Daily Norseman
The Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers have issued their second injury reports in advance of their game on Sunday in Dublin. Here they are:
The Vikings had a few upgrades on Thursday. First, Ryan Kelly and Justin Skule have cleared concussion protocol, so both should be good to go on Sunday. They were both full participants in practice this week but officially clearing concussion protocol serves as an upgrade. Josh Metellus was also a full participant Thursday after being limited on Wednesday, and Javon Hargrave was upgraded from DNP to limited on Thursday, putting him on track to play on Sunday.
Andrew Van Ginkel was again a non-participant in practice on Thursday which casts some doubt on his availability. We’ll see what designation he’s given tomorrow but it could be a situation where if he plays he may only do so for limited snaps like last week. Christian Darrisaw was also a non-participant in Thursday’s practice, but this was designated a veteran rest day and not injury related, so he’s still on track to play Sunday. Ben Yurosek also did not participate in Thursday’s practice making it less likely he’ll be active on Sunday.
The Steelers also had TJ Watt, Cameron Heyward, Jaylon Warren, and Jonnu Smith on veteran rest days in which they either did not participate or were limited in Thursday’s practice but are unlikely to have an injury designation for Sunday’s game.
Alex Highsmith has already been ruled out for the Steelers on Sunday. But Joey Porter Jr. and DeShon Elliott being limited again on Thursday casts some doubt on their availability on Sunday and how many snaps they might play if active. Both have missed the last two games. Patrick Queen being upgraded to full participation in Thursday’s practice likely means he’ll play on Sunday and probably without an injury designation tomorrow.
Overall, more positive than negative developments for the Vikings and really only Andrew Van Ginkel is in doubt among starters for Sunday’s game in Ireland. JJ McCarthy and Donovan Jackson have been ruled out.
For the Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. and DeShon Elliott remain questionable for Sumday’s game and will probably have questionable designations tomorrow. My guess is they may be on a snap count if they play.
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