Eric Wilson LB MIN (6) Mon 9/21/20 4:48 PM
Eric Wilson
LB MIN (6)
Wilson had seven total tackles, a tackle for a loss and one pass defensed in Sunday's loss at Indianapolis.
EDGE Analysis
With Anthony Barr out for the season with a pectoral injury, Wilson will see a larger role in the defense. Wilson previously came off the field in nickel and dime packages, but now he'll stay on the field with Eric Kendricks in almost all formations.
Eric Wilson LB MIN (6) Mon 9/14/20 4:19 PM
Eric Wilson
LB MIN (6)
Wilson started at weak-side linebacker and had three total tackles in Sunday's loss to Green Bay. He played on 44 of the defense's 78 snaps.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson's fantasy value is limited as he comes off the field in nickel and dime packages. He didn't help his case Sunday for more time in passing situations as he gave up three receptions on all three passes targeted his way, according to Pro Football Focus.
Eric Wilson LB MIN (6) Sat 5/9/20 10:48 AM
Eric Wilson
LB MIN (6)
Wilson has signed his restricted free agent tender for $3.259 million for the 2020 season, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson suited up for all 16 games in 2019 and accumulated 62 tackles (36 solo) and three sacks in the process. He currently projects as the team's starting weakside linebacker heading into 2020. The 25-year-old will look to pick up where he left off this year, as he finished Week 17 against the Bears last season with a career-high 12 tackles (seven solo) and one sack.
Eric Wilson LB MIN (6) Mon 3/16/20 6:31 PM
Eric Wilson
LB MIN (6)
The Vikings placed a second-round tender on Wilson on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move signifies that a team must send Minnesota a second-round pick in return if they wish to sign the restricted free agent. Wilson established himself as one of the most consistent linebackers for the Vikings in 2019, suiting up in all 16 games and racking up 62 tackles (36 solo) and three sacks. The 25-year-old logged a few starts at the end of the season at linebacker in 2019, and he'll likely assume that role should he stick in Minnesota for 2020.
Eric Wilson LB MIN (6) Wed 1/15/20 4:54 PM
Eric Wilson
LB MIN (6)
Wilson notched 62 tackles (36 solo) across 16 regular-season contests in 2019.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson also managed 13 tackles (nine solo) in two playoff games. The 25-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent in March, and his lack of upside as a pass-rusher means he'll remain off the IDP radar for 2020 even if the Vikings re-sign him.
Eric Wilson LB MIN (6) Thu 12/5/19 3:34 PM
Eric Wilson
LB MIN (6)
Wilson (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson was limited in Wednesday's practice session due to a shoulder issue, but he now looks back to full health. The 25-year-old played only 45 percent of snaps on defense during Week 13's loss to the Seahawks, but he could be in line for a larger workload against the Lions on Sunday now that no injury is holding him back.
Eric Wilson LB MIN (6) Wed 12/4/19 8:47 PM
Eric Wilson
LB MIN (6)
Wilson (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson was expected to slot into a starting role during this past Monday's loss to the Seahawks, but he only logged a 45-percent snap share. It's possible this injury held him back a bit, but the severity is unclear. The team will likely monitor his status closely leading up to Sunday's matchup against the Lions, as he's one of two healthy outside linebackers.
Eric Wilson LB MIN (6) Mon 12/2/19 4:16 PM
Eric Wilson
LB MIN (6)
Wilson will start at weakside linebacker after Ben Gedeon (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson started three games so far this season and had an 11-tackle performance Week 3, but his defensive role has mostly been limited. The 25-year-old's production as a fill-in starter earlier illustrates some potential IDP viability, but his actual workload won't be fully clear until after Monday's matchup with the Seahawks.
Eric Wilson LB MIN (6) Tue 9/24/19 10:42 PM
Eric Wilson
LB MIN (6)
Wilson recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) and two sacks across 59 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson has replaced Ben Gedeon in Week 2 due to injury and now it may be Wilson's spot to lose. Not only did he play every defensive snap in the contest, he also led the team in tackles and sacks. If he can put together a few more performances of this caliber, look for the 24-year-old to be a sought after IDP candidate.
Eric Wilson LB MIN (6) Sun 9/15/19 12:12 PM
Eric Wilson
LB MIN (6)
Wilson is expected to start at linebacker for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Arif Hasan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson will get the start in place of the injured Ben Gedeon, who is dealing with a groin injury and is inactive for the contest. Wilson is coming off just seven defensive snaps last week, so it's unclear just how much the Vikings plan on using him in the defense.