Troy Dye Injury News & Updates
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Just one tackle Thursday
Dye recorded one tackle (zero solo) during Thursday's 37-10 win versus the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Dye was a tackling machine during fellow linebacker Denzel Perryman's five-game absence with an ankle injury, but Dye only played 24 of the Chargers' 49 defensive snaps in Week 8, signaling his role may have shrunk with Perryman's return. He's probably not a strong IDP consideration in most leagues for a Week 9 matchup at Tennessee.
Oct 23, 2025
Cleared to play TNF
Dye (thumb) is active for Thursday night's game against the Vikings, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Dye was unable to play against the Colts in Week 7 due to a thumb injury, but the 2020 fourth-rounder has been cleared to play Thursday after logging three consecutive practice sessions. Dye's return gives the Chargers additional depth at inside linebacker alongside Marlowe Wax and behind starters Daiyan Henley and Denzel Perryman.
Oct 22, 2025
Listed as questionable for TNF
Dye (thumb) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Dye logged his third consecutive limited practice session of Week 8 on Wednesday, and he had been unable to practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Los Angeles' loss to the Colts in Week 7. That bodes well for his odds of being cleared to suit up Thursday, though the final word on Dye's status may not arrive until 90 minutes prior to the game's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
Oct 21, 2025
Limited in practice Tuesday
Dye (thumb) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Dye missed this past Sunday's loss to the Colts due to a thumb issue after being unable to practice all last week. It's promising that he was deemed limited on Monday's practice estimation this week and was then able to practice in a limited fashion Tuesday, though his status is still uncertain for Thursday's matchup against Minnesota. If Dye is able to play against the Vikings, he'll likely be used in a rotational role now that Denzel Perryman is back in action.
Oct 20, 2025
Estimated as limited Monday
Dye (thumb) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
ANALYSIS
Dye was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Colts after not practicing at all last week. It was his first missed contest of the season. With Dye out against Indianapolis, Daiyan Henley and Denzel Perryman handled the bulk of the linebacker snaps for Los Angeles.
Oct 19, 2025
Won't play vs. Indianapolis
Dye (thumb) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Dye was unable to practice all week due to a thumb injury, which is severe enough for him to miss his first game of the season. Dye has started in each of the Chargers' last five games, but the team will get a much-needed boost at inside linebacker with the return of veteran Denzel Perryman.
Oct 17, 2025
Questionable to play Week 7
Dye (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite not practicing all week due to a thumb injury, Dye still has a chance at suiting up for Sunday's home contest. If Dye ends up being ruled out, Marlowe Wax and Del'Shawn Phillips -- both of whom have been primarily used on special teams -- would be candidates to see more snaps at inside linebacker alongside Daiyan Henley.
Oct 15, 2025
Sidelined by thumb issue
Dye (thumb) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Dye logged a fairly typical 68 percent of defensive snaps in Sunday's win over Miami, so it's unclear when the injury occurred. The severity of the issue is unclear, but his participation in practice the rest of the week should make his status for Week 7 against the Colts clearer.
Oct 14, 2025
Logs six stops Sunday
Dye totaled six tackles (five solo) in the Chargers' win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Dye finished second on the team in tackles behind Daiyan Henley's seven (three solo) during the victory. The 29-year-old is off to a strong start this season and is currently on pace to surpass his career-high 57 tackles (34 solo) set in 2024.
Oct 6, 2025
Double-digit stops in loss
Dye recorded 11 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 27-10 loss to Washington.
ANALYSIS
Dye led the team in takedowns in Week 5, reaching double-digit tackles for the second straight week, while the seven solo stops were a season high. Through five contests this year, the linebacker has now compiled 36 total tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks.
Sep 29, 2025
Steps up against Giants
Dye recorded 13 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Dye has been filling in for the injured Denzel Perryman (ankle) as the primary inside linebacker opposite Daiyan Henley. Dye had been underwhelming in the role, managing only 11 combined stops in the first three games of the season. That changed in Sunday's loss, and he should be in for a heavy snap count once again in Week 5 against Washington.
Sep 8, 2025
Five tackles in victory
Dye recorded five total tackles (three solo) in Friday's 27-21 win over the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Dye was on the field for a little over half of the team's defensive snaps, playing 33 of a possible 61 snaps with the unit. The linebacker ranked third on the team in tackles, and with Denzel Perryman (ankle) uncertain ahead of Week 2, Dye could step into a more prominent role against Las Vegas on Sept. 15.
Mar 12, 2025
Sticking with Bolts
The Chargers will re-sign Dye to a two-year, $5.5 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Dye had a career year with the Chargers in 2024, logging 57 tackles (34 solo) and 1.5 sacks over 17 games. He'll try to keep that momentum rolling into 2025, as he figures to retain a significant role in the linebacker rotation.
Jan 22, 2025
Larger role in second half of 2024
Dye played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 57 tackles (34 solo), including 1.5 sacks.
ANALYSIS
Dye signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Chargers in March of 2024 after spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Vikings. He was utilized mainly on special teams over the first half of the year, but he started to see a noticeable increase in defensive snaps in Week 9 against the Browns and was listed as a starter in five of the Chargers' final seven games of the regular season. Dye ended up finishing with career highs in combined tackles, solo tackles and sacks, and as an unrestricted free agent, he should get plenty of interest from linebacker-needy teams during the offseason.
Dec 30, 2024
Leads Chargers linebackers in snaps
Dye recorded five tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 40-7 win at New England.
ANALYSIS
Dye's involvement in the defense has steadily increased as the season has progressed, and he saw a season-high snap share in Week 17. However, he could see his workload cut back in Week 18 at Las Vegas if Denzel Perryman (groin) ends up being available.
Dec 18, 2024
Sacks Mayfield in blowout loss
Dye registered nine tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Chargers' 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers this past Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Dye and Elijah Molden finished Sunday's game as the second-leading tacklers for the Chargers behind Daiyan Henley (10). Dye was responsible for the Bolts' lone sack as he got to Baker Mayfield for a five-yard loss late in the second quarter. Dye has seen a noticeable increase in defensive snaps over his last five games, and over that span he has logged 36 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks.
Dec 10, 2024
Active in loss
Dye recorded six tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
At the same time, Dye only played on 51 percent of the defensive snaps with Junior Colson (ankle) back in the lineup. Starter Denzel Perryman (groin) and Colson missed the Chargers' Week 13 win over the Falcons, opening the door for Dye to play on 77 percent of the defensive snaps and to make 14 tackles (six solo), both season highs. Perryman has missed the last three games with the groin injury, so if he sits out again next week against the Buccaneers, Dye should be in line to continue his expanded role.
Dec 2, 2024
Steps up production in start
Dye recorded 14 total tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Dye played a season-high 77 percent of the team's defensive snaps with Denzel Perryman (groin) unavailable, leading to a season high in tackles. Nick Niemann saw the majority of the workload in Perryman's place in Week 12, but that flipped to Dye in Week 13. If Perryman remains out in Week 14 versus Kansas City, expect Dye to get the starter's workload again on Sunday Night Football.
Mar 15, 2024
Moving to L.A.
The Chargers signed Dye (wrist) to a one-year deal Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Dye has found a new home in Los Angeles after spending the first four years of his NFL career in Minnesota. According to Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Vikings offered Dye more money than the Chargers did, but Los Angeles sold the 27-year-old linebacker on "the chance to start." Dye has been a core special teamer for the Vikings over the past four seasons, recording 80 total tackles in 60 games, and he'll have the opportunity to compete for a large role with the Chargers this offseason.
Jan 30, 2024
Role increases in 2023
Dye logged 17 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, while also forcing one fumble in 15 games with the Vikings in the 2023 regular season.
ANALYSIS
Dye sustained a wrist injury during the Vikings' Week 16 loss to the Lions and his 2023 campaign was ended after he was placed on injured reserve shortly thereafter. Before suffering this injury, the 27-year-old linebacker saw a more prominent role on the Vikings' defense due to Anthony Barr missing majority of the year. Dye, a career special-teamer, saw the most defensive snaps he's had in a season since his rookie year (112) in 2023. The Oregon product is heading into the offseason as an unrestricted free-agent and he'll likely continue to contribute on special teams wherever he ends up in 2024.
Dec 30, 2023
Lands on IR with wrist injury
The Vikings placed Dye (wrist) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Dye is dealing with a wrist injury that will put an end to his regular season. The fourth-year linebacker began the campaign working almost exclusively on special teams before moving into a more prominent role after Jordan Hicks went on IR with a shin injury after Week 10. With Hicks now back in action, Dye's move to IR shouldn't have a big impact on Minnesota's defensive gameplan. Dye finishes the regular season with 17 tackles (11 solo), including one sack, and a forced fumble. He isn't eligible to return unless the Vikings advance to the NFC Championship Game.
Nov 20, 2023
One tackle in larger role
Dye had one total tackle and played on 22 of the defense's 55 snaps in Sunday's loss to Denver.
ANALYSIS
With Jordan Hicks on injured reserve with a shin injury, Dye becomes the second top interior linebacker after Ivan Pace (and would start in a base defense). Dye comes off the field in nickel and dime packages, which happened frequently Sunday as the Vikings almost exclusively played three safeties.
Sep 12, 2022
Limited to special teams
Dye didn't record a tackle and played all 17 snaps on special teams in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
ANALYSIS
Dye started a game at linebacker last season, but will be limited to mostly special teams as long as Eric Kendricks and Jordan Hicks are healthy.
Sep 8, 2022
Ready to go
Dye (foot) is not on the injury report Wednesday and will play Sunday against the Packers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Dye suffered the injury during the teams preseason finale against the Broncos. His availability will help bolster the Vikings' linebacker depth Sunday against the Packers.
Aug 27, 2022
Won't come back against Denver
Dye (foot) was ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason finale against the Broncos, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
The exact nature and severity of Dye's foot injury are still unknown, but it was considered severe enough to keep out for the remainder of Saturday's exhibition. With the third-year defender sidelined, rookies Brian Asamoah and William Kwenkeu should see increased reps at inside linebacker for Minnesota.
Jan 9, 2022
Set for increased role
Dye will start at middle linebacker Sunday against the Bears, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Eric Kendricks (illness) remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving a large gap in the middle of the Vikings' defense. Dye will step up after playing nearly exclusively on special teams this season, as he's logged only 31 defensive snaps through 16 games. He enters Sunday's matchup against the Bears having recorded 15 total tackles.
Sep 14, 2021
Limited to special teams
Dye had one total tackle in Sunday's overtime loss to the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Dye is a reserve linebacker, but he played all of his 23 snaps on special teams. His lack of snaps on defense even with Anthony Barr sideilned with a knee injury show he's low on the depth chart.
Sep 9, 2021
Not on injury report
Dye (leg) isn't on the injury report ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Bengals, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Dye exited Minnesota's preseason finale against Kansas City due to a leg injury, but he isn't limited by the injury ahead of the regular season. Anthony Barr (knee) has been limited in practice recently, and Dye could see increased work Sunday if Barr is unable to suit up.
Aug 28, 2021
Exits with leg injury
Dye left Friday's preseason loss to Kansas City with a leg injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Dye remained on the sideline after the injury, which suggests it isn't a serious setback. Dye had a strong preseason and could be pressed into more duty if Anthony Barry isn't ready for Week 1.
Jan 1, 2021
Clear of injury for finale
Dye (concussion/hamstring) was a full practice participant Friday, and he carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Dye wasn't able to clear concussion protocol in time for Minnesota's Christmas Day matchup in New Orleans, but the fourth-round rookie is now officially ready to roll for Week 17. Three of the linebacker's five starts on the season have come over his past four appearances, with a September injury to Anthony Barr (pectoral) allowing for depth options to get more involved over the course of the year.
Dec 24, 2020
Ruled out for Friday
Dye (concussion/hamstring) won't play against the Saints on Christmas Day.
ANALYSIS
Dye remains in the league's concussion protocol while also battling a hamstring injury, and he was unable to log any practice time this week. With fellow linebackers Eric Kendricks (calf) and Todd Davis (ribs) also out against New Orleans, the Vikings' depth at the position is strikingly thin.
Dec 22, 2020
Battling pair of injuries
Dye (concussion/hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice report.
ANALYSIS
Dye exited this past Sunday's loss to the Bears to be evaluated for a concussion, and he's indeed in the league's five-step concussion protocol. The 24-year-old linebacker is battling a hamstring injury, too. He's trending in the wrong direction to begin Week 16; there's a strong chance he's unavailable for Friday's matchup against the Saints. If that's the case, Ryan Connelly or Hardy Nickerson figure to slot in at weak-side linebacker.
Dec 20, 2020
Being checked for head injury
Dye is being evaluated for a concussion.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old had to be taken to the locker room in the second half of Sunday's game against the Bears, rendering his return questionable for the time being. The Oregon product has started two of Minnesota's past three games, collecting eight combined tackles on 59 defensive snaps since Week 12. Ryan Connelly will fill the void at weakside linebacker as long as Dye is sidelined, with Minnesota attempting to orchestrate a second-half comeback.
Oct 31, 2020
Officially activated from IR
The Vikings activated Dye (foot) from injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Dye hasn't played since Week 2 when he suffered a foot injury. Nevertheless, he's expected to start at strong-side linebacker upon return to the lineup because Anthony Barr (pectoral) is out for the season and Todd Davis is on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Dye -- a rookie fourth-round pick -- has played just 21 defensive snaps so far, so there could be growing pains Sunday against the Packers.
Oct 30, 2020
Expected to start against Packers
Dye (foot) is expected to handle a starting role Sunday in Green Bay, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
The Vikings haven't yet officially activated Dye to the 53-man roster from IR, but such a transaction is expected to take place in the coming days. The placement of Todd Davis (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list should allow Dye to slot into Minnesota's third linebacker spot, though he could be relegated to a relatively minor role behind Eric Kendricks and Eric Wilson, given that the team's defensive packages rarely field three linebackers at once.
Oct 26, 2020
Set to return from IR
The Vikings designated Dye (foot) to return from injured reserve Monday.
ANALYSIS
After four games on the sidelines and a bye week, Dye will start preparing to return from IR. His first chance to get back into the lineup is this Sunday against the Packers, but that likely will depend on how the rookie fourth-rounder progresses during the practice week. With Anthony Barr (pectoral) out for the season, no Viking has claimed the starting strong-side linebacker job yet, so Dye has an opportunity to carve out a meaningful role upon his return to the lineup. There will be competition from Todd Davis, Hardy Nickerson and Ryan Connelly, however, and the most likely scenario is a committee until one separates from the pack.
Sep 24, 2020
Shifts to IR
The Vikings placed Dye (foot) on injured reserve Thursday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie out of Oregon suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Colts, and he'll have to be sidelined for a minimum of three weeks. As long as Dye is sidelined, Ryan Connelly and Hardy Nickerson are the only healthy depth options at linebacker.
Sep 21, 2020
Increased workload
Dye played 21 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss to Indianapolis but didn't have a tackle. He did have a missed tackle and gave up a reception on the only pass targeted at him, according to Pro Football Focus.
ANALYSIS
The 2020 fourth-round pick got the bulk of playing time as the third linebacker when Anthony Barr was injured. With Barr on IR with a pectoral injury, Dye or Ryan Connelly will get more playing time. However, the strong-side linebacker comes off the field in nickel and dime situations, so neither player is likely to have significant fantasy value.
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