Vikings to get center Bradbury back for playoffs vs. Giants
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury has been cleared to return to the starting lineup after missing the last five games of the regular season with a back injury.
Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Friday that Bradbury would start against the New York Giants in the wild card round playoff game Sunday. He fully participated in practices Thursday and Friday.
Austin Schlottman started the first four games in Bradbury's absence until breaking his lower leg, when backup guard Chris Reed took over at center.
The Vikings listed three players as questionable for the Giants game: cornerback Cam Dantzler (ankle/personal matter), kickoff returner/running back Kene Nwangwu (illness) and safety Harrison Smith (knee). O'Connell said he expects Smith to play.
___
AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
-
2024-25 NFL MVP odds: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen early favorites
Broncos' Bo Nix wows Sean Payton with array of impressive passes at minicamp
Chargers rookie Brenden Rice, Jerry Rice's son, feels he has plenty to prove
-
Austin Rivers calls out James Jones for career critique; Jones responds
NFL's 5 most improved teams of the offseason
NFL's 5 least improved teams of the offseason: Cowboys or Bills more disappointing?
-
Julian Edelman reveals backstage tension between Kraft, Belichick at Brady roast
Pats' No. 3 pick Drake Maye wraps up first taste of NFL at rookie minicamp
Tom Brady admits his departure from Patriots was due to Bill Belichick
-
2024-25 NFL MVP odds: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen early favorites
Broncos' Bo Nix wows Sean Payton with array of impressive passes at minicamp
Chargers rookie Brenden Rice, Jerry Rice's son, feels he has plenty to prove
-
Austin Rivers calls out James Jones for career critique; Jones responds
NFL's 5 most improved teams of the offseason
NFL's 5 least improved teams of the offseason: Cowboys or Bills more disappointing?
-
Julian Edelman reveals backstage tension between Kraft, Belichick at Brady roast
Pats' No. 3 pick Drake Maye wraps up first taste of NFL at rookie minicamp
Tom Brady admits his departure from Patriots was due to Bill Belichick