Vikings-Saints Second Injury Report
Daily Norseman • • sports
Key Points:
- The Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints released their second injury reports ahead of their Sunday matchup at Caesar’s Superdome, with several key players listed as limited or questionable.
- Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison showed improvement by participating in limited practice, while Justin Jefferson remains limited and unlikely to play without a full practice; offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw is in concussion protocol and likely out.
- Saints running back Alvin Kamara and quarterback Tyler Shough are progressing toward playing Sunday, while receiver Chris Olave is limited due to a foot injury but expected to play.
- Both teams have players returning from injured reserve with 21-day windows opened, including Vikings Michael Jurgens and Ben Yurosek, and Saints Lorenzo Styles and Jaylan Ford, though their game status remains uncertain.
- The Vikings expect punter Brett Thorson to return for Sunday’s game, confirmed by his full participation in practice and the release of Johnny Hekker from the practice squad.
