Vikings’ Nick Mullens returns to practice, but don’t expect him to challenge Joshua Dobbs for QB1

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens practiced Wednesday after being designated to return from injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday. The Vikings now have a 21-day window to either add him to the 53-man roster or keep him on injured reserve for the rest of the season.

Mullens was placed on IR with a back injury in October. He has not played yet this season.

If Mullens returns, he would not replace newly acquired quarterback Joshua Dobbs as the starter. Mullens would be among those competing for the No. 2 spot, according to ESPN.

Dobbs, whom the Arizona Cardinals traded to the Vikings after Kirk Cousins’ season-ending Achilles injury, has established himself as QB1 in Minnesota with his play over the past two games. In Week 9, Dobbs replaced injured rookie Jaren Hall to lead the Vikings to a 31-28 win over the…

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Author : Shanna McCarriston

Publish date : 2023-11-15 18:37:30

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