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Source: Vikings receiver Bisi Johnson suffered torn ACL in practice

Johnson, the third-year receiver, went down Friday afternoon while running a route in passing drills.

August 1, 2021 at 6:26AM
Vikings receiver Bisi Johnson was helped by trainers in practice Friday. (Anthony Souffle, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Vikings receiver Olabisi Johnson's third NFL season has already come to an end after he tore an ACL during Friday's practice, a league source confirmed.

Johnson went down clutching his leg while running a route in passing drills. The 2019 seventh-round pick popped up quickly and walked off on his own, making the injury appear minor, but testing revealed a torn ACL.

The injury thins the Vikings' receiver depth, which general manager Rick Spielman said before camp he expected to be one of the team's most competitive positions. Second-year receiver K.J. Osborn was heavily involved during the first week while the newest Viking, Dede Westbrook, remains limited nine months removed from a torn ACL. Chad Beebe and rookie Ihmir Smith-Marsette are also in the mix.

Johnson, who opened the 2020 season as a starter opposite Adam Thielen, caught 45 passes for 483 yards and three touchdowns in his first two NFL seasons.

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Andrew Krammer covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune, entering his sixth NFL season. From the Metrodome to U.S. Bank Stadium, he's reported on everything from Case Keenum's Minneapolis Miracle, the offensive line's kangaroo court to Adrian Peterson's suspension.

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