Vikings set to be without key starter for MNF
The Minnesota Vikings will be without a key player for a Monday Night Football match against the San Francisco 49ers. Per the team's Saturday injury report, starting guard Ezra Cleveland will be out. Starting corner Akayleb Evans is questionable, as is receiver Jalen Nailor. Cleveland had been out of practice due to a foot injury. […]
The Minnesota Vikings will be without a key player for a Monday Night Football match against the San Francisco 49ers.
Per the team's Saturday injury report, starting guard Ezra Cleveland will be out. Starting corner Akayleb Evans is questionable, as is receiver Jalen Nailor.
Cleveland had been out of practice due to a foot injury. The guard has been one of the best lineman for the Vikings this season, earning a 73.8 PFF grade.
The lineman has allowed just one sack and been called for two penalties. Cleveland will hate to miss any time as he is set to enter free agency after the season.
As for Evans, the corner would be a big loss. The second-year corner has a respectable 67.2 PFF grade and 26 tackles thus far.
Nailor is in the midst of a 21-day practice window. The receiver will have to either be activated or revert back to injured reserve for the rest of the season.
Since this is a Monday game, we likely won't get the final word on Evans and Nailor until a couple of hours before kickoff. The Vikings are looking to make improve to 3-4 and keep their season alive.
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