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  Patriots | Olabisi Johnson visiting Pats    Thu Mar 16, 11:34 AM

Free-agent WR Olabisi Johnson (Vikings) is visiting the New England Patriots on Thursday, March 16, according to a source.

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  Vikings | Minnesota announces five transactions    Mon Aug 29, 04:36 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson (knee) and DL T.Y. McGill (ankle) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and ankle injury, respectively, on Monday, Aug. 29. The Vikings also released CB Tye Smith and waived OT Timon Parris and WR Myron Mitchell.

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  Vikings | Olabisi Johnson has torn ACL    Sun Aug 28, 04:47 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during the preseason Week 3 game on Sunday, Aug. 28, and is out for the season.

Footballguys view: Terrible news for Johnson here. A seventh-round pick out of Colorado State in 2019, Johnson has flashed talent during his pro career. However, now it will be two seasons in a row that Johnson has torn his ACL. Johnson enters free agency in 2023, and his injury history will impact his market.

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  Vikings | Knee injury for Olabisi Johnson    Sun Aug 28, 12:10 AM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson (knee) will not return to the preseason finale against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 27, after suffering a knee injury.

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  Vikings | WR Nailor a Surprise Standout    Sat Jul 9, 12:07 PM

Paul Allen, from KFAN, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor was a "surprise standout" of the offseason.

Footballguys view: A sixth-round pick out of Michigan State in the 2022 NFL draft, Nailor is a player we're monitoring in deep dynasty formats. He's got easy speed, and the rookie gets to top gear in a hurry. Nailor has good concentration and body control to adjust to off-target throws. He fell in the draft due to various injury problems in 2018, 2019, and 2021. If healthy, Nailor could prove to be a value pick for the Vikings...and that's why we appreciate him in dynasty.

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  Vikings | Olabisi Johnson moved to COVID list    Wed Dec 1, 11:06 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 1.

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  Vikings | Olabisi Johnson placed on IR    Mon Aug 2, 01:02 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 2.

Footballguys view: Olabisi Johnson suffered a torn ACL in practice and is now lost for the season. It's bad news for a promising young player who was competing to be the no.3 receiver for the Vikings. Now, the team will turn to newly signed Dede Westbrook to fill that spot.

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  Vikings | Olabisi Johnson done for the year    Sat Jul 31, 08:14 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in practice Friday, July 30, and will miss the rest of the season.

Footballguys view: Dede Westbrook was recently signed to compete for the third wide receiver job, so the Vikings might not make a move at wide receiver to replace Johnson. Fifth round rookie Ihmir Smith-Marsette should also get more opportunities in the wake of this loss.

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  Vikings | Olabisi Johnson leads team in receiving    Sun Nov 29, 08:01 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson ended up with seven receptions for a team-high 74 yards on seven targets in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers.

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  Vikings | Week 2 injury report for Minnesota    Fri Sep 18, 03:37 PM

Minnesota Vikings CB Cameron Dantzler (rib) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 2 versus the Indianapolis Colts. CB Jeff Gladney (knee) and WR Olabisi Johnson (knee) practiced in full all week and have been removed from the injury report.

Footballguys view: Dantzler was part of a poor performance by the Vikings secondary last week but things can certainly get worse without him. He was a third round pick this year, but playing ahead of Gladney, the first rounder. Gladney will get a chance to redeem himself this week.

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  Vikings | Minnesota's practice report for Thursday    Thu Sep 17, 05:31 PM

Minnesota Vikings CB Cameron Dantzler (rib) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 17. CB Jeff Gladney (knee) and WR Olabisi Johnson (knee) practiced in full.

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  Vikings | Wednesday practice for Vikings    Wed Sep 16, 04:24 PM

Minnesota Vikings CB Cameron Dantzler (rib) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16. CB Jeff Gladney (knee) and WR Olabisi Johnson (knee) fully participated in practice.

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  Vikings | Olabisi Johnson could start in 2020    Fri Jun 26, 09:43 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson and WR Justin Jefferson are 'strong candidates' for the No. 2 receiver role in 2020, according to Eric Smith of Vikings.com.

Footballguys view: Johnson was a seventh-round pick out of Colorado State in 2019 and he played well as a rookie, compiling 31 catches for 294 yards and three touchdowns. Jefferson is the rookie first-round pick out of LSU who dominated in the slot last year with 109 of his 111 catches coming from the slot in 2019. We could see Johnson was the no.2 on the outside while Jefferson is the slot for the Vikings where he could be frequently targeted. Jefferson is the one with more upside and fantasy potential in 2020 and beyond.

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  Vikings | Week 15 injury report for Vikings    Fri Dec 13, 06:52 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) and S Jayron Kearse (toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 13, and have been ruled out for Week 15. WR Olabisi Johnson (quadriceps) and CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. CB Holton Hill (shoulder), CB Mike Hughes (hip), DT Jaleel Johnson (ankle), DT Linval Joseph (knee) and DT Shamar Stephen (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

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  Vikings | Minnesota's Thursday practice report    Thu Dec 12, 03:52 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) and S Jayron Kearse (toe) did not take part in practice Thursday, Dec. 12. CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle), CB Mike Hughes (hip), WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) and WR Olabisi Johnson (quad) were limited. DT Linval Joseph (knee), RB Dalvin Cook (chest), DT Shamar Stephen (knee), TE Kyle Rudolph (groin), DT Jaleel Johnson (ankle) and CB Holton Hill (shoulder) practiced in full.

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  Vikings | Olabisi Johnson to serve as No. 2 WR    Wed Oct 23, 11:54 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson is expected to serve as the No. 2 receiver in Week 8 against the Washington Redskins with WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) out. Johnson was on the field for 52 snaps in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions, or 71 percent of the snaps.

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  Vikings | Olabisi Johnson to man the slot    Fri Sep 27, 09:08 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson said he will take over the starting slot receiver role with WR Chad Beebe (ankle) on the Reserve/Injured list. 'I'm going in whenever we go to three-receiver sets and things like that,' Johnson said.

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  Vikings | Olabisi Johnson showing versatility    Tue Aug 20, 02:42 AM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson's versatility as a receiver and ability to play special teams have earned him more playing time, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. 'He's a guy that can play multiple spots, and I think the more he has done that, the more he's been able to get involved in the offense,' Zimmer said.

Footballguys view: Zimmer was originally disappointed with the 2019 seventh-round pick out of Colorado State. Earlier in camp, reports surfaced that Olabisi was struggling with picking up the offense. That no longer seems to be the case, and Olabisi could push for a spot on the 53-man roster. The Vikings are looking for an upgrade at the No. 3 receiver behind Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs.

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  Vikings | Olabisi Johnson scores Friday    Fri Aug 9, 11:50 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson caught both of his targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in a 34-25 preseason win over the New Orleans Saints Friday, Aug, 9.

Footballguys view: The Vikings wide receiver group is unsettled after the top two, so Johnson has a rare chance to make the team as a seventh round pick. This performance helps his cause.

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  Vikings | Olabisi Johnson flashes potential    Fri May 17, 10:04 PM

Minnesota Vikings WR Olabisi Johnson 'stood out' in one-on-one drills and made big plays during team drills during rookie minicamp, according to Eric Smith of Vikings.com.

Footballguys view: Johnson always looked solid on tape during his college career at Colorado State, playing alongside players like Rashard Higgins, Preston Williams and Michael Gallup. He's a nuanced route runner who is tough and not afraid to go over the middle. Johnson can also help out on specials teams as a return man or gunner.

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  Vikings | Minnesota signs several rookies    Thu May 2, 08:01 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison, OG Dru Samia, LB Cameron Smith, WR Dillon Mitchell and WR Olabisi Johnson signed undisclosed rookie contracts Thursday, May 2.

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