Adding injury to insult: Vikings lose Culpepper for season
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Daunte Culpepper's season officially ended Tuesday when the Minnesota Vikings placed the quarterback on injured reserve.
Culpepper tore the anterior cruciate, medial collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments in his right knee in Sunday's loss at Carolina. Surgery hasn't been scheduled yet, but the Vikings are anticipating that the quarterback will be ready for the 2006 season. It's possible, though, that the 28-year-old could be out longer if further damage is discovered during the operation.
Brad Johnson will start in his place and Shaun Hill becomes the backup. Minnesota didn't immediately sign another quarterback and coach Mike Tice indicated Monday that the team might not do so right away -- or perhaps even play the rest of the year with just two.
The Vikings made one other move Tuesday, releasing wide receiver Jason Anderson from the practice squad and adding wide receiver Kelvin Kight to the practice squad.
Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press
This story is from ESPN.com's automated news wire. Wire index
EDITORS' PICKS
- Winston's Solid Pro Day
Jameis Winston's pro day workout wasn't exceptional, but he confirmed he's worthy of being the top pick.
McShay
- Our Hindsight Is 20/20
- As ESPN.com celebrates two decades of coverage, we rank the top players and teams of the past 20 years.
Story »
- Sticking With 12 Teams
- Mailbag: John Clayton explains why expanded playoffs are on hold and discusses overtime rules and extra points.
Story »
MORE NFL HEADLINES
- McShay: Mariota moves up in Mock Draft 4.0
- Draft: NFL comps for top prospects
- Sando: Free-agency grades for all 32 teams
- Kiper: 10 safest picks in draft
- McShay: Winston looks like No. 1 | Top 32
RECENT ACTIVITY
-
TOOLS
- Contact Us
- Corrections
- Daily Line
- RSS