MANKATO, Minn. -- Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater missed Friday's final walk-through to tend to a family matter, but the Vikings said he would rejoin the team in Canton, Ohio, for Sunday's preseason opener against Pittsburgh.
Bridgewater is scheduled to start the annual Hall of Fame Game, the first of five preseason games for Minnesota. He was a full participant in the 11 practices and walk-through sessions held since training camp opened July 26.
Bridgewater told reporters during his news conference Thursday he was anxious for another game day.
"Being able to get back into this first preseason game, it kind of gives you that season-like atmosphere," Bridgewater said Thursday.