Running back Dalvin Cook returned to practice Wednesday, setting up a possible showdown of top NFL backfields on Sunday when the Vikings host the Browns.
Cook was noncommittal when asked Wednesday whether he'd return against Cleveland, but that was before he tested his sprained right ankle as a limited participant in practice. Cook was unable to practice last week, and didn't even get as far as testing his ankle in pregame warmups before sitting out.
Guiding his return is whether he moves like the same elusive back that racked up 252 yards from scrimmage in the first two games.