Jacksonville cut Blacklock from its practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, the Jaguars signed Henry Mondeaux to their practice squad. Blacklock has played in just one game in 2023, registering just six defensive snaps.

Blacklock and the Vikings agreed Wednesday to restructure his contract for the 2023 season to the NFL veteran minimum of $1.01 million, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The renegotiation now saves Minnesota roughly $683,000 in cap space. Blacklock is slated to remain with the Vikings for at least one more campaign, after he tallied two tackles and one sack across 11 games this past season while operating as a depth/rotational defensive lineman.

Blacklock (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Blacklock missed Week 13 against the Jets due to an illness, but he did return to the practice field this week, while also shedding his injury designation. In his absence, James Lynch and Esezi Otomewo will likely be in line for increased opportunity.

Blacklock (illness) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

Blacklock missed Sunday's game against the Jets as a result of an illness, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report suggests that he's healthy and ready to return to action this weekend versus the Lions. The 290-pounder will likely continue operating as a rotational piece on Minnesota's defensive line.

Blacklock (illness) is inactive Sunday against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Blacklock's absence will weaken the Vikings' depth on the defensive line. His next chance to suit up will be Week 14 against the Lions.

Blacklock had two quarterback hurries in Sunday's win over Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Blacklock played on ten of the defense's 62 snaps as he'll be a backup defensive tackle to begin the season. The 24-year-old racked up 36 tackles (24 solo), two sacks, a forced fumble and two pass defenses in 14 games with Houston last season before being traded to Minnesota in August.

Blacklock and a 2023 seventh-round pick were traded from the Texans to the Vikings on Tuesday in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round pick.

EDGE Analysis

Blacklock was selected by the Texans with the 40th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and appeared in 29 games over the last two seasons. The 24-year-old racked up 36 tackles (24 solo), two sacks, a forced fumble and two pass defenses during his time with the Texans. Blacklock missed Houston's preseason finale with a groin issue but has presumably moved past the issue and could compete for a starting role on Minnesota's defensive line after Armon Watts was waived Tuesday.

Blacklock won't play in Thursday's preseason finale as he's dealing with a groin injury, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it's uncertain when Blacklock suffered this groin injury, the defensive tackle has been unable to practice since Tuesday. The 2020 second-round pick figures to see a key role on the Texans' defensive line this season as soon as he's healthy.

Blacklock didn't practice Tuesday due to a leg injury, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Blacklock suffered the injury, but he'll likely be sidelined for Thursday's preseason finale against San Francisco. The 2020 second-round pick appeared in 14 games last year, totaling 22 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble, and he'll likely garner a similar role in 2022.

Blacklock (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Blacklock has been sidelined nearly three weeks since testing positive for the virus, but he'll rejoin the team after clearing the health and safety protocols. The 2020 second-round pick should return to his rotational role on the defensive line now that he's back on the active roster.