The Vikings defense didn't escape Sunday's 14-7 loss to the Browns unscathed. Nose tackle Michael Pierce didn't play much, if at all, in the second half, and he was scheduled to undergo an MRI on his injured elbow after the game.
Head coach Mike Zimmer didn't offer further update on Pierce, who injured his elbow and shoulder during Thursday's practice and was listed questionable entering Sunday. The team announced in the third quarter he was "doubtful" to return.
Pierce started and played well for a Vikings defense that pinned down Browns running backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt to just 56 rushing yards on 17 carries to open the game.