Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn was a limited participant in the team’s Wednesday practice with a chest injury. Osborn is coming off his best game of the season, catching eight passes for 99 yards in Minnesota’s win over Green Bay.
Second-year cornerback Akayleb Evans also popped up on the team’s injury report Wednesday with a neck injury that limited his participation.
Brian Asamoah II, who missed the Green Bay game, was also a limited participant with an ankle injury while receiver Brandon Powell was limited with a shoulder injury.
Dean Lowry was the lone Vikings player that did not participate Wednesday. The veteran defensive lineman left Sunday’s 24-10 win over his former team in the first half with a groin injury.
Wide receiver Jalen Nailor and guard Chris Reed continue progressing towards returns after starting the season on injured reserve as both were full participants Wednesday.
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As for the Atlanta Falcons, they gave a pair of veteran defensive linemen, Calais Campbell and David Onyemata, rest days Wednesday.
Receiver Drake London did not practice Wednesday with a groin injury he suffered in Sunday’s 28-23 loss to the Titans. Safety DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring) also did not participate Wednesday.
Former Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes was a limited participant with a shoulder injury while fullback Keith Smith was limited with a concussion.
Linebacker Tae Davis and quarterback Desmond Ridder were both full participants with concussion injury designations.