The Minnesota Vikings have waived defensive back Nick Taylor and picked up Chris Stroud -- a rookie from Webber International. Taylor, a former Florida International point guard, suffered a shoulder injury during the first practice at training camp in Mankato last week.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Childs was clutching his right knee when he was carted off the field toward the end of Saturday's training camp scrimmage. Fox Sports North reports the rookie went up to catch a pass and screamed in pain as he hit the ground.

A move in the backfield for the Vikings. Minnesota has signed free agent fullback Ryan D'Imperio off their practice squad and released rookie tight end Allen Reisner. The Star Tribune sees the move as way to let veteran tight end Jim Kleinsasser spend more time blocking at the line of scrimmage instead of doubling as a fullback.

The Vikings have waived offensive lineman Kevin Murphy and cornerback C.C. Whitlock. Murphy was claimed off waivers from the 49ers Tuesday. Whitlock was an undrafted free agent.

After a two-game suspension, the Vikings today activated Pro Bowl tackle Kevin Williams. To make room, the Vikes waived defensive end Adrian Awasom.

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.

Jeremy Fowler of the Pioneer Press spent a week with Vikings rookie wide receivers Jarius Wright and Greg Childs. The two grew up together, played football together and now their in the NFL together. It's an amazing story worth a read.