Demond Claiborne
NFL Injury Report

Demond Claiborne Injury Status

Minnesota Vikings • RB
Latest Injury Status
Injured Reserve
IR

Claiborne suffered a knee injury during a recent practice. While head coach Kevin O'Connell stated he doesn't believe Claiborne will require surgery, the injury is severe enough to keep him off the field for at least four games. The 23-year-old hasn't done much from a statistical standpoint throughout the 2026 campaign, amassing just 13 yards off six carries while garnering two catches for eight yards.

Injury Details

Body Part
Knee
Location
Leg
Side
Not Specified
Expected Return
Dec 6, 2026

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Demond Claiborne Injury History

November 13, 2026
Injured Reserve • Knee
Not Specified
The Vikings placed Claiborne (knee) on injured reserve Monday.
November 12, 2026
Injured Reserve • Knee
Not Specified
ir
November 10, 2026
Injured Reserve • Knee
Not Specified
ir
November 9, 2026
out • Knee
Not Specified
Claiborne (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's battle against Buffalo, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
November 7, 2026
out • Knee
Not Specified
Claiborne (knee) did not participate in Friday's practice.
November 7, 2026
questionable • Knee
Not Specified
questionable
November 5, 2026
active
November 2, 2026
out • Coach's Decision
Not Specified
inactive
November 1, 2026
active • Coach's Decision
October 26, 2026
out • Coach's Decision
Not Specified
Claiborne (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
October 25, 2026
active
Claiborne carried the ball three times for 12 yards during Minnesota's win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
September 29, 2026
active
Claiborne caught his sole target for two yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
September 22, 2026
active
Claiborne was a healthy scratch for the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Packers, but he's in line for a larger role for at least the next four games after Jordan Mason (thumb) was placed on injured reserve, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
September 17, 2026
active • Coach's Decision
Not Specified
Claiborne (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
September 13, 2026
active
Claiborne rushed eight times for 21 yards in the Vikings' 34-6 preseason loss to the Broncos on Friday. He also returned two kickoffs for 55 yards.
August 29, 2026
active
Claiborne turned eight carries into 18 yards and caught his lone target for seven yards during the Vikings' 13-3 loss to the Ravens on Saturday. He also returned one kickoff for 21 yards.

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