Where's Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter? A timeline

The Vikings star defensive end hurt his neck in practice last August. Since then, stories have periodically surfaced with glimpses into his health and wealth. He has not participated in the Vikings' OTAs (organized team activity) this week. Here's a timeline of Hunter's absence:

Aug. 14: Hunter injures neck in a Vikings practice.

Aug. 16: Hunter's first absence from next Vikings practice.

Aug. 17: Coach Mike Zimmer says Hunter has "a little tweak."

Sept. 9: Hunter is placed on injured reserve.

Sept. 10: Hunter seen rehabbing, jogging on practice field with team strength coach; GM Rick Spielman says he's "very optimistic" in interview with SiriusXM that Hunter's stay on IR will be for a minimum three weeks.

Oct. 2: Hunter gets second opinion at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

Oct. 22: NFL Network reports Hunter will undergo surgery and wants to become NFL's highest-paid defender or be traded.

Oct. 27: Hunter undergoes neck surgery to repair herniated disc.

Oct. 28: Hunter posts on social media: "Surgery was a success. I appreciate all the support during this process and want to give thanks to everyone who has helped me out. Now let's get back to work." Zimmer said an MRI in training camp revealed the extent of Hunter's injury: "When it all started, he woke up and thought he slept on his neck wrong. So that's why it was [originally called] a tweak."

Jan. 5: Zimmer said Hunter's recovery is "on track," but doesn't offer a timeline for his return. "He thinks he's going to be able to come back and be better than he was before."

March 3: Spielman said Hunter's camp has not told him Hunter wants to become NFL's highest-paid defender or be traded, but the GM is "excited to get him here in the fold."

May 24-26: Hunter absent from Vikings' first 11-on-11 practices (OTAs), which are voluntary.