“We’re going through the evaluation process to try to figure out what the next procedure will be, the options that we have”, Zimmer said.
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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) intercepts a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
“He faded back away from the rusher and kind of let Diggs get open”, Zimmer said.
Unable to put any weight on his right leg after the play, Peterson hopped off the field, and soon was taken to the locker room.
That’s what it turned out to be, and depending on the severity of the tear, Peterson might be able to return within a matter of weeks.
“I have a lot of confidence in those two guys”, Zimmer said.
“He’s sitting down with the doctors and (athletic trainer Eric Sugarman) and all that stuff”, Zimmer said. Knee injuries are tough to recover from.
The Vikings already were dealt a significant blow this season when quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a torn ACL and dislocated knee. The Vikings are 2-0 and have a new quarterback in Sam Bradford who played well against the Packers.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy withheld updates on any of their conditions, saying both Burnett and Guion met Monday with team physician Dr. Of course, Peterson’s previous injury history must be taken into account. The extent of the surgery, Chao said, will determine how long he is out. Asiata said that experience could help him again in possibly replacing Peterson.
The Vikings unveiled the new U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday night, which was made to make the experience better for fans.
If Peterson, 31, can’t return this season, it’s hardly assured he’d be back for an 11th year in with Minnesota – at least not without restructuring, as Minnesota faces an $18 million cap hit in his 2017 contract year.
The three-time rushing champion and NFL’s highest-paid running back in 2016 ($15.4 million) had just 12 carries for 19 yards at the time of his injury. We got pretty good continuity. Stewart is expected to miss “A week or two” and Cameron Artis-Payne will likely be the primary running back for the Panthers.
We’ll have to keep an eye on the injury reports this week to see what direction Peterson and the Vikings appear to be heading. “Hopefully we’re in a position to play for something then”. It isn’t like walking into a new baseball team and you’re a pitcher and you go out there and throw the ball.
To be fair, right tackle Phil Loadholt retired because of an injury, Mike Harris is still missing with a mysterious ailment, and center John Sullivan was cut before the season because the Vikings assessed that Joe Berger was better for the job.
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Trading a first round draft pick for a former Heisman Trophy victor who has battled 2 serious injuries, and whose potential never seemed to full materialize in the National Football League seemed like a reach to many in the analyst community. Rivera said the team will activate Cameron Artis-Payne as a backup.
