Pace (ankle) did not participate in the Vikings' walkthrough Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pace was held out of the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Texans due to ankle and quadriceps injuries. He appears to be over the quadriceps issue, but his ankle injury is lingering enough for him to be held out of Wednesday's walkthrough. Pace will have two more chances at seeing the field ahead of Minnesota's Week 4 game against Green Bay.

Pace (quadriceps/ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

In addition to his previous quad issue, Pace suffered an ankle injury in Thursday's practice, sidelining him for Sunday's showdown with Houston. Through two games, Pace has 15 tackles (10 solo) and one QB hit. Brian Asamoah and Kamu Grugier-Hill are next up for linebacker snaps alongside every-down LB Blake Cashman.

Pace (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year linebacker out of Cincinnati appears to have sustained a quadriceps injury during his eight-tackle outing Sunday. Pace's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide a clearer indication of whether the 23-year-old will be able to suit up for the Vikings' Week 3 matchup with the Texans.

Pace logged 102 tackles (63 solo), 2.5 sacks, two passes defended, an interception and a forced fumble and recovery during his rookie campaign.

EDGE Analysis

Pace made the Vikings' 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati and was ultimately able to win a spot as one of the team's two starting inside linebackers, as he earned a larger role as the season progressed. The 23-year-old is under contract for two more seasons and should be back in 2024 working to build on his successful rookie campaign.

Pace had a game-high 12 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

After playing just 30 snaps a week ago, Pace played all 74 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss. He reached double-digit tackles for the second time this season. Pace has 93 tackles over 16 games, fourth on the Vikings in that category.

Pace had four total tackles in Sunday's loss to Detroit. He moved to a reserve role and played on 30 of the defense's 79 snaps with the return of Jordan Hicks from a shin injury.

EDGE Analysis

Pace had taken over the starting interior linebacker role with Hicks out the previous four games and excelled. He averaged ten total tackles per game with two sacks and an interception during that span. However, he was back to a more limited role Sunday. Pace did miss practice time during the week due to a shoulder injury, so that may have also limited his playing time.

Pace (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Pace appeared on the injury report Friday despite practicing on a limited basis. The starting inside linebacker has yet to miss a game this season and he has not even missed a defensive snap over the past four games. The rookie has 77 tackles, two passes defensed, an interception and a forced fumble in 2023.

Pace (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Pace was a late addition to the Vikings' injury report after participating in a limited capacity in Friday's practice. He hasn't missed a game all season and has played every defensive snap over the past four games. If Pace is ruled out for Sunday's game, Brian Asamoah and Nick Vigil are candidates to start at inside linebacker alongside Troy Dye.

Pace recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in Saturday's 27-24 overtime loss at Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

Pace tallied nine-plus total tackles for his fourth consecutive game in Week 15. It looks like Minnesota made a solid pickup when it signed the undrafted rookie out of Cincinnati during the preseason. He's on the IDP radar for Week 16 versus the Lions.

Pace had 13 total tackles, a sack, a tackle for a loss and an interception in Sunday's win at Las Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Pace had a career-best day as he's suddenly become a star as the team's starting middle linebacker. He played on all of the defense's 54 snaps.