Earlier today, we told you about the slew of Minnesota Vikings' defensive players that missed practice on Monday. In a move that shouldn't really surprise. . .or, for that matter, disappoint. . .anyone, the team has already declared that their three best defensive players will not suit up against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night.
Per A.J. Mansour at KFAN, the Vikings have already ruled out linebacker Anthony Barr, defensive tackle Linval Joseph, and safety Harrison Smith for this Thursday's game.
Joseph was inactive for last Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and both Barr and Smith went out on the second defensive series of the afternoon.