Vikings' O'Connell: Addison will be OK after hurting ankle in practice

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison seemingly avoided a serious injury before being carted off the field during a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell said after Wednesday's session that the 22-year-old hurt his ankle and is unlikely to practice Thursday. However, O'Connell doesn't believe the injury is serious.

"I think he's going to be OK," O'Connell said, per Purple Insider's Matthew Coller.

Addison sustained the injury while jumping for a contested ball, according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis.

He emerged as a potent weapon in the Vikings' offense last season. The USC product recorded 70 receptions for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie in 2023. Addison is expected to take another step forward in his sophomore campaign as the Vikings hope to see him work alongside Justin Jefferson.

Minnesota did receive some bad news on the injury front Wednesday, as rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was ruled out for the season after undergoing surgery to repair his meniscus. Veteran Sam Darnold is likely to be the starting QB in Week 1 against the New York Giants.