Vikings suspend DB coach Gerald Alexander after DUI arrest
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings announced the suspension of assistant coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay due to his arrest for drunken driving in April. The suspension comes amid team preparations for the upcoming season, as the organization continues to enforce disciplinary measures for conduct issues. Alexander's absence will impact the team's defensive strategy during his time away. The Vikings are expected to address this situation further as they enter training camp.
- •Gerald Alexander suspended for three weeks without pay.
- •Arrest occurred in April for drunken driving.
- •Suspension impacts coaching staff ahead of training camp.
- •Minnesota Vikings prioritize accountability for conduct issues.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings suspend new DB coach Gerald Alexander for 3 weeks following a drunken driving charge
- 6:05 PMMinneapolis Star Tribune — Vikings suspend defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander after DUI arrest: ‘Disappointed is the word’ - Star Tribune
- 5:59 PMESPN NFL — Vikes suspend DB coach after drunk driving arrest
- 5:01 PMNBCSports.com — Vikings suspend DB coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks - NBC Sports
- 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings suspend DB coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks
"The Minnesota Vikings have suspended defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay following a drunken driving charge for an incident earlier this year. The Vikings announced the punishment Tuesday as they began training camp. Alexander's suspension began Friday and will be in effect until Aug. 13, two days before their first preseason game at the New York Giants.
"The Vikings have suspended assistant coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay following an April arrest for drunken driving.
"The Vikings will be without defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander for the next few weeks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 7:37 PMVikings suspend new DB coach Gerald Alexander for 3 weeks following a drunken driving charge
The Minnesota Vikings have suspended defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay following a drunken driving charge for an incident earlier this year. The Vikings announced the punishment Tuesday as they began training camp. Alexander's suspension began Friday and will be in effect until Aug. 13, two days before their first preseason game at the New York Giants.
- Minneapolis Star TribuneJul 28, 2026, 6:05 PMVikings suspend defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander after DUI arrest: ‘Disappointed is the word’ - Star Tribune
- ESPN NFLJul 28, 2026, 5:59 PMVikes suspend DB coach after drunk driving arrest
The Vikings have suspended assistant coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay following an April arrest for drunken driving.
- NBCSports.comJul 28, 2026, 5:01 PMVikings suspend DB coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks - NBC Sports
The Vikings will be without defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander for the next few weeks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:59 PMVikings suspend DB coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks
The Vikings will be without defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander for the next few weeks.
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