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| MIN - Chris Cook wants to shadow top receivers - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook said he would like to shadow opponents' top receivers this season.
| MIN - Antoine Winfield no longer full-time player - |
The Minnesota Vikings no longer want CB Antoine Winfield to serve as a full-time player. The team wants to go with CBs Josh Robinson and Chris Cook with Winfield in the slot in the nickel defense.
| MIN - Chris Cook on limited snap count - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (arm) returned in Week 16 against the Houston Texans, but was on a limited snap count in his first game back from the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list.
| MIN - Two added to roster - |
The Minnesota Vikings have activated CB Chris Cook (arm) from the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list. The team also signed practice squad DE George Johnson to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| MIN - Chris Cook to play - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (arm) will play in the team's Week 16 game. Head coach Leslie Frazier said after practice Friday, Dec. 21, that he's satisfied with Cook's progress and was in the process of determining how much to use him in the game, whether back in his starting spot or as the third cornerback in the nickel package.
| MIN - Chris Cook expects to play - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (arm) is expected to play in the team's Week 16 game. 'I'm expecting to play. I'm doing everything out here on the practice field to prepare to play,' Cook said Wednesday, Dec. 19. 'Doesn't matter if I start, come in on third down or on special teams, I just want to play.'
| MIN - Hope Chris Cook will play Week 16 - |
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said the team hopes to have CB Chris Cook (arm) play in Week 16. Frazier said he is not sure if Cook will start if he plays.
| MIN - Chris Cook meeting with doctor - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (arm) is scheduled to meet with a doctor Thursday, Dec. 13, and could receive clearance to play. He is eligible to play in the team's Week 16 game after being placed on the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list earlier in the season.
| MIN - Four limited - |
Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB Chris Cook (arm), OG Charlie Johnson (ankle) and OT Phil Loadholt (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
| MIN - Chris Cook returning soon - |
Minnesota Vikings C Chris Cook (arm) is expected to 'practice more extensively' this week as he prepares to return in Week 16 against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Leslie Frazier.
| MIN - Chris Cook expects to return this season - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (arm) said he expects to play again this season after suffering a broken arm earlier in the year. He is currently on the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list and is eligible to play Week 16.
| MIN - Chris Cook to IR - |
The Minnesota Vikings placed CB Chris Cook (arm) on the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list Friday, Oct. 26.
| MIN - Chris Cook has broken arm - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (arm) is dealing with a broken arm, not a broken wrist, as was previously reported. Cook will need surgery that is expected to keep him out for seven to eight weeks, which means the team will likely place him on the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return. CB Josh Robinson replaced Cook in the game Thursday, Oct. 25, and figures to start as long as Cook is sidelined. CB Bobby Felder could replace Cook on the active roster.
| MIN - Chris Cook has broken wrist - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (wrist) suffered a broken wrist during the team's Week 8 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His status for the remainder of the season is in question due to the injury.
| MIN - Six practice in full - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (biceps), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle), LB Marvin Mitchell (ankle), DE Brian Robison (elbow), S Andrew Sendejo (ankle) and WR Jarius Wright (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 20.
| MIN - Six players practice - |
Minnesota Vikings WR Jarius Wright (ankle), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle), DE Brian Robison (elbow), LB Marvin Mitchell (ankle), CB Chris Cook (biceps) and SS Andrew Sendejo (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 19.
| MIN - Five players listed as probable - |
Minnesota Vikings TE Rhett Ellison (ankle), C John Sullivan (ankle), CB Chris Cook (biceps), CB Josh Robinson (hip) and SS Andrew Sendejo (ankle) are listed as probable for Week 2. Sullivan was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 14, while the other four fully participated.
| MIN - Three practice in full - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (biceps), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle) and CB Josh Robinson (hip) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 13.
| MIN - Six limited - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (biceps), LB Marvin Mitchell (ankle), S Andrew Sendejo (ankle), C John Sullivan (ankle), WR Jarius Wright (ankle) and TE Rhett Ellison (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 12.
| MIN - Injury updates - |
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (concussion) returned to practice Monday, Aug. 20. CB Chris Cook (concussion) did not participate.
| MIN - Chris Cook taking part in workouts - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook was taking part in the team's offseason workout Wednesday, May 2, after missing most of the 2011 season with a legal situation. 'Yeah, definitely, I feel like I have to earn trust again,' Cook said. 'I definitely let them down last year ... by missing the 10 games. I'm really looking forward to being a contributing factor to the team'
| MIN - Chris Cook taking part in workouts - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook has been participating in offseason workouts.
| MIN - Chris Cook expected to return - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook is expected to be back with the team following his recent acquittal on domestic assault charges. General manager Rick Spielman confirmed Sunday, March 25, that Cook is 'going to be back' after missing 10 games last season following an Oct. 22 arrest.
| MIN - Will meet with Chris Cook - |
The Minnesota Vikings will meet with CB Chris Cook to discuss his future with the team. The team believes he deserves a second chance after being found not guilty for assault charges.
| MIN - Chris Cook not expected to be punished - |
An NFL spokesperson said the league will review Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook's off field incident but does not expect a punishment for Cook after he was found not guilty on domestic assault and third-degree assault.
| MIN - Chris Cook found not guilty - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook has been found not guilty in his trial for domestic assault and third-degree assault.
| MIN - No change in Chris Cook's status - |
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said there has been no change regarding CB Chris Cook's status with the team because his legal situation has not been resolved.
| MIN - Chris Cook could compete for starting job if not convicted - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook could compete for one of the starting cornerback job next season if he is not convicted on his domestic assault felony charges.
| MIN - Wait and see with Chris Cook - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook finished the season on the 53-man roster, and the team is taking a wait-and-see stance with him. Cook is scheduled to go on trial in March in connection with an Oct. 22 incident in which he is charged with domestic assault by strangulation and third-degree assault. 'There's so many unknowns with Chris,' head coach Leslie Frazier said. 'So, here we are on Jan. 3. I think it is, at this point Chris is not on my radar.'
| MIN - Week 17 Inactives - |
The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Caleb King, CB Chris Cook, DL D'Aundre Reed, OL DeMarcus Love, RB Jordan Todman, TE Mickey Shuler, LB Xavier Adibi inactive for Week 17.
| MIN - Chris Cook ruled out - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (suspension) has been ruled out for Week 17.
| MIN - Two miss practice - |
Minnesota Vikings OG Anthony Herrera (back) and CB Chris Cook (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
| MIN - Week 16 Inactives - |
The Minnesota Vikings have declared TE Allen Reisner, CB Asher Allen, CB Chris Cook, DL D'Aundre Reed, OL DeMarcus Love, OG Steve Hutchinson, LB Xavier Adibi inactive for Week 16.
| MIN - Three players ruled out - |
Minnesota Vikings OG Steve Hutchinson (concussion) and CBs Asher Allen (concussion, shoulder) and Chris Cook (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and have been ruled out for Week 16.
| MIN - Three sit out practice - |
Minnesota Vikings OG Steve Hutchinson (concussion) and CBs Asher Allen (concussion, shoulder) and Chris Cook (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 22.
| MIN - Three miss practice - |
Minnesota Vikings OG Steve Hutchinson (concussion) and CBs Asher Allen (concussion, shoulder) and Chris Cook (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.
| MIN - Week 15 Inactives - |
The Minnesota Vikings have declared TE Allen Reisner, SS Andrew Sendejo, OL Brandon Fusco, CB Chris Cook, DL D'Aundre Reed, OL DeMarcus Love, LB Xavier Adibi inactive for Week 15.
Footballguys view: Adrian Peterson and Christian Ponder are active and starting.
| MIN - Chris Cook ruled out - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 16, and has been ruled out for Week 16.
| MIN - Chris Cook misses practice - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
| MIN - Chris Cook ruled out - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (suspension) has been ruled out for Week 15.
| MIN - Week 14 Inactives - |
The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Adrian Peterson, TE Allen Reisner, OL Brandon Fusco, CB Chris Cook, DL D'Aundre Reed, OL DeMarcus Love, LB Xavier Adibi inactive for Week 14.
Footballguys view: Christian Ponder gets the start, but he is a risky play with his hip injury.
| MIN - Chris Cook out - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (suspension) has been ruled out for Week 14.
Footballguys view: Cook is the only CB on the Vikings roster that has a prayer of hanging with Calvin Johnson, so expect a big day from the big receiver.
| MIN - Two missing practice - |
Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (hip) and CB Chris Cook (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 8.
| MIN - Chris Cook out for Week 14 - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (undisclosed) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 7, and he has been ruled out for the Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions.
| MIN - Week 13 Inactives - |
The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Adrian Peterson, SS Andrew Sendejo, CB Asher Allen, OL Brandon Fusco, CB Chris Cook, DL D'Aundre Reed, OL DeMarcus Love inactive for Week 13.
Footballguys view: Toby Gerhart gets another start and should be considered a flex play or weak RB2 this week.
| MIN - Chris Cook ruled out - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 2, and has been ruled out for Week 13.
| MIN - Three players miss practice - |
Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen (undisclosed), LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder) and CB Chris Cook (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 1.
| MIN - Chris Cook ruled out - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (suspension) has been ruled out for Week 13.
| MIN - Week 12 Inactives - |
The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Adrian Peterson, OG Anthony Herrera, CB Chris Cook, DL D'Aundre Reed, OL DeMarcus Love, SS Husain Abdullah, TE Kyle Rudolph inactive for Week 12.
Footballguys view: Toby Gerhart gets the start, but Percy Harvin and Lorenzo Booker will also get some carries in his place. The Vikings secondary continues to be short-handed, making things easier for Matt Ryan and company.
| MIN - Three ruled out - |
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (suspension), S Husain Abdullah (concussion) and OG Anthony Herrera (knee) have been ruled out for Week 12. Herrera was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 25, and Cook and Abdullah did not practice.
Footballguys view: The Vikings secondary continues to be short-handed, making Matt Ryan and Roddy White good plays this week.
