Rufus

Alexander

The Oklahoma product has good short-area quickness and is a tailor-made Cover 2 linebacker. He could struggle at the point of attack. Minnesota’s linebacker crew is fairly thin, so Alexander should make the team as a rookie and compete for a bigger role in 2008.

Glenn, who’s coming off an ACL tear, may have had an on-field setback. Rookie Rufus Alexander should move up to second string on the strong side.

Alexander, who was converted to the strong side by Minnesota during camp after a stellar career at Oklahoma, injured his right knee in the game. Vikings coach Brad Childress should update his status by Monday morning.

The 2006 Big Twelve Defensive Player of the Year has gotten off to a rough start in his career, falling to the sixth round of the draft after a poor Combine and now this. Alexander may be a long shot for a roster spot in 2008.

The club saw more potential in undrafted rookie Michael Tauiliili.

Alexander is a third-year pro that spent most of last season on the Vikings’ practice squad. The Lions are thin at linebacker heading into Saturday’s preseason game with Ernie Sims (ribs) and Darnell Bing (shoulder) on the sidelines. Don’t expect Alexander to stick around too long.

Alexander was the 2006 Big 12 Defensive POY, but slow forty times and ACL injuries have his NFL stock swimming. Herron was a special teamer.

Despite being carted off during the game, Ciurciu was seen walking around the locker room Monday. He had an MRI, but the results aren’t yet known. The team re-signed Rufus Alexander to the practice squad just in case.

Henderson, an undrafted rookie, played well on special teams in the first six games but was late to a practice last week and pays for it now. Alexander will take his spot as a backup outside ‘backer and in kickoff coverage.

Minnesota made the opposite move prior to Week 7, promoting Alexander from the practice squad and waiving Henderson.