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Viking head coach Leslie Frazier spoke to the media today and expressed concern over Jerome Simpson's pregame injury to his ankle and that they will do a MRI today to determine the severity of it. He suggested that the injury may have effected his back and legs. Simpson played sparingly Sunday against Tennessee and didn't record a catch.

Viking running back Adrian Peterson could return to the field Sunday against Jacksonville but no decision has been made yet. Viking head coach Leslie Frazier says if Peterson does play it will be with limited exposure. Frazier says a decision on Peterson could go all the way up to game-time. Peterson has been working his way back from a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee. Peterson sustained the injuries against Washington on December 24 of 2011.

Viking running back Adrian Peterson talked about missing the remaining 2 preseason games at practice Tuesday. He says he understands the reasons for it and knows he needs to be patient with his recovery. Viking head coach Leslie Frazier officially announced the decision Tuesday that Peterson will not play in the remaining 2 preseason games despite the progress he has made in his recovery.

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday that running back Adrian Peterson is still on track to play when the regular season begins on September 9 at home against Jacksonville. Frazier says he'd like to see Peterson see action in practice and carries in a preseason game before he's cleared to play in the regular season.

Viking General Manager Rick Spielman says the team has no interest in trading receiver Percy Harvin despite his reported request for trade on Wednesday morning. Harvin reportedly requested a trade this week from the team for unspecified reasons. Harvin tweeted Wednesday night that the reason isn't money related. Harvin attended the Vikings walk through practice on Wednesday morning but wasn't at the longer Wednesday afternoon practice.

Viking cornerback Asher Allen has retired from the NFL at the age of 24. Head Coach Leslie Frazier announced Wednesday of the decision made by Allen and said he was surprised to hear that Allen was retiring. He didn't get into the specifics as to why he is retiring. Allen started 9 games and appeared in 12 games for the Vikings in 2011. He missed some time due to a concussion and a shoulder injury. Frazier says Allen's decision is not related to injuries.

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier acknowledged Monday that he should have challenged the 3rd and goal play involving Percy Harvin Sunday against Atlanta. Harvin was ruled down at the 1-yard line but he thought he had scored. On the 4th and goal play Toby Gerhart was stuffed at the 1 and Minnesota failed to score.

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier met with receiver Bernard Berrian today after Berrian was inactive Sunday despite being healthy enough to play. Frazier would not indicate why Berrian was inactive Sunday either after the game or during his press conference Monday. He did say he needed to talk with Berrian and get on the same page with him. Berrian is expected to meet with Frazier again Tuesday.

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier announced today that rookie Christian Ponder will be the starting quarterback for the rest of the season including Sunday's game at home against Green Bay. Frazier says Ponder gives the Vikings the best chance to win right now and that he's not giving up on the 2011 season.

Leslie Frazier is a loyal friend to Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb. But at 0-4, can Frazier afford to be loyal to someone who has no future with the Vikes? Or should he begin seasoning Christan Ponder as QB?