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EAGAN, Minn. — Walk. Run. Practice. Play.
Vikings second-year cornerback Mike Hughes has accomplished the first three of those goals in his journey of rehabbing a torn ACL that was suffered in October 2018.
Hughes, a first-round pick who impressed upon arrival in Minnesota and through his first six pro games, practiced fully last Friday. It was his first such session since he was preparing for the Vikings-Cardinals game in Week 6 of his rookie campaign.
Hughes spoke with media members on Wednesday after fully practicing again, albeit with a brace on his left leg.
“It feels good just to get out here and finally do some football drills and just to be out here with my brothers, get back on the field and compete,” Hughes said. “I’ve been taking everything in stride, and I’m just ready to play.”
Asked if he’s ready for a game, Hughes said, “I feel like I’m ready.”
“I just want to get the OK from the coaches and the doctors,” he added. “I’m sure they’re going to do everything in my best interest. I’m just following the plan and trusting the process. Whenever they decide I’m ready to play, I’ll be ready.”