Vikings' Blake Brandel: Able to practice in full Thursday
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Brandel (concussion) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
It's not clear if Brandel has officially cleared concussion protocol, but he's certainly trending in the right direction with his full practice session Thursday. He was said to be symptom-free as of Monday, though he logged a limited practice session Wednesday. Ultimately, Brandel should suit up Sunday against Washington as long as he has indeed cleared protocol by then.
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Vikings' Blake Brandel: Entered into concussion protocol
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Brandel is in concussion protocol but was symptom-free Monday, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Brandel appears to have suffered a concussion in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Seahawks, and he will have to clear concussion protocol in order to be available for the team's matchup with Washington in Week 14. With Ryan Kelly (hip) also banged up, Minnesota could be thin in the interior of the offensive line against the Commanders.
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Vikings' Blake Brandel: Staying put in Minneapolis
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The Vikings re-signed Brandel on Friday.
Brandel, a 2020 sixth-round pick by Minnesota, is now set to remain with the team for the time being following Friday's transaction. The 315-pounder offers positional versatility, as he's taken reps at tackle, at center and as a "bonus tight end" within the last year.
