EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have misplaced linebacker Blake Cashman for at the least a month due to a hamstring harm he suffered Monday evening within the workforce’s 27-24 victory over the Chicago Bears.
The Vikings positioned Cashman, their main defensive signal-caller, and working again/kick returner Ty Chandler (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, sidelining each for at the least the subsequent 4 video games.
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They’re additionally watching the progress of security Harrison Smith (private well being problem), left sort out Christian Darrisaw (knee), linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion protocol), cornerback Jeff Okudah (concussion protocol), tight finish Josh Oliver (ankle) and heart Ryan Kelly (toe) to see if any of them will likely be out there for Sunday evening’s recreation towards the Atlanta Falcons.
Cashman suffered the harm whereas chasing Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams down the sideline Monday evening. He’s doubtless to get replaced within the beginning lineup by veteran Eric Wilson, whom the Vikings signed as a free agent this offseason. The Vikings additionally signed tight finish Nick Vannett from their observe squad, a doable indication about Oliver’s availability.
In the meantime, cornerback Tyrek Funderburk and linebacker Sione Takitaki had been signed to the observe squad.