"EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings activated center Ryan Kelly from injured reserve Saturday, completing his nearly two-month recovery from a pair of concussions that seemed to threaten his career. Kelly, who signed a two-year $18 million contract with the Vikings in March after spending his first nine seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, has suffered a total of five documented concussions since entering the NFL."
"He has played a total of 113 snaps in 2025. Upon his return Sunday for the Vikings' game at the Green Bay Packers, Kelly will wear a new helmet model and is also likely to use a Guardian Cap, according to coach Kevin O'Connell. It will be the first game this season when all five members of the Vikings' starting offensive line have played together."
Ryan Kelly was activated from injured reserve after nearly two months recovering from two concussions. Kelly signed a two-year $18 million deal with Minnesota after nine seasons in Indianapolis and has five documented concussions in his career. The Vikings diagnosed concussions in Weeks 2 and 4 and placed him on IR after he logged 113 snaps in 2025. Kelly will wear a new helmet model and is likely to use a Guardian Cap. The Vikings opened his 21-day practice window on Nov. 12 and Kelly completed six symptom-free practice days. Minnesota created a roster spot by waiving cornerback Dwight McGlothern Jr., who re-signed to the practice squad.
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