The Minnesota Vikings lost defensive tackle Kevin Williams to a knee injury following a low block. That could open up playing time for first-round draft pick Shariff Floyd, his back up. Floyd how ever has been battling his own injury and had a knee procedure. Sources have told USA Today’s Tom Pelissero that Floyd is “100% fine” and available for the season opener if needed.
No word yet on Kevin Williams' injury, but I'm told his backup, 1st-round pick Sharrif Floyd, is "100% fine" after knee procedure. #Vikings
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 26, 2013
Floyd could play this week if it were a real game. It's not, and #Vikings can't take any chances in light of KW's situation, so he won't.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 26, 2013
Floyd is only one week removed from his knee operation and already ready to go. He’ll get at least a couple weeks of reps with the first team ahead of the season opener if Williams MRI turns up a serious knee injury.
Meanwhile, Kevin Williams was upset about the block that led to his injury.
“I was just upset that I’m getting cut 11 years in (the NFL) from a guy who I don’t even know,” Williams said, via the Minnesota Star Tribune. “I figure between the pain and the fact he cut me when I wasn’t looking was my reaction.”