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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:26:06 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings are unlikely to bring back SS Tyrell Johnson, SS Jarrad Page, CB Benny Sapp or SS Andrew Sendejo in 2012. Page is expected to become a free agent in March, and he is not likely to re-sign. Sapp doesn't fit in with the youth movement in Minnesota, and he is unsigned heading into 2012. The Vikings are expected to cut bait with Johnson. Sendejo is signed through 2012, but he is probably not in the team's future plans.
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:22:40 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CBs Cedric Griffin and Asher Allen are expected to start at the outside cornerback spots in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, with CB Benny Sapp playing the slot in nickel coverage, if he is not punished for his altercation Friday, Dec. 30, in Minneapolis.
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:44:04 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp was cited Friday, Dec. 30, for fifth-degree assault and careless driving after getting into several altercations with security at Children's Hospital of Minneapolis. The situation is not expected to affect his playing time in Week 17 because he is not expected to start the game.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:24:55 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen (shoulder, concussion), OG Anthony Herrera (back), QB Christian Ponder (concussion), S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder) and CB Benny Sapp (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, and are probable for Week 17.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:55:24 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen (shoulder, concussion), QB Christian Ponder (concussion) and CB Benny Sapp (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 29.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:04:31 -0800
Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (concussion) and CBs Asher Allen (concussion, shoulder) and Benny Sapp (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:29:25 -0800
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said CB Cedric Griffin will return to the active lineup in Week 16, but that doesn't mean he'll start over CB Benny Sapp.
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:13:10 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp sat out the first two plays before entering in Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Leslie Frazier said Sunday, Dec. 18, that Sapp's absence to begin the game was a disciplinary move. "(It) was something that him and I talked about (Saturday) night that needed to take place," Frazier said. An NFL source said Sapp missed a meeting at the team hotel Saturday, Dec. 17.
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:29:44 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CBs Asher Allen and Benny Sapp are expected to start in Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints with CB Marcus Sherels playing the nickel. If CB Cedric Griffin is active, he will likely be on the bench. "Our guys are going to try and fight to the very end," head coach Leslie Frazier said. "That's what you like about (Benny) and (Asher) and some of the guys that are going to be playing. They're going to give it all they can."
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:24:23 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp said Tuesday, Nov. 29, that players lack trust in coaches. "You just have to buy in," Sapp said. "That's one thing I feel as a team we lack a little bit, just buying in and believing in what the coaches are telling us to do and going out there and playing within ourselves and within the scheme and not have no out-of-body experiences and just play ball."
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:37:56 -0800
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday, Nov. 23, that CB Benny Sapp did a good job in Week 11 in his first game back with the team. "Benny did a good job for us considering the amount of time he's been away from our team," Frazier said, "to go in there and play the number of snaps that he did and he as effective as he was. It was really encouraging."
Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:56:39 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CBs Marcus Sherels and Benny Sapp are expected to share time at nickel back in Week 11.
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:33:11 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings have placed CB Antoine Winfield (clavicle) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season. In a corresponding move, the team has signed free-agent CB Benny Sapp (Dolphins). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:57:59 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (clavicle), who will be placed on the Injured Reserve, will undergo surgery to fix his broken clavicle Wednesday, Nov. 16. Free-agent CB Benny Sapp (Dolphins) will work out for the team and is a candidate for a roster spot.
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:36:35 -0700
The Detroit Lions have worked out free-agent WRs Hank Baskett (Vikings), Justin Gage (Titans), David Clowney (Panthers) and Johnnie Lee Higgins (Eagles), DE Everette Brown (Panthers) and CB Benny Sapp (Dolphins) this week.
Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:12:24 -0700
The Miami Dolphins released CB Benny Sapp Tuesday, Sept. 13. He was burned for the 99-yard touchdown by New England Patriots WR Wes Welker in the Week 1 game Monday, Sept. 12.
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:58:44 -0700
Miami Dolphins CBs Will D. Allen and Benny Sapp are competing for the nickel back job this season and the loser of the battle could be on the roster bubble.
Thu, 12 May 2011 14:30:01 -0700
Miami Dolphins CBs Benny Sapp and Will D. Allen could be competing for one roster spot during training camp with the winner being the team's nickelback.
Thu, 05 May 2011 12:24:01 -0700
Miami Dolphins CBs Benny Sapp and Will D. Allen are expected to compete for the nickelback job during training camp.
Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:28:46 -0800
The Miami Dolphins could trade CBs Will D. Allen or Benny Sapp late in training camp, according to Barry Jackson, of The Miami Herald.
Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:15:44 -0700
The Miami Dolphins' secondary was exposed in Week 7 in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to The Palm Beach Post's Ben Volin. CB Jason Allen was demoted during the game and CB Benny Sapp and SS Chris X. Clemons both missed tackles during a touchdown pass. The team allowed 300-plus yards in the air for the second straight week. CB Sean Smith is expected to earn more playing time opposite CB Vontae Davis.
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:41:32 -0700
Miami Dolphins CB Benny Sapp participated in practice Friday, Oct. 15, reports Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He is listed as probable for Week 6 and is expected to play. Sapp did not practice Thursday, Oct. 14, because of a non-injury related issue.
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:18:57 -0700
Miami Dolphins CB Benny Sapp did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 14, but it was non-injury related.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:28:27 -0700
Miami Dolphins CB Benny Sapp is determined to learn the team's defense on the fly and make a bid to open the year as the starting nickel cornerback, reports Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:28:25 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook is expected to start the team's third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 28, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins. Cook was initially expected to work strictly behind CB Antoine Winfield on the left side, and Minnesota would go with one or a combination of CBs Lito Sheppard, Benny Sapp and Asher Allen on the right side until CB Cedric Griffin (knee) was healthy following a knee injury. However, Cook has impressed, and if he plays well Saturday, he could win the job at right corner over Sheppard, who hasn't had a strong camp. Allen is expected to be the full-time nickel back.
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:21:20 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Minnesota Vikings have traded CB Benny Sapp to the Miami Dolphins for WR Greg Camarillo, reports Judd Zulgad, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:17:34 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Miami Dolphins have traded WR Greg Camarillo to the Minnesota Vikings for CB Benny Sapp, reports Judd Zulgad, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Sun, 08 Aug 2010 06:17:52 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (dehydration) returned to practice Saturday, Aug. 7, reports The Associated Press.
Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:22:23 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (unknown) is not taking part in the morning practice session Monday, Aug. 2, according to CBSSports.com.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:44:33 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (cramps) left the morning practice Saturday, July 31, but was able to return to practice after dealing with some cramps, reports Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:05:54 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp and CB Asher Allen are expected to be the main competitors for the nickelback job during training camp, reports Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:52:39 -0800
Updating previous reports, Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp signed a two-year deal worth $4.2 million, according to a league source. The contract includes $1.5 million in guaranteed money.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:37:21 -0800
Updating a previous report, Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed free-agent CB Benny Sapp to a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:51:11 -0800
Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent CB Benny Sapp (Vikings). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:24:47 -0800
Mike Wobschall, of Vikings.com, reports Minnesota Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman said during a radio interview said the Vikings would like to re-sign most of their impending free agents including RB Chester Taylor, WR Greg Lewis, DL Jimmy Kennedy and CB Benny Sapp.
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:15:15 -0800
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman said the team would like to re-sign impending free-agent CB Benny Sapp and WR Greg Lewis during the offseason.
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:25:13 -0800
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings may consider the re-signing of impending free-agent CB Benny Sapp during the offseason as a top priority because of the injuries to CB Antoine Winfield (foot) and CB Cedric Griffin (knee).
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:28:34 -0800
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings DT Jimmy Kennedy, CB Benny Sapp, WR Greg Lewis, OL Artis Hicks and RB Chester Taylor are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents this offseason.
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:43:02 -0800
Updating a previous report, Vikings.com reports Minnesota Vikings DE Ray Edwards (knee), DT Kevin Williams (knee), CB Antoine Winfield (foot) and CB Benny Sapp (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Jan. 22.
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:31:59 -0800
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings DE Ray Edwards (knee), DT Kevin Williams (knee), DT Pat Williams (elbow, foot) and CB Benny Sapp (ankle, back) are listed as questionable for the NFC Championship game.
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:48:36 -0800
Vikings.com reports Minnesota Vikings DT Jimmy Kennedy (thumb), DT Pat Williams (elbow) and CB Benny Sapp (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 21.
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:17:27 -0800
Vikings.com reports Minnesota Vikings DT Jimmy Kennedy (thumb), DT Pat Williams (elbow) and CB Benny Sapp (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:28:16 -0800
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield said the plan is for him to see time at cornerback as well as the nickelback during the team's Divisional Round playoff game. CB Benny Sapp likely would take the position Winfield would not be occupying.
Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:03:00 -0800
Minnesota Vikings FB Naufahu Tahi (ankle), OT Bryant McKinnie (back), CB Benny Sapp (thumbs, ribs) and FS Eric Frampton (concussion) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 4. Each are listed as probable for Week 13 and are expected to play.
Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:46:01 -0800
Updating a previous item, Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (thumb, ribs) said he will play Week 13, but the team's medical staff will have a say in the decision.
Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:14:17 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (thumbs, ribs) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 3. Sapp said he will play in Week 13.
Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:33:05 -0800
Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings OG Anthony Herrera (concussion) and CB Benny Sapp (thumb, ribs) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 2.
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:02:47 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (groin) and LB E.J. Henderson (knee) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 27. Both are listed as probable for Week 12 and will play.
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:55:09 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (groin) and LB E.J. Henderson (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 26. They are expected to play in Week 12.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:17:10 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Benny Sapp (groin) and FB Naufahu Tahi (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and are expected to play.
