Starting wide receiver Troy Williamson, who missed the entire week of practice with the Minnesota Vikings for personal reasons, will not play in Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers as he continues to prepare for the Monday funeral of his grandmother.
The team's first-round choice in the 2005 draft, and regarded as Minnesota's best deep threat despite continuing inconsistencies that have marked his career, Williams has nine receptions for 159 yards and one touchdown while starting in six of seven games.
With the third-year veteran essentially on personal leave, Minnesota could be without both starting wide receivers for the matchup with the Chargers, since Bobby Wade is hobbled by a knee injury. The team's leading receiver, with 23 catches for 272 yards, Wade participated sparingly in practices during the week and his availability will be a game-time decision.
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Troy Williamson Out Sunday
Troy Williamson Out Sunday
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