Vikings' depth hurting; Westbrook newest on COVID-19 listing

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings positioned extensive receiver/punt returner Dede Westbrook on the COVID-19 reserve checklist on Tuesday, a different hit to their skill place depth on offense amid a spike in superb tests across the NFL.

running again Alexander Mattison and extensive receiver/particular groups ace Dan Chisena went on the COVID-19 reserve list the outdated day. The Vikings claimed working again Wayne Gallman off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons for a reinforcement.

Standout large receiver Adam Thielen missed Minnesota's most fresh game with a sprained ankle, and it's uncertain when he'll be returned on the container.

The Vikings have also put three practice squad gamers and injured shielding end Danielle Hunter — who's on injured reserve and never on the energetic roster — on the COVID-19 reserve listing this week. That brings their complete to 16 diverse players who've been shelved via virus protocols in below six weeks, 9 of whom have again.

The Vikings play at Chicago on Monday nighttime. The Bears positioned nostril address Eddie Goldman and cornerback Artie Burns on the COVID-19 reserve listing on Tuesday and at the moment have five players sidelined for virus protocols.

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