MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minnesota Vikings positional coach who was reportedly set to leave the team after refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine will stay on in an advisory capacity.
The Vikings announced Tuesday that Rick Dennison will no longer serve as offensive line coach, instead being named a senior offensive advisor.
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Phil Rauscher will take Dennison’s place as offensive line coach, with Ben Steele moving into the assistant coach role for that position.
Last week, ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reported Dennison and the Vikings were parting ways after he chose not to receive a vaccine.