Three Vikings miss practice with injuries

(Eagan, MN) -- Nearly half of the Vikings starting defense was missing from practice yesterday.

While both Harrison Smith and Harrison Phillips were given a rest day, edge rusher Marcus Davenport, safety Josh Metellus, and cornerback Byron Murphy were all out due to injuries. Additionally, center Garrett Bradbury and linebacker Patrick Jones-the-second were both limited participants.

The Vikings visit the Panthers on Sunday.