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Bradford in fold; Vikings not declaring starter for opener

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (7) throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Indianapolis. The Eagles traded Bradford Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, to the Minnesota Vikings for a pair of draft picks. Bradford replaces Teddy Bridgewater, who went down for the season after suffering a gruesome knee injury this week. The Eagles receive a first-round pick in 2017 and a fourth-round pick in 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (7) throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Indianapolis. The Eagles traded Bradford Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, to the Minnesota Vikings for a pair of draft picks. Bradford replaces Teddy Bridgewater, who went down for the season after suffering a gruesome knee injury this week. The Eagles receive a first-round pick in 2017 and a fourth-round pick in 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File) FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (7) throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Indianapolis. The Eagles traded Bradford Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, to the Minnesota Vikings for a pair of draft picks. Bradford replaces Teddy Bridgewater, who went down for the season after suffering a gruesome knee injury this week. The Eagles receive a first-round pick in 2017 and a fourth-round pick in 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

By Associated Press 1 min read

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – Sam Bradford has begun his crash course in the Minnesota Vikings’ offense.

Coach Mike Zimmer isn’t ready to declare a starting quarterback for the season opener. He isn’t ruling Bradford out, either.

Bradford went through his second practice with the team Monday, two days after the trade with Philadelphia. Zimmer said “we’ll see how it goes” when asked if the plan to play Shaun Hill at Tennessee remained in place. Both Hill and Bradford will take turns with the first team this week.

The Vikings dealt two draft picks, including a first-rounder in 2017, for Bradford after Teddy Bridgewater sustained a massive injury to his left knee.

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