Three Vikings defensive starters returned to practice this morning.
Cornerbacks Captain Munnerlyn and Terence Newman and middle linebacker Eric Kendricks all practiced, albeit on a limited basis, for the first time this week. The only Vikings player who did not practice today was defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, who is still not close to returning.
Munnerlyn missed last weekend’s loss to the Redskins with a sprained ankle and Kendricks was knocked out of that game with a hip injury.
Newman, meanwhile, missed yesterday’s practice because of an illness.
Fellow cornerback Xavier Rhodes, who suffered a concussion against the Redskins, was limited but still practiced for a second straight day and looks to be on track to be back in action Sunday against the Cardinals.
Ben Goessling is in his sixth year covering the Vikings, having joined the Star Tribune in 2017 after four seasons at ESPN and one at the Pioneer Press. He is an Apple Valley High School and University of Minnesota graduate. Follow him at @GoesslingStrib.
Mark Craig has covered the NFL for 23 years, and the Vikings since 2003 for the Star Tribune. He is one of 48 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. Follow him at @markcraignfl.
Andrew Krammer joined the Star Tribune in July 2016 after three years covering the Vikings for 1500 ESPN. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Minnesota. Follow him at @Andrew_Krammer.
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