The Minnesota Vikings will induct former head coach Dennis Green into their Ring of Honor this season.
The Vikings announced Monday they'll hold a halftime ceremony with Green's family during their Sept. 23 game against Buffalo. Green died at age 67 in 2016.
His record over 10 seasons was 101-70 http://www.indianapoliscoltsteamonline.com/erik-swoope-jersey , including eight trips to the playoffs. Only Bud Grant has more wins in franchise history. The Vikings won four division titles and reached the NFC championship game twice under his guidance, setting what was then the NFL single-season scoring record with 556 points in 1998.
Green was also credited with initiating a culture of regular community service by players on their Tuesdays off from practice during the season.
He's the 24th member of the Vikings' Ring of Honor .
The Buffalo Bills continue shuffling their defensive front during the first week of training camp by signing end Ryan Russell.
He was selected by Dallas in the fifth round of the 2015 draft out of Purdue Anthony Castonzo Jersey , but appeared in just one game for the Cowboys.
Buffalo freed up room on its roster on Sunday by releasing Owa Odighizuwa, an offseason free agent addition. Odighizuwa was attempting to resume his career after missing all of last season http://www.chicagobearsteamonline.com/markus-wheaton-jersey , when he was cut by the New York Giants shortly after being issued a four-game NFL suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancers.
The Bills opened training camp Thursday by signing defensive tackle John Hughes.
Injuries have depleted Buffalo’s depth at tight end. Nick O’Leary missed practice Sunday because of an injury to his right foot. Logan Thomas did not return to practice Sunday after hurting his shoulder.
Buffalo is off Monday and resumes camp Tuesday in suburban Rochester.