EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings‘ secondary is likely to be again at full energy in opposition to the Green Bay Packers in Week 11.
The staff introduced Wednesday that security Harrison Smith has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 record and can return to follow. Cornerback Patrick Peterson, who suffered a hamstring harm at Carolina in Week 6 and was subsequently positioned on injured reserve, has been designated for return and also will follow Wednesday.
Rookie Camryn Bynum stepped up instead of Smith in opposition to the Ravens and Chargers and recorded an interception and sack. Whereas Smith is predicted again within the beginning lineup in opposition to the Packers on Sunday, Bynum would possibly nonetheless play a routine function within the secondary.
“We’ll simply see the way it goes,” coach Mike Zimmer stated. “I feel he is accomplished a superb job, however Harrison’s a superb participant, so it is good to have any person who can go in and spell him.”
Peterson began the primary six video games of the season earlier than he injured a hamstring within the fourth quarter of Minnesota’s extra time win in opposition to the Panthers. He has 13 tackles and two passes defended on the season.