| Date | News |
| 2/22/26 | The Vikings Have 19 Free Agents — Here’s Who Matters Most. Fullback C.J. Ham retired from the NFL a couple of weeks ago, shrinking the Minnesota Vikings’ list of internal free […] Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2026/roster/freeagenc... |
| 9/04/25 | Here are all the South Dakotans on NFL rosters in 2025. Sep. 4—SIOUX FALLS — The contingent of NFL players with South Dakota connections is only growing stronger in 2025. A total of 20 players have some sort of NFL job as the season opens on Thursday, while 12 are on 53-man active rosters. (Vikings fullback C.J. Ham is set to make it 13 when he returns from injury in October.) Entering 2024, 16 players either from South Dakota or who attended a ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/south-dakotans-nf... |
| 8/26/25 | Beloved Viking to Miss First Game in 5 Years. C.J. Ham will miss his first game since the 2020 campaign. A beloved Vikings veteran will miss his first game […] Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2025/news/top_news/be... |
| 8/16/25 | Vikings receiver depth remains a question after Saturday's preseason loss to the Patriots. The Vikings rested at least 31 players, including all 22 starters, against the Patriots. Those included valued role players such as fullback C.J. Ham , outside linebacker Dallas Turner , cornerback Jeff Okudah , safety Theo Jackson , running back Jordan Mason , linebacker Eric Wilson and swing tackle Justin Skule . Source: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-new-... |
| 12/20/24 | Final Vikings injury report vs. Seattle: Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham questionable. Safety Harrison Smith and fullback C.J. Ham, the Vikings' two longest-tenured players, are officially questionable for Sunday's road game against the Seahawks. The 35-year-old gets regular rest days throughout the season, but the questionable designation indicates that this was more than just rest-related. It does sound like Smith, who hasn't missed a game since 2022, has a good chance to play. If he were to miss the game, Theo Jackson would step into a big role alongside Camryn Bynum and Josh Metellus. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/final-vikings-... |
| 12/05/24 | Vikings fullback C.J. Ham is nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Vikings fullback C.J. Ham has long used his platform in the NFL to give back to people across his home state. Now he's being recognized for his actions as the team's nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton Man of Year Award. The annual accolade is widely regarded across the NFL among the most prestigious awards a player can win. There's no doubt that Ham fits the mold. Source: https://www.twincities.com/2024/12/05/vikings-full... |
| 12/05/24 | Vikings fullback C.J. Ham named as nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. The honor is given yearly to an NFL player who has shown commitment and passion to leave a positive impact on their communities. Ham has been with the Vikings since 2016 when the team signed him as an undrafted free agent. During that time, Ham established multiple causes in the Minnesota community, including the Ham Scholarship Fund, which he launched with his wife Stephanie to encourage and support diverse students pursuing higher education near his hometown of Duluth. Source: https://www.kaaltv.com/news/vikings-fullback-c-j-h... |
| 9/08/24 | WATCH: RB Aaron Jones scores first touchdown as a Viking. It wasn't an ideal start for the Vikings' offense on Sunday. The Minnesota defense forced a three-and-out from the Giants, but Ed Ingram allowed a sack, and the following play, fullback C.J. Ham fumbled the ball to the Giants. Minnesota's defense held the Giants to three… Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/watch-rb-aaron-jones-scor... |
| 9/04/24 | Duluth Native C.J. Ham Named Vikings Captain for 4th Straight Season. Duluth Native C.J. Ham Named Vikings Captain for 4th Straight Season Ham is entering his 9th season in the NFL. 18 minutes ago Neil Vierzba , DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Vikings are just four days away from kicking off their season against the New York Giants. And on Wednesday, the team announced their captains for the upcoming season. For the fourth straight season, Duluth native and Vikings fullback C.J. Ham has been named a captain for the special teams unit. Ham is joined by Sam Darnold, Andrew DePaola, Justin Jefferson, Joshua Metellus, Brian O'Neill, Harrison Phillips, and lastly Harrison Smith as the Vikings 8 captains. Ham is entering his 9th season in the NFL. Categories : Professional Source: https://www.fox21online.com/2024/09/04/duluth-nati... |
| 2/03/24 | C.J. Ham, Danielle Hunter & Andrew DePaola Basking in Pro Bowl Experience. The Vikings have all three phases – offense, defense and special teams – represented at the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games. Fullback C.J. Ham, outside linebacker Danielle Hunter and long snapper Andrew DePaola have spent the week bonding over the experience, reconnecting with other peers from around the league and spending quality time with their families in the Florida sunshine. "To have that representation from all three units says a lot," said Vikings Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels, who also made the trip to Orlando. Hunter, who brought his parents and siblings along to his fourth career Pro Bowl, took his family to Disney's Hollywood Studios Friday afternoon and has appreciated the opportunity to connect with his NFC teammates during practices, meetings and Thursday night's Skills Challenge. Source: https://www.vikings.com/news/c-j-ham-danielle-hunt... |
| 1/30/24 | Kenny Clark, Kevin Zeitler, C.J. Ham added to Pro Bowl as replacements. The annual rush to name Pro Bowl replacements in both conferences is well underway. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/kenny-clark-kevin-zeitler... |
| 9/14/23 | Antoine Winfield Jr.'s Pass Rush Prowess, Breaking Down Justin Fields' Mobility & More. Antoine Winfield Jr. has reverted back to his previous position at free safety in 2023 after playing a hybrid role in nickel packages last season, but the coaching staff continues to feature Winfield down in the box to maximize his physicality and burst downhill at the line of scrimmage. In Week One against the Vikings, Winfield set the tone. In the first quarter from third-and-six, Todd Bowles dialed up an exotic blitz package. Inside linebacker Devein White shot through the B-gap and quickly bypassed Vikings' fullback C.J. Ham. Source: https://www.buccaneers.com/news/antoine-winfield-j... |
| 8/02/23 | Former Bulldog Zach Ojile following in C.J. Ham's footsteps at Vikings training camp. In his second week of training camp Ojile is picking up a lot about the pros. “The journey is certainly surreal,” Ojile said, sporting a No. 41 white jersey at camp. Since joining the Vikings' 90-man roster Ojile has transitioned from tight end to fullback. This means he's working under veteran, Duluth native, C.J. Ham. Source: https://www.wdio.com/sports/former-bulldog-zach-oj... |
| 7/18/23 | Vikings will wear classic uniforms in season opener against Buccaneers. The legendary teams from the 1960s and 1970s will forever live in Vikings lore as the ones that laid the foundation for a franchise that has long been among the most consistent in the NFL. Fittingly, the Vikings will pay homage to that era by wearing classic uniforms in the Sept. 10 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The unveiling of the classic uniforms came on Tuesday in a virtual event with season-ticket holders that featured hall of fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton, who led the Vikings during perhaps the franchise's most successful years, as well as current fullback C.J. Ham. Source: https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/18/vikings-will... |
| 3/24/23 | Augustana's C.J. Ham Receives Extension with Minnesota Vikings. C.J. Ham's journey from Augustana to the NFL has been closely followed by sports fans in our area, and now the NFL veteran has earned a chance to further add to his story in the Twin Cities. The Minnesota Vikings announced on Wednesday that the longtime fullback has received a contract extension to remain with the team. Ham has been with the organization since joining the team as an undrafted rookie in 2017. In his 6 year career with the Vikings, Ham has primarily served as one of the team's best blockers, but has amassed over 700 total yards and 5 total touchdowns offensively. Source: https://kxrb.com/ixp/535/p/augustanas-c-j-ham-rece... |
| 3/22/23 | Agency: Fullback C.J. Ham to sign two-year extension with Vikings. The Vikings re-signed fullback C.J. Ham to a contract extension on Wednesday, according to his agency, which should give Minnesota more salary cap relief while retaining a key leader in the locker room for another two seasons. Ham, 29, was commanding a $3.8 million cap charge in the final year of his contract. The Vikings likely lowered his figure for this season as the team toes the salary cap, and currently holds two veteran contracts at running back in Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison. Source: https://www.startribune.com/agency-fullback-c-j-ha... |
| 2/21/23 | How Vikings players use multiple sports to power their football success. Chris Reed and C.J. Ham — with many of their Vikings teammates already settled in warmer climes — piled their families into cars for a trip to Mankato on the second Saturday of the offseason to see if they could put the shot as far as they once did. Reed won two Division II national championships at MSU, with career bests that put him just short of U.S. Olympic trials qualification, while Ham was the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference runner-up in the shot as a senior for Augustana. Source: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-offs... |
| 1/11/23 | Innovation & Inspiration: Matt Daniels' Approach Helps Drive Vikings Special Teams. Nwangwu said it's a moment that wouldn't have come together if it wasn't for the trust between Daniels and his players – and vice versa. "He trusts the guys that he puts out there in a unit. So we told him, 'Hey, we might need to try something different, maybe try [a play similar to one] we ran last year [with a different coaching staff],' " said Nwangwu, who noted that Daniels, Assistant Special Teams Coordinator Ben Kotwica and C.J. Ham quickly put it together. Source: https://www.vikings.com/news/longform/innovation-i... |
| 12/20/22 | South Dakotans in NFL, Week 15: C.J. Ham helps Vikings launch epic comeback. The Augustana alumnus had a key touchdown in the Vikings' record-setting comeback win over the Colts Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/south-dakotans-nfl-week-1... |
| 12/09/22 | Vikings’ Danielle Hunter back at practice, Christian Darrisaw no longer in no-contact jersey. Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter returned to practice on Friday after missing two days due to an illness and tackle Christian Darrisaw took another step in his recovery from a concussion. Also returning to practice Friday was fullback C.J. Ham, who, like Hunter, had been out Wednesday and Thursday because of an illness. But defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard did not practice Friday due a ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/vikings-danielle-hunter-b... |