Pace, who emerged as a standout player for the Vikings as an undrafted rookie last year, has played 86 defensive snaps over the first two games. He's second on the team, behind fellow LB Blake Cashman, with 15 tackles. Without Pace, the Vikings may turn to players like Kamu Grugier-Hill and Brian Asamoah II alongside Cashman.

The Houston Texans landed a rising star at edge rusher with the first-round selection of Will Anderson Jr. in the 2023 NFL draft. They doubled down on their front this summer with the signing of four-time Pro Bowl selection Danielle Hunter.