Dan Wiederer began covering the Vikings in 2011, enthusiastically delivering insight on the team across the Star Tribune's print and digital products. Prior to joining the Access Vikings team, he spent seven seasons covering ACC basketball at The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer. He also covered the Chicago Bears in 2003 and 2004. Follow him on Twitter @StribDW.
Mark Craig has covered football and the NFL the past 20 years, including the Browns from 1991-95 and the Vikings and the NFL since 2003. Since 2008, Craig has served as one of the 44 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. He can be followed on Twitter at @markcraignfl.
Cornerback Chris Cook was activated by the Vikings today after his eight-week stint on injured reserve because of a broken right arm.
The team also activated defensive end George Johnson from the practice squad. He's a third-year player from Rutgers.
The Vikings are hopeful defensive end Brian Robison (Grade 3 shoulder sprain) can play Sunday in Houston, but Johnson's activation would seem to be a signal that he might not.
Waived were tight end Allen Reisner and guard Mark Asper.
Dan reported Cook, who missed six games, would play on Friday here.
Mark Craig profiled the Cook situation this week. You can read that story here.
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