Vikings Reassign Unvaccinated Coach Dennison To Advisor Role
Jul 27, 2021, 4:50 PM | Updated: 4:51 pm
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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings and assistant coach Rick Dennison have found a solution for him to remain with the club despite his unvaccinated status.
Strict NFL protocols prohibit him from interacting with players.
The 63-year-old Dennison will take a role as senior offensive advisor.
He’ll do all of his collaboration with the staff virtually.
The #Vikings have named Phil Rauscher as Offensive Line Coach and added Ben Steele as the team’s Asst. Offensive Line Coach.
Due to the NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols, the team has agreed to terms with former Offensive Line Coach Rick Dennison to serve as Sr. Offensive Advisor. pic.twitter.com/QwE0BptGeR
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 27, 2021
Head coach Mike Zimmer says he’s not worried about disruption.
The Vikings promoted Phil Rauscher to fill Dennison’s offensive line coach position.
"I thought this was the best win-win situation." – Coach Zimmer on today's coaching changes pic.twitter.com/86I8oCiX0k
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 27, 2021
Rauscher was Dennison’s assistant last season.
Ben Steele was also hired as assistant offensive coach.