Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has announced that they are designating linebacker Ivan Pace to return from injured reserve, according to Kevin Seifert.

This designation opens a three-week practice window for Pace before he must be added to the active roster.

Pace, 24, joined the Vikings as an undrafted free agent from the University of Cincinnati following the 2023 NFL Draft. He has successfully made the active roster in both of his first two seasons.

As of 2026, Pace is expected to become a restricted free agent.

In the 2024 season, Pace has played in nine games, accumulating 59 total tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks, and one fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown.