The Vikings put defensive tackle Shamar Stephen on injured reserve, ending his season. The second-year pro was carted off the field in the third quarter Sunday after injuring a toe on his left foot against Kansas City.
Vikings put Shamar Stephen on IR, sign Kenrick Ellis
The Vikings put defensive tackle Shamar Stephen on injured reserve, ending his season
October 20, 2015 at 9:08PM
Defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis, a five-year NFL veteran, was signed to replace Stephen. The Jamaican-born Ellis was released by the Giants on Oct. 3 after being active for, but not playing in, one game this season. It was the second time they cut him since signing him as a free agent.
Ellis was drafted by the Jets in the third round (94th overall) in 2011 out of Hampton, and played for the Jets four seasons, with five starts.
Mike Conley was in Minneapolis, where he sounded the Gjallarhorn at the Vikings game, on Sunday during the robbery.
