The Vikings are banged up heading into Sunday’s game with the Arizona Cardinals as linebacker Eric Kendricks was among several players who were added to the injury list on Thursday.
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Kendricks played and recorded a team-high 15 tackles against the Bengals but missed Thursday’s practice with a quad injury. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reports that Kendricks practiced on Wednesday and did not mention an injury while speaking to reporters Thursday morning.
Still, Kendricks’ status is another blow to a depleted linebacker unit. Anthony Barr remains out with a knee injury after missing Week 1 and Nick Vigil has been limited the past two days with a bad ankle.
With Everson Griffen also out due to a concussion and Harrison Hand nursing a hamstring, the Vikings’ defense could be undermanned ahead of a matchup with dual-threat superstar Kyler Murray.
On offense, Christian Darrisaw remained limited as he makes his way back from offseason groin surgery. With the first-round pick sidelined, it’s expected that Rashod Hill will make his second straight start on Sunday.
With a slew of injuries, the Vikings are not in a great place for their trip to the desert but need to pick up a win to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole.
