Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Lions, coach Mike Zimmer said Monday, giving the Vikings defense a boost as the prognosis on nose tackle Michael Pierce remains unknown.
Barr has been listed questionable the past two weeks after limited practices, but he has yet to play due to a knee injury suffered in early August. Zimmer expects Barr to return after one more week of practice, but the Pro Bowler's conditioning will likely have to be monitored as he's played in just two games since the 2019 season. Barr suffered a season-ending pectoral injury in Week 2 last year and didn't play in the preseason.