If you were to glance at the Minnesota Vikings injury report this week, you’d think the entire defense was hurting. However, some players seem to be worse off than others, as encouraging rookie middle linebacker Eric Kendricks has already been declared out for Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams.
In his place, the team will turn to the exciting thumper Audie Cole. Fans have loved this young man since he recorded two interceptions for touchdowns in a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on August 17, 2012. Since then, he’s been a solid player on special teams and a great backup for the squad, even landing 6 starting roles for the Vikings in his 4 seasons with the team.