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Phil Loadholt Injury: Updates on Vikings RT's Leg and Return

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Phil Loadholt left Saturday night's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering a lower leg injury.

Continue for updates.

Leg Injury Forces Loadholt Out

Saturday, August 15

The seven-year veteran lasted just two plays in Minnesota's second preseason game against the Buccaneers before suffering an injury to his leg that had him carted off the field. According to Around the NFL, Loadholt looked "visibly upset."

Minnesota released its official word shortly after Loadholt was taken to the locker room:

Phil Loadholt is out for the rest of the game with a lower leg injury.