Vikings receive another blow to their linebacker unit in Thursday injury report
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The Vikings’ 2020 defense struggled, and much of that can be blamed on injuries and absences.
DE Danielle Hunter suffered a season-ending neck injury. DT Michael Pierce opted out. It got really bad when LB Anthony Barr went down with a season-ending injury and LB Eric Kendricks had to miss time towards the end of the year.
Despite it being a new season, the Vikings are still struggling to stay healthy at linebacker. Here is the Thursday injury report:
LB Anthony Barr
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr gets set for a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Status: DNP (Knee)
LB Eric Kendricks
Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) walks to the sideline after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Status: DNP (quad)
OT Christian Darrisaw
Minnesota Vikings OL Christian Darrisaw practices during NFL football rookie minicamp Friday, May 14, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Status: Limited (groin)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Harrison Hand (38) plays against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Status: DNP (hamstring)
LB Nick Vigil
Aug 21, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Nick Vigil (59) tackles Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Status: Limited (ankle)
DE Everson Griffen
Sep 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) reacts during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Ludeman-USA TODAY Sports
Status: DNP (concussion)
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