The Vikings made a flurry of moves on Saturday, the night before they face off against the Texans in Houston, and each one indicates a little a nugget of importance.
CB Chris Cook Activated: If the Vikings are going to make the playoffs then they need all of the stars to align just right over the next two weeks. One of those stars in already in place as Chris Cook has been removed from the Injured Reserve and activated. Assuming he plays, at least on a part time basis, he will line up against monster receiver Andre Johnson. Ever since Cook was injured, the Vikings have clearly struggled a lot more against top flight receivers, so his presence against the Texans could be a major boost.
DE George Johnson Activated From Practice Squad: Johnson probably won’t be active on Sunday, but the move to add depth at the end position tells us that injured Brian Robison is highly unlikely to play. Everson Griffen will start in Robison’s place.
G Mark Asper Waived: Ever since signing offensive tackle Troy Kropog the Vikings have had more offensive linemen on the roster than they would normally carry. Apparently the Vikings think Kropog offers them more than Asper, who never saw action this season, and so they opted to jettison Asper. Asper, however, could be a very good candidate to return in the very near future.
TE Allen Reisner Waived: Reisner comes and Reisner goes. This has happened enough times that I wouldn’t read anything into it other than he is clearly less valued than rookie Rhett Ellison.
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I feel sorry for Reisner the way he gets dicked around. Whenever he's had the chance he's made plays. I'm very surprised someone else hasn't snatched him up.
Yeah I've always liked Reisner, he's looked good enough to stay on the team every time I've seen him on the field. I also like that he's an udfa from a big ten school.
Yeah, BJ I'm surprised as well. Especially with how fast Shuler was claimed (and then released). I keep thinking the Vikings ability to keep resigning him will end, but it hasn't so far.