Kevin O’Connell addressed the media today to give a few updates as the Minnesota Vikings prepare for their preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Purple Insider’s Matthew Coller reports that O’Connell gave status updates for tight end T.J. Hockenson, cornerback Andrew Booth, Jr. and safety Lewis Cine.
After leaving the field under unknown circumstances, O’Connell stated that Hockenson “was dealing with an illness.”
With injury concerns looming, Booth “will be fully participating today” in training camp practice.
Despite being looked at by trainers on Saturday, O’Connell says there will be “no issues” for Cine.
Going into this first preseason game fully healthy is a step in the right direction after a season where both Booth and Cine had their seasons ended early by injury. There was discussion about the underlying reason for Hockenson’s absence. Getting rest for an illness was not one of the theories.
The Vikings play the Seahawks on Thursday at 9 PM CST.
