HomeSportsMinnesota Vikings rookie injured in shooting, expected to recoverMinnesota Vikings rookie injured in shooting, expected to recoverWed, August 18, 2021 by ABC NewsSHARE NOW Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images(MINNEAPOLIS) — Minnesota Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman was one of several people injured in a shooting in Washington, D.C. on Monday, the team said.Twyman’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN that Twyman was reportedly in a vehicle when he was shot four times — in the arm, leg, buttocks and shoulder. He is expected to be released from the hospital this week.“There doesn’t appear to be any long-term injuries that would prohibit him from playing this season,” Rosenhaus said.“Wrong place, wrong time,” Rosenhaus added, noting that Twyman was in Washington to visit a family member. “In talking to him today, he’s going to be okay — that’s all that matters. We’re thankful he’s okay. He will make a full recovery.”The 21-year-old defensive lineman suffered superficial exit wounds, but Rosenhaus says he will not need surgery.???? Jaylen pic.twitter.com/5vEXkqWEfa— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 22, 2021The team says they are “extremely thankful” that Twyman is expected to recover, and that they have been in contact with Twyman’s family.Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.