He suffered a hamstring injury against the Chicago Bears last month and he’s been on injured reserve ever since.

The Minnesota Vikings have activated LB Ivan Pace Jr. from injured reserve, clearing the way for his return to the field on Sunday against the Packers. In a corresponding move, the Vikings waived LB Jamin Davis,

Minnesota is expecting to get back linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and safety Harrison Smith from injury absences this week. Pace has spent the last four games on IR with a hamstring injury, but his window is being opened and he'll practice this week. It sounds like he's got a solid chance to play if he feels good in practice.

In an additional move on Tuesday, the Vikings signed cornerback Ambry Thomas to its practice squad. Thomas has played the last three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, appearing in 42 games (11 starts), making 79 tackles, snagging two interceptions and defensed 12 passes and forcing a fumble.