NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
DANIELLE HUNTER #55 - DEFENSIVE END - HOUSTON TEXANS
37 TCKL •
0 INT •
10.5 SCK
37 TCKL
0 INT
10.5 SCK
Why the loss of Danielle Hunter could be what breaks the Vikings defense It won't matter what coverage the defense is in if quarterbacks get too much time to make decisions. So Mike Zimmer must be at his scheming...
Why the loss of Danielle Hunter might sink coach Mike Zimmer's Vikings defense There's almost no depth at defensive end, a critical position in Mike Zimmer's defensive plans.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Ails of November: Struggling Vikings fending off the gloom
The Minnesota Vikings have a 3-4 record with 10 weeks still left on the scheduleNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Danielle Hunter's injury propels D.J. Wonnum back into the Vikings' starting lineup Second-year defensive end D.J. Wonnum, who began the season as a starter, has been asked to learn multiple positions with the Vikings.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Shifts to injured reserve Hunter (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Hunter was ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn pectoral muscle during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, and he's now officially on injured reserve. Rookie D.J. Wonnum is likely to move into a starting role in the wake of Hunter's injury.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Danielle Hunter's season over for Vikings after suffering torn pectoral muscle in Dallas loss The Vikings entered Sunday night's game against the Cowboys tied for the league lead in sacks. They have lost the pass rusher who leads thei...
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short
The Minnesota Vikings emerged from their bye in a favorable position, but the offense squandered the prime time opportunity in a 20-16 loss to DallasNOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Done for season Hunter will miss the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle.
Impact Losing Hunter, who has logged 38 tackles and six sacks in seven games this season, is a big blow to the Vikings' pass rush and overall defense, with the star DE now headed to IR. As a result, D.J. Wonnum is likely to take over Hunter's starting defensive spot opposite Everson Griffen.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' Danielle Hunter done for season with torn pectoral muscle The defensive end left the game just before halftime on Sunday night, and was ruled out with a shoulder injury.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings fear DE Danielle Hunter might have season-ending torn pectoral muscle injury The Vikings fear that star defensive end Danielle Hunter might have suffered a season-ending torn pectoral muscle injury in Sunday night’s 2...
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Torn pec feared The Vikings fear that Hunter tore his pectoral muscle during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The results of an MRI will confirm the severity of Hunter's injury, but it currently looks like a season-ending issue is likely. The injury was initially deemed a shoulder issue during Sunday's contest. If the premier pass rusher, who has tallied six sacks through seven appearances this season, is indeed out for the year, it will be a brutal blow for Minnesota's defense.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Danielle Hunter injures shoulder, will undergo MRI The Vikings' top pass rusher left the game in the second quarter and his presence was missed for the rest of the game.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16
Cooper Rush subbed for the injured Dak Prescott and passed for 325 yards and two second-half touchdowns, the last a 5-yarder to Amari Cooper with 51 seconds left in the Dallas Cowb...NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Evening ends early Hunter (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Impact Hunter was initially deemed questionable to return, but the Vikings decided to hold him out for the rest of the night during halftime. He will have a week to rest and recover before the Vikings' Week 9 matchup with the Ravens.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves with shoulder issue Hunter is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Cowboys with a shoulder injury.
Impact The Vikings will be without their best pass rusher at least temporarily. D.J. Wonnum should pick up extra snaps in the meantime.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' pass defense faces daunting stretch, minus Peterson
Patrick Peterson has been a steadying influence on Minnesota's revamped secondary this seasonOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos' new linebackers aim to get up to speed quickly
The Denver Broncos welcomed two new linebackers Tuesday after acquiring them over the weekend in a pair of trades with the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles RamsOCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos get pass rusher Stephen Weatherly in swap with Vikes
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Vikings survive Lions rally 19-17 on Joseph FG at final gun
Greg Joseph made a 54-yard field goal as time expired to give the Minnesota Vikings a 19-17 victory over the winless LionsOCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings need boost but can't bank on winless Lions as remedy
The Minnesota Vikings have defeated the Detroit Lions more than any other team over 60-plus years in the NFLOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Worth the Climb: Danielle Hunter Completes Comeback Trail Minnesota Vikings Latest News
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Nabs sack against Browns Hunter notched seven tackles (five solo) and one sack during Sunday's loss to the Browns.
Impact Hunter has five sacks through the first four weeks of the season, solidifying him as a high-end IDP option as per usual. The star defensive end will look to continue his success versus Jared Goff and the Lions in Week 5.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On the run: Bulked-up Vikings 'D' still vulnerable on ground
The Minnesota Vikings made a major investment in their defense for this yearOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings Vantage: Sheldon Richardson Compares Myles Garrett and Danielle Hunter, Previews Browns Game On this edition of the Vikings Vantage, vikings.com's Chris Corso and Gabe Henderson are joined by defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson who's...
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
