Vikings waive struggling WR Bernard Berrian

Wide receiver Bernard Berrian was released from the Minnesota Vikings today. The news comes after Berrian was benched Sunday against Green Bay -- his second healthy scratch of the season. This year, Berrian has caught just seven passes in five games.
Author:
Updated:
Original:

Wide receiver Bernard Berrian was released from the Minnesota Vikings today. The news comes after Berrian was benched Sunday against Green Bay -- his second healthy scratch of the season. This year, Berrian has caught just seven passes in five games.

Next Up

Roller Garden
Minnesota Life

After 52 years, owners of St. Louis Park's Roller Garden announce closure

A community staple for more than five decades.

Mondale
MN News

Walter Mondale dies at age of 93

His death was confirmed by family on Monday.

National Guard
MN News

Man charged in connection to shooting that injured National Guard troops

Four soldiers were inside a military vehicle that was shot at.

Chauvin trial
MN News

Walz declares emergency in Twin Cities, bringing in police from Ohio and Nebraska

The governor has asked the Legislature for emergency funding for the additional police.

derek chauvin court - closing arguments
MN News

Closing arguments in Derek Chauvin trial: Here's what was said

The jury listened to lengthy presentations from the prosecution and defense.

helicopter-186718_1280
MN News

Man, 55, airlifted to a hospital after hit-and-run in Granite Falls

The passenger in the vehicle told police about the incident.

Minneapolis, unrest
MN News

Facebook labels Minneapolis 'high-risk,' will remove posts that incite violence

Facebook will remove posts that call for weapons to be brought to Minneapolis and anything that celebrates George Floyd's death.

MyPillow
MN News

After being sued, MyPillow is now suing Dominion Voting Systems

The company's lawsuit claims the voting system suppressed free speech and hurt its business relationships.

Chet Holmgren
MN Sports

Chet Holmgren makes his decision ... and it's Gonzaga

The Minnesota basketball phenom is following the footsteps of Jalen Suggs.

Sarah Glover
MN Lifestyle

MPR News hires NBC's Sarah Glover as new managing editor

The experienced journalist was the first to serve two terms as president of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).

football play
Minnesota Life

Watch: Sixth-grader with cerebral palsy makes touchdown in Detroit Lakes

Kale Hannahs' classmates made sure he got a chance to play during recess.

coronavirus, covid-19
MN News

Here is Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Monday, April 19

The latest from Minnesota health officials.

Related

MN Sports

Bearing with Bernard Berrian

Vikings receiver Bernard Berrian called and apologized to Minnesota Representative John Kriesel following a Twitter exchange between the two. Kriesel started the exchange by criticizing Berrian's claims that he's always open. In response, Berrian told Kriesel to 'sit down and shut up.' What Berrian didn't know is that Kriesel is an avid Vikings fan in support of a new stadium. He's also a war veteran that lost both legs in combat.

MN Sports

Interior design company drops lawsuit on Bernard Berrian

A week ago the Vikings cut Bernard Berrian, now the wide receiver is being sued by an interior design company. Berrian allegedly hasn't payed up on $204,000 worth of interior design work done on his 20th floor penthouse in the Ivy Tower in Minneapolis.

MN Sports

Berrian issues statement after being released by the Vikings

After being deactivated as a healthy scratch two of the last three weeks, the Vikings cut Bernard Berrian Tuesday. Afterward, Berrian issued a statement on his website saying he was blessed to have played in Minnesota for three-and-a-half years, and that he views this as an opportunity to grow as a player and bring his strengths to a new organization.

MN Sports

Berrian will be back in the lineup Sunday

Bernard Berrian is expected to be back in the Vikings' lineup this weekend against the Chicago Bears. The wide receiver was benched during Sunday's win over the Cardinals. Head coach Leslie Frazier says he doesn't "foresee any future problems" from Berrian.

MN Sports

Berrian struggling to find receptions

Bernard Berrian's dismal 2010 season in which he finished with only 28-catches was supposed to turn into a bounce back season in 2011. So far that's not the case as Berrian has only one-reception through three games. Who's to blame?

MN Sports

Berrian says benching is 'old news'

After practice Wednesday, Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian was pressed for answers as to why he was deactivated last week against Arizona. Berrian refused to shed light on why he was benched and said it was old news and he didn’t want to talk about the past.

MN Sports

Frazier: Bernard Berrian's deactivation isn't a political one

Coach Leslie Frazier says receiver Bernard Berrian was deactivated as a 'coach's decision' and had nothing to do with his well-publicized Twitter battle with state Rep. John Kriesel. Although he didn't offer specifics, Frazier suggested the decision was a locker room issue.

MN Sports

Berrian benched again before Packers game

For the second time this season, Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian was put in the inactive list even though he was healthy. Coach Leslie Frazier wouldn't say why, but he tells the Pioneer Press it'll be something he'll talk about "this week."