in his rookie season Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while covering Larry Fitzgerald in an Oct. 14 game against Arizona.Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman offered an update on Hughes’ rehab, saying Hughes is running.“It’s a process,” Spielman said. “In fact, he’s a little ahead of schedule Trae Waynes Jersey , so we’ve got a long way to go. But I know he’s been here all offseason, working extremely hard at it. I know he’s anxious to get back on that field, and I know [Vikings athletic trainer] Eric Sugarman and our medical staff and the success they’ve had with ACLs and knee injuries and how quickly they get those guys back playing on the field and playing at the same level or higher. . . .We’re excited about where he’s at this point in his rehab right now.”Hughes, the Vikings’ selection at 30th overall in 2018 Eric Kendricks Jersey , made 21 tackles, two tackles for loss, an interception, three pass breakups and a forced fumble before going on injured reserve.Vikings running back Dalvin Cook Infant Marcus Epps Jersey , the 41st overall choice in 2017, played only four games as a rookie before tearing an ACL. He returned last season to contribute 920 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns. EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have hired Gary Kubiak as an assistant head coach and offensive adviser, a big bump in experience for Mike Zimmer’s turned-over staff.The Vikings announced the move on Monday night.Kubiak spent the last two seasons as a senior personnel adviser with the Denver Broncos after stepping down as their head coach due to health concerns. Zimmer picked Kevin Stefanski to be his offensive coordinator Marcus Epps Jersey nfl draft , his first time in that role.The 57-year-old Kubiak has 10 seasons as a head coach on his NFL resume, eight with the Houston Texans (2006-13) and two with the Broncos (2015-16). They won the Super Bowl in his first year. Kubiak also has been an offensive coordinator for 12 seasons, most recently in 2014 with the Baltimore Ravens.The Vikings also hired his son, Klint Kubiak Cheap Marcus Epps Jersey , as quarterbacks coach and Brian Pariani as tight ends coach. This will be the 23rd year in the last 26 in which Pariani has worked with Gary Kubiak. Klint Kubiak was on Denver’s staff the last three seasons.