Four Vikings players have been ruled out for Sunday’s win-and-in game against the Bears.
Linebacker Eric Kendricks will be held out for a second game due to a hamstring injury. He was unable to practice again this week. Second-year linebacker Eric Wilson is expected to step into Kendricks’ role in the often-used nickel defense.
“He played a lot against Chicago when [Anthony] Barr didn’t play the first time,” head coach Mike Zimmer said Friday. “Eric is a good football player and we expect him to do a great job.”
Fullback C.J. Ham (elbow), receiver Chad Beebe (hamstring) and punt returner Marcus Sherels (foot) were also ruled out.