Eagan, Minn. (August 4, 2020) – The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster moves:
FAILED PHYSICAL (REVERTS BACK TO LAS VEGAS):
NO..... PLAYER.......... POS.... EXP................ COLLEGE
98....... P.J. Hall............... DT......... 3.. Sam Houston State
All trades are pending physical exams by the acquiring team. P.J. Hall failed a physical with Minnesota and reverts back to the Las Vegas Raiders.
PLACED ON RESERVE/COVID-19:
NO..... PLAYER.......... POS.... EXP................ COLLEGE
96....... Armon Watts....... DT......... 2.................. Arkansas
ACTIVATED FROM RESERVE/COVID-19:
NO..... PLAYER.......... POS.... EXP................ COLLEGE
39....... Brian Cole II........... S........ R...... Mississippi State
18....... Justin Jefferson.. WR........ R.......................... LSU
View photos of Vikings first round draft pick WR Justin Jefferson and his first day at TCO Performance Center.
This new reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. If a player falls into either of these categories, their club is required to immediately place the player on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Per agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, clubs are not permitted to comment on player's medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether player is in quarantine or is positive for COVID-19.
