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Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell not happy with joint practice physicality

The Minnesota Vikings have had a rough couple of days due to injuries. They had hoped to get a fresh start after heading to Cleveland for joint practices with the Browns, but that was not the case.

The Cleveland Browns are known for their defense being among the best in the NFL, so it would serve as a good test for the Vikings offense to go against them for two days. After day one, tensions are already high after not one but two injuries occurred during their first practice.

First, Jordan Addison had an ankle injury and was carted off. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced to the media that Addison is expected to be okay, but that good news was short-lived as Thayer Thomas also went down with an injury.

Following the second injury, it was reported by Mark Craig of The Star Tribune that O’Connell addressed the physicality that the Browns defense was playing with.

There was no comment from the team on the matter, but teams will practice again on Thursday.

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