Edge rusher **Jonathan Greenard**’s [left shoulder injury](https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-jonathan-greenard-myles-price-adam-thielen-ravens/601517070) is not expected to be a long-term issue, coach **Kevin O’Connell** said Monday.
Greenard went down while chasing Ravens quarterback **Lamar Jackson** in the third quarter of [Sunday’s 27-19 loss](https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-baltimore-ravens-27-19-nfl-week-10-jj-mccarthy/601517073). He had three quarterback pressures, two tackles and a pass deflection in 36 snaps (51%) before landing on his shoulder while pursuing Jackson as the quarterback ran out of bounds.
“He’s sore,” O’Connell said, “but we’ll see if he can get some time in this week on the practice field and potentially be available for this Sunday, but I do think we avoided a long-term injury with him.”
Greenard, a team captain, has 31 tackles (19 solo), including a team-leading 10 tackles for losses this season. He leads the Vikings with 36 quarterback pressures, according to Pro Football Focus, but has converted those into just two sacks. He led the team with 12 sacks last season.
Safety **Theo Jackson** cleared the concussion protocol on Monday morning and is expected to be a full participant in practice this week. Jackson, the fourth-year defender who has made a career-high six starts, did not play against the Ravens after reporting concussion symptoms following the win in Detroit.
O’Connell said tight end **Josh Oliver** will return to practice this week after a two-game absence due to a foot sprain.
Center **Ryan Kelly** remains on injured reserve, but his three-week practice window could be opened soon. O’Connell has said the team wants to be cautious with Kelly, the 32-year-old veteran who sustained two concussions within three weeks in September.
O’Connell added that Kelly rejoined the team’s pregame routine on Saturday night, staying at the hotel before Sunday’s kickoff. The coach said both he and Kelly are “very encouraged” by his progress.