Aundrae

Allison

Receiver Aundrae Allison (hamstring) also returned after missing a few days. Peterson says he will play in the preseason opener. He’s missed the majority of contact work recently, but the team says they aren’t concerned.

It’s not a surprise, but there were reports early in the offseason Williamson may not make the team. Bobby Wade was listed opposite him, with rookies Sidney Rice and Aundrae Allison next up. It’s the worst group in the league, and Tarvaris Jackson won’t help their stats.

The former ECU Pirate gained attention at the Senior Bowl with sure hands and blazing speed but fell to the draft’s second day over effort concerns. In a weak receiver group, Allison should challenge for rookie playing time. He’s a deep sleeper in dynasty leagues.

The team released KR Domenik Hixon, who dropped a kickoff this week and had called for a fair catch on five of 12 punts this season. Clark, who led the Broncos in kickoff-return yardage last year figures to take over return duties.

Fellow rookie Sidney Rice is far from polished, so Allison can compete for playing time right away in Minnesota’s wide receiver morass.

Rookie Aundrae Allison will likely be active on Sunday. Williamson has been dealing with a death in the family and had returned home during the week.

It’s quite possible that Williamson could have played, but that the Vikings no longer consider him one of their top four receivers. Williamson will likely battle rookie WR/KR Aundrae Allison to be active for the rest of the year.

He was claimed off waivers from the Vikings at the beginning of camp.

The 2007 fifth-rounder had fallen behind offseason star Jaymar Johnson in the team’s plans.

Allison, 23, could get claimed quickly. He was stuck in a quagmire behind Bernard Berrian and Jaymar Johnson, but offers return value and scored on a kickoff in 2007. Allison also has some developmental upside as a receiver.