The Vikings apparently received some good news about running back Adrian Peterson. He admitted after practice Saturday evening that his leg injury was more than just the muscle tightness he reported earlier in the week. He actually sustained a left hamstring strain but says he's healing rapidly and should be full speed by Monday morning's workout.
Peterson has been limited in practice the last few days. Visanthe Shiancoe injured his left hand in the morning practice and did not participate Saturday evening. Offensive guard Anthony Herrera apparently suffered an injury to the inside of his right leg during the morning workout and did not participate in the evening session.
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While the defense had the upper hand in the live contact drills Saturday morning, the offense stepped it up a notch when the team moved inside Blakeslee Stadium Saturday night. Tarvaris Jackson started things strong with the first team, throwing touchdown passes to tight end Garrett Mills and Peterson during his opening stint with the first unit.
The 20-yard throw to Peterson was probably his best of the day. AP was able to get behind linebacker Erin Henderson on the left side and Jackson led the running perfectly with a floater that reached him just before he cross the end zone line.
Jackson had another TD pass later on when Jaymar Johnson turned around in the end zone at the last instant and caught the ball between his numbers. Lito Sheppard was on the coverage.
.Former Gopher Logan Payne caught a short TD pass from Sage Rosenfels in 7-on-7 drills on a slant pattern inside.
Safety Husain Abdullah had the most spectacular play on defense, stripping the ball away from tight end Mickey Schuler on what looked like a sure touchdown pass. Abdullah has been opening some eyes in training camp with his improved play.
The Vikes are off on Sunday and resume practice at 8 a.m. Monday morning.
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