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Vikings add star RB Dalvin Cook to COVID list as other players are cleared

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 12/23/21

The COVID situation for the Minnesota Vikings remains fluid. The team added running back Dalvin Cook to the league health and safety protocols on Thursday while wide receiver Dan Chisena and practice-squad guard Kyle Hinton were cleared to play.

Cornerback Tye Smith, also on the practice squad, was also placed on the team's COVID/reserve list.

#Vikings roster moves

RB Dalvin Cook placed on Reserve/COVID-19.

CB Tye Smith placed on Reserve Practice Squad/COVID-19.

WR Dan Chisena activated from Reserve/COVID-19.

G Kyle Hinton activated from Practice Squad Reserve/COVID-19.

RB A.J. Rose signed to the practice squad.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 23, 2021

Minnesota just activated running back Alexander Mattison from the protocol one day before Cook went onto the list.

The Vikings are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Minnesota is currently ranked second in the NFC North with a 7-7 record while L.A. is second in the NFC West with a 10-4 record.

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