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The Vikings' list of inactives for Week 12 against the Bears includes QB Sage Rosenfels, WR Jaymar Johnson, DB Antoine Winfield, RB Albert Young, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jayme Mitchell and DL Letroy Guion.

Vikings DL Jared Allen recorded two more sacks Week 12 against the Bears, giving him 12 1/2 on the season. He also had his first interception.

The Vikings' list of inactives for Week 12 against the Bears includes QB Sage Rosenfels, WR Jaymar Johnson, DB Antoine Winfield, RB Albert Young, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jayme Mitchell and DL Letroy Guion.

Vikings RB Naufahu Tahi caught one pass for 8 yards Week 12 against the Bears. He has just nine catches all season.

Ankle - Limited practice. Questionable for Week 13 at Arizona

The Vikings have signed free agent wide receiver and kick returner Glenn Holt and unrestricted free agent cornerback Karl Paymah. Holt is a four-year veteran who led the Cincinnati Bengals in kickoff return yards in each of his three seasons with the team, averaging 24.3 yards per return. He started at wide receiver for the Bengals the final five games of the season but didn't post any outstanding stats. Paymah played in 60 games with five starts in four seasons with the Denver Broncos. Paymah ranked first or second on the team in special teams tackles in three of his four seasons there.

Vikings DL Ray Edwards was stellar Sunday against Detroit with five tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Edwards had plenty of help from his teammates. Cedric Griffin had nine tackles and a forced fumble. E.J. Henderson had seven tackles. Chad Greenway had six tackles. Jared Allen had one tackle. Pat Williams had two tackles. Kevin Williams had four tackles and a sack.

Vikings DL Ray Edwards was stellar Sunday against Detroit with five tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Edwards had plenty of help from his teammates. Cedric Griffin had nine tackles and a forced fumble. E.J. Henderson had seven tackles. Chad Greenway had six tackles. Jared Allen had one tackle. Pat Williams had two tackles. Kevin Williams had four tackles and a sack.

Vikings TE Jimmy Kleinsasser, WR Greg Lewis, WR Darius Reynaud and RB Jeff Dugan didn't record offensive statistics Week 12 against the Bears.

Vikings QB Brett Favre had one of his best games during an already miraculous season Week 12 against the Bears, throwing for a season-high 392 yards on 32 of 48 passing. He also threw three touchdown passes -- a 6-yarder to Visanthe Shiancoe, a 10-yarder to Chester Taylor and a 15-yarder to Percy Harvin -- to give him 12 in his last four games.

Minnesota has listed the following players as inactive for Week 11 against the Seahawks: QB Sage Rosenfels (3rd QB), WR Jaymar Johnson, DB Antoine Winfield, RB Albert Young, LB Erin Henderson, DL Fred Evans and DL Jayme Mitchell.

The Lions released WR Delmir Boldin, LB Robert Francois, S LaMarcus Hicks, DE Ryan Kees and have placed CB Dexter Wynn on the reserve/injured list. This gets their roster down to the league-mandated 75 players.

None of the following Vikings players had any offensive stats in Week 6 vs. Detroit: QB Trent Jackson, RB Naufahu Tahi, RB Maurice Hicks, TE Garrett Mills, LS Cullen Loeffler and WR Aundrae Allison.

The Vikings' list of inactives for Week 12 against the Bears includes QB Sage Rosenfels, WR Jaymar Johnson, DB Antoine Winfield, RB Albert Young, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jayme Mitchell and DL Letroy Guion.

Vikings K Ryan Longwell had 12 points -- his second-highest total of the season -- Week 12 against the Bears. He hit three field goals, including a long of 52 yards, and three extra points.

Vikings DL Ray Edwards was stellar Sunday against Detroit with five tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Edwards had plenty of help from his teammates. Cedric Griffin had nine tackles and a forced fumble. E.J. Henderson had seven tackles. Chad Greenway had six tackles. Jared Allen had one tackle. Pat Williams had two tackles. Kevin Williams had four tackles and a sack.

Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson had three carries for minus-4 yards Week 12 against the Cardinals, kneeling out the clock late in the fourth quarter.

Minnesota WR Bernard Berrian (hamstring) was able to practice in full on Wednesday as the team prepares for its Week 13 game at Arizona. Berrian caught six passes for 74 yards against the Bears in Week 12

Hamstring - Full practice. Probable for Week 13 at Arizona

Vikings special teams standout Heath Farwell is questionable for the game against the Detroit Lions with a hamstring injury. Farwell was injured in the season opener against the Cleveland Browns. He has been limited in practice all week. He missed all of last season with a knee injury, one of the main reasons the Vikings struggled on special teams last year.

Vikings DL Ray Edwards was stellar Sunday against Detroit with five tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Edwards had plenty of help from his teammates. Cedric Griffin had nine tackles and a forced fumble. E.J. Henderson had seven tackles. Chad Greenway had six tackles. Jared Allen had one tackle. Pat Williams had two tackles. Kevin Williams had four tackles and a sack.

Minnesota RB Chester Taylor (ribs) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday as the team prepares for its Week 13 game at Arizona. Taylor scored a touchdown for only the second time this season Week 12 against the Bears.

Ribs - Limited practice. Questionable for Week 13 at Arizona

The Vikings signed DB Colt Anderson, QB John David Booty, RB Ian Johnson, DT Tremaine Johnson, TE Garrett Mills and WR Nick Moore to their practice squad on Sunday.

Minnesota TE Visanthe Shiancoe was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday with injured ribs as the team prepares for its Week 13 game at Arizona. Shiancoe caught five passes for 51 yards and a touchdown Week 12 against the Bears.

Ribs - Limited practice. Questionable for Week 13 at Arizona

Notable Vikings defenders from Week 11 vs. Seattle include: LB E.J. Henderson (four solo tackles, sack), DB Husain Abdullah (three total tackles, sack), CB Asher Allen (solo tackle, sack), DB Benny Sapp (three total tackles, forced fumble) and DB Eric Frampton (two solo tackles, forced fumble).

The Vikings signed DB Colt Anderson, QB John David Booty, RB Ian Johnson, DT Tremaine Johnson, TE Garrett Mills and WR Nick Moore to their practice squad on Sunday.

Vikings rookie WR Percy Harvin had his best game as a professional Week 12 against the Bears, catching six passes for a career-high 101 yards and a touchdown. He also had two carries for 45 yards.

For the second straight game, Vikings WR Sidney Rice had six catches for 89 yards against the Bears in Week 12. He couldn't repeat the two touchdowns, though, going without one for the sixth time in seven games.

Notable Vikings defenders from Week 7 at the Steelers include: LB E.J. Henderson (seven total tackles), DT Pat Williams (six total tackles, forced fumble), CB Asher Allen (three solo tackles, sack, forced fumble), DT Jimmy Kennedy and LB Ben Leber (solo tackle and sack each).

Minnesota RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) was able to practice in full on Wednesday as the team prepares for its Week 13 game against the Cardinals. Peterson rushed for 85 yards on 25 carries Week 12 against the Bears.

Ankle - Full practice. Probable for Week 13 at Arizona

Notable Vikings defenders from Week 11 vs. Seattle include: LB E.J. Henderson (four solo tackles, sack), DB Husain Abdullah (three total tackles, sack), CB Asher Allen (solo tackle, sack), DB Benny Sapp (three total tackles, forced fumble) and DB Eric Frampton (two solo tackles, forced fumble).

Thumb, ribs - Did not practice. Questionable for Week 13 at Arizona

The Vikings' list of inactives for Week 12 against the Bears includes QB Sage Rosenfels, WR Jaymar Johnson, DB Antoine Winfield, RB Albert Young, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jayme Mitchell and DL Letroy Guion.

Vikings DB Tyrell Johnson (interception, five tackles), LB Chad Greenway (six tackles, forced fumble), LB E.J. Henderson (six tackles, fumble recovery), DL Pat Williams (four tackles, forced fumble) and DL Kevin Williams (three tackles, sack) all did their job well in a Week 5 rout of the Rams.

The Vikings signed DB Colt Anderson, QB John David Booty, RB Ian Johnson, DT Tremaine Johnson, TE Garrett Mills and WR Nick Moore to their practice squad on Sunday.

The Vikings are pretty healthy for their Monday night game hosting Green Bay in Week 4. The following players are inactive: 3rd QB Sage Rosenfels, WR Darius Reynaud, DT Letroy Guion, S Jamarca Sanford, LB Erin Henderson, DE Jayme Mitchell and CB Asher Allen.

The Vikings' list of inactives for Week 12 against the Bears includes QB Sage Rosenfels, WR Jaymar Johnson, DB Antoine Winfield, RB Albert Young, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jayme Mitchell and DL Letroy Guion.

The Vikings waived fourth-year receiver Glenn Holt on Thursday. Holt was battling for a spot on the receiver depth chart and as a returner on special teams.

Vikings LB Chad Greenway (11 tackles), DL Pat Williams (six tackles, sack), DB Madieu Williams (five tackles) and DB Cedric Griffin (five tackles) all did well in a Week 8 win over the Packers.

Notable Vikings defenders from Week 11 vs. Seattle include: LB E.J. Henderson (four solo tackles, sack), DB Husain Abdullah (three total tackles, sack), CB Asher Allen (solo tackle, sack), DB Benny Sapp (three total tackles, forced fumble) and DB Eric Frampton (two solo tackles, forced fumble).

Concussion - Limited practice. Questionable for Week 13 at Arizona

Vikings TE Jimmy Kleinsasser, WR Greg Lewis, WR Darius Reynaud and RB Jeff Dugan didn't record offensive statistics Week 12 against the Bears.

Minnesota LB E.J. Henderson (knee) has been listed as probable for the team's Week 12 game against the Bears. Henderson was a full participant in practice all week.

On Monday, the Vikings waived DT Joe Bradley, DT Alex Guerrero, QB Drew Henson, LB John Kerr, WR Todd Lowber and CB Jerron Wishom.

Notable Vikings defenders from Week 7 at the Steelers include: LB E.J. Henderson (seven total tackles), DT Pat Williams (six total tackles, forced fumble), CB Asher Allen (three solo tackles, sack, forced fumble), DT Jimmy Kennedy and LB Ben Leber (solo tackle and sack each).

The Vikings signed DB Colt Anderson, QB John David Booty, RB Ian Johnson, DT Tremaine Johnson, TE Garrett Mills and WR Nick Moore to their practice squad on Sunday.

Minnesota LB Ben Leber sacked QB Aaron Rodgers of the Packers on Monday night of Week 4. Leber finished with two tackles. Jimmy Kennedy also had a sack and one tackle and Brian Robison finished with 1.5 sacks and two tackles.

Vikings TE Jimmy Kleinsasser, WR Greg Lewis, WR Darius Reynaud and RB Jeff Dugan didn't record offensive statistics Week 12 against the Bears.

The Vikings' list of inactives for Week 12 against the Bears includes QB Sage Rosenfels, WR Jaymar Johnson, DB Antoine Winfield, RB Albert Young, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jayme Mitchell and DL Letroy Guion.

The Minnesota Vikings have signed 2009 fifth-round draft pick LB Jasper Brinkley, it was announced Tuesday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Brinkley, the 150th overall pick in this year's draft, started 29 of 30 games at South Carolina. He finished his career with 193 total tackles, 7.5 sacks, 20.5 tackles for a loss and three interceptions. As a senior, Brinkley captured All-Southeastern Conference 2nd-team honors as he started all but one game for the Gamecocks and ranked third on the squad with 65 tackles.

Notable Vikings defenders from Week 11 vs. Seattle include: LB E.J. Henderson (four solo tackles, sack), DB Husain Abdullah (three total tackles, sack), CB Asher Allen (solo tackle, sack), DB Benny Sapp (three total tackles, forced fumble) and DB Eric Frampton (two solo tackles, forced fumble).

The Vikings' list of inactives for Week 12 against the Bears includes QB Sage Rosenfels, WR Jaymar Johnson, DB Antoine Winfield, RB Albert Young, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jayme Mitchell and DL Letroy Guion.

Foot - Limited practice. Questionable for Week 13 at Arizona

Minnesota signed wide receiver Vinny Perretta to the practice squad. Wide receiver Nick Moore was released from the eight-person squad.

Against the Bears in Week 12, Vikings DB Cedric Griffin recorded his third interception of the season and first since Week 3. He also had four solo tackles.

Vikings TE Jimmy Kleinsasser, WR Greg Lewis, WR Darius Reynaud and RB Jeff Dugan didn't record offensive statistics Week 12 against the Bears.