Joe Berger might be snapping the football to Teddy Bridgewater when the Vikings open the season Monday Night at San Francisco.
Berger, the primary backup to starting center John Sullivan, would presumably get the nod if Sullivan’s back spasms don’t allow him to get back on the field.
According to Star Tribune, Sullivan missed practice Tuesday and hasn’t practiced in exactly three weeks because of his back. He’s missed 12 consecutive practices.
Norv Turner said center John Sullivan wouldn't need long to get ready "from a mental standpoint, it's just a day-to-day thing" physically.
— Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) September 8, 2015
Minnesota has Wednesday off before practicing again Thursday, Friday and Saturday, ESPN notes.
Head coach Mike Zimmer didn’t know on Monday whether Sullivan would feel well enough to start the season opener, but he did express optimism that Sullivan was feeling better and didn’t rule out a return to practice on Tuesday, which didn’t come to fruition.
Sullivan has not missed a regular season game since Oct. 23, 2011, at Green Bay, the Pioneer Press reports.
John Sullivan streak of 57 straight games started in jeopardy
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) September 8, 2015
Defensive tackle Shamar Stephen returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since undergoing a minor knee operation in August.
49ers going all back?
49ers will wear their all black alternate uniforms to their Week 1 funeral against the Vikings pic.twitter.com/qKIPWR2AQz
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