Vikings' K.J. Osborn Out Injured with Concussion After Scary Hit by Falcons Defender

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a concussion.

The play occurred late in the second quarter when Osborn took a hard hit when he was trying to make a catch and got sandwiched between Falcons cornerbacks Jeff Okudah and Dee Alford.

Osborn remained down on the field for a few minutes before being able to get up and walk to the medical cart under his own power.

This was the second concussion a Vikings player suffered in the game. Quarterback Jaren Hall was ruled out on their second offensive possession of the game when he landed on the top of his head while being sacked by Calais Campbell.

Hall, a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, was making his first career start after Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in last week's win over the Green Bay Packers.

Joshua Dobbs took over at quarterback just five days after being acquired in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals.

Osborn was tasked with stepping into a bigger role in recent weeks after Justin Jefferson was put on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. He set season-highs with eight receptions and 99 yards against the Packers in Week 8.

Jalen Nailor, Brandon Powell, Johnny Mundt and Josh Oliver will likely see more playing time with Osborn out of action for the time being.

Jordan Addison will continue to be the No. 1 receiver for the Vikings until Jefferson is able to return. Osborn entered today on pace to have his best season. He's averaging career-highs in receptions (3.8) and receiving yards (45.0) per game.

A fifth-round draft pick in 2020, Osborn has worked his way up the depth chart. He spent his rookie season playing exclusively on special teams as a returner.