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Vikings injury report: Defense hit hard in season opener vs. Bears

**Vikings:** Center Ryan Kelly (toe), cornerback Jeff Okudah (concussion), tight end Josh Oliver (ankle) and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) did not practice.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy also missed practice to attend the birth of his first child.

Left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee), receiver and returner Myles Price (knee), cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (elbow), running back Zavier Scott (ankle) and safety Harrison Smith (illness) were listed as limited.

Receiver Jalen Nailor (hand) and defensive lineman Elijah Williams (hamstring) were listed on the injury report but were full participants in practice.

The Vikings placed linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring) and running back Ty Chandler (knee) [on injured reserve](https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-injured-reserve-blake-cashman-ty-chandler/601472225).

**Falcons:** Receiver Jamal Agnew (groin), safety Jordan Fuller (knee), offensive lineman Jack Nelson (calf) and receiver Casey Washington (concussion) didn’t practice for the second day in a row. Safety DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring), receiver Drake London (shoulder), receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) and edge rusher James Pearce Jr. (groin), a first-round draft pick, remained limited. Cornerback Billy Bowman (shoulder) was added to the injury report and was listed as limited.

**Vikings:** The Vikings held a walk-through, not a practice, so injury statuses were an estimation. Their list of those that did not practice was long: linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring), running back Ty Chandler (knee). center Ryan Kelly (toe), cornerback Jeff Okudah (concussion), tight end Josh Oliver (ankle) and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion).

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