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Vikings suspend new DB coach Gerald Alexander for 3 weeks following a drunken driving charge
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk DAVE CAMPBELL, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The suspension began on Friday and is set to last until August 13.
The Minnesota Vikings have taken disciplinary action against one of their coaches. Defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander has been suspended without pay for three weeks. This decision comes after Alexander was charged with drunken driving, stemming from an incident that occurred earlier in the year.
The suspension began on Friday and is set to last until August 13. The Vikings announced this punishment as they started their training camp. Further details about the incident and the suspension can be found through the source, ValleyCentral.
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Category: parks Published: July 28, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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