MIN Kyle Van Noy
NFL edge rusher / linebacker. Position: EDGE/LB. Team: Minnesota Vikings (pending).
Quick Facts
- Position: EDGE / Linebacker
- Team: Minnesota Vikings
- Age: 35
- Draft: 2014 (No. 40 pick, Detroit Lions)
2026 Outlook
Veteran pass rusher signing with the Minnesota Vikings for his 13th NFL season. At 35, Van Noy offers experience and positional versatility, reuniting with DC Brian Flores, with whom he previously worked in New England (2016) and Miami (2020). After recording 23.5 sacks in three seasons with Baltimore (2023-25), Van Noy provides depth and veteran pass-rush experience for Minnesota. Starting on the practice squad to ramp up after missing training camp. Expected to play a backup/rotation role rather than a featured position, but his presence strengthens the Vikings' edge group (per Kyle Van Noy signs with Vikings for 13th season).
Role / Depth Chart
Backup edge rusher, rotation player. Likely to compete for reps as a pass-rush specialist in defined packages rather than a full-time starter.
Injury Status
No current injuries noted.
Recent News
- 2026-09-02 — Vikings GM Nolan Teasley on Kyle Van Noy signing: Veteran presence at a premium position (Vikings GM Nolan Teasley on Kyle Van Noy signing: Veteran presence at a premium position)
- 2026-09-02 — Signed with Vikings, starting on practice squad (Kyle Van Noy signs with Vikings for 13th season)
- 2026-07-20 — Veteran free agent still available, discussing potential fit with Vikings under Flores (pass-rusher-with-brian-flores-connection-is-still-sitting-in-nfl-free-agency-vikings-territory)
Open Questions
- Will Van Noy sign with Minnesota or pursue other options (49ers mentioned as preference)?
- How many snaps will he realistically play at age 35 in a rotation role?
Sources
- pass-rusher-with-brian-flores-connection-is-still-sitting-in-nfl-free-agency-vikings-territory