During an appearance on WEEI Sports Radio's The Greg Hill Show on Monday morning, New England's head coach Mike Vrabel was asked if Diggs' absence was precautionary. Instead of suggesting it was due to his health, he gave a rather cryptic two-word answer: "Coach's decision," he said after a brief pause.

Right tackle Morgan Moses, whom the team has been easing back onto the field this summer as he recovers from an injury, also participated in Sunday’s practice and will also be in Minnesota. Rookie Marcus Bryant started in his place in Friday’s preseason game against the Commanders.