EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Friday ruled out quarterback Jaren Hall (concussion) ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Minnesota (5-4) listed Dean Lowry (groin) as doubtful. Tight end T.J. Hockenson (ribs), receiver K.J. Osborn (concussion) and linebacker Brian Asamoah (ankle) were listed as questionable.
Tackle Christian Darrisaw (groin), tight end Johnny Mundt (knee) and receiver Jalen Nailor (hamstring) did not receive status designations and are expected to be available against New Orleans (5-4).
Kickoff is scheduled for noon (CT) Sunday.
Receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) and guard Chris Reed (foot) are in their 21-day evaluation windows as the attempt to return from injuries. Jefferson **provided an update** on his progress Thursday.
Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell said Jefferson and Reed will be listed as questionable as he continues to evaluate their participation.
Additionally, the Vikings announced Friday that former Gophers QB Tanner Morgan has been released from the practice squad.
| Vikings | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Hall | QB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Justin Jefferson* | WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Chris Reed* | G | Foot | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
| Dean Lowry | DL | Groin | DNP | LP | LP | Doubtful |
| Brian Asamoah II | LB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | Ribs | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| K.J. Osborn | WR | Concussion | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Christian Darrisaw | T | Groin | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Johnny Mundt | TE | Knee | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | - |
View photos from the Vikings practice on Nov. 9 at the TCO Performance Center.
SAINTS INJURY REPORT
New Orleans ruled out defensive end Isaiah Foskey (quadriceps) and running back Kendre Miller (ankle). Fullback Adam Prentice (knee) was listed as questionable. Prentice is in his 21-day evaluation window.
The other players on the Saints injury report — tackle Ryan Ramczyk (rest), linebacker Demario Davis (knee) and linebacker Ty Summers (hamstring) — did not receive a status designation and are expected to be available.
| Saints | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Foskey | DE | Quad | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Kendre Miller | RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Demario Davis | LB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Ty Summers | LB | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Adam Prentice* | FB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
| Ryan Ramcyzk | OT | Not Injury Related - Rest | - | - | LP | - |
Practice Status
DNP - Did not participate in practice
LP - Limited participation in practice
FP - Full participation
NIR - Not Injury Related
(-) - Not listed
*Designated to Return from Injured Reserve - Currently within 21-day practice window
Game Status
Out - Player will not play
Doubtful - Player is unlikely to play
Questionable - Player is not certain to play
(-) - Not listed
