Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman led the team in tackles before injuring his toe in Week 5 against the New York Jets.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Minnesota Vikings are getting back a massive piece to their defense while the Jacksonville Jaguars announced they’ll be without their starting quarterback.
Blake Cashman is back for Minnesota after missing the past three games with a toe injury. The former University of Minnesota standout and Eden Prairie native led the defense in tackles before sustaining a turf toe injury in London against the New York Jets.
The Vikings (6-2) announced he’ll be active Sunday as the Jaguars (2-7) turn to backup quarterback Mac Jones to replace starter Trevor Lawrence, who injured his non-throwing shoulder last week against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Lawrence is 168 of 274 passing for 2,004 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions this season for a passer rating of 87.9. Jones has thrown just nine passes this season — completing …