The Minnesota Vikings second-round pick Andrew Booth Jr. has had a tough start to his NFL career to say the least. He was injured in the opening game against the Green Bay Packers where he hasn’t played one defensive snap and only 31 special teams snap period.
When speaking to the media on Thursday morning, defensive coordinator Ed Donatell said that Booth Jr. is fully healthy and will be ready if called upon.
With #Vikings CB Cameron Dantzler (ankle) likely out, rookie Akayleb Evans likely will start. But defensive coordinator Ed Donatell said that rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. will be ready if called upon. He's now fully healthy.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) November 10, 2022
The Vikings have been taking a very cautious approach with Booth Jr. He had a core muscle injury that kept him out all offseason. He was always a player that needed some time to develop before throwing him out onto the field, but sitting out due to injury wasn’t what the Vikings were hoping for.
He might not see much time at all, but don’t be surprised if they try to rotate him into the mix on Sunday.
