Kirk Cousins activated from COVID list, to start season finale
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago.[AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh/File]
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after missing Sunday’s game in Green Bay.
Head coach Mike Zimmer confirmed Cousins will also start Sunday’s season finale for the Vikings against the Chicago Bears.
Additionally, defensive end Tashawn Bower was added to the COVID list and cornerback Bryan Mills was signed to the practice squad.
Right tackle Brian O’Neill was also activated from the COVID list, Wednesday afternoon.
The #Vikings have activated T Brian O’Neill from Reserve/COVID-19.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 5, 2022