Tight end David Morgan will play Sunday against the Dolphins for the first time since his Nov. 4 knee injury.
Morgan was limited in three practices this week — his first since spraining his knee against Detroit — so he might not be a full go today against Miami. But Morgan can provide a big boost as a run blocker and pass protector for the offense.
The Vikings will be close to full strength. Two other players listed questionable, right guard Mike Remmers and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, are active.
Only receiver Chad Beebe is inactive. He’ll miss a fourth game due to a hamstring injury.
Vikings’ inactives: Beebe (hamstring), QB Kyle Sloter, DT Jalyn Holmes, CB Craig James, RB Mike Boone, C Brett Jones and DE Tashawn Bower.
Dolphins’ inactives: CB Xavien Howard (knee), QB David Fales, C Hroniss Grasu, G Isaac Asiata, T Zach Sterup, DE Jonathan Woodard and WR Isaiah Ford.
Miami will be without its top cornerback, Xavien Howard, who is tied for the NFL lead with seven interceptions.
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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