Linval Joseph was struck in his calf by a stray bullet in a downtown Minneapolis nightclub early Saturday morning.

Joseph played for the New York Giants during his first four seasons and signed a five-year, $31.25 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings in the offseason to shore up their run defense at defensive tackle.

The Vikings said Joseph was an innocent bystander at the time of the incident, which occurred inside 400 Soundbar just before closing time.