QUARTERBACKS
Tarvaris Jackson, MIN – Sprained MCL
Vikings’ QB Tarvaris Jackson is already back on the practice field after suffering a grade 1 medial collateral ligament sprain in his left knee during practice last Saturday. Jackson, who was hurt when he tripped on a defender during a passing drill, underwent an MRI and it revealed minor damage to his MCL. Jackson was held out of practice for only a couple of days and he was back on the field on Wednesday. He has been fitted for a knee brace and he admitted that he wouldn’t be 100% for at least another two weeks. But the fact that he’s already taking snaps with the first-team offense indicates that his knee is holding up well. Jackson missed two pre-season games last year after spraining the same ligament in his right knee, but it looks like he will be 100% in time for the team’s first exhibition game this year.
RUNNING BACKS
Reggie Bush, NO – Recovering from Microfracture Knee Surgery
Team officials said prior to the start of training camp that RB Reggie Bush was fully recovered from microfracture knee surgery. Unfortunately it looks like his knee is still an issue and there is no way of knowing if or when he will be completely healthy According to reports Bush has been dealing with swelling in his surgically repaired knee since the start of training camp. He was making it through practices (on a limited basis) until Wednesday when he left practice after experiencing discomfort in his ailing joint. Bush limped off the field and he was later seen with his knee wrapped and iced. He apparently practiced in full on Wednesday evening and he downplayed reports that he had suffered a setback. He’ll continue to be limited in practice and although he says that his knee is “fine,” the fact that his knee is still swelling even though he is being limited is definitely cause for concern. We will keep you posted.
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