Vikings fullback Zach Line practiced for the first time this week on Thursday. Line was a limited participant after missing practice earlier this week with a knee injury.
Line earned the starting fullback job during the Vikings’ final roster cuts, but the team signed backup Blake Renaud to the practice squad.
Defensive tackle Shamar Stephen (knee) and tight end Chase Ford (shoulder) were both also limited during practice.
Tight end MyCole Pruitt (ankle) was listed as a full participant. He injured his ankle during the preseason, but Pruitt played in the preseason finale against the Titans last week.
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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