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Let go Tuesday Westbrook was cut from the Packers' practice squad on Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Westbrook joined the practice squad Nov. 15, while Green Bay was dealing with a rash of injuries to their receiver corps. However, the 29-year-old was unable to work his way to the active roster. In a corresponding move the Packers signed offensive lineman, Jean Delance and Michal Menet to their practice squad. Westbrook will now work to find an opportunity elsewhere.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands new opportunity Westbrook was signed to the Packers' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Westbrook's addition to Green Bay's practice squad comes as the team is dealing with multiple injuries to their wide receiver corps. Allen Lazard (shoulder), Romeo Doubs (ankle) and Christian Watson (ankle) are all questionable for Thursday's game with the Titans. Not to mention, Randall Cobb also remains on IR due to an ankle injury. Westbrook last played with the Vikings in 2021, appearing in 15 games, making 10 catches on 15 targets for 68 yards.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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 agency

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays just five snaps in finale Westbrook played five offensive snaps but didn't record any counting stats during Week 18's 31-17 win over the Bears.

Impact Westbrook finished the 2021 campaign with 10 catches for 68 yards. However, he did have some solid contributions as the primary punt returner, notching at least 20 return yards in four games. Regardless, he's set to be a free agent this offseason and isn't likely to return to the Vikings.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Just one reception Sunday Westbrook had one reception for four yards on one target in Sunday's loss at Green Bay.

Impact Westbrook played the third most snaps (38 of the offense's 54 snaps) of Minnesota's receivers, but it didn't translate into production with the offense struggling under starter Sean Mannion. Westbrook could have a larger role in Week 18 if the offense gives starters rest with the Vikings now eliminated from playoff contention.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in return Westbrook played 27 offensive snaps and didn't receive a target during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams.

Impact Westbrook was sidelined during the Vikings' Week 15 win over the Bears due to COVID-19 protocols, but he was cleared in time for Week 16. However, despite being active, Westbrook was nearly non-existent. Justin Jefferson demanded the majority of Kirk Cousins' attention, while K.J. Osborn stepped up after Adam Thielen suffered a setback with his ankle injury. Westbrook hasn't enjoyed fantasy relevance at any point this season and that is expected to continue when Minnesota faces Green Bay in Week 17.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams in stride in NFC West race, visit Vikings on short rest

The Los Angeles Rams have won three straight games to improve to 10-4 and match Arizona for the NFC West lead

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' Dede Westbrook comes off the COVID-19 list Three of the six players who went into quarantine last week remain on the reserve COVID-19 list.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Hard-to-figure Vikings still trudging ahead in playoff chase

The Minnesota Vikings are hard to figure out this year

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off COVID-19 list Minnesota reinstated Westbrook (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Westbrook wasn't able to clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocol ahead of Monday's 17-9 win over the Bears, but he looks like he'll be ready to go for Minnesota's Week 16 meeting with the Rams. While Adam Thielen (ankle) and Westbrook were sidelined Monday, rookie Ihmir Smith-Marsette finished with a seven-yard touchdown reception across two targets while serving as the No. 3 wideout behind regular starters Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Activate Dede Westbrook from Reserve/COVID-19 List; Announce Roster Moves Minnesota Vikings Latest News

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Won't play Week 15 Westbrook (illness) wasn't reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Monday's game against the Bears, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Though he landed on the list six days ago, Westbrook wasn't able to clear all COVID-19-related protocols ahead of Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. With Westbrook and fellow depth wideout Dan Chisena (reserve/COVID-19 list) both sidelined for the Week 15 matchup, the Vikings are left with Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Myron Mitchell as reserve options at receiver behind projected starters Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen (ankle) and K.J. Osborn. Thielen is listed as questionable and being treated as a game-time decision.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

With playoffs possible, Vikings try not to stumble at Bears

Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and the Minnesota Vikings will try to avoid getting tripped up when they visit the struggling Chicago Bears

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams' Beckham headlines COVID-19 list as NFL outbreak widens

Los Angeles Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been added to the COVID-19 reserve list as the NFL reports 28 more positive tests among players

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' depth hurting; Westbrook latest on COVID-19 list

The Minnesota Vikings have placed wide receiver/punt returner Dede Westbrook on the COVID-19 reserve list

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings punt returner Dede Westbrook latest addition to COVID-19 protocols list Three more were added to the list Tuesday after running back Alexander Mattison was added on Monday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Placed on COVID-19 list Westbrook was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Westbrook will join Alexander Mattison and Dan Chisena in COVID-19 protocols as the Vikings are in the midst of a breakout among their skill position players. The timing couldn't have come at a worse time for the fifth-year pro, who had played season-high snaps in back-to-back weeks with Adam Thielen sidelined with a high ankle sprain. However, while he'd been on the field more often, he hadn't seen an uptick in production. The Vikings currently only have Justin Jefferson, K.J. Osborn and Ihmir Smith-Marsette as healthy options at wideout, so fantasy managers should monitor their receiving corps throughout the week.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sees more work sans Thielen Westbrook played 31 of the Vikings' 71 offensive snaps (44 percent) in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Lions, finishing with one reception for minus-2 yards on two targets.

Impact With Adam Thielen exiting the contest early with what was later revealed to be a high-ankle sprain, Westbrook and K.J. Osborn both picked up extra snaps alongside Justin Jefferson in three-receiver sets. Thielen will undergo an MRI on Monday before the Vikings provide an official update on the extent of his injury, but in the likely event he misses the team's Week 14 contest Thursday against Pittsburgh, Westbrook will likely be needed to play more snaps.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Audible: Justin Jefferson & Dede Westbrook Discuss Training Horses, College & The Road To The NFL ' Week 11 Justin Jefferson & Dede Westbrook join the Week 11 edition of The Audible presented by Verizon. Dede and Justin discuss their collegiate acc...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

The Audible: Justin Jefferson and Dede Westbrook Talk Breaking Horses, Louisiana vs. Texas, Their College Careers and Sunday's Border Battle ' Full Episode On this edition of the Vikings Audible, vikings.com's Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber are joined by Vikings WRs Justin Jefferson and Dede Westb...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

As Vikes prep for Rodgers, Packers 'D poses tough test, too

The Minnesota Vikings are used to the stress of defending against Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Go-for-it Vikings get results from increased aggression

The Minnesota Vikings delivered a signature victory that might portend a more aggressive approach down the stretch

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Staley, Chargers seeking more consistency on offense

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers' offense was operating at a high level the first five weeks of the season as they got off to a 4-1 start

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dede Westbrook rockets down sideline on 45-yard punt return Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Dede Westbrook rockets down the sideline to gain 45 yards on a punt return.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM

No limitations Wednesday Westbrook (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Westbrook was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Cowboys due to the ankle injury, but he looks like he'll only miss one game. When healthy, the 27-year-old has played a minimal role in Minnesota's aerial attack this season, recording seven catches for 59 yards in six games.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE