Danielle Hunter's absence from Vikings' OTAs raises questions

EAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter was noticeably absent from the team’s first set of OTA workouts this week at TCO Performance Center.

Hunter, 26, did not see the field in 2020 after sustaining a neck injury during Minnesota’s first day of training camp practice on Aug. 14. The Pro Bowler was sidelined for weeks with what coach Mike Zimmer initially referred to as a “tweak” before he was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 9. Hunter underwent season-ending surgery last October to repair a herniated disc.

The workouts are voluntary, and sources told ESPN the Vikings' level of concern over Hunter’s absence at this point of the offseason is not at its peak. Plenty of…