SEAN MANNION NEWS

Vikings' Kirk Cousins placed on reserve/COVID-19 list, out for Sunday; Sean Mannion to start vs. Packers Cousins, 33, has started in all 15 games for the 7-8 Vikings this season, throwing for 3,971 yards and 30 touchdowns.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vikings QB depth chart: Sean Mannion in line to start after Kirk Cousins' positive COVID test Kirk Cousins is missing his first game since 2019 as a result of a positive COVID test. That will thrust Sean Mannion into action.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vikings lose Cousins to COVID list before game vs. Packers

The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback Kirk Cousins on the COVID-19 reserve list

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated, in line to start Sunday Mannion (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday and is expected to start Sunday against the Packers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mannion tested positive for the virus last week and missed Week 16 while on the COVID-19 list, but he's now back on the active roster. It's fortuitous timing for the Vikings, as starter Kirk Cousins tested positive earlier Friday and is out for this weekend. Mannion is expected to start in Cousins' place in what will be his first game action since 2019.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again

The Minnesota Vikings have won their last two matchups with the Packers and are the only NFC North team to beat them during Matt LaFleur’s three-year coaching tenure in Green Bay

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tough path to playoffs for Vikings worsens without Thielen

The Minnesota Vikings have had one of those nail-biter seasons

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings lacked energy early Sunday, now lacking playoff spot

The statistical snapshot for the Minnesota Vikings' 30-23 loss came with an offense that stumbled on third down and in the red zone and a defense being run over by Los Angeles

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Thielen aggravates injury in return; QB Sean Mannion lands on COVID list Adam Thielen caught three passes for 40 yards, but finished the game on the Vikings sideline. Backup QB Sean Mannion didn't make it to the s...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Punt return TD sparks Rams in playoff-clinch win vs. Vikings

Brandon Powell returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to lift Los Angeles with Matthew Stafford mired in a slump

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Washington brings benches, just as Cowboys did

Washington is using benches adorned with its logo for the game at the Cowboys after Dallas did the same thing when visiting its NFC East rival two weeks ago

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play after testing positive The Vikings placed Mannion on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday, ruling him out for Minnesota's Week 16 game against the Rams.

Impact Per Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, Mannion is vaccinated, which means he tested positive for the virus. With Mannion not available Sunday, rookie Kellen Mond will dress for the first time this season as the backup to starting quarterback Kirk Cousins.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Who would be Vikings' next, next, next man up at quarterback? Vaccinated and unvaccinated players alike are hitting the reserve/COVID-19 list in the NFL. What happens if Kirk Cousins and Sean Mannion ar...

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings add Sean Mannion to active roster The team cut running back Ameer Abdullah to make room for the quarterback.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Signs with 53-man roster The Vikings signed Mannion to the 53-man roster Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Mannion was called up from the practice squad to serve as Kirk Cousins' backup in each of the first two games. Now, he's an honest member of the 53-man roster, and he'll likely remain ahead of rookie Kellen Mond for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Sign Sean Mannion, Waive Ameer Abdullah Minnesota Vikings Latest News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Mannion returned to the Vikings' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Impact Mannion was elevated to Minnesota's active roster prior to Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. He served as Kirk Cousins' backup, as third-round pick Kellen Mond was again a healthy scratch. The veteran did not end up seeing the field.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Up to active roster Mannion was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Mannion will serve as Kirk Cousins' backup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, as rookie third-round pick Kellen Mond will likely be a healthy scratch again.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings plan to elevate QB Sean Mannion, RB Ameer Abdullah from practice squad to active roster The Vikings plan to elevate QB Sean Mannion and RB Ameer Abdullah for the second week in a row.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Moved up as expected Mannion was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Expect to see a similar plan next week as the Vikings use Mannion's two practice squad callups before having to officially sign him to the 53-man roster. He'll back up Kirk Cousins ahead of Kellen Mond.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to move up from practice squad Mannion is expected to be promoted from Minnesota's practice squad before Sunday's game and serve as the backup to Kirk Cousins, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The Vikings can promote two players from the practice squad each week and move them back without exposing them to waivers. Mannion may serve as the backup each week under this roster rule, even though Kellen Mond will remain on the active roster. Mond, a 2021 third-round draft pick, could move into the backup role later in the season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikes switch punters again, add QB Mannion to practice squad

The Minnesota Vikings have switched specialists again right before the regular season

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seahawks sign QB Jake Luton, place Cedric Ogbuehi on IR

The Seattle Seahawks added a third quarterback on the active roster after signing Jake Luton

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joining Minnesota's practice squad Mannion was signed to Minnesota's practice squad, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While Mannion is on the practice squad, the Vikings may decide to use him as the backup quarterback should something happen to Kirk Cousins. Kellen Mond is the backup quarterback on the active roster, but the rookie third-round pick struggled with inconsistency in the preseason.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Mannion fires TD fastball to toe-tapping Darece Roberson Jr. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sean Mannion fires a touchdown fastball to toe-tapping wide receiver Darece Roberson Jr.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • NFL.COM

Teddy's Time? Bridgewater solid as Broncos thump Seahawks

Teddy Bridgewater made another strong statement in his case to be Denver’s starting quarterback, leading a pair of touchdown drives in the Broncos’ 30-3 preseason win over the Seat...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS