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Rick Dennison Takes New Vikings Role After Reportedly Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine

The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday that Rick Dennison will remain on the team's coaching staff as a senior offensive advisor.

Dennison was removed from his role as Vikings offensive line coach and run game coordinator after deciding against getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The NFL requires all Tier 1 personnel to get the vaccine, and that includes assistant coaches.

In his new role, Dennison will work virtually rather than attending team practices, meetings and games.

Phil Rauscher, who was the assistant offensive line coach last season, has been promoted to offensive line coach, and Ben Steele was hired as the new assistant offensive line coach.