Waynes will continue to serve as a starting cornerback in Sunday's Week 3 tilt with the Panthers, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Xavier Rhodes (knee) is available Sunday after missing the first two weeks of the season, it's possible he's not 100 percent healthy yet and could face a snap count. As a result, Waynes will continue to see increased reps, despite his uneven performance in last week's win over the Packers. While Waynes did record a critical fourth-quarter interception, the Packers threw at him frequently and he picked up several penalties along the way.

Waynes made his second career start at cornerback and had ten tackles and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's win at Tennessee.

EDGE Analysis

Waynes could continue to start at cornerback with Xavier Rhodes suffering a potentially serious knee injury over the weekend.

Waynes will draw the start Sunday against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Waynes draws the start due to Xavier Rhodes missing action with a knee injury, an ailment separate from the hamstring that held him out during parts of the preseason. Waynes started one game in 2015 and totaled 30 combined tackles during the course of the season.

Waynes had three tackles and got the start at cornerback and made four total tackles in Thursday's preseason win over the Bengals with Terence Newman sidelined with an undisclosed injury.

EDGE Analysis

Waynes was sidelined for Wednesday's practice as he battled dehydration in the summer heat, but was able to play Thursday. The 2015 first-round draft pick will compete with Newman for a starting job at cornerback. Waynes will need to reduce his pass interference penalties to win the role as he was slow to adjust to NFL rules last season.

Waynes (illness) is back on the practice field Thursday, Matt Vensel of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Waynes was sidelined for Wednesday's practice as he battled dehydration in the summer heat, but a Thursday return leaves optimism he'll be able to start during the Vikings' preseason opener Friday. Terence Newman (undisclosed) isn't traveling with the team, so Jabari Price would be in line to take Waynes' spot if he suffers a setback with his illness.

Waynes sat out of practice with an illness Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Waynes was having issues with the heat and appeared to be dehydrated, so he ended up sitting out for the duration of practice. With Terrence Newman not traveling with the team due to an undisclosed injury, Waynes is slated to be a starter during the Vikings' preseason opener Friday, although it remains to be seen if this changes things. Look for Jabari Price to see extended reps in his place if Waynes isn't feeling better over the next couple of days.

Waynes got his first career start at cornerback with cornerback Terence Newman moving to safety in Thursday's loss to Arizona. Waynes had five tackles and defended a pass.

EDGE Analysis

Waynes could get another start next week if safeties Harrison Smith and Andrew Sendejo remain sidelined with injuries.

Waynes (ankle) is active Sunday against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

After putting in three full practices this week, Waynes will spend time backing up left cornerback Terrance Newman. Waynes has only been on the field for more than 11 snaps in two games this season.

Waynes (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

With Xavier Rhodes, Terence Newman and Captain Munnerlyn all healthy, Waynes will likely have a minimal role on defense after sitting out in Week 12. The 2015 first-round selection may have to wait for his sophomore campaign to really make an impression.

Waynes (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Waynes is battling an ankle injury, the details of which are still mostly unclear. Regardless, he'll sit out Sunday, as well starting safety Harrison Smith, who is dealing with a left knee injury.