Vikings' Alexander Mattison: Hurts finger

Mattison appeared to injure a finger during Tuesday's practice and left early, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The injury appears minor, but it's worth monitoring during training camp. Mattison is set to reprise his role as the backup to starter Dalvin Cook, and he's one of the better No. 2 RBs in the league. In four games as the Vikings' primary running back last season with Cook sidelined, Mattison totaled 356 rushing yards, 162 receiving yards and three touchdowns. However, he had just 135 yards rushing in the 12 games when Cook was healthy. It's possible new head coach Kevin O'Connell could look to give Cook more rest this year, but even then a significant increase in Mattison's touches isn't guaranteed.