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Vikings defenders dropping like flies as each day passes by

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The Minnesota Vikings added two more notable defenders to their injury report on Thursday, defensive end Everson Griffen and linebacker Eric Kendricks.

Heading into their Week 2 matchup with a talented Arizona Cardinals team, it already seemed like the Minnesota Vikings were likely going to take the field without linebacker Anthony Barr for the second straight week as he deals with a knee injury.

But on Thursday, the Vikings added two more notable players from their defense to their injury report and the stress level is starting to really pick up in the Twin Cities.