EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer has instilled the “next man up” mentality in his players, and it’s been a common theme in the locker room as the Vikings have faced injuries over the past three weeks.
Zimmer announced Wednesday that left tackle Matt Kalil was placed on injured reserve with a hip injury, and second-year tackle T.J. Clemmings will slide into his place.
“He’s done pretty well, especially in the preseason,” Zimmer said. “He’s a good athlete, and he’s going to compete and fight.