Minnesota Vikings share good news regarding Christian Darrisaw and Will Fries
However, their returns will look different. Although neither will appear on the team's PUP list (physically unable to perform), Darrisaw, coming off a torn ACL/MCL, is likely to be limited to individual drills. Fries, who suffered a fractured tibia, will be fully cleared to practice.
Even though he has been cleared, that doesn't mean the Vikings will expect Fries to be a full participant right away. On Tuesday, Kevin O'Connell said that the Vikings will "ramp up" Fries as camp progresses. That likely begins with individual drills, followed by combination drills, and then team drills.
That means that as long as there are no setbacks, Fries should be ready for Week 1. Darrisaw's status remains uncertain, although his recovery appears to be on schedule.
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