Cornerback Xavier Rhodes and defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, both starters for the Vikings, were listed as questionable on the team's final injury report before Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Floyd returned to practice today and was wearing a helmet while participating in individual drills in the portion of practice open to media. Floyd missed practice the previous two days with a shoulder injury suffered in the fourth quarter of the win over the Rams.
Rhodes, who is dealing with a groin injury suffered last Sunday, practiced for a second straight day.
Head coach Mike Zimmer has said there's a good chance Floyd and Rhodes will play Sunday.
Starting running back Adrian Peterson also returned to practice today after he was excused from practice yesterday for a non-injury-related issue. He will suit up against the Patriots, of course.
Outside linebacker Brandon Watts, who has not practiced since the preseason, has already been ruled out for Sunday with a knee injury. Wide receiver Rodney Smith, who popped up with a new ailment on today's report, is questionable with a hamstring injury.
Left guard Charlie Johnson (ankle), fullback Zach Line (ankle), outside linebacker Michael Mauti (foot), backup tackle Mike Harris (shoulder) and cornerback Jabari Price (hamstring) are probable.
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (knee) was listed as probable to play against the Vikings. Five Patriots, including linebacker Jamie Collins and center Ryan Wendell, are questionable.
