Minnesota Vikings injury report: Akayleb Evans clears concussion protocol
The Minnesota Vikings have a big game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, and the final injury report came out in their favor.
Five players were listed in the report Thursday afternoon, but the Vikings saw three players come off it including rookie cornerback Akayleb Evans, who cleared concussion protocol after a hit Sunday against the Chicago Bears.
Here's the Vikings injury report
Questionable
- RB Alexander Mattison
- OLB D.J. Wonnum
Mattison hurt his shoulder against the Bears on Sunday. He was limited in practice all week, but head coach Kevin O’Connell believes he will play Sunday against the Dolphins.
For Wonnum, there is a major question about whether he will play. He appeared on the injury report with an illness Thursday and didn’t practice the last two days. He will be evaluated and a decision made on him tomorrow.
Off Injury Report
- OLB Za’Darius Smith
- CB Akayleb Evans
- WR Jalen Nailor
After injuring his knee against the Lions in Week 3, Smith has slowly worked back into the team.
Evans recovered quickly from a concussion he suffered against the Bears on Sunday. He will be available against the Dolphins, adding cornerback depth.
Nailor hurt his hamstring a few weeks ago, missing Sunday’s game against the Bears. He will be back in his role on special teams.
IR and PUP players
- S Lewis Cine
- OLB Kenny Willekes
- WR Olabisi Johnson
- WR Thomas Heningan
- RB Ty Chandler
- TE Ben Ellefson
- WR Blake Proehl (PUP/Designated to return)