Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was carted off the field with an ankle injury during Wednesday’s joint practice session with the host Cleveland Browns.

Addison is expected to miss practice on Thursday and undergo additional tests to determine the severity of the injury.

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell kept an optimistic outlook, telling reporters that “I think he’s going to be OK.”

Addison’s injury came on the same day that the Vikings announced rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy underwent a full meniscus repair and will miss the entire 2024 NFL season.

Addison sustained his injury while leaping for a contested pass during 11-on-11 drills.

Addison, 22, made the NFL All-Rookie team in 2023 after hauling in 70 catches for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 games (14 starts). He was selected by the Vikings with the 23rd overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Southern California.

–Field Level Media