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Sean Mannion expected to start at QB in Vikings preseason opener

chris tomasson, pioneer press
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LAS VEGAS — With Kirk Cousins out after testing positive for COVID-19, Sean Mannion is expected to start at quarterback for the Vikings in Sunday’s preseason opener at Las Vegas, a source said Saturday.

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell ruled Cousins out of the game Friday, although Cousins he might have sat, anyway, as a rested starter. O’Connell did reveal Friday who would start at quarterback, but said both Mannion and second-year pro Kellen Mond would play plenty.

Mannion, entering his eighth season, and Mond were listed as co-backups on the first Vikings depth chart, which came out on Wednesday.

Under NFL COVID guidelines, Cousins could return to practice as soon as Tuesday. The Vikings will hold joint practices with San Francisco on Wednesday and Thursday at the TCO Performance Center and will play host to the 49ers in their second preseason game next Saturday.

The Raiders will play their second preseason game after defeating Jacksonville, 27-11, in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 4.

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