown in Sunday's win at Buffalo.
ANALYSIS
It was just his second carry of the season and second rushing TD of his career. Ham played on just six of the offense's 80 snaps as he's had a minimal role under new head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Sep 27, 2022
Records two catches Sunday
Ham hauled in two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Though he was only on the field for 11 snaps on offense, Ham had two key receptions on the first of the Vikings' two touchdown drives in the second quarter. With Dalvin Cook (shoulder) uncertain to suit up Week 4 against the Saints, Ham could see a modest uptick in snaps with one less option available out of the backfield. However, the fullback is unlikely to see an appreciable increase in touches as a runner or pass catcher, as Alexander Mattison would step into Cook's three-down lead role if Cook ends up sitting out in New Orleans.
Sep 20, 2022
Just three snaps Monday
Ham played just three snaps on offense in Monday's loss at Philadelphia and didn't get a carry or target.
ANALYSIS
The Vikings didn't utilize a fullback when they fell behind early and were forced to pass the ball. Ham hasn't been a fantasy factor with few touches per game in the past, but his role under new head coach Kevin O'Connell could dry up as the team focuses on the passing game.
Sep 12, 2022
Smaller role in season debut
Ham had one reception for six yards on his lone target and did not have a carry in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
ANALYSIS
Ham played on just 14 of the offense's 62 snaps. That's less than his average last season (21 snaps per game) despite the Vikings playing with a large lead. He may see a reduced role under new head coach Kevin O'Connell, not that he has been a fantasy factor with few touches per game.
Dec 27, 2021
Catches both targets in loss
Ham caught both of his targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Ham was dealing with a hamstring injury during the week, but he was ultimately active for the contest and was able to play 36 total snaps (20 on offense). On the season, the fullback has totaled 15 catches for 117 yards, but he will likely remain fantasy irrelevant during Minnesota's divisional showdown with the Packers in Week 17.
Dec 26, 2021
Active for Week 16
Ham (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Ham tweaked his hamstring during the Vikings' win over the Bears on Monday Night Football, but he is ready to go for Week 16. The fullback doesn't garner much fantasy consideration, but his presence should be a boost to a Minnesota run game that will rely heavily on Alexander Mattison with Dalvin Cook sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols.
Dec 24, 2021
Dealing with hamstring issue
Ham is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams due to a hamstring injury, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Ham presumably picked up the injury last week against the Bears while catching one pass for three yards on 25 offensive snaps. The Vikings will work without a fullback this weekend if he's unable to play.
Dec 6, 2021
Catches lone target
Ham had a 19-yard reception on his lone target during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Ham played 25 of 76 offensive snaps and took advantage of his lone touch by rumbling 19 yards during the third quarter. The 28-year-old has seven carries for 34 yards and 12 receptions for 101 yards through 12 games this season, and he doesn't offer any fantasy appeal as a fullback.
Oct 18, 2021
Has 30 yards rushing
Ham had one carry for 30 yards in Sunday's win at Carolina.
ANALYSIS
It was just Ham's fifth carry on the season and the second longest run of his career. Ham is almost strictly a blocker as a fullback in Minnesota's offense, so don't expect many more touches even with Sunday's success.
Sep 13, 2021
Two receptions Sunday
Ham had two receptions on two targets for nine yards in Sunday's overtime loss at Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
Ham played 25 snaps on offense, but blocked on all but nine snaps. He's primarily a blocking fullback and has minimal role on offense aside from a few receptions and an occasional goal-line carry.
Feb 7, 2021
Minimal role in 2020
Ham ended his season rushing five times for 18 yards and catching eight of his 13 targets for 97 yards and one touchdown in 15 games.
ANALYSIS
In his fourth season with the Vikings, Ham again had a quiet year paving the way for Dalvin Cook and his primary backup Alexander Mattison. After playing a career-high 404 offensive snaps, the 27-year-old fullback will continue in that role as he's signed through 2023.
Jan 1, 2021
Gains Week 17 clearance
Ham (quadriceps) was a full practice participant Friday, and he carries no injury designation into Sunday's game at Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Ham was never able to reach full participation in practice last week, contributing a limited session Thursday before being tagged questionable and subsequently ruled out for a Christmas Day loss to New Orleans. The 2019 Pro Bowl fullback is now clear for Minnesota's season finale against the Lions, an appearance that will mark Ham's 15th of the campaign.
Dec 31, 2020
Limited at Thursday's practice
The Vikings listed Ham (quadriceps) as a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Ham managed only one limited practice last week before being made inactive for the Vikings' Christmas Day loss to the Saints, so he's already taken a step forward by turning in two limited sessions to kick of Week 17. The fullback may still need to practice in full capacity Friday to approach Sunday's season finale in Detroit without an injury designation.
Dec 25, 2020
Officially inactive
Ham (quadriceps) is inactive for Friday's contest against New Orleans.
ANALYSIS
Ham logged a limited practice Thursday, but that proved to be inadequate for him to suit up on Christmas Day. Jake Bargas, who was promoted from the practice squad Thursday, will receive the start at fullback in Ham's place.
Dec 24, 2020
Questionable for Friday
Ham (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Friday's Christmas Day matchup against New Orleans.
ANALYSIS
Ham practiced in limited fashion Thursday after logging DNP's on both Tuesday and Wednesday, giving him a chance to suit up Friday. Though he has logged only five carries and six catches this season, Ham's absence could impact the performance of Dalvin Cook, as Ham is an important part of Minnesota's blocking scheme.
Dec 23, 2020
Misses another practice
Ham (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Ham has now missed back-to-back practices, putting his status for Christmas Day's game against the Saints in legitimate jeopardy. If he's unable to play Friday, the Vikings' blocking scheme will suffer a downgrade, which could impact the ceiling of Dalvin Cook.
Dec 14, 2020
Season-high playing time Sunday
Ham had three receptions for 22 yards and one carry for zero yards in Sunday's loss at Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
Ham played a season-high 40 snaps on offense as he likely got more playing time with tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) sidelined. Ham is almost exclusively used for blocking at fullback, so this may be his ceiling in touches, though he can get an occasional red zone carry.
Dec 8, 2020
Finds end zone in win
Ham caught a 12-yard touchdown pass in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win against the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Ham scored his first touchdown since Week 7 of the 2019 season. The 27-year-old fullback continues to log high snap counts, as he's played at least 20 snaps on offense in each game since the Week 7 bye. He mostly contributes in a blocking role.
Nov 21, 2020
Back from COVID list
Ham (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Ham is back after a brief stint on the COVID-19 list and should resume his role as the lead blocker for Dalvin Cook.
Nov 20, 2020
Could still play Sunday
Ham (undisclosed) has a chance to be cleared from the reserve/COVID-19 list in time for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Ham is still on the reserve/COVID-19 list and in quarantine, but it remains possible that he could be cleared for Week 12. If he does manage to suit up versus Dallas, Ham's presence as a blocker will provide a boost for Dalvin Cook and Minnesota's rushing attack.
Nov 19, 2020
Hits COVID list
The Vikings placed Ham on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear whether Ham tested positive for the virus, or came into close contact with an infected person. Either way, Ham will need to clear the league's protocols before he's allowed back with the team. Ham has been instrumental in creating holes for Dalvin Cook to run through this season, so if he was forced to miss Sunday's game against Dallas, it would be a slight hit to the Vikings' rushing attack.
Sep 14, 2020
No touches Sunday
Ham did not have a carry or reception in Sunday's loss to Green Bay. He played on 12 of the offense's 52 snaps and stayed into block on 10 plays, according to Pro Football Focus.
ANALYSIS
Ham had a key block which helped Dalvin Cook run for a touchdown in the first quarter. Ham will reprise his fulback role for the Vikings and will get only an occasional reception or carry. Alexander Mattison's increased usage on the passing game likely limits Ham's minimal usage as a receiver.
Mar 16, 2020
Signs long-term deal
Ham is signing a four-year, $12.25 million contract to stay with the Vikings, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old fullback played 354 snaps on offense and 232 on special teams in 2019, primarily blocking for Dalvin Cook but also catching 17 of 26 targets for 149 yards and a touchdown. While he isn't necessarily dominant as a lead blocker, Ham offers versatility that helps the Vikings throw the ball with impressive efficiency from so-called running formations.
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