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Dan Wiederer began covering the Vikings in 2011, enthusiastically delivering insight on the team across the Star Tribune's print and digital products. Prior to joining the Access Vikings team, he spent seven seasons covering ACC basketball at The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer. He also covered the Chicago Bears in 2003 and 2004. Follow him on Twitter @StribDW.
Mark Craig has covered football and the NFL the past 20 years, including the Browns from 1991-95 and the Vikings and the NFL since 2003. Since 2008, Craig has served as one of the 44 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. He can be followed on Twitter at @markcraignfl.
Griffen misses practice because of stomach virus
Posted by: Mark Craig under Vikings, Leslie Frazier, Leslie Frazier Updated: August 20, 2012 - 5:28 PM
Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen missed practice today because of a stomach virus, coach Leslie Frazier said after practice.
"I think it's just a 24-hour virus," Frazier said. "So he should be good to go tomorrow."
Frazier also ruled tight end John Carlson (knee) out of Friday's preseason game. Carlson has been out since the first week of camp.
"We'll hopefully get him some practice next week, but he isn't going to make it for this ballgame," Frazier said.
Meanwhile, safety Robert Blanton (hamstring) and Jordan Todman (ankle) continue to improve. Frazier said the rookie Blanton "has a chance" of playing in his first preseason game on Friday.
And as we said earlier, nose tackle Letroy Guion (knee) and tight end Kyle Rudolph (concussion) returned to practice. Cornerback Chris Cook (concussion) was held out again today.
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