Four not practicing

Backup guard Artis Hicks, who twisted his back at the end of Thursday's practice, was one of four players not practicing during the portion that was open to the media.

Defensive end Erasmus James (knee) and safeties Mike Doss (hamstring) and Tank Williams (knee) were the others.

None of them are expected to play in Sunday's game at San Francisco.

The Vikings will declare the status of all injured players on their afternoon injury report so check back later for an update.