Vikings lose a tight end. Jordan Addison, a wide receiver, and T.J. Hockenson are among the most recent injuries.
Minneapolis, Minnesota (AP) — After suffering injuries during Sunday’s 30-24 loss to Detroit, tight end T.J. Hockenson and receiver Jordan Addison were the two more key offensive players lost by the Minnesota Vikings.
In the second quarter, rookie Addison suffered an ankle injury while Lions safety Kerby Joseph was returning an interception. On a third-quarter catch, Hockenson injured his knee when Joseph dove toward his legs. Hockenson visited the medical tent and was promptly declared ineligible to play the remainder of the game.
, the quarterback, was already sidelined due to an Achilles tendon, and Brian O’Neill, the right tackle, had ankle injury. 29 October was Cousin’s injury day. For the second straight game, O’Neill missed.
Early in the fourth quarter, edge rusher suffered a quadriceps injury that forced him to the locker room on a cart. This setback also affected the defense against the Lions. Mekhi Blackmon, a cornerback, suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter while starting in place of the sidelined MurByronphy.
