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Danielle Hunter Will Miss Rest Of Season After Successful Neck Surgery

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Vikings standout defensive end Danielle Hunter won’t be returning to the field this season.

According to Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, Hunter had successful neck surgery Tuesday.

Coach Zimmer says Danielle Hunter had successful neck surgery yesterday and will miss the rest of the 2020 season. pic.twitter.com/WcZe97EVpW

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 28, 2020

Zimmer says he expects Hunter to fully recover and be available for offseason football activities.

Hunter has yet to play a snap in the 2020 season.