EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday officially ruled out cornerbacks Akayleb Evans and Andrew Booth, Jr., to go along with left tackle Christian Darrisaw, who had already been ruled out by Head Coach Kevin O'Connell.
Minnesota (8-2) is scheduled to play the New England Patriots (6-4) at 7:20 p.m. Thursday in the first Thanksgiving game hosted by the Vikings.
Evans suffered a concussion in Week 10 at Buffalo and was replaced by Booth, who made his first start last week against Dallas but is dealing with a knee injury.
That leaves Minnesota with Patrick Peterson, Chandon Sullivan, Duke Shelley and Kris Boyd on the 53-man roster. Peterson will be at one starting outside corner spot. Sullivan has played as the nickel corner. Shelley came up with an important pass breakup in limited action at Buffalo. Boyd has been a force on special teams but has only played two defensive snaps this season.
Darrisaw suffered his second concussion in as many weeks last Sunday. He was replaced in each game by Blake Brandel.
The Vikings listed defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (calf) as questionable. Tomlinson left Minnesota's Week 8 game against Arizona with the injury and has been sidelined since.
Outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (knee) and receiver Justin Jefferson (toe) were not assigned injury designations and are expected to be available.
Minnesota held walk-through sessions instead of practices on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Look back on images from past games between the Vikings and the Patriots.
Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) gets in on a play during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata (44) runs into the end zone on a 25-yard pass past New England Patriots strong safety Devin McCourty (32) for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, left, wide receiver Greg Jennings, center and running back Matt Asiata, right, celebrate Asiata's touchdown on a 25-yard pass during the fist quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Minneapolis Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata (44) celebrates in front of the fans after running a 25-yard pass into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Minneapolis Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Julian Edelman, de los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra, se escapa del free safety de los Vikings de Minnesota, Harrison Smith, luego de atrapar un pase en el encuentro del domingo 14 de septiembre de 2014 (AP Foto/Ann Heisenfelt)
New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) carries the ball as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jasper Brinkley and linebacker Chad Greenway (52) defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, right, scrambles for a 13-yard gain as New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
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| VIKINGS | Position | Injury | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Booth Jr. | CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Christian Darrisaw | T | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | Concussion | LP | LP | LP | OUT |
| Za'Darius Smith | OLB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DL | Calf | LP | LP | LP | QUESTIONABLE |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | Toe | FP | FP | FP | - |
Patriots Injury Report:
Tackle Isaiah Wynn (foot) was ruled out. Wynn was downgraded from "limited" status Monday to not participating Tuesday and Wednesday.
Center David Andrews (thigh), tackle Yodny Cajuste (calf), cornerback Marcus Jones (ankle) and receiver DeVante Parker (knee) were listed as questionable.
Linebackers Anfernee Jennings (back) and Josh Uche (hamstring) did not receive designations and are expected to be available.
View photos of the Vikings 53-man roster as of Jan. 14, 2023.
1 K Greg Joseph
1 K Greg Joseph
2 RB Alexander Mattison
2 RB Alexander Mattison
3 CB Cameron Dantzler
3 Cam Dantzler
4 RB Dalvin Cook
4 RB Dalvin Cook
5 WR Jalen Reagor
7 CB Patrick Peterson
7 CB Patrick Peterson
8 QB Kirk Cousins
8 QB Kirk Cousins
12 QB Nick Mullens
12 QB Nick Mullens
66 P Ryan Wright
17 WR K.J. Osborn
17 WR K.J. Osborn
18 WR Justin Jefferson
18 WR Justin Jefferson
19 WR Adam Thielen
19 WR Adam Thielen
22 S Harrison Smith
22 S Harrison Smith
24 S Camryn Bynum
24 S Camryn Bynum
25 S Theo Jackson
25 S Theo Jackson
26 RB Kene Nwangwu
26 RB Kene Nwangwu
27 CB Kalon Barnes
27 CB Kalon Barnes
29 CB Kris Boyd
29 CB Kris Boyd
30 FB C.J. Ham
30 FB C.J. Ham
32 RB Ty Chandler
32 RB Ty Chandler
33 LB Brian Asamoah
33 LB Brian Asamoah
39 CB Chandon Sullivan
39 CB Chandon Sullivan
42 LS Andrew DePaola
42 LS Andrew DePaola
43 LB Luiji Vilain
43 OLB Luiji Vilain
44 S Josh Metellus
44 S Josh Metellus
45 LB Troy Dye
45 LB Troy Dye
47 LB William Kwenkeu
47 LB William Kwenkeu
54 LB Eric Kendricks
55 LB Za'Darius Smith
55 OLB Za'Darius Smith
56 C Garrett Bradbury
56 C Garett Bradbury
58 LB Jordan Hicks
58 LB Jordan Hicks
62 G/C Chris Reed
62 G/C Chris Reed
63 T Vederian Lowe
63 T Vederian Lowe
64 T Blake Brandel
64 T Blake Brandel
67 G Ed Ingram
71 T Christian Darrisaw
71 T Christian Darrisaw
72 G Ezra Cleveland
72 G Ezra Cleveland
74 G Olisaemeka Udoh
74 G Olisaemeka Udoh
83 WR Jalen Nailor
83 WR Jalen Nailor
84 TE Irv Smith Jr.
84 TE Irv Smith Jr.
86 TE Johnny Mundt
86 TE Johnny Mundt
90 DL Esezi Otomewo
91 OLB Patrick Jones II
91 DE Patrick Jones II
92 DT James Lynch
92 DT James Lynch
93 DL Jonathan Bullard
93 DL Jonathan Bullard
94 DT Dalvin Tomlinson
94 DT Dalvin Tomlinson
95 DL Khyiris Tonga
95 DL Khyiris Tonga
96 DT Ross Blacklock
96 DT Ross Blacklock
97 DL Harrison Phillips
97 DL Harrison Phillips
98 DE D.J. Wonnum
98 DE D.J. Wonnum
99 OLB Danielle Hunter
99 DE Danielle Hunter
| PATRIOTS | Position | Injury | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Andrews | C | Thigh | DNP | LP | LP | QUESTIONABLE |
| Anfernee Jennings | LB | Back | LP | LP | - | - |
| Marcus Jones | CB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | QUESTIONABLE |
| DeVante Parker | WR | Knee | LP | LP | LP | QUESTIONABLE |
| Josh Uche | LB | Hamstring | LP | LP | DNP | OUT |
| Isaiah Wynn | T | Foot | LP | DNP | - | - |
| Yodney Cajuste | T | Cald | - | - | LP | QUESTIONABLE |
