The Vikings have waived running back Ben Tate after an unproductive month with the team.
Vikings say goodbye to running back Ben Tate
December 24, 2014 at 1:51AM
The Vikings claimed Tate last month after he had been waived by the Browns. He was active for all five games with the Vikings, but only played in three of them. He rushed for 38 yards on 13 carries.
Tate not play in Sunday's 37-35 loss to the Dolphins. Matt Asiata got the start again, rushing for 58 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. Joe Banyard backed Asiata up, rushing for 23 on five.
Tate had a successful run with the Texans as the backup to Arian Foster and joined the Browns as a free agent this spring. He lost his starting job to a pair of rookies in Cleveland, though, and was cut.
With star back Adrian Peterson in limbo and Asiata and rookie Jerick McKinnon dealing with injuries, the Vikings took a flyer on Tate, with these last few weeks serving as an extended tryout.
He had received lukewarm praise from the coaching staff and limited opportunities in recent weeks, though, so the Vikings waiving him is a not a surprise. The roster move will not affect the salary cap.
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