Another Starter Added to Minnesota Vikings Injury Report

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When the Atlanta Falcons come to town the Minnesota Vikings will be focused on knocking off former quarterback Kirk Cousins. Who they have healthy for the contest is something of a question mark, but the injury report got a bit uglier on Thursday. After Kevin O’Connell made a change on the offensive line, he may immediately be reversing course.

Dalton Risner puts the Minnesota Vikings line in flux

It took some time before the Minnesota Vikings opted to bring back Dalton Risner this offseason. Then he failed to take the field while working through a back injury. Now, after making three straight starts in place of Ed Ingram, he’s dealing with the same issue again.

There was no injury designation for Risner on Wednesday, but he recorded a limited practice on Thursday. The first two weeks in which Risner was active for Minnesota, he logged five and four snaps on special teams respectively. The last three weeks, as a starter, he played 100% of the offensive snaps.

Ed Ingram has left plenty to be desired this season for the Vikings, and O’Connell had decided that it was enough. Risner graded out exceptional in the win against Arizona. He has fared well in pass blocking situations while attempting to be passable in the running game.

Unfortunately a level of availability is a trait that Risner must show if the Vikings are going to lean on him as a consistent member of the starting lineup. He has done nothing to lose the role to Ingram, but of course can’t be on the field while injured.

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Minnesota has one more opportunity to see if Risner can log a full practice on Friday. The Vikings would love to see a continued level of consistency on the line. It will be up to Risner to provide that.

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