EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been ruled out of the upcoming game against Atlanta because of a hamstring injury.
Gilmore was injured in the second quarter last week against Arizona and did not return. He was kept out of practice all week. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday that Gilmore is “on schedule” with his recovery with an opportunity to play in the next game against Chicago on Dec. 16, a Monday night kickoff that gives the 13-year veteran an extra day to heal. .
The Vikings (10-2) host the Falcons (6-6) on Sunday. They listed six players as questionable: long snapper Andrew DePaola (hand), outside linebacker Patrick Jones (knee), defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (back), kicker Will Reichard (quadriceps), guard Dalton Risner (back) and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. (thigh). O’Connell said they would all “hopefully have a good chance of going.”
DePaola and Reichard have each missed the last four games. They were full participants in Friday’s practice. Risner was a full participant, while Jones, Phillips and Van Ginkel were limited.
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06/12/2024 15:46:10 (GMT -6:00)
