The Vikings released their injury report on Wednesday and while linebacker Blake Cashman did not practice — he was the only one not to practice — Minnesota saw both tight end T.J. Hockenson and guard Dalton Risner log full practices.
On Wednesday, Kevin O’Connell said Hockenson will be a full go on Sunday night and won’t have a snap count.
“I think T.J.’s ready to play,” O’Connell said. “He’s as good as he’s really looked since we’ve gotten him here, and that’s saying something considering the impact he made right away in ’22 and then the season he was having last year at the time when he got hurt. I know he’s excited. Everybody’s excited to have him back out there. Huge part of our system and offense and organization.”
O’Connell also commented on Risner. He is also ready to roll, but will he play against the Colts? O’Connell didn’t confirm, but he does anticipate seeing Risner suited up sooner rather than later.
“Dalton’s healthy, he’s ready to roll,” O’Connell said. “Dalton’s very much a part of the conversation. I anticipate trying to get him up to speed and ready to roll. I think we’re gonna see Dalton in a uniform sooner rather than later.”
