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Trae Waynes Injury: Updates on Vikings CB's Ankle and Return

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes suffered an ankle injury that will keep him out of the Week 12 clash against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Waynes Out vs. Falcons

Saturday, Nov. 28

Waynes' Injury Cripples Secondary

Waynes’ injury is problematic for the Vikings if he is forced to miss extensive time because their pass defense is one reason this team has realistic Super Bowl aspirations.

Minnesota jumped from 31st in the NFL in 2013 to seventh in the league last year in passing yards allowed per game under coach Mike Zimmer, and the addition of Waynes as a rotational piece with the No.