EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Friday ruled out cornerback Akayleb Evans (calf) and quarterback Jaren Hall (concussion) for Sunday night's visit to Denver to face the Broncos in Week 11.
Evans did not participate this week due to a calf injury he sustained last week against New Orleans.
Hall left Minnesota's Week 9 game at Atlanta late in the first quarter and has been working through concussion protocol. He did not participate on Friday.
Minnesota (6-4) listed linebacker Brian Asamoah II (ankle), receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring), running back Alexander Mattison (concussion), quarterback Nick Mullens (back) and guard Chris Reed (foot) as questionable.
Jefferson, Mullens and Reed are in their 21-day observation windows after returning to practice. Jefferson began his window Nov. 8, and Mullens opened his Wednesday.
Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell said, "We'll get together and kind of evaluate what that looks like for each one of those three. I do see us as having a good chance of having Nick Mullens available. He had a really good week for us."
Quarterback Joshua Dobbs (ankle), tight end T.J. Hockenson (ribs), defensive lineman Dean Lowry (groin) and receiver K.J. Osborn did not receive status designations and are expected to be available for the game.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. (CT) Sunday at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Saturday, Nov. 18 update: WR Justin Jefferson and G/C Chris Reed downgraded to out.
| Vikings | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akayleb Evans | CB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Jaren Hall | QB | Concussion | LP | FP | DNP | Out |
| Brian Asamoah II | LB | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Justin Jefferson* | WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Out |
| Alexander Mattison | RB | Concussion | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Nick Mullens* | QB | Back | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Chris Reed | G/C | Foot | FP | FP | FP | Out |
| Joshua Dobbs | QB | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | - |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | Ribs | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Dean Lowry | DL | Groin | FP | FP | FP | - |
| K.J. Osborn | WR | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | - |
BRONCOS INJURY REPORT
Denver (4-5) ruled out safety P.J. Locke (ankle).
No other Broncos player received a game status designation, so everyone but Locke is expected to be available.
The Broncos added tackle Garett Bolles (ankle) and running back Samaje Perine (ankle) on Friday. They were listed as limited participants.
Guard Ben Powers (foot) was listed as limited Friday after being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday and Thursday.
Receivers Jerry Jeudy (hip) and Marvin Mims, Jr. (ankle) and outside linebackers Baron Browning (wrist/knee) and Ronnie Perkins (quadriceps) fully participated Friday.
| Broncos | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Locke | S | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Garett Bolles | T | Ankle | - | - | LP | - |
| Samaje Perine | RB | Ankle | - | - | LP | - |
| Ben Powers | G | Foot | DNP | DNP | LP | - |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | Hip | - | LP | FP | - |
| Baron Browning | OLB | Wrist/Knee | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Ronnie Perkins | OLB | Quad | FP | FP | FP | - |
View photos from the Vikings practice on Nov. 16 at the TCO Performance Center.
Practice Status
DNP - Did not participate in practice
LP - Limited participation in practice
FP - Full participation
NIR - Not Injury Related
(-) - Not listed
*Designated to Return from Injured Reserve - Currently within 21-day practice window
Game Status
Out - Player will not play
Doubtful - Player is unlikely to play
Questionable - Player is not certain to play
(-) - Not listed
