Minnesota Vikings
Jerome Felton - #42 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 248 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/03/1986 |
| Birthplace | Duren, We |
| College | Furman |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 5th round, 11th pick by Lions |
Favre active, Peterson inactive vs. Bears
Vikings QB Brett Fave has been elevated to the 45-man game-day roster against the Bears on Monday, but RB Adrian Peterson will not play.
Report: Tinoisamoa will not play vs. Vikings
The Bears will be without SLB Pisa Tinoisamoa for the fourth time in their last five games when they play the Vikings Monday night.
Bears-Vikings prediction
There are a couple significant variables that add intrigue to this game, but neither is powerful enough to swing it in the Vikings' favor.
Vikings make QB moves, place Hutchinson on I.R.
The Vikings made multiple quarterback moves on Monday in preparation for their game tonight vs. the Bears.
Vikings P Kluwe says TCF Bank Stadium 'unplayable'
The Vikings will host the Bears Monday night at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium, though if it were up to punter Chris Kluwe, the game would be held at a different venue.
Injury report for Bears-Vikings MNF game
Here is the injury report for the Week 15 Monday-night game, Chicago at Minnesota, showing the status of each injured player.
Vikings-Bears matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's another key matchup to keep an eye on when the Vikings take on the Bears in Week 15: Bears DE Julius Peppers vs. the Vikings' offensive line.
Unenviable QB situation brewing for Vikings
With Brett Favre out of the mix for the Vikings' Monday-night game against the Bears, they will turn their hopes to rookie Joe Webb as the starter.
Favre now listed as questionable vs. Bears
After earlier being listed as out for Monday night's game against the Bears, Vikings QB Brett Favre now has been upgraded to questionable.
Webb to start for Vikings
Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said Saturday that QB Brett Favre has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Bears and rookie Joe Webb will get his first start.
Memories from a streak
The toughness Brett Favre showed — both on and off the field — during his 297-game starting streak make it the most remarkable accomplishment in sports.
Harvin expects to play after seeing migraine specialist
Vikings WR Percy Harvin is expected to play on Monday night vs. the Bears after seeing a migraine specialist in Arizona to deal with his constant headache problems.
Bears-Vikings matchup of the day: Friday
Devin Hester didn't have a return for touchdown against Minnesota in Week 10, but he did put the offense in good field position, returning two kickoffs for 100 yards and two punts for 47 yards in Chicago's 27-13 ...
Three-and-out with Bears ORG Roberto Garza
PFW caught up with Bears ORT Roberto Garza this week and we discussed the Vikings' defensive line, the continuity in personnel on the offensive line and the development of the Bears' starting right tackle, rookie J'Marcus Webb.
Bears-Vikings matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a key matchup when the Bears head to Minnesota to face the Vikings in Week 15.
PLAYER NEWS
Minnesota Vikings fullback Jerome Felton has been arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired and refusing to submit to a chemical test. The Vikings say they're aware of the situation and working to gather more information.|||||||
Eden Prairie police say Felton was arrested Friday just before midnight. Online court records show Felton was released from jail Saturday after posting $12,000 bond. A court appearance is set for July 18. Felton was drafted in 2008 by the Detroit Lions. The 25-year-old signed with Minnesota as a free agent in March. In a five-year career, Felton has 42 carries for 136 yards. He also has 34 career receptions for 280 yards. He's also played for Carolina and Indianapolis.
The Vikings have signed Felton.|||||||
The 25-year-old Felton was a fifth-round draft pick by the Detroit Lions from Furman in 2008. Claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers before last season, he was let go and finished the year with the Indianapolis Colts. He was an unrestricted free agent.
A person familiar with the situation told AP the Lions have tendered a contract to Felton.|||||||
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the moves.
