On Thursday, the Vikings and Lions will launch the slate of thee better-than-usual Thanksgiving games. The Vikings won’t be better than usual, from a health standpoint.
Receiver Stefon Diggs didn’t practice on Tuesday with a knee injury.
Also not practicing were cornerback/punt returner Marcus Sherels, who has a rib/ankle injury. Safety Andrew Sendejo didn’t practice due to an illness, and safety Harrison Smith was sidelined with an ankle injury suffered on Sunday against the Cardinals.
Cornerback Terence Newman also didn’t practice, due to a neck injury. Defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd continues to be absent from practice with a knee injury.
Defensive tackle Tom Johnson participated on a limited basis with an illness, linebacker Eric Kendricks was limited with a hip injury, and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn practiced on a limited basis due to an ankle injury.