The Vikings will be shorthanded at cornerback no more.
"I'm coming back this week," Trae Waynes announced Wednesday. "So it's all good."
The Vikings have played the last six-plus quarters without Waynes, who was concussed while defending Brandin Cooks' 47-yard touchdown reception near halftime of the 38-31 loss to the Rams on Sept. 27.
In last week's 23-21 victory at Philadelphia, they made do with rookie Mike Hughes at left corner and a three-man rotation in the slot. Hughes played 52 snaps outside and two in the slot, while 38 other slot snaps were shared by Mackensie Alexander (22) and safeties Jayron Kearse (10) and George Iloka (six).
Of course, Waynes starting the game doesn't mean he'll finish it. He's failed to finish two of his four games this season. He suffered a knee injury in Week 1.
"It's football," said Waynes, who had full participation in Wednesday's practice. "It's part of the game. Injuries happen. You just got to overcome it."
In a rare interview session with reporters, Waynes also was asked about friend, neighbor and teammate Everson Griffen, who will miss a fourth consecutive game as he deals with his mental health issues.
"We have nothing but love for Ev," Waynes said. "We hope he gets better. We just want a speedy recovery for him and for him to get back to us."