PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 07: Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during the National Football League game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles on October 7, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

Report: Vikings' Barr dealing with knee injury, 50-50 for Week 1

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr is nursing a knee injury that's sidelined him from practice since Aug. 5, ESPN's Courtney Cronin reports.

The chances of the four-time Pro Bowler playing in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals are "50-50," sources told Cronin.

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer was optimistic about Barr's recovery.

"He's doing really good. We've got a good plan for him to get him ready to go," Zimmer said, according to Cronin.

A torn pectoral kept Barr sidelined for all but two games in 2020.

The 29-year-old restructured his contract this offseason and is now scheduled to hit free agency in 2022.

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