Vikings' first-round pick S Lewis Cine out Sunday, S Myles Dorn elevated
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings' newest first-round pick won't take the field Sunday.
Safety Lewis Cine is out for the border battle matchup against the Green Bay Packers after reportedly aggravating a knee issue this week.
The Vikings announced Saturday that safety Myles Dorn has been elevated to the active roster.
Other inactives include running back Ty Chandler, outside linebacker Luiji Vilain, guard/center Chris Reed, defensive lineman Esezi Otemewo and tackle Vederian Lowe.
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Meanwhile, the Packers are dealing with some significant injuries. The team is expected to be without left tackle David Bakhtiari, right tackle Elgton Jenkins, and wide receiver Allen Lazard.
Both Bakhtiari and Jenkins have been recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in their left knee and were brought along slowly during training camp. They practiced on a limited basis this week and were listed as questionable to play the Vikings, but their return will have to wait at least another game.
The two-time All-Pro Bakhtiari has appeared in just one game since the original injury in practice on Dec. 31, 2020. Yosh Nijman took his place at left tackle. Jenkins, a 2020 Pro Bowl pick who hurt his knee last Nov. 21 at Minnesota, was replaced at right tackle by right guard Royce Newman. Jake Hanson took Newman's spot.
Lazard was listed as doubtful with an ankle injury he suffered in practice last week. He's the leading returning receiver for the Packers with 40 receptions for 513 yards and eight touchdowns in 2021. Rookie Romeo Doubs replaced him in the starting lineup.
The Vikings take on the Packers at home at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday afternoon at 3:25 p.m.
