Head count

Safety Mike Doss (calf) is not participating in today's practice and likely will miss Sunday's regular-season opener against Atlanta.

The Vikings will submit their final injury report later this afternoon.

Offensive tackle Marcus Johnson returned to practice after being excused Thursday.

Also, in case there was any doubt, Artis Hicks lined up at right guard with the first-team offense.

Coach Brad Childress had declined to say whether Hicks or Anthony Herrera would start Sunday.