DePaola (hand) is active for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

DePaola had been sidelined for the Vikings' last four games due to a hand injury. He was activated off injured reserve Saturday after practicing in full all week, and he'll be available for long-snapping duties Sunday.

The Vikings activated DePaola (hand), who is questionable for Sunday's contest against Atlanta, off injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

DePaola went on IR in early November due to a hand injury, and he's since sat out the required four games. The Rutgers product was designated to return to practice Tuesday and was a full participant throughout the week, so it appears he has a good chance of being cleared to suit up against the Falcons. DePaola has served as Minnesota's long snapper when healthy.

Minnesota designated DePaola (hand) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

DePaola has missed the Vikings' last four games due to a hand issue he picked up in Week 9 versus the Colts, but it now looks like he's on track to return soon. His name will be one to watch for when Minnesota releases its first official practice report of the week Wednesday.

The Vikings placed DePaola (hand) on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

DePaola injured his hand during the Vikings' 21-13 win over the Colts. He'll be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, meaning the earliest he could return is Week 14 against the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 18. The Vikings signed Jake McQuaide to serve as the long snapper in DePaola's absence.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that DePaola sustained a hand injury in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts and could be placed on injured reserve, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Vikings will likely add a new long-snapper in the coming days, as DePaola's hand injury is expected to sideline him for the immediate future. Losing DePaola could be a significant blow to Minnesota's special-teams unit, as he had appeared in 59 straight regular-season games and made an All-Pro team each of the last two seasons.

DePaola is set to re-sign with the Vikings on a three-year, $4 million deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

DePaola's deal includes a $2.27 million guarantee, which is the largest that a long snapper has been given in the league. The 35-year-old is as reliable as the come for his position.

Carolina released DePaola on Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

DePaola appeared in one game for Oakland last season before missing the rest of the campaign with a torn ACL. The 32-year-old is now free to pursue other opportunities in the league.

DePaola (knee) played seven snaps on special teams during Thursday's 33-26 preseason win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

DePaola is coming off a torn ACL that cost him the majority of the 2018 season, and appears back to full health. He projects to serve as Oakland's top long snapper.

DePaola (knee - ACL) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

DePaola suffered a torn ACL during Monday's season-opener against the rams. The non-contact injury occurred during punt coverage, ending the 31-year-old long snapper's season. The Raiders are expected to sign rookie Trent Sieg as a replacement long snapper in the coming days.

DePaola is believed to have torn the ACL in his right knee during Monday's game against the Rams, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

DePaola's torn ACL was a non-contact injury he suffered during punt coverage, and now the Raiders will be on the search for a new long snapper with his season now over. The team is expected to workout Andrew East to potentially serve as DePaola's replacement.