Vikings Rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. Leaves Preseason Game With Ankle Injury

Booth had to be helped off the field after a non-contact injury to his right ankle.

Vikings rookie cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. left Saturday night's preseason game against the 49ers with what appeared to be a non-contact injury to his right leg. He was down on the field for a bit before being helped to the sidelines by a couple trainers. Booth didn't seem to be able to put much weight on his leg as he limped off.

Shortly afterwards, Booth was ruled out for the rest of the game with an ankle injury.

Here's how he got hurt:

You can see Andrew Booth Jr. (#23) stumble and suffer a non-contact injury upfield in the background here. Wasn't able to put much weight on his right leg as he was helped off the field: pic.twitter.com/DwlHvs9TtG

— Nick Olson (@NickOlsonNFL) August 21, 2022

Hopefully it's not serious.

Update: Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell gave a fairly positive update after the game. "It was that same ankle he's dealt with," O'Connell said. "It sounds like it's a positive thing from a standpoint of just an aggravation of an injury that we know about already. He's worked his way through that throughout camp and then ultimately, what it'll be is just how that thing looks the rest of the week, early on in the week, would love to still get him some work throughout this week as we continue to prep."

Booth was the No. 42 overall pick out of Clemson in April's draft. The talented, athletic cornerback had the tools and production to be a first-round pick, but a lengthy injury history caused him to fall into the second round. Booth dealt with a plethora of ailments during his college career, including a hernia that he had surgery on prior to the draft.

During his first training camp, Booth has been in a battle with Cameron Dantzler for a starting job. He impressed early in camp with an interception and several other nice plays, but probably remains behind Dantlzer in that competition.

There are three weeks until the Packers come to U.S. Bank Stadium for the regular season opener. Booth had 3 tackles against the 49ers prior to leaving the game.

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