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 |
Week 10: Did Brett Favre earn his money?
Each week we examine whether Vikings QB Brett Favre, who is being paid more than $1 million per game this season, earned his paycheck. Let's take a look at the Week 10 loss to the Bears.
Peterson ticketed for speeding
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson was ticketed for speeding on Monday for driving 53 mph in a 35-mph zone near the team's practice facility.
Not time to sit Favre, fire Childress
The hot seat under Brad Childress has not cooled, nor has talk that QB Brett Favre should step aside, but that time is not here. Not quite yet.
Vikings' players of the week
Here are the Vikings' players of the week in their 27-13 loss to the Bears in Week 10
Favre played with shoulder injury
Vikings QB Brett Favre struggled vs. the Bears in Week 10 and told ESPN that his right shoulder is in serious pain.
Hard to believe Vikings aren't dead
At 3-6 now, the signs point to the Vikings' circus ending unhappily ever after, and it might happen without their current ringleader after a certain point very soon.
Childress: Berrian tweaked hamstring in pregame
Vikings head coach Brad Childress said WR Bernard Berrian, who was active for Sunday's game but did not play, told the coaches he could not go after the pregame stretching.
Cutler outplays Favre in Bears victory
Jay Cutler had 237 yards and three touchdown passes, Devin Hester had two big returns and the Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-13 on Sunday to tie Green Bay for the NFC North lead.
Rice out, Harvin in for Vikings
Vikings WR Sidney Rice has not been activated from the PUP list and will not play Sunday against the Bears at Soldier Field.
Vikings-Bears prediction
PFW's Eric Edholm says the Bears will eek out a close win Sunday vs. the rival Vikings.
Vikings' Rice out for Week 10
Sidney Rice will not be active for the Vikings' Week 10 game vs. the Bears, as the wide receiver has opted to sit out another game to allow his hip more time to heal.
Vikings-Bears matchup of the day: Saturday
Coming off a season-high 2½-sack performance against the Cardinals in Week Nine, some observers are wondering if Jared Allen is finally back on track.
Vikings list WRs Harvin, Rice as questionable
Vikings WR Percy Harvin returned to practice Friday but is not expected to play Sunday vs. the Bears.
Vikings fantasy focus
Here's a look at the Vikings' fantasy forecast for the Week 10 contest against the Bears in Chicago.
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.
