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The didn't just lose to the on Sunday. Andre Rison Jersey They also lost one of their best and most important defensive players. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer confirmed on Monday that linebacker is after suffering a torn pectoral muscle during the team's lo s to the Indianapolis Colts."Anthony was our first draft pick that we had when we came here and integral part of our defense," Zimmer said, per the team's official Twitter account. "It's tearing him up inside that he won't be able to play."Minnesota's defense took a step backward last season, and the team made some dramatic changes during the offseason. They declined to re-sign three of their top four cornerbacks, let Christian Blake Jersey both and leave in free agency, signed in free agency only to see him opt out due to COVID-19, drafted two cornerbacks, two defensive linemen, a linebacker, Ta'Quon Graham Jersey and a safety, and traded for .Now, Barr joins on injured reserve (Hunter was with an unspecified injury). Sub package linebacker , who presumably could have picked up some more snaps in the wake of Barr's injury, is still on the physically unable to perform list. The defense has given up 71 points in two games while forcing only one turnover, and the offense sputtered to a halt against Indianapolis after scoring 34 points Julio Jones Jersey against the . Very quickly, this season looks like one that could get kind of ugly for the Vikings. After giving up at least 150 yards on the ground in each of their first two games, they play host to and the next week. Then they play the in Houston, the in Seattle, and the at home before taking their bye. That's not exactly an Foyesade Oluokun Jersey easy stretch, and to keep playoff hopes alive, and Vikes likely have to go at least 2-2. It's going to be tough sledding.