Players released:
Brian Robison, DE
Peter Pujals, QB
Mack Brown, RB-Injured
Kobe McCary, RB
Luke McNitt, FB
Kendall Wright, WR
Chad Beebe, WR
Jeff Badet, WR
Cayleb Jones, WR
Tavarres King, WR-Injured
Jake Weineke, WR
Korey Robertson, WR
Blake Bell, TE
Tyler Hoppes, TE
Josh Andrews, G-Injured
Cornelius Edison, C
Colby Gossett, G
Dieugot Joseph, T
J.P. Quinn, C
Kareem Are, G
Kaleb Johnson, G
Storm Norton, T
Ifeadi Odenigbo, DE
Jonathan Wynn, DE
Curtis Cothran, DT
Antwione Williams, LB
Brett Taylor, LB
Mike Needham, LB
Reshard Cliett, LB
Garret Dooley, LB
Travon Mathis, CB
Horace Richardson, CB-Injured
Craig James, CB-Injured
Jack Tocho, S
Tray Matthews, S-Injured
Placed on reserved/retired:
Terence Newman, CB
Placed on reserved/suspended
Kentrell Brothers, LB
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A couple thoughts.
Several of the above, perhaps even 10 of the above, will return to the Vikings as members of the 10-member practice squad.
Three days shy of his 40th birthday, cornerback Terence Newman decided that it was time to retire. It won't be the end of his association with the team as he will join the Vikings coaching staff effective immediately. His play on the field and leadership off the field has been so important over the past three years in Minnesota. Newman has played for Mike Zimmer in Dallas, Cincinnati, and Minnesota. Now he's coaching for him. This a leadership loss on the field but it's tremendous coaching gain.
Seeing defensive end Brian Robison on the release list was a very sad shock. He's been a Vikings defensive staple for so long. 11 years, 103 starts, 60 sacks, and loads of fun memories. His leadership, personality, humor, and community work were as important, more important really, as his terrific play on the field. He was as fine a role model as the Vikings have ever had. He will be missed. I miss him already.
Here are some Robison thoughts from the Vikings brass:
“Throughout our ownership of the Minnesota Vikings, players like Brian Robison have made our journey special. Brian meant as much to the community as he did to our football team. He is an exceptional person and always carries himself with such class and character. We are honored to have Brian represent the Vikings for the past 11 seasons.”
– Vikings Owners Zygi and Mark Wilf
“Brian Robison exemplifies exactly what we strive for as Minnesota Vikings. From the moment he arrived he proved to be a tireless worker, a great teammate, and most importantly, a leader on and off the field. Along with being one of the best to ever wear a Vikings uniform, Brian has an uncanny ability to connect with everyone he meets and a magnetic personality that commands respect. We will miss Brian but he will forever be a Minnesota Viking. On behalf of the entire organization, we want to thank Brian, Jayme and the entire Robison family for their immeasurable impact on our team and our community.”
– Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman
“Brian has been one of the best leaders I’ve seen in my career and I’m happy I got the opportunity to coach him. He’s been such a great player for us and an even better help building the kind of culture we want with this team. Brian will be missed but his influence will continue to be felt on this team going forward.”
– Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer
And then this from former Vikings teammate Ben Leber:
"All the bass are on alert."
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