Vikings Lose Batty to ACL Tear | NFL News

Vikings’ promising young linebacker Tyler Batty, just 27 and a rookie UDFA, tore his ACL in preseason — ending his 2026 season and forcing IR placement. Though he logged mostly special teams snaps with 12 tackles (2 for loss), his injury hits hard as the team cuts to 53 by Sunday. A brutal setback for a player clawing for roster stability — and a tough roster shuffle ahead of the regular season.

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