Minnesota Vikings
Joe Berger - #61 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 305 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/25/1982 |
| Birthplace | Fremont, MI |
| College | Michigan Tech |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2005, 6th round, 33rd pick by Panthers |
Vikings need more from tight ends
The Vikings desire to use more two-TE packages this season, but right now they can't get Kyle Rudolph or John Carlson on the field.
Peterson tells Vikes their no-preseason plan is OK
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Tuesday he's changed his mind about handing the ball to Adrian Peterson in a preseason game.
Vikings RB Peterson will not play in preseason
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson will not play in the preseason, head coach Leslie Frazier confirmed Tuesday.
Vikings top candidate for London games
It appears the NFL is hoping the Vikings will agree to become the league’s major presence across the pond in the next four seasons.
Vikings to lower TV blackout minimum
The Vikings announced Thursday they will take advantage of the NFL's new policy regarding local television blackouts.
Odds speak to soaring expectations for Falcons' Jones
Much is expected from Falcons WR Julio Jones, and his odds of winning the receiving-yards title at one Nevada sportsbook reflect those high hopes.
Vikings trying to balance between present, future
The Vikings are trying to strike a balance between keeping veterans and younger players as they start to formulate the eventual 53-man roster.
Report: Vikings WR Jenkins takes pay cut
Vikings WR Michael Jenkins renegotiated the final two years on his contract and took a pay cut.
Ponder makes strides in Vikings' first action
QB Christian Ponder played far better than his stats indicated in the Vikings' preseason opener.
Former Viking pleads guilty to fraud
Former Vikings RB Michael Bennett has pleaded guilty to his role in a South Florida tax refund and identity theft scheme.
Vikings cut WR Childs
The Vikings waived/injured fourth-round rookie WR Greg Childs on Monday, two days after he suffered torn patellar tendons in both knees.
Vikings WR Childs tears patellar tendon in both knees
Vikings rookie WR Greg Childs suffered torn patellar tendons in both knees late in Saturday night's scrimmage.
Leshoure, Simpson are names to file away
Mike Wilkening offers fantasy scouting reports on Mikel Leshoure and Jerome Simpson, who will each miss the start of the season.
Vikings TE Carlson sprains MCL
TE John Carlson sprained his medial collateral ligament during a running play at Vikings training camp on Tuesday.
Vikings RB Peterson has allergic reaction
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has returned to the team's training camp residence hall after an allergic reaction at lunch sent him to a local hospital.
PLAYER NEWS
Injury-prone center Jake Grove has been released by the Miami Dolphins, meaning Berger will start in the opener Sunday at Buffalo.|||||||
Grove, who had been battling with Berger for the starting job, nursed shoulder and knee injuries during the preseason and missed four games last season.
Berger, who replaced Jake Grove at center in Miami's game Thursday, left the game in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury.|||||||
Berger tried to go back into the game but was re-injured. Nate Garner replaced him. It's not certain how serious the injuries to Berger and Grove are.
Dallas listed Berger as inactive for Sunday's game versus San Francisco.|||||||
Berger has played in three games for the Cowboys this season.
The Cowboys moved to keep restricted free agent and guard Joe Berger, putting a tender of $927,000 on him.|||||||
Berger is listed as out with a foot injury for the Dolphins season opener on Thursday against the Pittsbugh Steelers. The guard suffered the injury in the team's final preseason game on Aug. 31.|||||||
The 24-year-old Berger was not slated to be a starter for Miami. He allowed one sack in three games for the Dolphins in 2005 after being drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round (33rd overall) in the 2005 NFL draft and being cut on the final day of preseason.
