79 Kenny Willekes DE

The Vikings placed Willekes (leg) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Willis was spotted on crutches Aug. 28, and the severity of his leg injury is enough to warrant his placement on season-ending IR. The rookie seventh-round pick will set his sights on the 2021 season.

Willekes left the Vikings' practice facility with crutches Friday, Arif Hasan of The Athletic reports.

There's still no clue about the severity or nature of Willekes' injury, but he'll look to make a swift recovery as the rookie seventh-round pick is depending on a strong training camp to make the final roster.

The Vikings selected Willekes in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 225th overall.

Willekes was a Senior Bowl standout and a former Michigan State MVP, as well as one of the nation's top walk-ons. The Vikings continue to pile together a stable of intriguing pass rushers, but the roster might simply not have enough available spots in order for Willekes to make the team.