A few changes from yesterday
The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams issued their second injury report in advance of their Thursday night matchup. Here they are:
Minnesota Vikings
- LB Blake Cashman, Toe, DNP (did not practice)
- CB Akayleb Evans, Hip, LP (limited practice)
- TE T.J. Hockenson, knee, LP
- RB Aaron Jones, Hamstring, LP
- OLB Patrick Jones, Shoulder, FP (full participant)
- TE Josh Oliver, Wrist, FP
- DT Harrison Phillips, Shoulder, FP
- S Theo Jackson, Hand, FP
- G Dalton Risner, Back, FP
There were three upgrades over yesterday’s estimated report for the Vikings. Patrick Jones, Josh Oliver, and Harrison Phillips were all full participants in practice today, indicating they are very likely to play on Thursday night.
Additionally, Aaron Jones, while limited, said he is no longer dealing with any issues due to his hamstring, so he is also likely to play on Thursday as well.
T. J. Hockenson continues to be limited, although all reports indicate he’s been fully healed from his ACL injury for at least a week or two. It would seem more likely that he plays on Thursday night but the Vikings limit his snap count. We’ll see if he is a full participant in practice tomorrow.
But at this point, the only one I’d expect not to play on Thursday is Blake Cashman.
Los Angeles Rams
- ILB Troy Reeder, Hamstring, DNP
- DE Braden Fiske, Back, DNP
- WR Jordan Whittington, Shoulder, LP
- NT Neville Gallimore, Shoulder, LP
- WR Cooper Kupp, Ankle, FP
- OL Joe Noteboom, Ankle, FP
- WR Puca Nacua, Knee, LP
A few developments on the Rams injury list. First, Whittington and Gallimore were upgraded to limited from DNP yesterday in today’s walk-through practice for the Rams.
Additionally, Puca Nacua was added to the injury report, as the Rams opened his return from IR window. While limited, it’s unlikely Nacua will play on Thursday night.
Another development related to Cooper Kupp. While it looks like Kupp is healthy and therefore will play on Thursday, Kupp has also been the subject of legitimate trade talks, with Dianna Russini of The Athletic reporting that the Rams are shopping Kupp.
The Rams have called multiple teams about trading former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp sources tell @mikesilver, @jourdanrodrigue, and me.
The Rams have indicated a willingness to take on some of the ‘24 salary and are seeking a 2nd round pick.— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) October 22, 2024
The issue here with Kupp is that if the Rams are actively looking to trade Kupp prior to the trade deadline, will they risk an injury- which would derail any potential trade- by playing him?
Outside of that, it looks like the Rams will be down two defensive starters in Fiske and Reeder on Thursday night, as both were listed as DNP again today.
Stay tuned.
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