Bridgewater ruled out vs. Packers

Published February 05, 2015

Green Bay, WI (SportsNetwork.com) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is inactive for Thursday's NFC North tilt against the Green Bay Packers.

Bridgewater, who suffered a sprained left ankle late in Sunday's 41-28 win over Atlanta, returned to practice in a limited role on Wednesday, but the short week proved too much of a concern and the rookie will be held out of the contest.

Christian Ponder, the Vikings' 2013 starter at quarterback, will be under center in Bridgewater's absence.

Bridgewater took over the No. 1 job following veteran Matt Cassel's season- ending broken foot in Minnesota's Week 2 loss to New England. The former Louisville standout threw for 317 yards on 19-of-30 passing against the Falcons while adding his first career rushing touchdown.

Quarterback Chandler Harnish was signed off of Minnesota's practice squad earlier on Thursday and will serve as Ponder's backup.

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