Ellefson announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

After three seasons in the league, Ellefson decided to hang up his cleats Thursday. The tight end will finish his career with four total receptions for 36 yards over 16 contests while operating mostly as a special-teams option as a member of the Jaguars and Vikings.

Ellefson re-signed with the Vikings on Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellefson will stay in Minnesota after it was reported earlier Wednesday by Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press that the team would not extend an RFA tender to him. He should provide depth to the team's tight end corps. The terms of his new contract have yet to be disclosed.

Ellefson will not receive an RFA tender from the Vikings, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellefson played in only four games last season, missing most of the 2022 campaign with a groin injury. Tomasson notes that the Vikings may have an interest in re-signing him to a lesser contract than the $2.6 million right of first refusal tender amount.

Minnesota placed Ellefson (groin) on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ellefson was activated off IR last Wednesday, but he remained sidelined during Week 13 and will now head back to IR due to what appears to be a significant groin injury. The reserve tight end hasn't suited up since Week 4 and won't be able to play again until Week 18 at the earliest, though it's certainly possible he remains out for the remainder of the campaign.

Ellefson (groin) has been ruled out for Week 13 versus the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Ellefson was activated off IR on Wednesday, but he will need at least one more week off before making his return to the field following a groin issue. The tight end will slot in behind T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt on the Vikings' depth chart once healthy.

Ellefson (groin) was activated off of the injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ellefson is expected to make his return to action after being out since Week 4. In the four games he played, the 26-year old tight end caught all three of his targets for 26 yards while serving mainly as a blocking specialist. Ellefson will look to help open holes for Dalvin Cook and the run game in his return versus a stout Jets run defense.

Ellefson (groin) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ellefson returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since being placed on IR in early October with a groin injury. The team will now have a 21-day window to either activate him from IR or leave him unavailable for the remainder of the season. Ellefson has made three catches for 26 yards while appearing in four games this year, and he will operate as an additional depth option behind T.J. Hockenson once healthy.

The Vikings placed Ellefson (groin) on injured reserve Saturday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellefson landed on the injury report Thursday due to the groin issue, didn't practice Friday and was already ruled out for Week 5, but he'll now be forced to miss at least four games after landing on IR. In his absence, Johnny Mundt will serve as the top backup behind Irv Smith, but Nick Muse, who was also elevated off the practice squad for Sunday's matchup against the Bears, may also carve out a rotational role moving forward.

Ellefson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Ellefson landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a groin injury and didn't practice Friday. His absence will leave Johnny Mundt as the only tight end on the roster behind Irv Smith, though the Vikings may elect to elevate Nick Muse from the practice squad for added depth.

Ellefson had two receptions for 24 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Ellefson is primary a blocking tight end, as he has just four reception in three seasons. However, he does have three this season and Sunday's output was a career high. He ran four routes on 13 snaps on offense.