EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings got defensive tackle Linval Joseph back at practice Thursday, another encouraging development.
Joseph, who's missed the Vikings' past two games with a foot injury, was participating during the portion open to the media after doing some work with athletic trainer Eric Sugarman on Wednesday. Both linebacker Anthony Barr and defensive end Everson Griffen were in that position Thursday, working out with Sugarman, while Joseph and safety Harrison Smith practiced.
The Vikings were also missing wide receiver Charles Johnson, who didn't have his helmet and didn't appear to be practicing after he was a full participant Wednesday.