Ben Ellefson

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Tight End
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Tight End

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Retires from NFL

Ellefson announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Jun 1, 2023 12:44 PM EST


Back to IR

Minnesota placed Ellefson (groin) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Dec 7, 2022 12:26 PM EST



Unavailable for Week 13

Ellefson (groin) has been ruled out for Week 13 versus the Jets.

Dec 2, 2022 12:28 PM EST


Activated from IR

Ellefson (groin) was activated off of the injured reserve Wednesday.

Nov 30, 2022 10:55 AM EST


Designated to return from IR

Ellefson (groin) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Nov 9, 2022 8:10 AM EST



Moves to injured reserve

The Vikings placed Ellefson (groin) on injured reserve Saturday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Oct 8, 2022 3:50 PM EST


Won't play Sunday

Ellefson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Bears.

Oct 7, 2022 1:03 PM EST


Career-high two receptions

Ellefson had two receptions for 24 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Detroit.

Sep 26, 2022 1:37 PM EST


Rare catch in season opener

Ellefson had one reception for two yards on one target in Sunday's win over Green Bay.

Sep 12, 2022 11:10 AM EST


Activated from IR

Ellefson was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official website reports.

Jan 8, 2022 2:29 PM EST


Designated to return

Ellefson (foot/knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Dec 29, 2021 10:01 AM EST


Moves to injured reserve

Ellefson (foot/knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site reports.

Oct 28, 2021 3:44 PM EST


Suffers knee and foot injuries

Ellefson suffered both a knee injury and a foot injury during Wednesday's practice, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Oct 27, 2021 5:15 PM EST


Leaves practice early

Ellefson left practice early Wednesday with an apparent knee injury, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Oct 27, 2021 12:49 PM EST


Sidelined for Week 6

Ellefson (knee) was ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Panthers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official website reports.

Oct 18, 2021 1:10 PM EST


Quick recovery from neck injury

Ellefson (neck) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Sunday's game against the Browns.

Oct 1, 2021 11:10 AM EST


Unable to practice

Ellefson (neck) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

Sep 30, 2021 4:45 PM EST


Claimed by Minnesota

Ellefson was claimed off waivers by the Vikings on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Sep 1, 2021 8:09 PM EST


Waived by Jacksonville

The Jaguars waived Ellefson on Tuesday.

Aug 31, 2021 2:35 PM EST


Heads to IR

Ellefson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Dec 5, 2020 3:05 PM EST