Adrian Peterson returns to Vikings practice; Linval Joseph still out

January 1, 2016 at 5:37PM
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, gestures after his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, gestures after his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Minneapolis. (Randy Salas — AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Running back Adrian Peterson returned to practice on Friday at Winter Park, indicating he should be available for Sunday's visit to Green Bay with the NFC North title on the line.

Peterson (ankle/shoulder) and nose tackle Linval Joseph (foot) both missed Wednesday and Thursday's practices, but Joseph was still unable to return Friday. He stretched with the team and then left the field for the training room.

Defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd (knee) also sat out on Friday after stretching with the team. He practiced in a limited role on Wednesday and Thursday.

Defensive end Everson Griffen (shoulder) returned after missing Thursday's practice.

The final injury report will be released Friday afternoon.

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