Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor returned to practice on Monday after missing more than three weeks with a lower-leg injury.
It was just a walk-through session, but Nailor's presence is a good sign that he'll be able to participate in the Vikings' final week of training camp. The team has a practice on Tuesday and joint practices with the Cardinals on Wednesday and Thursday. Nailor was having a great offseason before getting hurt and will look to reclaim the No. 4 receiver job now that he's healthy.
Let's go over some other injury notes from reporters on the scene at Monday's walkthrough in Eagan...
- Lewis Cine was limping after a special teams drill and spent the rest of practice watching from the sidelines after being evaluated by trainers, according to Andrew Krammer. Cine may have tweaked something in his hip/groin area.
- Brian Asamoah also returned to practice, but spent part of the afternoon working on a side field with a trainer alongside Mekhi Blackmon and Garett Maag. Asamoah needs to get back to full participation soon if he's going to hold off rookie Ivan Pace Jr. for his starting spot at inside linebacker.
- Jordan Addison (concussion protocol) was on the field for walkthrough holding a red no-contact jersey. The Vikings hope he'll be cleared this week. NaJee Thompson is also headed to the protocol.
- T.J. Hockenson continues to miss practice due to his mysterious ear issue. It'll be interesting to see if he's able to return this week. He spoke to reporters after practice and declined to comment on questions about his contract status. Hockenson is up for a potential extension, which has led to speculation that his contract situation is the reason he's not practicing. There are no real updates on that front, but it'll be notable if Hockenson's absence continues all week.
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