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Est. Return 11/9/2025
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Chandler seemed poised for a breakout campaign after he racked up 82 rushing yards on just 10 carries in Week 2 last season against the 49ers, but he saw double-digit totes in a game only once more after that, failing to score a touchdown in 2024 while averaging just 3.3 yards per carry. His speed is intriguing, but Chandler's lack of a well-rounded skill set hurts him, as did the fact that Aaron Jones stayed healthy last year. The Vikings traded for Jordan Mason in March, in a clear attempt to find an upgrade on Chandler for the top backup job. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $3.96 million contract with the Vikings in May of 2022.
Moved to IR due to knee
Chandler (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The kickoff return man sustained a knee injury in the season opener against Chicago and will be out through Minnesota's Week 6 bye as a result of Thursday's move. Rookies Myles Price (knee) and Tai Felton are the top candidates to return kicks in Chandler's absence, with Price favored to get those opportunities if healthy after a strong debut on special teams.
The kickoff return man sustained a knee injury in the season opener against Chicago and will be out through Minnesota's Week 6 bye as a result of Thursday's move. Rookies Myles Price (knee) and Tai Felton are the top candidates to return kicks in Chandler's absence, with Price favored to get those opportunities if healthy after a strong debut on special teams.
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Measurables Review
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Chandler had a big game against Cincinnati in Week 15 last year, turning 23 carries into 132 yards and one touchdown, and with that showing the 2022 fifth-round pick may have bought himself a ticket to back up Aaron Jones this upcoming season. Chandler is a bit thinner than most running backs (5-11, 204) and doesn't have great vision or instincts, but his 4.38 speed and decent hands make him a useful player all the same. It won't be surprising if he has a significant role from the jump this year, considering Jones has a lengthy track record of injuries -- especially to his right knee -- and often ceded a lot of work to other backs during his time in Green Bay. The competition for roles behind Jones is far from fierce, with Chandler joined by a trio of running backs (Kene Nwangwu, Myles Gaskin, DeWayne McBride) that had five total carries last year.
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Dealing with knee injury
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said during Wednesday's press conference that Chandler suffered a knee injury during the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Bears on Monday.
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Limited to special teams
Chandler averaged 28.0 yards on three kickoff returns in Monday's win at Chicago. He did not play a snap on offense.
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Makes 53-man roster
Chandler made Minnesota's 53-man roster. However, it's not clear whether Chandler or Zavier Scott will work as the No. 3 running back, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
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Just 12 yards in Saturday's start
Chandler gained 12 rushing yards on three carries and failed to catch his only target in Saturday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Patriots.
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In battle for No. 3 RB role
Chandler had five carries for five yards along with three receptions for 20 yards in Saturday's preseason win over Baltimore. However, he may have fallen behind Zavier Scott in the competition for the No. 3 RB role, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Odd man out in backfield?
In his preview ahead of training camp, Alec Lewis of The Athletic believes that Chandler will not make the Vikings' 53-man roster.
ANALYSIS
Chandler is currently listed as the RB3 on the Vikings' depth chart behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. However, Lewis believes that Minnesota could add a veteran running back like Gus Edwards before the start of training camp, and with fullback C.J. Ham projected to make the roster, that would put Chandler on the outside looking in. Chandler had a productive season in 2023, but his numbers dipped in 2024 as he finished with just 224 scrimmage yards on 62 touches across 17 regular-season games.
Chandler is currently listed as the RB3 on the Vikings' depth chart behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. However, Lewis believes that Minnesota could add a veteran running back like Gus Edwards before the start of training camp, and with fullback C.J. Ham projected to make the roster, that would put Chandler on the outside looking in. Chandler had a productive season in 2023, but his numbers dipped in 2024 as he finished with just 224 scrimmage yards on 62 touches across 17 regular-season games.