Vikings' Barr finally back; knee injury brought 'down days'
Anthony Barr has been cleared to rejoin the Minnesota VikingsOCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Anthony Barr Explains Grind, Excitement for Potential Return After 13 Months Minnesota Vikings Latest News
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Trending toward Week 5 debut Coach Mike Zimmer expressed optimism Tuesday that Barr (knee) will make his season debut versus the Lions on Sunday, Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact Barr has missed the first four games of the season due to a right knee injury suffered in training camp, but Zimmer said, "I think he'll play this week" when asked about Sunday's upcoming divisional tilt. The standout linebacker was listed as questionable for Week 4, and he has now missed 18 straight regular-season games.
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Inactive against Browns Barr (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Barr has missed the first three games of the season and will now miss a fourth. It's a little surprising given he's been practicing on a limited basis.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Viewed as game-time call Barr (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Browns, is considered a game-time decision, Josina Anderson of USA Today reports.
Impact Barr has missed each of the Vikings' first three games while continuing to recover from the right knee injury he sustained in a training camp workout Aug. 5, but he could be on the cusp of making his 2021 debut after he practiced on a limited basis Wednesday through Friday. The Vikings plan to put Barr through a pregame workout early Sunday before a decision on his status for the Week 4 contest is made, but even if he avoids the inactive list, the outside linebacker isn't a lock to see a full load of snaps.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Cleveland Barr (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Impact Barr has missed the first three games of the season but is looking to make his season debut after practicing on a limited basis this week. The veteran linebacker's return would be a welcome sight for a Minnesota defense that's allowing 409.7 scrimmage yards per game -- fifth-most in the league. Barr was limited to just two appearances last season but racked up 79 tackles in 14 games the year before.
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Practices limited Wednesday Barr (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Impact Barr has yet to play this season as he's been dealing with a nagging knee injury that's bothered him since the beginning of August. Another limited practice isn't a good sign for the linebacker who is hoping to make his season debut in Week 4 against the Browns. Expect Blake Lynch to see extended snaps at strongside linebacker Sunday if Barr is forced to sit out another game.
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ruled out for Week 3 Barr (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Barr missed the first two games of the campaign due to a right knee injury suffered in training camp, and while he logged two limited practices earlier this week, it wasn't enough to make him available for Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks. His next chance to feature will come in Week 4 at home against the Browns.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back-to-back limited practices Barr (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Impact Barr missed the first two games of the campaign due to a right knee injury suffered in training camp. During a Thursday morning media session, Barr told Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, "I want to make sure I'm 100 percent. ... I feel like I'm approaching that point." Clearly, Barr still has some limitations, but this week marked the first time he managed back-to-back practices since early August. Friday's injury report may clear up his status for Week 2 versus the Seahawks, but it also could come down to a game-time call ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. kickoff.
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Limited Wednesday Barr (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact Barr didn't practice last week before being ruled out against the Cardinals, so it's encouraging to see him now handling at least limited reps. The veteran linebacker will work to ramp up his activity and attain clearance for Sunday's game against Seattle.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
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Won't play Sunday Barr (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Arizona, , Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Barr missed the season opener and has been unable to practice this week, so he'll sit out the second straight game to open 2021. Minnesota's depth at linebacker could be severely tested with Eric Kendricks (quadriceps) questionable.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still not practicing Barr (knee) didn't practice Thursday.
Impact Barr hasn't been able to practice this week after missing the season opener. Even if he's able to return to practice Friday, Barr's a long shot to suit up Sunday in Arizona.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
