Greg Childs
WR FA
Fri 3/7/14 4:45 PM

Ex-Vikings WR Greg Childs passed through waivers unclaimed. The "risk" to put in a waiver claim would've been his scheduled bare-minimum salary of $570,000 with no guarantees, so the fact that he fetched zero interest suggests the NFL has thrown in the towel on Childs. With bad knees and no catches through two pro seasons, Childs' career is likely over before it began.

Greg Childs
WR FA
Thu 3/6/14 3:51 PM

Vikings waived WR Greg Childs. A 2012 fourth-rounder, Childs has never appeared in an NFL game after suffering double patellar tendon tears in August 2012. He spent all of 2013 on the PUP list. Although he's only 24 (on Monday), Childs' career is likely through.

Greg Childs
WR FA
Mon 12/9/13 2:20 PM

Vikings left WR Greg Childs (knee surgeries) on the PUP list, ending his season. Childs never made enough progress from double patellar tendon tears to return and contribute in 2013. A 2012 fourth-round pick, Childs has yet to appear in an NFL game. He lacks fantasy value even in the deepest Dynasty leagues.

Greg Childs
WR FA
Tue 8/27/13 9:38 AM

Vikings placed WR Greg Childs on reserve/PUP. Childs sustained patellar tears in each of his knees a year ago and still hasn't returned to practice. He'll miss at least the first six weeks. Given the severity of his injury coupled with a right patellar tear in college, Childs is a longshot to ever make an impact for the Vikings.

Greg Childs
WR FA
Tue 7/30/13 7:47 PM

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports the Vikings are uncertain if WR Greg Childs (knees) will come off the PUP list before the regular season. Per beat writer Dan Wiederer, it's "iffy at best" that Childs takes the field in training camp. Beginning the regular season on the PUP list would cost Childs at least six games. Coming off double patellar tendon tears, we're still skeptical Childs will play at all this season.

Greg Childs
WR FA
Fri 7/26/13 11:51 AM

Vikings placed WR Greg Childs (knees) on the active/PUP list. Childs isn't yet ready to practice after being limited in OTAs and minicamp. He's recovering from double patellar tendon tears, but is expected to be medically cleared at some point during training camp.

Greg Childs
WR FA
Sun 6/16/13 11:10 AM

Vikings WR Greg Childs (torn patellar tendons) is up to 225 pounds. Childs is listed at 217 on the team's official website, but what makes it so much more impressive is that he had dipped all the way to 180 last winter. Childs was recovering from double patellar tendon tears, and the pain medicine made him sick to his stomach. He's now lifting "crazy weight, like lineman weight" as his recovery is ongoing. Childs could be medically cleared for the start of training camp, but any contributions in 2013 would be a surprise.

Greg Childs
WR FA
Fri 6/14/13 8:32 AM

Greg Childs (torn patellar tendons) could be medically cleared for the start of training camp. Childs has been sprinting and cutting since last month and caught passes in front of reporters following Tuesday's OTA practice. Just 10 months removed from his second major knee surgery the Vikings will continue to exercise caution, but an early-August return hasn't been ruled out. "I'm waiting on our medical staff to give us the green light," coach Leslie Frazier said. "We'll see what happens. I'm not sure what direction it will go."

Greg Childs
WR FA
Tue 6/11/13 5:16 PM

Vikings WR Greg Childs (torn patellar tendons) caught passes in front of reporters following Tuesday's OTA practice. He also dunked a ball over the crossbar before exiting the field. "I've been cutting like that for a good little while now," Childs said. "I'm taking it day by day. I feel good, but at the same time, the Vikings aren't rushing me. That's why I'm doing so well now." He remains a long shot for any 2013 impact.

Greg Childs
WR FA
Wed 5/1/13 2:12 PM

Vikings WR Greg Childs (torn patellar tendons) has resumed sprinting and cutting. "All the necessary things I need to be doing, I'm doing now," Childs said. "I still do my cuts and my runs full speed. There is no change in the way I run or the way I play. My routes are still the same." Despite the progress, Childs admits he's not close to 100 percent. The Vikings are operating under the assumption Childs "may never play a meaningful down in the NFL." So should fantasy owners.