BAL BUF CIN CLE DEN HOU IND JAX KC LAC LV MIA NE NYJ PIT TEN
ARI ATL CAR CHI DAL DET GB LAR MIN NO NYG PHI SEA SF TB WAS
QB RB WR TE PK | All Non-IDP | DT DE DL ILB OLB LB CB S DB | Footballguys View | All the news | FBG News Blogger Archive
Packers | Divisional Playoffs Green Bay Packers inactives Sat Jan 20, 06:46 PM
The Green Bay Packers have declared RB AJ Dillon, LB Kingsley Enagbare, S Benny Sapp, WR Malik Heath, DL Brenton Cox and OT Caleb Jones inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Packers | Wild Card Weekend Green Bay Packers inactives Sun Jan 14, 03:12 PM
The Green Bay Packers have declared RB AJ Dillon, CB David Long, WR Malik Heath, S Benny Sapp, DL Brenton Cox and OT Caleb Jones inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
David Long Jr. player page
Packers | Eric Stokes placed on IR Sat Dec 30, 02:19 PM
Green Bay Packers CB Eric J. Stokes (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday, Dec. 30. Also, S Benny Sapp was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster and WR Bo Melton was elevated from the practice squad for Week 17.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Packers | Packers elevate two Sat Dec 23, 02:39 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Bo Melton and S Benny Sapp were elevated from the practice squad for Week 16 on Saturday, Dec. 23.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Packers | Benny Sapp elevated Sat Nov 18, 06:15 PM
Green Bay Packers S Benny Sapp was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Nov. 18.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Four DBs unlikely to return Fri Feb 3, 09:26 PM
The Minnesota Vikings are unlikely to bring back SS Tyrell Johnson, SS Jarrad Page, CB Benny Sapp or SS Andrew Sendejo in 2012. Page is expected to become a free agent in March, and he is not likely to re-sign. Sapp doesn't fit in with the youth movement in Minnesota, and he is unsigned heading into 2012. The Vikings are expected to cut bait with Johnson. Sendejo is signed through 2012, but he is probably not in the team's future plans.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Jarrad Page player page
Tyrell Johnson player page
Andrew Sendejo player page
Vikings | Cedric Griffin, Asher Allen to start in Week 17 Sat Dec 31, 08:22 PM
Minnesota Vikings CBs Cedric Griffin and Asher Allen are expected to start at the outside cornerback spots in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, with CB Benny Sapp playing the slot in nickel coverage, if he is not punished for his altercation Friday, Dec. 30, in Minneapolis.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Cedric Griffin player page
Asher Allen player page
Vikings | Benny Sapp cited for two misdemeanors Sat Dec 31, 11:44 AM
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp was cited Friday, Dec. 30, for fifth-degree assault and careless driving after getting into several altercations with security at Children's Hospital of Minneapolis. The situation is not expected to affect his playing time in Week 17 because he is not expected to start the game.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Five probable Fri Dec 30, 03:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen (shoulder, concussion), OG Anthony Herrera (back), QB Christian Ponder (concussion), S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder) and CB Benny Sapp (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, and are probable for Week 17.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Asher Allen player page
Jamarca Sanford player page
Christian Ponder player page
Vikings | Three practice Thu Dec 29, 07:55 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen (shoulder, concussion), QB Christian Ponder (concussion) and CB Benny Sapp (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 29.
| Footballguys view: Ponder is on track to start vs. the Bears, short-circuiting hopes of Joe Webb as a week 17 super sleeper. |
Benny Sapp player page
Asher Allen player page
Christian Ponder player page
Vikings | Three players practice Wed Dec 28, 06:04 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (concussion) and CBs Asher Allen (concussion, shoulder) and Benny Sapp (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
| Footballguys view: Ponder should start this weekend, taking the starch out of Joe Webb as a sneaky QB play in week 17 Super Bowls. |
Benny Sapp player page
Asher Allen player page
Christian Ponder player page
Vikings | Cedric Griffin to return to lineup Wed Dec 21, 03:29 PM
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said CB Cedric Griffin will return to the active lineup in Week 16, but that doesn't mean he'll start over CB Benny Sapp.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Cedric Griffin player page
Vikings | Benny Sapp punished for first two plays Mon Dec 19, 02:13 AM
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp sat out the first two plays before entering in Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Leslie Frazier said Sunday, Dec. 18, that Sapp's absence to begin the game was a disciplinary move. '(It) was something that him and I talked about (Saturday) night that needed to take place,' Frazier said. An NFL source said Sapp missed a meeting at the team hotel Saturday, Dec. 17.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Asher Allen, Benny Sapp expected to start Sat Dec 17, 12:29 AM
Minnesota Vikings CBs Asher Allen and Benny Sapp are expected to start in Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints with CB Marcus Sherels playing the nickel. If CB Cedric Griffin is active, he will likely be on the bench. 'Our guys are going to try and fight to the very end,' head coach Leslie Frazier said. 'That's what you like about (Benny) and (Asher) and some of the guys that are going to be playing. They're going to give it all they can.'
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Cedric Griffin player page
Asher Allen player page
Vikings | Players lack confidence in coaching staff? Wed Nov 30, 10:34 AM
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp said players seem to lack trust in what the coaching staff is preaching from a scheme perspective. 'You just have to buy in,' Sapp said. 'That's one thing I feel as a team we lack a little bit, just buying in and believing in what the coaches are telling us to do and going out there and playing within ourselves and within the scheme and not have no out-of-body experiences and just play ball.'
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Benny Sapp says players lack trust in coaches Tue Nov 29, 11:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp said Tuesday, Nov. 29, that players lack trust in coaches. "You just have to buy in," Sapp said. "That's one thing I feel as a team we lack a little bit, just buying in and believing in what the coaches are telling us to do and going out there and playing within ourselves and within the scheme and not have no out-of-body experiences and just play ball."
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Benny Sapp gets positive reviews Thu Nov 24, 12:37 AM
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday, Nov. 23, that CB Benny Sapp did a good job in Week 11 in his first game back with the team. 'Benny did a good job for us considering the amount of time he's been away from our team,' Frazier said, 'to go in there and play the number of snaps that he did and he as effective as he was. It was really encouraging.'
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Two expected to share time at nickel back Sat Nov 19, 12:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings CBs Marcus Sherels and Benny Sapp are expected to share time at nickel back in Week 11.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Antoine Winfield placed on IR Wed Nov 16, 01:33 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have placed CB Antoine Winfield (clavicle) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season. In a corresponding move, the team has signed free-agent CB Benny Sapp (Dolphins). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: A big blow to the Vikings secondary here. Without Winfield in the lineup the Vikings could find it difficult slowing down Carson Palmer and the Raiders passing game this week. |
Antoine Winfield player page
Benny Sapp player page
Vikings | Antoine Winfield to have surgery Tue Nov 15, 05:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (clavicle), who will be placed on the Injured Reserve, will undergo surgery to fix his broken clavicle Wednesday, Nov. 16. Free-agent CB Benny Sapp (Dolphins) will work out for the team and is a candidate for a roster spot.
Link to storyAntoine Winfield player page
Benny Sapp player page
Lions | Work out several players Wed Sep 21, 02:36 PM
The Detroit Lions have worked out free-agent WRs Hank Baskett (Vikings), Justin Gage (Titans), David Clowney (Panthers) and Johnnie Lee Higgins (Eagles), DE Everette Brown (Panthers) and CB Benny Sapp (Dolphins) this week.
Link to storyJustin Gage player page
Benny Sapp player page
Hank Baskett player page
David Clowney player page
Johnnie Lee Higgins player page
Everette Brown player page
Dolphins | Benny Sapp cut Wed Sep 14, 12:12 AM
The Miami Dolphins released CB Benny Sapp Tuesday, Sept. 13. He was burned for the 99-yard touchdown by New England Patriots WR Wes Welker in the Week 1 game Monday, Sept. 12.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Dolphins | Two CBs may be competing for roster spot Mon Aug 15, 01:58 PM
Miami Dolphins CBs Will D. Allen and Benny Sapp are competing for the nickel back job this season and the loser of the battle could be on the roster bubble.
Link to storyWill Allen player page
Benny Sapp player page
Dolphins | Two CBs may compete for one spot Thu May 12, 05:30 PM
Miami Dolphins CBs Benny Sapp and Will D. Allen could be competing for one roster spot during training camp with the winner being the team's nickelback.
Link to storyWill Allen player page
Benny Sapp player page
Dolphins | Two expected to compete for nickelback job Thu May 5, 03:24 PM
Miami Dolphins CBs Benny Sapp and Will D. Allen are expected to compete for the nickelback job during training camp.
Link to storyWill Allen player page
Benny Sapp player page
Dolphins | Could trade a CB Thu Feb 24, 09:28 AM
The Miami Dolphins could trade CBs Will D. Allen or Benny Sapp late in training camp, according to Barry Jackson, of The Miami Herald.
Link to storyWill Allen player page
Benny Sapp player page
Dolphins | Secondary exposed in Week 7 Tue Oct 26, 05:15 PM
The Miami Dolphins' secondary was exposed in Week 7 in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to The Palm Beach Post's Ben Volin. CB Jason Allen was demoted during the game and CB Benny Sapp and SS Chris X. Clemons both missed tackles during a touchdown pass. The team allowed 300-plus yards in the air for the second straight week. CB Sean Smith is expected to earn more playing time opposite CB Vontae Davis.
| Footballguys view: The Dolphins have some young and very talented players in their secondary (like Sean Smith and Vontae Davis), but they are still learning the ropes in the NFL. The Steelers exposed their inexperience on Sunday. |
Benny Sapp player page
Jason Allen player page
Vontae Davis player page
Sean Smith player page
Chris Clemons player page
Dolphins | Benny Sapp probable for Week 6 Fri Oct 15, 06:41 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Benny Sapp participated in practice Friday, Oct. 15, reports Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He is listed as probable for Week 6 and is expected to play. Sapp did not practice Thursday, Oct. 14, because of a non-injury related issue.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Dolphins | Benny Sapp misses practice Thu Oct 14, 04:18 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Benny Sapp did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 14, but it was non-injury related.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Dolphins | Benny Sapp trying to catch up Wed Sep 1, 09:28 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Benny Sapp is determined to learn the team's defense on the fly and make a bid to open the year as the starting nickel cornerback, reports Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Chris Cook expected to start Saturday Thu Aug 26, 01:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook is expected to start the team's third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 28, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins. Cook was initially expected to work strictly behind CB Antoine Winfield on the left side, and Minnesota would go with one or a combination of CBs Lito Sheppard, Benny Sapp and Asher Allen on the right side until CB Cedric Griffin (knee) was healthy following a knee injury. However, Cook has impressed, and if he plays well Saturday, he could win the job at right corner over Sheppard, who hasn't had a strong camp. Allen is expected to be the full-time nickel back.
Link to storyAntoine Winfield player page
Lito Sheppard player page
Benny Sapp player page
Cedric Griffin player page
Asher Allen player page
Chris Cook player page
Vikings | Greg Camarillo added via trade Wed Aug 25, 01:21 PM
Updating previous reports, the Minnesota Vikings have traded CB Benny Sapp to the Miami Dolphins for WR Greg Camarillo, reports Judd Zulgad, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Greg Camarillo player page
Dolphins | Benny Sapp added via trade Wed Aug 25, 01:17 PM
Updating previous reports, the Miami Dolphins have traded WR Greg Camarillo to the Minnesota Vikings for CB Benny Sapp, reports Judd Zulgad, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Greg Camarillo player page
Vikings | Benny Sapp returns to practice Sun Aug 8, 12:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (dehydration) returned to practice Saturday, Aug. 7, reports The Associated Press.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Benny Sapp missing Monday morning session Mon Aug 2, 10:22 AM
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (unknown) is not taking part in the morning practice session Monday, Aug. 2, according to CBSSports.com.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Benny Sapp briefly leaves practice Saturday Sat Jul 31, 02:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (cramps) left the morning practice Saturday, July 31, but was able to return to practice after dealing with some cramps, reports Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Two expected to compete for nickelback job Mon Jun 28, 03:05 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp and CB Asher Allen are expected to be the main competitors for the nickelback job during training camp, reports Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Asher Allen player page
Vikings | More on Sapp contract Tue Mar 9, 05:52 PM
Updating previous reports, Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp signed a two-year deal worth $4.2 million, according to a league source. The contract includes $1.5 million in guaranteed money.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Sapp contract update Tue Mar 9, 03:37 PM
Updating a previous report, Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed free-agent CB Benny Sapp to a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Sapp agrees to terms Tue Mar 9, 02:51 PM
Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent CB Benny Sapp (Vikings). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Hoping to re-sign most of their free agents Thu Feb 25, 01:24 PM
Mike Wobschall, of Vikings.com, reports Minnesota Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman said during a radio interview said the Vikings would like to re-sign most of their impending free agents including RB Chester Taylor, WR Greg Lewis, DL Jimmy Kennedy and CB Benny Sapp.
Link to storyChester Taylor player page
Jimmy Kennedy player page
Greg Lewis player page
Benny Sapp player page
Vikings | Would like to re-sign Sapp, Lewis Mon Feb 15, 03:15 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman said the team would like to re-sign impending free-agent CB Benny Sapp and WR Greg Lewis during the offseason.
Link to storyGreg Lewis player page
Benny Sapp player page
Vikings | Re-signing Sapp could be priority Thu Jan 28, 10:25 AM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings may consider the re-signing of impending free-agent CB Benny Sapp during the offseason as a top priority because of the injuries to CB Antoine Winfield (foot) and CB Cedric Griffin (knee).
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Vikings | Five scheduled to be UFAs Mon Jan 25, 01:28 AM
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings DT Jimmy Kennedy, CB Benny Sapp, WR Greg Lewis, OL Artis Hicks and RB Chester Taylor are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents this offseason.
| Footballguys view: None are essential parts of the team, so the Vikes should have another team that goes deep into the playoffs as long as Brett Favre returns or Tarvaris Jackson improves his game upon his return to the starting lineup. |
Chester Taylor player page
Jimmy Kennedy player page
Greg Lewis player page
Benny Sapp player page
Vikings | Four players limited Friday Fri Jan 22, 04:43 PM
Updating a previous report, Vikings.com reports Minnesota Vikings DE Ray Edwards (knee), DT Kevin Williams (knee), CB Antoine Winfield (foot) and CB Benny Sapp (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Jan. 22.
Link to storyAntoine Winfield player page
Kevin Williams player page
Benny Sapp player page
Ray Edwards player page
Vikings | Four questionable for NFC Championship game Fri Jan 22, 03:31 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings DE Ray Edwards (knee), DT Kevin Williams (knee), DT Pat Williams (elbow, foot) and CB Benny Sapp (ankle, back) are listed as questionable for the NFC Championship game.
Link to storyPat Williams player page
Kevin Williams player page
Benny Sapp player page
Ray Edwards player page
Vikings | Three players practice Thursday Thu Jan 21, 04:48 PM
Vikings.com reports Minnesota Vikings DT Jimmy Kennedy (thumb), DT Pat Williams (elbow) and CB Benny Sapp (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 21.
Link to storyPat Williams player page
Jimmy Kennedy player page
Benny Sapp player page
Vikings | Three players practice Wednesday Wed Jan 20, 05:17 PM
Vikings.com reports Minnesota Vikings DT Jimmy Kennedy (thumb), DT Pat Williams (elbow) and CB Benny Sapp (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Link to storyPat Williams player page
Jimmy Kennedy player page
Benny Sapp player page
Vikings | Four practice in full Friday, probable for Week 13 Fri Dec 4, 04:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings FB Naufahu Tahi (ankle), OT Bryant McKinnie (back), CB Benny Sapp (thumbs, ribs) and FS Eric Frampton (concussion) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 4. Each are listed as probable for Week 13 and are expected to play.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page
Naufahu Tahi player page
Eric Frampton player page
Vikings | Medical staff will have say in Sapp's status Thu Dec 3, 10:46 PM
Updating a previous item, Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (thumb, ribs) said he will play Week 13, but the team's medical staff will have a say in the decision.
Link to storyBenny Sapp player page