Vikings' Winfield out against Steelers

Oct 25, 2009 - 4:44 PM PITTSBURGH(AP) -- Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield was not in uniform for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Vikings had no immediate comment on multiple reports that Winfield might be sidelined until late November or early December. The St. Paul Pioneer Press initially reported Winfield has a broken foot.

Winfield was injured during the second quarter of the Vikings' 33-31 victory over Baltimore on Oct. 18. His replacement, Karl Paymah, was targeted frequently by Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco.

The Steelers did not activate Limas Sweed, who has fallen out of their wide receivers rotation since dropping an apparent touchdown pass against Cincinnati on Sept. 27, or fullback Carey Davis, although he is listed on their depth chart as a starter.

Minnesota also deactivated running back Albert Young, linebacker Erin Henderson, center Jon Cooper, wide receiver Darius Reynaud, defensive end Jayme Mitchell and defensive tackle Letroy Guion.

The Steelers held out cornerback Keenan Lewis, linebacker Andre Frazier, guard Kraig Urbik, offensive tackle Tony Hills and defensive end Sunny Harris.