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Vikings Announce Covid-19 Roster Moves

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Vikings Announce Roster Moves

Eagan, Minn. (July 27, 2020)  The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following 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

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#1 · Jul 27, 3:07 PM
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Our DL is now Hunter and a bunch of guys tumbling out of a clown car.

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Linebacker Anthony Barr latest Vikings player placed on COVID list  :s Linebacker Anthony Barr was the eighth Vikings player placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The move comes a day after Barr was scheduled to take his second coronavirus test as part of the entry protocols for training camp.
https://www.startribune.com/linebacker-anthony-barr-latest-vikings-player-placed-on-covid-list/571960712/

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#23 · Jul 30, 3:46 PM
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Ok - I'm not hearing other big names around the league. Are you?

WTF is going on?

Is this a Vikings thing only or what???

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@"purplefaithful" said: Ok - I'm not hearing other big names around the league. Are you?

WTF is going on?

Is this a Vikings thing only or what???

The veteran names are trickling in it seems, Detroit has Hockenson & Golladay, Green Bay has Crosby, Sternberger & Hester. I’m sure we’ll keep hearing more & more unfortunately.

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@"JimmyinSD" said:
@"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. 
Well if that's the case I'd call it a lucky break for the league.
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Nevelle Clarke cleared to practice; tackle Blake Brandel off COVID list

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#27 · Jul 31, 12:27 PM
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Golladay huge loss for lions

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@"Viking1987" said: Golladay huge loss for lions
Stafford now too...  :o 
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Here’s some better news: B)
AUGUST 3 ACTIVATED FROM RESERVE/COVID-19:
NO...... PLAYER............ POS.... EXP.................. COLLEGE
55....... Anthony Barr.......... LB......... 7........................ UCLA
95....... Ifeadi Odenigbo....... DE......... 3............ Northwestern

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The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster moves:
AUGUST 4 PLACED ON RESERVE/COVID-19: NO..... PLAYER.......... POS.... EXP................ COLLEGE 96....... Armon Watts....... DT......... 2.................. Arkansas AUGUST 4 ACTIVATED FROM RESERVE/COVID-19: NO..... PLAYER.......... POS.... EXP................ COLLEGE 39....... Brian Cole II........... S........ R...... Mississippi State 18....... Justin Jefferson........... WR........ R...... LSU
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That was quick:  B) 

The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster moves:
AUGUST 6 ACTIVATED FROM RESERVE/COVID-19:
NO..... PLAYER.......... POS.... EXP................ COLLEGE
96....... Armon Watts....... DT......... 2.................. Arkansas

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The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster moves:
AUGUST 13 ACTIVATED FROM RESERVE/COVID-19 NO..... PLAYER.......... POS.... EXP................ COLLEGE 74....... Oli Udoh....... T......... 2................. Elon The list is finally down to zero...! B)
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I'm keeping my fingers crossed Zimmer and those 60+ year olds on the staff stay ok...

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Of the nine different players that the Vikings put on the COVID-19 list, Udoh and linebacker Cameron Smith are the only one that are known to have actually tested positive for the virus.

https://www.dailynorseman.com/2020/8/13/21368000/minnesota-vikings-activate-oli-udoh-covid-19-list-waive-demarquis-gates

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