Ellison had two receptions for 47 yards and was targeted two times in Sunday's loss to Miami.

Ellison had a season high in receiving yards with Kyle Rudolph missing the game with an ankle and knee injury. He's not likely to get more than a few targets in Week 17 if Rudolph remains out as he's mostly a blocking tight end.

Ellison had one reception for a seven-yard touchdown in Sunday's loss at Chicago.

Ellison is mostly a blocking tight end, so don't expect many more red zone targets - especially with Kyle Rudolph getting back to full speed after missing time with a sports hernia.

Ellison had four receptions for 30 yards in Sunday's win over Washington.

Ellison had a season high for catches and yards, but he's mostly a blocking tight end and don't expect more than a few targets per game.

Ellison had one reception for four yards in Sunday's loss to Detroit.

Ellison has been eclipsed by Chad Ford in the passing game with Kyle Rudolph out after sports hernia surgery. Ellison's role is almost exclusively as a blocker.

Ellison had one reception for 22 yards in Sunday's win over St. Louis.

Ellison is the No. 2 tight end, but he's mostly a blocker and won't see many targets.

The Vikings have informed TE Rhett Ellison that he will be their starting fullback if free agent Jerome Felton departs.

The Vikings want to re-sign Felton, but have a contingency plan if he prices himself out of Minnesota's range. Ellison, 24, flashed big-time blocking ability on 23.7 percent of the offensive snaps last season. He was primarily an H-back.

Vikings fourth-round TE Rhett Ellison will undergo an MRI after injuring his knee in Friday's preseason game.

Ellison's injury isn't believed to be of the season-ending variety. Ticketed for the third string behind Kyle Rudolph and John Carlson, Ellison has four catches for 27 yards through three exhibition games.