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Former Viking Back Just in Time for Super Bowl

Timing is everything and a former Minnesota Vikings running back will be back just in time for back-to-back Super Bowl appearances — and perhaps victories.

He’s Jerick McKinnon, a man on deck to return from injured reserve in the nick of time.

Former Viking Back Just in Time for Super Bowl

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweeted Saturday, eight days before Super Bowl LVIII, “A potential addition for the Super Bowl: Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon has been designated to return off Injured Reserve. His practice window is open.”

Time for Super
Nov 19, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at U.