Jaylon Johnson Back for Full Practices
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson increased his practice involvement on Thursday but only one other injured defensive back could say the same.
Johnson went through his first full practice Thursday since suffering a hamstring injury against Kansas City in Week 3.
The only other player whose condition improved was cornerback Terell Smith, who had a full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday with an ankle injury.
Cornerback Kyler Gordon (hand) and safety Eddie Jackson (foot) both practiced for the second straight day Thursday on a limited basis. Center Doug Kramer (thumb), hoping to be reinstated from IR, went through a second straight full practice.
Tight end Cole Kmet (hamstring) went through a limited practice for the second straight day.
Running back Khalil Herbert (ankle), running back Travis Homer (hamstring), wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (hamstring), running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) and center Lucas Patrick (concussion) were the other players who were out of practice entirely due to injuries. Also, tight end Marcedes Lewis was given a veteran's day off.
The only real injury concern for Minnesota on offense is wide receiver Jordan Addison, who is expected to replace injured Justin Jefferson as the chief Vikings target. Addison has been limited in practice two straight days with an ankle injury.
Vikings starting cornerback Akayleb Evans also has been limited in practice two straight days with a knee injury.
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