Vikings Open Dalton Risner’s Practice Window

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings (5-0) came back from their Week 6 bye Monday and announced guard Dalton Risner is returning to practice.

The announcement was made before the team hit the practice fields Monday afternoon and means there will be a 21-day window to evaluate Risner.

The veteran first joined Minnesota during the 2023 season and started 11 of 15 games played. Risner re-signed with the Vikings this spring but suffered a back injury during training camp. He was placed on Injured Reserve-Designated to Return when the Vikings made their roster reductions in August, requiring him to miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season.