Everson Griffen missing Vikings practices after cutting his leg

Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, who hasn't practiced since Saturday's game in Denver, should be back soon after dealing with an odd off-field injury.

Sources said Griffen hasn't been practicing this week because he cut his leg on the end of a table and the cut got infected. Coach Mike Zimmer wouldn't discuss the specifics of Griffen's injury on Tuesday, but said the defensive end was close to a return, and sources added it's possible Griffen could play on Saturday against Jacksonville.

The offbeat injury is the latest on Griffen's recent list of ailments; he tore the plantar fascia in his left foot last October against Cleveland, and missed much of the Vikings' offseason program while taking time to rest a minor knee injury.