EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota VikingsPlacé Adam ThielenAfter ESPN sources said that the star receiver had undergone season-ending surgery on his left leg earlier this week, he was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Minnesota activated the running back on Wednesday Dalvin CookTaken from the COVID-19/reservelist He will be available for play against the Green Bay PackersIn Week 17.
Thielen suffered the injury initially against Detroit LionsDec. 6, and re-injured the injury in his first game against the Los Angeles RamsSunday
He was absent from two games against PittsburghAnd ChicagoBefore returning to the Rams for Week 16,
Thielen has 67 receptions, 726 yards, and 10 touchdowns in this season.
Cook, who has rushed 1,067 yards this year, was put on the COVID roster on Dec. 23.