Xavier Rhodes Injury: Updates on Vikings CB's Hamstring, Knee and Return

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes suffered a hamstring injury against the Seattle Seahawks on Aug. 18 and then injured his knee prior to Week 1's game against the Tennessee Titans. However, he's ready to return to the field.

Continue for updates.

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Rhodes Active vs. Panthers

Sunday, Sept. 25

The Vikings announced that Rhodes will play in Sunday's game against Carolina.

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Latest on Rhodes' Practice Status

Friday, Sept. 23

The Vikings announced Rhodes was limited at Friday's practice.

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Zimmer Comments on Rhodes' Injury, Potential Return

Monday, Sept. 12

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer told reporters Rhodes won't need surgery but would not give a timetable for his potential return, per Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press.

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Rhodes Injured Knee in Pregame Warm-Ups

Sunday, Sept. 11

Conor Orr of NFL.com reported Rhodes "had something pop in his knee" while stretching prior to the season opener and would get a scan Sept. 11.

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Rhodes Is Looking for Big Season with Vikings

Rhodes is heading into his third season as a full-time starter after starting all 16 games for the Vikings in both 2014 and 2015. Minnesota expects him to take another step forward this season.

The 26-year-old made some strides last season with one interception and a career-high 58 tackles on the heels of a successful 2014 campaign.

After starting six games as a rookie in 2013, the former Florida State standout took over as a starter in 2014. He racked up 49 tackles and nabbed his first career interception, but perhaps most impressively, he finished the year with 18 passes defended.

The Miami native is still coming into his own as a complete corner, but he is the Vikings' best option at the position.

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