Overview
- Nine Vikings were listed as non-participants Thursday, including multiple starters, with rookie linebacker Dallas Turner added due to an illness.
- Quarterback J.J. McCarthy did not practice because of an ankle injury but threw on the side as he continues his ramp-up, per ESPN reporting.
- Center Michael Jurgens remained out, and Minnesota rotated Blake Brandel, Joe Huber, Henry Byrd and Vashon Lee through center reps to prepare contingencies.
- Cleveland ruled out defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. after he did not travel, added cornerback Greg Newsome II as limited with a hamstring, and kept right tackle Jack Conklin limited.
- Defensive end Myles Garrett moved from DNP to limited on the Browns’ Thursday report, while reports indicate the Vikings could activate Tyler Batty and C.J. Ham from injured reserve.