Linval Joseph OK after being shot
— -- Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph was struck in his calf by a stray bullet fired in a nightclub in downtown Minneapolis early Saturday morning, the team said in a statement.
The Vikings said Joseph was an innocent bystander at the time of the incident, which occurred inside 400 Soundbar just before closing time. The team described Joseph's injury as minor and that he was treated at a hospital and released Saturday.
Joseph, who was with other Vikings players, will rejoin the team on Sunday and isn't expected to miss more than two weeks, a source told ESPN.
According to the Star Tribune of Minneapolis, the gunman injured nine people New York Giants, starting 46 of 48 games and averaging 55 tackles and three sacks over the last three years. He was also part of the 2011 Super Bowl championship team.
ESPN.com Vikings reporter Ben Goessling and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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