Adrian Peterson returned to practice Thursday but he was limited because of a hamstring injury.
According to the injury report, cornerback A.J. Jefferson (ankle) and kicker Blair Walsh (hamstring) did not participate.
Limited in practice along with Peterson were defensive tackle Kevin Williams (knee), cornerback Xavier Rhodes (ankle) and wide receiver Jarius Wright (ankle).
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