The Vikings put cornerback Mackensie Alexander, who had arthroscopic knee this week, on injured reserve Friday, a day before their playoff game against San Francisco.
Cornerback Nate Meadors, a rookie from UCLA, was activated off the practice squad to take his spot.
Safety Jayron Kearse (toe/knee) was downgraded to out for the game.
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