Outside linebacker Anthony Barr and defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd are not practicing today. Both players are dealing with knee injuries that were re-aggravated in Sunday's win over the Panthers.
On Monday, head coach Mike Zimmer indicated that there was no structural damage with Barr and today he said that the team will have to see how Barr's knee responds this week before deciding whether he will be able to play against the Jets on Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium.
"I don't know," Zimmer said. "We're seeing how he's going and we'll see more as the week unfolds."
Zimmer, meanwhile, said Monday that Floyd was better off this week than he was last.
Also missing practice were running back Jerick McKinnon (lower back), tight end Rhett Ellison (ankle) and cornerback Jabari Price (hamstring). Tight end Chase Ford (foot/hamstring) was limited.
In non-injury news, the Vikings are practicing inside again today — with the doors open, but still — even though it is a balmy 22 degrees in Eden Prairie today. I am going to try to sleep under the bubble that is helping to heat the outdoor field tonight and see if anyone notices me in the morning.
