Ryan Kelly's 21-Day Practice Window Opens for Vikings After Concussion

Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly is returning to the practice field this week as the team has opened his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve. Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Wednesday that Kelly, who has been sidelined since late September with his latest documented concussion, will participate. O'Connell also noted that Kelly will be wearing a new helmet and is expected to use a Guardian Cap, a significant detail given his history of five documented concussions, as reported by Kevin Seifert of ESPN. Kelly, who signed a two-year deal with the Vikings in March after nine seasons with the Colts, has not played a full 17-game season since 2022. He can be activated at any point within the 21-day period.