Vikings suspend Gerald Alexander for 3 weeks after DWI arrest
The Vikings bench their defensive backs coach for three weeks after a guilty DWI plea, sparking league‑wide disciplinary scrutiny.
The brief
The disciplinary period begins immediately and will keep Alexander away from all team duties until the conclusion of the ban. The action represents the most significant personnel development for the Vikings this season.
Alexander’s suspension follows his arrest on a driving‑while‑impaired charge and a subsequent guilty plea, details reported by The New York Times and echoed by ESPN. A comparable three‑week suspension was recently imposed on a former Pittsburgh Steelers coach, indicating that the league is enforcing consistent disciplinary standards across multiple franchises.
The Vikings’ defensive backs unit will operate without Alexander’s coaching for the duration of the suspension, and the team will delegate his responsibilities to existing staff members.
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Coverage (7)
- Vikings suspend defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander 3 weeks without pay after DWI guilty plea CBS News · 3h ago
- Vikings suspend DB coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks NBC Sports · 3h ago
- Former Steelers Coach Suspended For Three Weeks Steelers Depot · 3h ago
- Vikings suspend DBs coach Gerald Alexander after DUI arrest Star Tribune · 3h ago
- Eagles give Carter 4-year, $152M extension NBC Sports · 3h ago
- Vikings DB coach suspended after pleading guilty to driving while impaired The New York Times · 3h ago
- Vikings suspend Gerald Alexander for 3 weeks after DWI arrest ESPN · 3h ago
Quick answers
How long is Gerald Alexander’s suspension?
Three weeks.
What led to the suspension of the Vikings’ defensive backs coach?
He was arrested for driving while impaired and entered a guilty plea to a DWI charge.
Which part of the Vikings organization is directly impacted?
The defensive backs coaching staff.
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