Matt Asiata Minnesota Vikings Running Back Ht: 6.11 | Wt: 220

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Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:22:37 -0700

The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed exclusive rights free-agent RB Matt Asiata. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:16:22 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata is working to serve as the primary backup to RB Adrian Peterson now that RB Toby Gerhart (Jaguars) is gone. The team elected to keep the exclusive rights free agent, signing him to a one-year, $570,000 contract this month. General manager Rick Spielman said the team is looking for depth at running back, but the team hasn't displayed an urgency to address the spot the first two weeks of free agency.

Fantasy Tip: Depending on how the club proceeds during the offseason, Asiata might be a nice late-round fantasy flier, and certainly a handcuff for Peterson owners. Asiata's stock will be better determined after the draft and into the preseason.

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| Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:15:44 -0700

Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said the team is looking for depth at running back, but if they do not add any bodies, practice squad holdovers RBs Joe Banyard and Bradley Randle might get a chance to push for a roster spot behind RBs Adrian Peterson and Matt Asiata.

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| Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 13:36:10 -0800

The Minnesota Vikings have tendered an offer to exclusive free-agent RB Matt Asiata. Asiata will make $570,000 next season.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:12:06 -0800

Ken Vierra, agent for Minnesota Vikings exclusive rights free-agent RB Matt Asiata, said he expects the Vikings to re-sign Asiata before the start of free agency.

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| Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 17:16:41 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata carried 14 times for 115 yards in the Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Tip: Asiata finished the season strong, getting a long look with both RBs Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart sidelined by injuries. However, as long as Peterson is in Minneapolis, and healthy, it is hard to imagine Asiata having much of a role.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 13:57:32 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (groin, foot) has been downgraded to out for Week 17.

Fantasy Tip: Toby Gerhart (hamstring) is also out, which means Matt Asiata will be the featured back. If you're still alive in Week 17, Asiata is worth a look as a flex option.

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| Source: NFL.com - Dan Hanzus

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 12:25:28 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 27, and is listed as probable for Week 17.

Fantasy Tip: Asiata likely will be the starting running back Week 17 and should be considered a flex option for owners in deeper leagues.

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| Source: Vikings.com

Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:47:37 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (groin, foot) is listed as doubtful for the team's Week 17 game.

Fantasy Tip: Matt Asiata is expected to get the start in the team's Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions. Asiata is a flex play in deeper leagues.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Master Tesfatsion

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 15:00:35 -0800

Minnesota Vikings LB Audie Cole (ankle), RB Toby Gerhart (hamstring), DT Letroy Guion (quadriceps), OG Charlie Johnson (non-injury) and CB Shaun Prater (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 26. RB Matt Asiata (ankle), CB Chris Cook (knee), LB Larry Dean (knee), DT Fred Evans (knee), CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle) and S Harrison Smith (foot, groin) were limited. RB Jerome Felton (knee), OG Brandon Fusco (knee) and CB Marcus Sherels (shoulder) practiced in full.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Wed, 25 Dec 2013 18:22:53 -0800

Minnesota Vikings LB Audie Cole (ankle), LB Larry Dean (knee), DT Fred Evans (knee), RB Toby Gerhart (hamstring), DT Letroy Guion (quadriceps), CB Shaun Prater (ankle) and SS Harrison Smith (foot, groin) each did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. RB Matt Asiata (ankle), CB Chris Cook (knee), FB Jerome Felton (knee), OG Brandon Fusco (knee) and CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle) were limited participants, while CB Marcus Sherels (shoulder) was listed having practiced fully.

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| Source: Vikings.com

Sun, 22 Dec 2013 08:41:08 -0800

The Minnesota Vikings have declared DL Chase Baker, QB Josh Freeman, DL Justin Trattou, RB Matt Asiata, OT Mike Remmers, WR Rodney Smith, CB Xavier Rhodes inactive for Week 16.

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Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:01:54 -0800

Minnesota Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle) is out for Week 16. TE John Carlson (concussion) is doubtful. RB Matt Asiata (ankle) is questionable. CB Chris Cook (knee), LB Larry Dean (knee), OG Brandon Fusco (knee), RB Toby Gerhart (hamstring), LB Chad Greenway (wrist), LS Cullen Loeffler (hand), CB Marcus Sherels (shoulder) and S Harrison Smith (toe) are probable. Carlson and Rhodes did not practice Friday, Dec. 20. Asiata was limited while the rest practiced in full.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:58:21 -0800

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he expects RB Matt Asiata (ankle) will be able to practice Friday, Dec. 20.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Master Tesfatsion

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:32:46 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (ankle), TE John Carlson (concussion) and CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 19. CB Chris Cook (knee), OG Brandon Fusco (knee), RB Toby Gerhart (hamstring) and S Harrison Smith (toe) were limited. LB Larry Dean (knee), LB Chad Greenway (wrist), LS Cullen Loeffler (hand) and CB Marcus Sherels (shoulder) practiced in full.

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Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:30:33 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (ankle) and CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 18. CB Chris Cook (knee), OG Brandon Fusco (knee), RB Toby Gerhart (hamstring) and S Harrison Smith (toe) were limited. TE John Carlson (concussion), LB Larry Dean (knee), LB Chad Greenway (wrist), LS Cullen Loeffler (hand) and CB Marcus Sherels (shoulder) practiced in full.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:27:34 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata rushed 30 times for 51 yards and three touchdowns in Week 15.

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Sun, 15 Dec 2013 08:30:51 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (foot, groin) and RB Toby Gerhart (hamstring) have been declared inactive for the team's Week 15 game.

Fantasy Tip: Matt Asiata is expected to receive most of the carries in the game with Peterson and Gerhart out. Owners could consider using Asiata as a flex option but should bench him if they have a better option to use.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Vikings | Adrian Peterson likely out

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 05:58:25 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (groin, foot) is likely out for the teams Week 15 game. Peterson may push to play and may even work out before the game, but will almost certainly be out.

Fantasy Tip: With Toby Gerhart likely to be out as well, Matt Asiata is likely to carry the load for the Vikings. With only three career carries, look elsewhere.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:48:17 -0800

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave said the team is in wait-and-see mode on RBs Adrian Peterson (foot) and Toby Gerhart (hamstring) for Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, and the team isn't optimistic that either back will be able to play. "No, not at this stage. We're getting Matt Asiata ready to roll," Musgrave said.

Fantasy Tip: It's not looking good for AD or Gerhart. The final determination will come down to if either can practice Friday. If you own one or both, Asiata is not an option to start if you want to advance in the fantasy playoffs. Look elsewhere if neither runner plays this weekend.

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| Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 10:29:42 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RBs Adrian Peterson (foot) and Toby Gerhart (hamstring) will not practice Wednesday, Dec. 11, but the team hopes they can return by Friday, Dec. 13. If neither running back can play in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, they'll be forced to start RB Matt Asiata. RB Jerome Felton would be another option in the backfield.

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| Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:30:33 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata could receive more playing time Week 15 if RB Adrian Peterson (foot) and RB Toby Gerhart (hamstring) miss the game or are limited.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 12:14:00 -0800

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) and CB Josh Robinson (chest) have been ruled out for Week 14. LB Larry Dean (knee) and SS Jamarca Sanford (ankle) are listed as questionable. RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), DE Jared Allen (finger), DE Everson Griffen (toe), DT Fred Evans (knee), DT Sharrif Floyd (illness), LB Chad Greenway (wrist) and SS Andrew Sendejo (toe) are listed as probable. Rudolph and Robinson did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 6. Dean was limited during practice while the other players fully participated in practice.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 14:25:16 -0800

Minnesota Vikings CB Josh Robinson (chest) and TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 5. DE Jared Allen (finger), DT Sharrif Floyd (illness), LB Chad Greenway (wrist) and S Jamarca Sanford (ankle) were limited. RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), DT Fred Evans (knee), DE Everson Griffen (toe) and S Andrew Sendejo (toe) practiced in full.

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Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:10:56 -0800

Minnesota Vikings LB Larry Dean (knee), CB Josh Robinson (chest), TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) and S Jamarca Sanford (ankle) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. DE Jared Allen (finger) and LB Chad Greenway (wrist) both were limited in practice. RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), DT Fred Evans (knee), DE Everson Griffen (toe) and S Andrew Sendejo (toe) all fully practiced.

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| Source: Vikings.com

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:14:26 -0800

Minnesota Vikings CB Josh Robinson (chest) and TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) have been ruled out for Week 13. RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), DT Fred Evans (knee), LB Chad Greenway (wrist), CB Xavier Rhodes (concussion), DE Brian Robison (illness), S Andrew Sendejo (foot), WR Joe Webb (concussion) and DT Kevin Williams (quadriceps) are probable. Robinson and Rudolph did not practice Friday, Nov. 29. Rhodes, Webb and Williams were limited while the others practiced in full.

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Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:32:25 -0800

Minnesota Vikings DE Brian Robison (illness) and CB Josh Robinson (chest) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 28. WR Joe Webb (concussion), DT Kevin Williams (quadriceps) and CB Xavier Rhodes (concussion) were limited during practice. RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), DT Fred Evans (knee), LB Chad Greenway (wrist) and SS Andrew Sendejo (foot) fully participated in practice.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:07:46 -0800

Minnesota Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes (concussion), CB Josh Robinson (chest), TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) and WR Joe Webb (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 27. DT Kevin Williams (quadriceps) was limited. RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), DT Fred Evans (knee), LB Chad Greenway (wrist) and S Andrew Sendejo (foot) practiced in full.

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| Source: ChicagoBears.com

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 12:32:24 -0800

Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen (back), RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), FB Rhett Ellison (ankle), DT Fred Evans (knee, shoulder), LB Chad Greenway (wrist) and DT Letroy Guion (chest) all fully participated in practice and are probable for Week 12. LB Michael Mauti (knee) and C John Sullivan (concussion) both were limited in practice and are questionable. DE Brian Robinson (neck) did not practice and is questionable. LB Erin Henderson (non-injury), CB Josh Robinson (chest) and TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) did not practice and have been ruled out.

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| Source: Vikings.com

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:55:29 -0800

Minnesota Vikings LB Erin Henderson (non-injury), CB Josh Robinson (chest), TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) and C John Sullivan (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 21. DE Jared Allen (back), FB Rhett Ellison (ankle), DT Fred Evans (knee, shoulder), DT Letroy Guion (chest), LB Michael Mauti (knee) and DE Brian Robison (neck) were limited. RB Matt Asiata (shoulder) and LB Chad Greenway (wrist) practiced in full.

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Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:09:47 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (shoulder) and LB Chad Greenway (wrist) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. FB Rhett Ellison (ankle), DT Fred Evans (knee, shoulder), DT Letroy Guion (chest) and LB Michael Mauti (knee) all were limited in practice. LB Erin Henderson (non-injury), CB Josh Robinson (chest), TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) and C John Sullivan (concussion) all did not practice.

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Sun, 17 Nov 2013 12:15:35 -0800

The Minnesota Vikings have declared WR Greg Jennings, OG Jeff Baca, QB Josh Freeman, TE Kyle Rudolph, DL Letroy Guion, RB Matt Asiata, CB Shaun Prater inactive for Week 11.

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Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:06:43 -0800

Minnesota Vikings DT Letroy Guion (chest) and TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) have been ruled out for Week 11. RB Matt Asiata (shoulder) is doubtful. TE Rhett Ellison (ankle) and DT Fred Evans (knee) are questionable. CB Chris Cook (hamstring), RB Jerome Felton (back), LB Chad Greenway (wrist), LB Erin Henderson (illness), OG Charlie Johnson (elbow, toe), OT Phil Loadholt (concussion) and S Jamarca Sanford (groin) are probable. Guion and Rudolph did not practice Friday, Nov. 15. Asiata, Ellison, Evans and Johnson were limited. Cook, Felton, Greenway, Henderson, Loadholt and Sanford practiced in full.

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Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:21:52 -0800

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 14. RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle), OG Charlie Johnson (elbow, toe), DT Fred Evans (knee) and DT Letroy Guion (chest) were limited during practice. FB Jerome Felton (back), OT Phil Loadholt (concussion), LB Chad Greenway (wrist), LB Erin Henderson (illness), CB Chris Cook (hamstring) and SS Jamarca Sanford (groin) fully participated in practice.

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Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:12:35 -0800

Minnesota Vikings DT Fred Evans (knee), LB Erin Henderson (illness) and TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) all did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 13. RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle) and RB Jerome Felton (back) all were limited in practice. CB Chris Cook (hamstring), LB Chad Greenway (wrist), DT Letroy Guion (chest), G Charlie Johnson (elbow, toe), T Phil Loadholt (concussion) and S Jamarca Sanford (groin) all fully practiced.

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Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:38:25 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle), OG Charlie Johnson (elbow), DT Letroy Guion (chest, shoulder), CB Chris Cook (hip) and SS Jamarca Sanford (groin) participated in the team's walkthrough Monday, Nov. 11.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling

Thu, 07 Nov 2013 16:10:34 -0800

The Minnesota Vikings have declared OG Charlie Johnson, CB Chris Cook, DL Fred Evans, SS Jamarca Sanford, TE Kyle Rudolph, RB Matt Asiata, OT Phil Loadholt inactive for Week 10.

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Wed, 06 Nov 2013 12:54:51 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), TE Kyle Rudolph (foot), OT Phil Loadholt (concussion), DT Fred Evans (knee), CB Chris Cook (hip) and SS Jamarca Sanford (groin) have been ruled out for Week 10.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Chip Scoggins

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:05:44 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle), DT Fred Evans (knee), DT Letroy Guion (chest, knee), OG Charlie Johnson (elbow), OT Phil Loadholt (concussion), TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) and S Jamarca Sanford (groin) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 5. CB Chris Cook (hip), CB Xavier Rhodes (shoulder) and CB Josh Robinson (chest) were limited. LB Chad Greenway (wrist) practiced in full.

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Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:16:16 -0800

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle), DT Fred Evans (knee), DT Letroy Guion (chest, knee), OG Charlie Johnson (elbow), OT Phil Loadholt (concussion), TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) and S Jamarca Sanford (groin) did not practice Monday, Nov. 4. CB Chris Cook (hip), CB Xavier Rhodes (shoulder) and CB Josh Robinson (chest) were limited. LB Chad Greenway (wrist) practiced in full. The Vikings did not practice Monday. Their report is an estimation.

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Sun, 03 Nov 2013 08:38:30 -0800

The Minnesota Vikings have declared CB Chris Cook, DL Fred Evans, SS Jamarca Sanford, OG Jeff Baca, QB Josh Freeman, RB Matt Asiata, TE Rhett Ellison inactive for Week 9.

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Fri, 01 Nov 2013 13:48:49 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), CB Chris Cook (hip), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle) and DT Fred Evans (knee) all did not practice Friday, Nov. 1, and have been ruled out. LB Chad Greenway (wrist), CB A.J. Jefferson (ankle), WR Rodney Smith (hip), PK Blair Walsh (hamstring) and DT Kevin Williams (knee) all fully practiced and are probable.

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| Source: Vikings.com

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:34:25 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), CB Chris Cook (hip), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle) and S Jamarca Sanford (groin) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 31. DT Fred Evans (knee) and OT Phil Loadholt (illness) were limited. LB Chad Greenway (wrist), CB A.J. Jefferson (ankle), WR Rodney Smith (hip), PK Blair Walsh (hamstring) and DT Kevin Williams (knee) practiced in full.

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Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:23:40 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), CB Chris Cook (hip), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle), DT Fred Evans (knee), WR Greg Jennings (knee) and S Jamarca Sanford (groin) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 30. LB Chad Greenway (wrist), CB A.J. Jefferson (ankle), WR Rodney Smith (hip), K Blair Walsh (left hamstring), DT Kevin Williams (knee) all fully participated in practice.

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Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:19:02 -0700

The Minnesota Vikings have declared DL Chase Baker, OG Jeff Baca, QB Josh Freeman, RB Matt Asiata, TE Rhett Ellison, WR Rodney Smith, CB Shaun Prater inactive for Week 8.

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Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:04:37 -0700

Minnesota Vikings WR Rodney Smith (hip), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle) and RB Matt Asiata (shoulder) all did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 25, and have been ruled out for the team's Week 8 game.

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Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:39:15 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), WR Rodney Smith (hip) and TE Rhett Ellison (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 24.

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Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:22:28 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle) and WR Rodney Smith (hip) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 23.

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Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:17:07 -0700

Minnesota Vikings TE Rhett Ellison (ankle) and RB Matt Asiata (shoulder) will undergo MRI exams Tuesday, Oct. 22.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:37:55 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (shoulder) left the Week 7 game against the New York Giants Monday, Oct. 21, due to a shoulder injury and he will not return.

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| Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson