Vikings Place Veteran Fullback C.J. Ham, Rookie Batty on IR, Set 53-Man Roster

The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 NFL season, with notable moves including placing veteran fullback C.J. Ham on injured reserve with a designation to return, making him eligible to come back after Week 4. Ham, a Duluth native and the team's second-longest-tenured player, will miss at least the first four games due to an undisclosed injury, potentially prompting the Vikings to adjust their offensive scheme as they currently have no other fullback on the roster. Alongside Ham, rookie outside linebacker Tyler Batty was also placed on injured reserve with a return designation. The Vikings retained three quarterbacks, including rookie Max Brosmer, and kept seven undrafted free agents, which is unusually high. Other roster changes include wide receiver Jordan Addison being placed on the reserve/suspended list and rookie tight end Gavin Bartholomew on the reserve/PUP list, missing at least the first four games. The Vikings open their 2025 regular season against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.