ANTHONY BARR NEWS

Misses Wednesday's practice Barr (knee) did not participate in the Vikings' practice Wednesday.

Impact Barr has been dealing with a knee injury since the beginning of August and he was forced to miss the Vikings' season opener against the Bengals. After missing Wednesday's practice, it's possible the strongside linebacker may need to miss another game as he continues to recover from his knee injury.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flagged for inauspicious activity: Vikes dogged by penalties

The Minnesota Vikings were reminded in their season opener that nothing will spoil a game quite like recurring penalties

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikes rule LB Barr out vs. Bengals with nagging knee trouble

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr has been ruled out for the season opener at Cincinnati

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play in season opener Barr (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Bengals, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barr's absence likely will result in Blake Lynch getting the Week 1 start at strongside linebacker. It's discouraging that Barr has been unable to shake the knee injury that's bothered him since early August, especially because a torn pectoral ended his 2020 season after only two games. Barr will look to heal up before the Vikings travel to Arizona in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Barr (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Barr had been sidelined with the knee injury since Aug. 5, so his return to practice is an encouraging sign. It looks like he has a good chance to start Week 1 against the Bengals if he doesn't have a setback this week in practice.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for practice this week Coach Mike Zimmer said he doesn't know if Barr (knee) will practice this week, but "we'll see more Wednesday," Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wednesday will bring the team's first injury report of the season, which could provide some clarity on what Barr is dealing with. Barr has been sidelined with the knee injury since Aug. 5, but Minnesota has remained optimistic that he will be available for the start of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nature of injury disclosed Barr has been managing a knee injury since Aug. 5, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Barr did individual work with a trainer at Monday's practice. Coach Mike Zimmer said the starting linebacker is "doing really good" in his recovery and could be ready for Sept. 12's season opener in Cincinnati, but Barr's practice status will need to be monitored.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be ready for opener Coach Mike Zimmer said Monday that Barr (undisclosed) could be available for Week 1 against the Bengals, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barr has been dealing with an undisclosed injury since Aug. 5 and has yet to resume practicing, but Zimmer said the linebacker is "doing really good" in his recovery. In 2020, Barr only suited up for two contests before suffering a pectoral tear.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr still out with undisclosed injury, may not be ready for opener Anthony Barr hasn't practiced in two weeks as absences that were initially called rest-related by coaches have been revealed to be related t...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Uncertain for Week 1 Vikings co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer said he's unsure if Barr (undisclosed) will be ready for the start of the regular season. "Today I can't tell you if he's going to be r...

Impact Barr hasn't practiced since August 5 due to an undisclosed injury, and the Vikings have given few details. Head coach Mike Zimmer said after Saturday's preseason game that Barr was being treated with "kid gloves" as he prepares for the regular season, but his son's comments make the injury appear more ominous. The Vikings didn't give details about Danielle Hunter's neck injury last summer before he needed season-ending surgery, so there's worry about a similar pattern with Barr.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eason, Colts eke past Vikings 12-10; offenses need more work

Jacob Eason passed for 132 yards and directed two field goal drives, as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Minnesota Vikings 12-10

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has been sidelined Barr (undisclosed) has not practiced since August 5 due to an undisclosed injury, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact With Barr sidelined for the immediate future, look for Blake Lynch to see an uptick in first-team reps. There's no telling how long Barr will be sidelined, but the team may just be exercising caution with the veteran after he missed almost all of the 2020 season due to injuries.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes practicing Barr (undisclosed) is participating in Monday's practice, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Barr missed a pair of practices for undisclosed reasons, but he's now back on the field, suggesting any issue the veteran linebacker had been dealing with was minor. After a pectoral tear limited Barr to just two contests in 2020, the Vikings will doubtlessly take every measure to make sure he's 100 percent or the regular season.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses pair of practices Barr (undisclosed) didn't practice Friday or Saturday, Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact With the Vikings off Sunday, we'll have to wait until Monday to get an update on Barr's status. If he's able to return to practice this week, Barr would give himself a shot at suiting up for the Aug. 14 preseason opener against the Broncos, though there's little reason for Minnesota to rush him back at this point.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings owner on league-low vax rate: 'We're very concerned'

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been absent from practice this week due to COVID-19 protocols

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buoyed by experienced 'D,' Zimmer exudes unfamiliar optimism

Minnesota's Mike Zimmer has long defended his ability and willingness to adapt strategies to match shifts in styles and trends around the NFL

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota Vikings positional previews: Return of Eric Kendricks, Anthony Barr bolsters linebacker corps While modern defenses aren’t typically built through the LB position, you can tell when a team is lacking. The Vikings were in 2020.

JULY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NFL faces playbook full of questions as training camps open

From players getting COVID-19 vaccinations to relaxed coronavirus protocols to lineup issues, particularly at quarterback, the NFL faces a multitude of questions as training camps...

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Barr Walks Runway to Help Single Parents Cross Graduation Stage Minnesota Vikings Latest News

JULY 19, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Back from neck injury, grateful Hunter excited about Vikes D

Neck injuries are no joke for an NFL player

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikes further bolster front by signing DT Sheldon Richardson

The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Barr Mic'd Up at OTA Practice Vikings LB Anthony Barr was wired for sound during an OTA practice at the TCO Performance Center this past week.

JUNE 11, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings LB Anthony Barr reveals why he took a pay cut this year What was a big reason why Anthony Barr ultimately agreed to take a pay cut to remain with the Minnesota Vikings this year? It's fair to say...

MAY 27, 2021 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Anthony Barr comments on Danielle Hunter’s absence from Vikings OTAs Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr recently shared his thoughts on Danielle Hunter not being in attendance for the team's OTA practic...

MAY 26, 2021 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Return of Anthony Barr a key upgrade for Vikings defense

One of the enhancements made to Minnesota's defense this year was the return of Anthony Barr

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS