Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer announced on Monday that linebacker Anthony Barr will miss the rest of the 2020 season with a torn pectoral muscle.
Barr started in both games this year and finished with 79 tackles in 2019.
Vikings’ HC Mike Zimmer said LB Anthony Barr suffered a torn pectoral muscle and will be placed on IR.
– Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 21, 2020
“Anthony was our first draft pick that we had when we came here and integral part of our defense … it’s tearing him up inside that he won’t be able to play.” – Coach Zimmer on @AnthonyBarr‘s season-ending injury
– Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 21, 2020
Minnesota hosts Tennessee on Sunday from U.S. Bank Stadium. The Titans are an early 2.5 favorite over the Vikings.