Vikings Announce Covid-19 Roster Moves
Vikings Announce Roster Moves
PLACED ON RESERVE/COVID-19:
NO. PLAYER POS. COLLEGE
64…..Blake Brandel........... T............. Oregon State
39…..Brian Cole II............. S........ Mississippi State
62…..Tyler Higby............ OL........... Michigan State
18…..Justin Jefferson.... WR............................ LSU
This new reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons.If a player falls into either of these categories, their club is required to immediately place the player on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Per agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, clubs are not permitted to comment on player's medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether player is in quarantine or is positive for COVID-19.
Here we go... not good :s
https://www.vikings.com/news/justin-jefferson-blake-brandel-brian-cole-tyler-higby-roster-moves
Wow....our 1st round pick and best hope to replace Diggsy on the Covid list. Not good at all.
4 rookies and no veterans.... looks like that well-known tag team of young and stupid is at it again.
@"RS Express" said: 4 rookies and no veterans.... looks like that well-known tag team of young and stupid is at it again.
No veterans have been at camp yet, I heard yesterday that it was likely that they have been exposed to sugarman and not actually tested positive and thats why they are on the list.
Brutal that they will be out 14 days. That is a lifetime in training camp time. I'm really starting to feel like this is going to be a shit show.
I just don't see how the whole team doesn't get "exposed" once one guy in the locker room gets it. If a center gets Covid, you think at a bare minimum the whole line and the QB are exposed. Or all the guys in the huddle? Maybe give everyone radios and ban the huddle for a year?
I think the NFL's use of a Covid list that doesn't specify whether it's an infection or exposure is a smart move. Limiting public info gives them more control over the narrative and the ability to proceed with a season as opposed to being shut down by a social media mob which might happen with MLB.
@"comet52" said: I think the NFL's use of a Covid list that doesn't specify whether it's an infection or exposure is a smart move. Limiting public info gives them more control over the narrative and the ability to proceed with a season as opposed to being shut down by a social media mob which might happen with MLB.I believe it was the nflpa that wanted the unspecific designation.
I don't know why we're even trying. Just call the season already.
@"AGRforever" said: I don't know why we're even trying. Just call the season already.
i think it would be interesting to see a short rookie/developmental player season. give those kids a chance to make up for no offseason before a new crop of unproven talent takes their roster spots.
@"JimmyinSD" said:@"AGRforever" said: I don't know why we're even trying. Just call the season already.
i think it would be interesting to see a short rookie/developmental player season. give those kids a chance to make up for no offseason before a new crop of unproven talent takes their roster spots.But what would be the rationale for letting them play if it is deemed unsafe for veterans? Would you call it "The Expendables League"? There may not even be a college season. (Or it will run in spring, which will totally mess up the NFL combine/draft schedule.) No...it's possible all the vets with a decent amount of financial security will opt out and this season will be a de facto development season, but I don't see the NFL declaring rookies can play but not vets.
@"medaille" said: I just don't see how the whole team doesn't get "exposed" once one guy in the locker room gets it. If a center gets Covid, you think at a bare minimum the whole line and the QB are exposed. Or all the guys in the huddle? Maybe give everyone radios and ban the huddle for a year?
Speaking about centers, wasn't there an issue with Bradbury and, ahem, moisture content from the snap, wonder if there will be a glove protocol or something. I can just see the ref. kicking the ball to the sideline instead of picking it up.
@"AGRforever" said: I don't know why we're even trying. Just call the season already.
There is no way they are going to call the season yet. They are trying to get whatever money they can first.
Updated :s
The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster moves:
NO...... PLAYER.......... POS.... EXP................. COLLEGE
95....... Ifeadi Odenigbo... DE......... 3............ Northwestern
59....... Cameron Smith.... LB......... 2.. Southern California
74....... Oli Udoh................. T......... 2.......................... Elon
NO...... PLAYER........ POS..... EXP...... COLLEGE
98……Michael Pierce.... DT........... 5......... Samford
JULY 28 PLACED ON ACTIVE/NON-FOOTBALL INJURY:
NO...... PLAYER.......... POS.... EXP...... COLLEGE
34……Nevelle Clarke..... CB........ R................ UCF
14……Quartney Davis... WR........ R.... Texas A&M
NO. PLAYER POS. COLLEGE
64…..Blake Brandel........... T............. Oregon State
39…..Brian Cole II............. S........ Mississippi State
62…..Tyler Higby............ OL........... Michigan State
18…..Justin Jefferson.... WR............................ LSU
@"Jor-El" said:@"JimmyinSD" said:@"AGRforever" said: I don't know why we're even trying. Just call the season already.
i think it would be interesting to see a short rookie/developmental player season. give those kids a chance to make up for no offseason before a new crop of unproven talent takes their roster spots.But what would be the rationale for letting them play if it is deemed unsafe for veterans? Would you call it "The Expendables League"? There may not even be a college season. (Or it will run in spring, which will totally mess up the NFL combine/draft schedule.) No...it's possible all the vets with a decent amount of financial security will opt out and this season will be a de facto development season, but I don't see the NFL declaring rookies can play but not vets.
If the vets keep opting out the vets will move in mass and basically make it an unofficial developmental league. Nothing about expendables, just that kids that dont have a bank account and know that they have one year to prove their worth, and players that havent been given their shot will be looking to make their mark regardless of the risk... for God sake its football and these kids should know better than anybody how fast that paycheck can slip through their fingers.
@"Kentis" said: Updated :s The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster moves:JULY 29 PLACED ON RESERVE/COVID-19: NO...... PLAYER.......... POS.... EXP................. COLLEGE 95....... Ifeadi Odenigbo... DE......... 3............ Northwestern 59....... Cameron Smith.... LB......... 2.. Southern California 74....... Oli Udoh................. T......... 2.......................... ElonJULY 28 PLACED ON RESERVE/OPT-OUT: NO...... PLAYER........ POS..... EXP...... COLLEGE 98……Michael Pierce.... DT........... 5......... Samford JULY 28 PLACED ON ACTIVE/NON-FOOTBALL INJURY: NO...... PLAYER.......... POS.... EXP...... COLLEGE 34……Nevelle Clarke..... CB........ R................ UCF 14……Quartney Davis... WR........ R.... Texas A&MJULY 27 PLACED ON RESERVE/COVID-19: NO. PLAYER POS. COLLEGE 64…..Blake Brandel........... T............. Oregon State 39…..Brian Cole II............. S........ Mississippi State 62…..Tyler Higby............ OL........... Michigan State 18…..Justin Jefferson.... WR............................ LSUOne hell of a way to get the roster to 80...
Thank god they're only allowing 6 to a whirlpool instead of 12....
@"AGRforever" said: I don't know why we're even trying. Just call the season already.
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