Thread: Vikings KFFL Tidbits (20-31 Aug. 2008)

"cajunvike" wrote:

"Marrdro" wrote:

Vikings | Sumrall to be released
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:05:00 -0700

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Brandon Sumrall has been informed he will be released.

Practice Squad?
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But why release any practice squad material so early, wouldn't it be better to wait?
I don't think that they would be fooling anyone by releasing the ones that they want to keep earlier rather than later.

Who is really looking at this guy compared to someone they holdout until the final cut?
At least that is what I am thinking.

Vikings | Boulware placed on IR
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:51:02 -0700

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have placed S Michael Boulware (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2008 season.


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Vikings | Team announces roster cuts
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:42:47 -0700

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have released PK Steven Hauschka, QB Brooks Bollinger, WR Jaymar Johnson, WR Nate Jones, WR Martin Nance, CB Marcus Walker, CB Dee McCann, CB Brandon Sumrall, TE Braden Jones, LB J Leman, LB Rufus Alexander, DE Martail Burnett, DE Chris Norwell, C Dan Mozes, C Tim Mattran, OT Chase Johnson, WR Darius Reynaud and DT Leger Douzable from the team.


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Vikings | Daniels released
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:57:59 -0700

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have released OL Brian Daniels. He could be signed to the team's practice squad.


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Vikings | Young released
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:57:16 -0700

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have released RB Albert Young. He could be signed to the team's practice squad.


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Vikings | Er. Henderson could make final roster
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:10:20 -0700

Chip Scoggins and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, report odds are strong that Minnesota Vikings LB Erin Henderson will make the final roster.


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Vikings | Booty likely to make team
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:09:28 -0700

Chip Scoggins and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, report Minnesota Vikings QB John David Booty will make the final roster by all indications.


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Vikings | Herron told he will be released
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:04:18 -0700

Chip Scoggins and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, report Minnesota Vikings LB Dave Herron has been told he will be released, according to people with knowledge of the situation.


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Vikings | Alexander told he will be released
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:03:20 -0700

Chip Scoggins and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, report Minnesota Vikings LB Rufus Alexander has been told he will be released, according to people with knowledge of the situation.


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Vikings | Hicks likely to replace McKinnie
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:30:03 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings OG Artis Hicks is expected to fill in for OT Bryant McKinnie at left tackle during McKinnie's four-game suspension.

I wonder who grabbed Rufus... Really thought he had a chance.

I'm glad Douzable made the practice squad.

Vikings | Team re-signs eight to practice squad
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:49:33 -0700

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have re-signed free-agent DE Martail Burnett (Vikings), OG Brian Daniels (Vikings), DT Leger Douzable (Vikings), WR Jaymar Johnson (Vikings), C Tim Mattran (Vikings), WR Darius Reynaud (Vikings), CB Marcus Walker (Vikings) and RB Albert Young (Vikings) to their practice squad.