The Vikings designated Jurgens (elbow) for return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Jurgens was a full participant at practice Wednesday, which suggests he may be able to return to game action as soon as Sunday for Minnesota's contest against the Saints in Week 5. The transaction starts the clock on a 21-day window during which he can be officially activated before he'd be required to spend the remainder of the season on IR.
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Vikings' Michael Jurgens: Placed on IR, designated for return
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The Vikings placed Jurgens (undisclosed) on injured reserve with a designation to return Sunday, Rob Kleifield of the team's official site reports.
It's not immediately clear what type of issue Jurgens is dealing with, but he'll need to sit out at least the first four games of the campaign. Minnesota claimed Nick Samac off waivers Monday to fill the backup center role in Jurgens' stead.
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Vikings' Michael Jurgens: Cleared to play Week 7
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Jurgens (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.
Jurgens was a full participant in practice all week, and he has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a calf injury. He'll reclaim his starting job at center while Blake Brandel serves in a reserve role.
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Vikings' Michael Jurgens: Officially considered questionable
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Jurgens (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Jurgens was held out of the Vikings' Week 5 win ahead of their bye, but he managed to practice in full throughout the entire weekend leading up to a key matchup against Philadelphia. Assuming he can suit up, he should serve as the starting center.
