What happened: Per Tom Pelissero of Netflix, Minnesota plans to place Batty on injured reserve. The 27-year-old entered the NFL in 2025 as an undrafted free agent out of BYU.
Why it matters: The injury thins Minnesota's edge-rusher depth entering the upcoming season. It also removes a contributor from the Vikings' special-teams units.
By the numbers: Batty appeared in 12 games as a rookie, recording 12 total tackles and two tackles for loss. Most of his playing time came on special teams.
What to watch: Minnesota must set its initial 53-man roster by 6 p.m. ET Sunday, putting the remaining outside-linebacker depth in focus.