Vikings still mastering offense; Bears bring even more snags
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DAKOTA DOZIER
Out with torn ACL Dozier, who was placed on injured reserve in June, recently underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 31-year-old was carted off the practice field with the injury during minicamp and subsequently landed on injured reserve, though the specifics of the issue weren't previously known. Dozier joined Chicago on a one-year deal in March, but he's now set to miss the full 2022 campaign.
JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bears Place Guard Dakota Dozier on IR, Sign Cornerback The minicamp injury to guard Dakota Dozier is severe enough that the Bears had to place him on injured reserve, and at the same time they si...
JUNE 21, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Bears Place Guard Dakota Dozier on IR, Sign Cornerback The minicamp injury to guard Dakota Dozier is severe enough that the Bears had to place him on injured reserve, and at the same time they si...
JUNE 21, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Lands on IR The Bears placed Dozier (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Dozier was carted off the practice field last week due to an apparent left knee injury, per Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune. However, the team has yet to confirm that report. The 2014 fourth-round pick signed a one-year deal this offseason to provide depth at both guard positions along the Bears offensive line, but he'll have an uphill battle to make the roster after missing a significant portion of the offseason.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roster Moves: Bears sign Stanley, put Dozier on IR The Bears on Tuesday signed cornerback Jayson Stanley and placed guard Dakota Dozier on injured reserve. Stanley, 25, has appeared in eight...
JUNE 21, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Kevin Fishbain: The Bears placed guard Dakota Dozier on injured... - The Athletic The Bears placed guard Dakota Dozier on injured reserve and signed defensive back Jayson Stanley. Dozier, who had rotated as a first-team ri...
JUNE 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Experimenting on Bears Line Continuing Through Minicamp Braxton Jones stays at left tackle but an injury to Dakota Dozier could strengthen Sam Mustipher’s hold on right guard.
JUNE 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bears' progress at minicamp comes without DE Robert Quinn
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver Darnell Mooney continued building a passing connection as the team's mandatory minicamp opened Tuesday, but the defense is...JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carted off field Dozier (undisclosed) was carted off the field at minicamp Tuesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Impact The severity of Dozier's injury is unknown, but it looked like a left knee injury, according to Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune. Dozier joined the Bears in March after spending the last three seasons with the Vikings and was expected to compete for starting right guard duties.
JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Bears' rebuilding plan: Protect, support QB Justin Fields
The new leadership in Chicago needs to do everything possible to help Bears QB Justin Fields succeed, Eric D. Williams writes.MARCH 30, 2022
Bears sign OL Dakota Dozier to 1-year deal Dozier, who turns 31 in April, is considered a depth piece.
MARCH 23, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
Roster Move: Bears sign OL Dakota Dozier The Bears on Wednesday signed unrestricted free agent guard Dakota Dozier to a one-year contract. Dozier has appeared in 76 games with 27 st...
MARCH 23, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Vikings have little space to spend with big holes on defense
The Minnesota Vikings have big holes on defense and little salary cap space to fill them in free agencyMARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL players, owners help 'Inspire Change' for social justice
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Dakota Dozier Donning Cleats for Tiny Feet of Premature Babies Minnesota Vikings Latest News
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Clears COVID-19 protocols Dozier was restored from the Vikings' practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday.
Impact Dozier was placed on the COVID-19 list on Nov. 5 and even spent time in the hospital with breathing issues, but he has fully recovered and is ready to return to the field. The 30-year-old has been active for three games this season, strictly chipping in on special teams.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Released from hospital Dozier (COVID-19) has been released from the hospital following a bout with COVID-19, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Impact Dozier, who is fully vaccinated, was admitted Tuesday night after experiencing breathing issues but his condition has improved enough to be released from the hospital. That said, a potential return to the gridiron remains without a clear timetable.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Virus trouble for Vikings includes 1 player hospitalized
The Minnesota Vikings have been operating this week under the NFL’s intensive virus protocolsNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No change to Cook's status as Vikes RB faces assault lawsuit
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook maintains he was the victim in a fight last year with a former girlfriend suing him for personal injuryNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on COVID list The Vikings placed Dozier on their practice squad's COVID-19 list Friday.
Impact Dozier managed to start for the Vikings at offensive guard for all 16 games during the 2020 season; however, he's spent his 2021 campaign on Minnesota's practice squad. The offensive guard now finds himself on the reserve/COVID-19 list and won't be able to return to the practice field for at least a few days. It's possible the Vikings sign a player to fill in for Dozier while he's on the practice squad reserve list.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings Place Dakota Dozier on Reserve/COVID-19 List Minnesota Vikings Latest News
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
With last-chance vibe, Vikes aim to overcome early setbacks
The Minnesota Vikings have dealt with their share of drama with the regular season opener still more than a week awaySEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery
The Minnesota Vikings are bracing for a season-long absence for on-the-rise tight end Irv Smith Jr., after knee surgery for a torn meniscusSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jets trade Herndon, 6th-rounder to Vikings for 4th-rounder
The New York Jets traded tight end Chris Herndon along with a 2022 sixth-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings for a fourth-rounder in next year’s draftAUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
