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Floyd returns to MIN practice, still unable to run

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 10: Sharrif Floyd #73 of the Minnesota Vikings runs onto the field during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at TCF Bank Stadium January 10, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Tom Dahlin/Getty Images)

  • Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd was on the field during Wednesday’s practice, but is still unable to run, according to ESPN’s Ben Goessling.
  • Floyd missed most of the 2016 season with a knee injury, suffering nerve damage during the subsequent surgery that has put his career in doubt, but believes he’ll make it back on the field in 2017, saying “it’s a matter of when.”
  • After struggling during his rookie campaign, Floyd showed signification improvement with 86.7 and 76.2 overall grades in second and third seasons, respectively.
  • While difficult to know whether Floyd will return as the same player, he only recently turned 25 years old and could potentially provide the Vikings with a boost on the interior as a player capable of contributing in both the run and pass game.

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