Vikings injury report: Receivers Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor appear good to go vs. Giants
The Vikings arrive at their 2024 season opener against the Giants largely healthy, save for a pair of notable receivers.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
September 6, 2024 at 8:25PM
No players, on either team, carry an injury designation into the game.
Vikings: Receivers Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor were full participants in practice after being limited Wednesday and Thursday. Safety Harrison Smith and cornerback Stephon Gilmore, both 13-year veterans, got a rest day.
Giants: Star linebacker Brian Burns appeared on the injury report for the first time, listed as limited with an ankle problem. Linebacker Micah McFadden (groin), punt returner Gunner Olszewski (groin), backup quarterback Drew Lock (abdomen) and defensive back Dane Belton (back) were also listed as limited as they have been all week.
Thursday, Sept. 5
Vikings: Receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) didn’t take every rep in Thursday’s practice, earning him another limited tag on the official injury report. But the second-year standout said he’ll be available for Sunday’s season opener at the New York Giants: “Physically, I’m feeling great. I’m going to be 100% on Sunday and y’all are going to see.”
Receiver Jalen Nailor (ankle) looked more limited than Addison during the open portion of practice. Nailor, who suffered an ankle injury recently in practice, worked with a trainer off to the side before rejoining the group.
Giants: The Giants did not practice Thursday, but listed two starters, linebacker Micah McFadden and punt returner Gunner Olszewski, as limited due to groin injuries on their injury report. Backup quarterback Drew Lock (abdomen) and defensive back Dane Belton (back) were also limited.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Vikings: Wide receiver Jordan Addison, who suffered a sprained ankle and was carted off the field during an Aug. 14 joint practice against the Cleveland Browns, was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday’s padded practice. Coach Kevin O’Connell said he expects Addison to increase his practice reps and that he feels “pretty good about him making the game.”
Receiver Jalen Nailor, who missed 11 games last year because of concussion and hamstring issues, was listed as a limited participant Wednesday because of a sprained ankle.
Linebacker Blake Cashman (finger) and cornerback Shaq Griffin (hamstring) are cleared to play Sunday after recently missing practice time.
Giants: Defensive back Dane Belton (back), quarterback Drew Lock (abdomen), linebacker Micah McFadden (groin) and receiver Gunner Olszewski (groin) were listed as limited.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid watched as the Buccaneers drove down the field in the final minute of regulation, and Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass that put Tampa Bay within a 2-point conversion of ending Kansas City's perfect start to the season.
