Vikings No. 2 WR Jordan Addison not practicing after hurting left ankle against Browns

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Minnesota Vikings No. 2 wide receiver Jordan Addison is not practicing Thursday after injuring his left ankle early in the first of two joint practices with the Browns.

The second-year wideout appeared to step on a Cleveland defender’s foot after jumping to try and catch a pass Wednesday from Vikings starting quarterback Sam Darnold.

Addison got up and tried to walk before stumbling and needing assistance. He was driven off the field on a cart.

Following the workout, coach Kevin O’Connell said he didn’t expect Addison to practice, but was waiting for test results before putting a timeline on the receiver’s return.

O’Connell is scheduled to meet with reporters after Thursday’s practice to provide an update on his team’s injuries. The Vikings will play the Browns in their second preseason game Saturday.

Addison went down on the same day the Vikings lost rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy for the season with a knee injury.

A first-round pick in 2023, Addison had a sensational rookie season with 70 catches for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns. He perfectly complemented star Justin Jefferson, one of the NFL’s most talented receivers.