One Vikings Playmaker Can’t Escape Injured Reserve

Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Kene Nwangwu (not shown) returns a kick for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY SportsFor the most part this summer, the Minnesota Vikings have dodged the injury bug to keynote players that has otherwise affected other NFL teams.

One Vikings Playmaker Can’t Escape Injured Reserve

But the slate isn’t totally clean for Minnesota, a club hoping to win back-to-back NFC North titles for the first time since 2008-2009. The Vikings placed running back and kick returner Kene Nwangwu on injured reserve Wednesday, meaning the third-year…