Vikings host Bears with no playoff stakes, coach uncertainty
The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears to finish the seasonJANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Playoff-less Vikings, Zimmer enter a week of uncertainty
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer may have a job change in his future after a lopsided loss at Green BayJANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings won't have CB Cameron Dantzler for Packers game
Cornerback Cameron Dantzler has joined the list of Minnesota Vikings unavailable for their Sunday night game with the Green Bay PackersJANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inactive Sunday Dantzler (calf) will not play Sunday against the Packers.
Impact Dantzler was unable to practice Thursday and it was reported Friday that he was expected to be out. His absence will be a blow to the Vikings' secondary. Mackensie Alexander and Harrison Hand will likely see extra opportunity now.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Sunday Dantzler (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Dantzler was added to the injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to the calf issue, and he's expected to be out Sunday. Mackensie Alexander and Harrison Hand should play more significant roles in his likely absence versus the Packers.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cousins throws for 2 touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9
Kirk Cousins threw for two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the struggling and short-handed Chicago Bears 17-9DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings waive CB Bashaud Breeland in surprise move
The Minnesota Vikings have waived cornerback in a surprise move at a position where they have little depthDECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Passive defense yields demise for Vikes, puts season on edge
The aggressive, clever and confident defense that became a hallmark of the Minnesota Vikings under coach Mike Zimmer has been mostly missing for two yearsDECEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings throw away key victory with late defensive collapse
The Minnesota Vikings are perfectly aware of what they wasted on Sunday afternoonDECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13
Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting the previously winless Detroit Lions to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota VikingsDECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Full practice Thursday Danzler registered a full practice Thursday.
Impact Dantzler was considered a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough while dealing with an ankle injury, but he returned to a full practice Thursday. The cornerback went into last week with the same injury but was able to log 98 percent of the defensive snaps, registering 10 tackles against the Ravens.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Practices limited Wednesday Dantzler (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.
Impact Dantzler held a questionable status leading up to the Vikings' Week 9 matchup with the Ravens, but he managed to play and have a productive game against Baltimore. The cornerback's status for Week 10 is still up in the air, but he should see a large role Sunday if he's able to suit up against the Chargers.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in Week 9 loss Dantzler tallied 10 solo tackles in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Ravens.
Impact Dantzler had his practice reps capped leading up to Sunday's matchup due to an ankle injury, but he didn't appear to have any limitations against the Ravens. Across the last two weeks, the second-year pro has totaled 17 solo tackles and two pass defenses.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Facing Ravens Dantzler (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Impact Dantzler logged two limited practices leading up to the Week 9 matchup against Marquise Brown and Rashod Bateman (groin). Dantzler has been forced into a larger role in the absence of Patrick Peterson (hamstring), and he logged seven tackles with two passses defended in Week 8 against Dallas.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Baltimore Dantzler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Impact Dantzler has taken on a larger role with Patrick Peterson (hamstring) on IR, so Minnesota's secondary will be shorthanded if the 2002 third-round pick is unable to suit up. He posted season highs in both tackles (seven) and passes defensed (two) against the Cowboys in Week 8.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short
The Minnesota Vikings emerged from their bye in a favorable position, but the offense squandered the prime time opportunity in a 20-16 loss to DallasNOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings' pass defense faces daunting stretch, minus Peterson
Patrick Peterson has been a steadying influence on Minnesota's revamped secondary this seasonOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benching behind him, Vikings CB Cameron Dantzler ready to replace injured Patrick Peterson Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler has gone from being a healthy scratch in Week 1 to likely starting in Week 8. Dantzler, who started 10 o...
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Cameron Dantzler 'Confident' as Role Increases for Vikings-Cowboys Minnesota Vikings Latest News
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Cameron Dantzler will replace 'grandfather' Patrick Peterson in Vikings lineup The veteran Peterson will miss at least the next three games, putting the spotlight on Dantzler at cornerback.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings CB Peterson injures hamstring, out at least 3 games
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson has been placed on injured reserveOCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stepping into starting role Dantzler is set to start at least the next three games with Patrick Peterson (hamstring) moving to IR, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Dantzler is primed to operate alongside Bashaud Breeland as one of Minnesota's starting cornerbacks for at least three weeks, though it sounds like Peterson could potentially log a longer stint on the sideline. As such, it will be worth monitoring the second-year pro in IDP formats.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from COVID list Dantzler (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Dantzler had been away from the team since he tested positive for the virus Oct. 4, but he'll be available to practice late this week. He racked up six tackles (five solo) across three appearances to begin the year and should be active Sunday against Carolina.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' Barr finally back; knee injury brought 'down days'
Anthony Barr has been cleared to rejoin the Minnesota VikingsOCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tests positive for COVID-19 Dantzler (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Dantzler reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, so he may not gain clearance to return in time for Sunday's upcoming match against the Lions. The second-year pro handled a season-high 92 percent of defensive snaps during Week 4's loss to the Browns.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
