OCTOBER 17, 2021 • NFL.COM
BASHAUD BREELAND
Bashaud Breeland's first INT as a Viking comes on first snap of game Minnesota Vikings cornerback Bashaud Breeland's first INT as a Viking comes on first snap of game.
No issues Wednesday Breeland (illness) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Impact Breeland dealt with the illness last week and was limited to six snaps during Sunday's loss to the Browns due to the ailment, but he's back at practice with no limitations Wednesday. The 29-year-old is on track to get back on the field for the Vikings in Week 5.
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Questionable to return Breeland is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Cleveland due to an illness, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Breeland was held out of Thursday's practice due to an illness, and he's apparently still dealing with some effects. He recorded two solo tackles to begin Sunday's game, but Mackenzie Alexander and Cameron Dantzler will likely see increased work if Breeland is unable to return.
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Good to go against Browns Breeland (illness) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Sunday's game against the Browns.
Impact Breeland missed Thursday's practice due to an illness but he has since recovered and is expected to play come Sunday. The veteran cornerback has been targeted frequently by opposing offenses and has 17 tackles through his first three games with Minnesota.
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Full participant in practice Breeland (back/shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday, according to the Vikings' official Twitter account.
Impact After logging a limited practice Wednesday, Breeland was upgraded to a full participant for Thursday's practice. Through two weeks, the 29-year-old cornerback has recorded 11 total sacks and one forced fumble. It appears Breeland will likely be ready to go in Week 3 when the Vikings square off against the Seahawks.
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Managing injuries Breeland (back/shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact Breeland has operated as a starter for Minnesota through the first two weeks of the season, but it appears he's gotten banged up while taking on such a large workload. With questions about the quality of Breeland's coverage also having risen up, any missed time on the veteran's part could open up opportunities for the likes of Mackensie Alexander and Cameron Dantzler to push for increased reps.
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Struggles in pass coverage Breeland started at left cornerback and had seven tackles and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. He also had a key 26-yard pass interference penalty in the second...
Impact Breeland struggled in coverage Sunday, as he was targeted eight times and gave up five completions for 107 yards for a 145.8 passer rating against, according to Pro Football Focus. While a veteran, Breeland will need to play better to hold off Mackensie Alexander and Cameron Dantzler for the starting job.
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Listed as starting cornerback Breeland is listed as a starter opposite Patrick Peterson at cornerback on Minnesota's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason.
Impact He's competing with Mackensie Alexander and Cameron Dantzler for a starting role, but all three should get significant snaps. Alexander is likely to be the nickelback with Dantlzer and Breeland working outside. Breeland gave up a 90.0 NFL passer rating in coverage last year, according to Pro Football Focus, but adds a needed veteran presence to a young secondary that struggled last season.
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Limited with shoulder injury Breeland was limited in practice Wednesday with a shoulder injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact It doesn't sound like a serious ailment, but is something to monitor this summer. Breeland is expected to compete for the starting outside cornerback job opposite the recently acquired Patrick Peterson.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
