Jauan Jennings, the wide receiver who just weeks ago bypassed a potential trade back to the 49ers to stay with the Vikings, is officially OUT for Monday night’s showdown against the Bills. This is a tough blow for Minnesota, adding another name to an already significant injury report.
Calf Injury Sidelines Committed WR
Jennings’ absence comes down to a calf injury that has kept him off the practice field for the last two days. It’s a bummer, especially considering his loyalty. He’s only logged six catches for 54 yards this season, but his decision to remain with the Vikings last month, passing on a reunion with San Francisco, showed real commitment. Now, he’s sidelined just when the team needs all hands on deck for a critical Monday night game.
Vikings QB & RB Also Out, Secondary Questionable
But Jennings isn’t the only significant player the Vikings will be without. Quarterback Kyler Murray was ruled out earlier this week due to a hamstring injury, meaning Carson Wentz is set to make his second start of the season. That’s a lot of pressure on Wentz, stepping in with a crucial primetime game on the line. Adding to the pile, running back Demond Claiborne is also missing the game with a knee injury. And if that wasn’t enough, the secondary is looking shaky, with safeties Theo Jackson (quad) and Jay Ward (knee) both listed as questionable.
With Jennings, Murray, and Claiborne all out, and two key safeties uncertain, the Vikings have a serious uphill battle ahead of them against the Bills on Monday night. Wentz will need to step up big time, and the entire team will have to dig deep to overcome this rash of injuries. It’s going to be a true test of grit for Minnesota.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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