Bernard Berrian
WR FA
Fri 10/28/11 8:37 AM10 Comments

According to ESPN 1500 Twin Cities, Bernard Berrian was released by the Vikings because not only did he not care about improving, he never even feigned interest in the team. It wasn't just that Berrian missed team meetings and gave little effort on the field. He also had a reputation for being more interested in "fashion and celebrity status" than football. A former teammate said he'd be willing to bet that Berrian didn't even know the names of several teammates. Even if teams were willing to overlook Berrian's declining athleticism, his attitude is a major turnoff.

Bernard Berrian
WR FA
Wed 10/26/11 5:49 PM

Former Vikings WR Bernard Berrian went unclaimed on waivers, and is now a free agent. Unsurprisingly, no one was interested in picking up the remainder of Berrian's 2011 salary after he made just seven catches for 91 yards in five games for the Vikings. He should draw more interest on the open market with the Vikings now on the hook for the rest of the salary, but his odds of coming into any fantasy value down the stretch are nil.

Bernard Berrian
WR FA
Wed 10/26/11 12:27 PM

Bears GM Jerry Angelo said he isn't interested in bringing back free agent WR Bernard Berrian. Berrian was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2004 draft and caught 150 balls for them over four seasons. But an unprofessional attitude combined with highly unproductive play means a reunion isn't happening. The Bears appear content to roll with Devin Hester and Roy Williams as their starting wideouts.

Bernard Berrian
WR FA
Tue 10/25/11 12:33 PM2 Comments

Vikings released WR Bernard Berrian. Berrian's off-field antics far outweighed his on-field production. He was a healthy scratch in Week 5 for missing meetings and was inactive again last Sunday. When in uniform, Berrian was among the least productive receivers in the NFL, catching just seven passes for 91 yards in five games despite seeing 23 targets. The Vikings will go forward with Percy Harvin, Michael Jenkins and Devin Aromashodu as their top three wideouts.

Bernard Berrian
WR FA
Mon 10/24/11 4:07 PM

Embattled Vikings WR Bernard Berrian met with coach Leslie Frazier Monday, and a decision on his future with the team is expected by Tuesday. Berrian has declined to go into detail about why he was a healthy scratch Sunday, but Frazier claimed Monday the move was not made for disciplinary reasons. With just seven catches for 91 yards in five games, it seems more likely than not the Vikings will decide Berrian isn't worth the headache and grant him his walking papers.

Bernard Berrian
WR FA
Mon 10/24/11 11:44 AM

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier says Bernard Berrian's Sunday deactivation was not for disciplinary reasons. "(It was) just a decision that I made that we'll probably get into later on in the week," Frazier said. Berrian's deactivation came just one week after he caught a season-high five passes against the Bears. It's looking increasingly possible that Berrian has played his final game in a Vikings uniform.

Bernard Berrian
WR FA
Sun 10/23/11 8:18 PM

Bernard Berrian, a healthy scratch for Week 7, hinted after Sunday's game that his days with the Vikings are numbered. Berrian's name was originally on the lineup card only to be scratched out and replaced by Michael Jenkins. Neither Berrian nor coach Leslie Frazier would divulge the reasons for his benching, but all Vikings beat writers walked away from a post-game session with Berrian believing he would be released in the near future. He's certainly not worth the headache at 18 yards per game.

Bernard Berrian
WR FA
Sun 10/23/11 4:45 PM

Bernard Berrian told FOX's Pam Oliver Sunday that he's been "led to believe" his latest benching was again the result of infractions against team rules. Berrian refused to go into detail, telling Oliver that he's not allowed to discuss the discipline. His first benching two weeks ago was the results of missed meetings, questioning his role, and getting into a spat on Twitter. The Vikings are better off with Devin Aromashodu starting anyway.

Bernard Berrian
WR FA
Sun 10/23/11 2:46 PM

Vikings declared Bernard Berrian inactive for Week 7 against the Packers. Berrian isn't known to be injured. It looks like the Vikes have moved on to Devin Aromashodu to go with the changing of the guard at quarterback. With Chris Cook (arrest), Antoine Winfield (neck), and Jamarca Sanford (concussion) out, the Vikes are without three of four starters in the secondary against the best passing attack in the NFL. Also out for the Vikes: C John Sullivan, OL DeMarcus Love, and DL D'Aundre Reed.

Bernard Berrian
WR FA
Tue 10/18/11 9:36 AM

Bernard Berrian played 39 snaps in Sunday night's loss to the Bears. That's 10 more snaps than Percy Harvin, for those keeping score at home. Berrian actually played his best game of the year, but still managed to embarrass himself with a horrible drop on a third-down play early in the game. Regardless, the Vikings obviously have no interest in benching Berrian and promoting Devin Aromashodu (21 snaps).