The P/PTSD Perspective: Ex-QB Savior, Praised Young Viking Bumped Down, and DT Debut

K. Joudry |

Dec 13, 2025

Dec 22, 2018; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports.

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The P/PTSD Perspective: December 13th, 2025

1) Ex-Vikings QB Could Be Asked to Save the Colts: In theory, the Colts could have opted to promote Brett Rypien. The veteran journeyman is a coach in shoulder pads, someone who is employed due to his brains and not his arm. Rather than turn things over to Rypien, the Colts opted to sign Philip Rivers.

Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9), quarterback Sam Howell (8) and quarterback Brett Rypien (11) practice during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

2) Vikings Bumped Down a Praised Rookie, Failing to Dress Him for Week 14: Rookie tight end Ben Yurosek is in town to offer blocking. In time, perhaps, he can be someone who catches some passes, but those opportunities are scarce right now. Is he still going to get chances to dress now that Ben Sims is back in town?

3) Young Vikings Defender Set to Make His Season Debut: The Vikings could use a defender who specializes in shutting down the run. There are some good tacklers within that group — one thinks of Blake Cashman, Josh Metellus, Andrew Van Ginkel, and so on — but there does need to be more up front. Could Taki Taimani be the solution?

Aug 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Treyton Welch (82) runs the ball as Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Taki Taimani (94) tackles him during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports.

4) Vikings Workout New Player for Specialist Position: The Vikings have been getting an excellent season out of Ryan Wright. The fourth-year punter recently did an interview for VT, peeling back the curtain on several aspects of being a punter in the NFL. Check out the piece to get a better sense of the player, the position, and why he thrives in Minnesota.

5) Packers Pick Up a Released Vikings Defender: Green Bay could still do something good in 2025. Most in the Gopher State don’t want to see that become a reality, but that outcome is nevertheless out there. The Vikings and Packers play one more time this season.

Packers Helmet in 2025 at the Detroit Lions — Nov 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet is seen against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

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By K. Joudry

I'm the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. Canadian. Jude 1:24-25.