Fantasy Player Profile Brian Asamoah
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BrianAsamoah
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- Manager: FA
vs. CLE: #25 vs opposing LB - 21.91 FPA
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Shifts to IR
Asamoah (knee) was placed on the injured reserve list Monday.
Analysis: The fourth-year pro from Oklahoma sustained a knee injury in the Bengals' Week 13 win over the Ravens, and it now appears serious enough to land him on IR. Asamoah has appeared in just four games for Cincinnati this season, failing to record a stat across 58 special-teams snaps. He'll now be forced to miss at least the team's next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 18 matchup against the Browns.
Published: Mon, Dec 1 at 10:39am by Rotowire.com
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Won't return due to knee injury
Asamoah (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Asamoah injured his left knee during the first half of Thursday's game, and it is severe enough for the fourth-year linebacker to be sidelined for the rest of the contest. His absence won't impact the Bengals' defense, as he has played solely on special teams this season.
Published: Thu, Nov 27 at 7:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Signed from practice squad
The Bengals signed Asamoah from the practice squad to the active roster Monday.
Analysis: Asamoah was elevated off the practice squad for one game with Cincinnati earlier this season, when he played 19 snaps on special teams in Week 9 versus Chicago. He figures to contribute in a similar capacity for the team down the stretch, beginning Sunday on the road against Pittsburgh.
Published: Mon, Nov 10 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Claimed by Tennessee
The Titans claimed Asamoah from waivers Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Asamoah was let go by the Vikings on Tuesday, but he won't need to enter free agency to catch on with another team after the Titans were awarded the 2022 third-round pick off waivers. He mostly served in a special teams role for Minnesota in 2024 and finished the regular season with six tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble across 17 games. With the Titans waiving Otis Reese, Asamoah brings depth to Tennessee's linebacker corps, but special teams will be the latter's clearest path to…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 13 at 5:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets limited time on defense
Asamoah had one total tackle and played on 13 of the defense's 67 snaps in Sunday's win over Houston.
Analysis: Asamoah didn't play on defense the first two games but got some playing time with Ivan Pace sidelined with a quad injury. He mostly gets his playing time on special teams as a backup interior linebacker.
Published: Tue, Sep 24 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready to return
Asamoah (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's injury report, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Asamoah hasn't played since Week 7, but it appears the second-year pro will be ready to return to the field Monday against the Bears. His ability to suit up should bolster the Vikings' special-teams unit and depth at linebacker.
Published: Thu, Nov 23 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive once again
Asamoah (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Asamoah continues to deal with an ankle injury and will be forced to miss a fourth consecutive game. His next opportunity to return will be Nov. 27 against the Bears.
Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Missing third straight game
Asamoah (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Analysis: Asamoah was a limited participant in all three practices leading up to Week 10 but will ultimately sit out for the third straight week. He'll look to make his return in Week 11 against the Broncos.
Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 8:50am by Rotowire.com
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Missing another week
Asamoah (ankle) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Analysis: The second-year linebacker was able to log limited practice sessions throughout the week after missing the Vikings' Week 8 win over the Packers, but it now looks like his ankle issue will hold him out for another week. With Asamoah missing more time, Nick Vigil is expected to see an uptick in work in Minnesota's linebacker corps.
Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Asamoah (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: The second-year linebacker out of Oklahoma was held out of practice all week with an ankle injury, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive this coming Sunday. Asamoah has appeared in all seven of Minnesota's games thus far, recording six total tackles and playing primarily on special teams (57 percent of snaps).
Published: Fri, Oct 27 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Will play Sunday
Asamoah (toe) is active Sunday against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Asamoah was able to log limited practices throughout the week and he'll be good to go for Week 5. He should continue seeing work on special teams and be a depth option at linebacker for Minnesota.
Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited role on defense
Asamoah had two total tackles in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. He played just two snaps on defense.
Analysis: Asamoah played 12 snaps on special teams. He began training camp as a starting linebacker, but he took a back seat to Ivan Pace during Sunday's game. Asamoah may be limited to special teams unless injuries strike the linebacking corps.
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Back on practice field
Asamoah (undisclosed) is back at practice Monday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Asamoah has been sidelined since mid-August due to an undisclosed injury, but he's back on the field for Monday's walkthrough. The 2022 third-round pick looks primed to start at interior linebacker for the Vikings, so it will be helpful if he's able to get back to full health in time to potentially take some reps in Saturday's preseason finale against the Cardinals.
Published: Mon, Aug 21 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined
Asamoah missed practice Wednesday and has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury since last week, The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old is expected to start for Minnesota at interior linebacker in 2023, so his continued absence is a worry.
Published: Wed, Aug 16 at 9:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with minor injury
Asamoah was forced to miss Thursday's 24-13 loss to the Seahawks with a minor injury, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After he was initially expected to play, Asamoah missed the loss due to an undisclosed injury. More information on his status will likely be provided ahead of the Vikings' matchup with the Titans on Aug. 19. Once healthy, the 23-year-old is expected to start for Minnesota at interior linebacker in 2023.
Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Participates during OTAs
Asamoah (concussion) worked with the second-team defense during the Vikings' recent OTAs, Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated reports.
Analysis: Asamoah left with a concussion during Minnesota's 2023 wild-card loss to the Giants, but he has since had the offseason to move past the issue. The 2022 third-round pick played in 16 games during his rookie campaign, tallying 17 tackles and one forced fumble. The second-year linebacker may be competing with Troy Reeder for a starting linebacker role alongside Jordan Hicks, with the Vikings defense moving to a base 3-4 in 2023.
Published: Tue, Jun 13 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Sustains concussion Sunday
Asamoah won't return to Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants due to a concussion.
Analysis: Asamoah was unavailable for the Vikings' Week 18 win over the Bears due to a knee injury, but he was able to suit up for Sunday's matchup. He didn't record any counting stats prior to being ruled out at halftime. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the NFC divisional round if the Vikings advance.
Published: Sun, Jan 15 at 3:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully Thursday
Asamoah (knee) managed to practice fully Thursday.
Analysis: Asamoah suffered a knee injury in the Vikings' Week 17 loss to the Packers and was unable to play in Week 18. After improving from a limited practice Wednesday, it's likely the rookie will be able to return in some capacity for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants.
Published: Thu, Jan 12 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Out Week 18
Asamoah (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game at Chicago, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Asamoah sustained the injury during last week's loss to the Packers, and he'll be unavailable for the final game of the regular season. The rookie third-round pick recorded 17 tackles (11 solo) and one forced fumble in 16 games this year.
Published: Sun, Jan 8 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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Hurts knee Sunday
Asamoah suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game at Green Bay.
Analysis: Asamoah visibly limped off the field after Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' touchdown run in the fourth quarter. With a health concern confirmed, Asamoah likely will end Week 17 with five tackles.
Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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- Can't-Miss Play: Brian Asamoah forces and recovers fumble on incredibly smooth sequenceSat, Dec 24 at 10:59am
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah unleashes tomahawk chop to punch the ball loose from Daniel Bellinger and he recovers the fumble to create pivotal turnover stopping the Giants' promising drive.
- Vikings select Brian Asamoah with No. 66 pick in 2022 draftFri, Apr 29 at 6:43pm
The Minnesota Vikings select Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Brian Asamoah in Round 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 66 overall pick (via a trade with the Detroit Lions).
- Brian Asamoah discusses how Oklahoma has prepared him for the 2022 NFL DraftMon, Apr 11 at 11:52am
Linebacker Brian Asamoah discusses how Oklahoma has prepared him for the 2022 NFL Draft.
- Brian Asamoah's 2022 NFL Scouting Combine workoutSat, Mar 5 at 6:43pm
Watch all of the best clips from Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Brian Asamoah's 2022 NFL Scouting Combine workout.
- Brian Asamoah runs official 4.56-second 40-yard dash at 2022 combineSat, Mar 5 at 4:58pm
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