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Michael Bennett

8/2/2006

The Chiefs acquired running back Bennett from the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday.

3/17/2006

The New Orleans Saints continued an active offseason, acquiring free-agent running back Bennett to a two-year contract worth $3 million. The Vikings' former first-round pick will back up Deuce McAllister.

12/13/2005

With Mewelde Moore nursing minor injuries the past couple of weeks, Bennett has filled the void in the Vikings' backfield, and he'll remain atop the depth chart going forward, according to head coach Mike Tice. While Bennett should handle the majority of the touches, rookie Ciatrick Fason and Moore are expected to figure into the mix as well.

12/12/2005

Vikings head coach Mike Tice decided to limit Mewelde Moore's duties in Sunday's win over the St. Louis Rams, due to a lingering quadriceps injury. As a result, Bennett handled the bulk of the team's rushing load for the second consecutive week, picking up 70 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. He also hauled in four passes for six yards, but lost a fumble.

12/8/2005

Due to a sprained ankle, an injury suffered when he slipped on some ice at his home a few days ago, Bennett has been listed as probable on the Vikings' injury report this week. However, the ailment is considered minor, and the running back was able to take part in the team's workout on Wednesday. He will be available for Sunday's meeting with the St. Louis Rams.

12/5/2005

Following an ankle injury to starter Mewelde Moore early in the first quarter, Bennett filled the void in the Vikings' backfield in Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions. The veteran running back picked up 79 yards and scored a touchdown on 22 carries, while adding three catches for 10 yards and a score. He has double-digit touches in just three games this season.

11/7/2005

With starter Mewelde Moore limited by a sprained right wrist, Bennett saw some extra playing time in Sunday's matchup with the Detroit Lions. The running back took advantage of the opportunity, picking up 106 yards on 18 carries. Going into the contest, he had rushed for only 71 yards in his previous seven games combined.

9/27/2005

Because of his early season struggles, it appears Bennett has lost his job as the Minnesota Vikings' top tailback. The running back recorded just two carries in last week's victory over the New Orleans Saints, giving way to Mewelde Moore, who topped 100 yards on the day.

9/22/2005

Bennett was benched by Vikings head coach Mike Tice after fumbling twice last week, but despite the temporary move, the running back is slated to return to the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Even though Bennett will get the nod, he'll continue to split carries with Mewelde Moore and Moe Williams.

9/19/2005

Bennett had problems protecting the football on Sunday and it may have cost him his starting spot for the Vikings. He was pulled for two series after fumbling in the first quarter and then fumbled again on his first carry back in the game. After the second fumble, he spent the rest of the game on the bench. Mewelde Moore took over at running back both times Bennett was removed. Bennett finished the game with 36 yards on three carries and one catch for a one yard loss.

9/13/2005

According to Vikings head coach Mike Tice, Bennett will get the starting nod in Sunday's meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals despite being limited to just six carries in the team's Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The running back, who is recovering from a nagging neck injury, will be backed up by Moe Williams.

9/11/2005

Apparently, Bennett's neck injury continues to be a concern, so the Vikings plan to limit his carries in Sunday's season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As a result, Mewelde Moore and Moe Williams will split the majority of the touches out of the backfield this week.

9/6/2005

Bennett is slated to be in the Vikings' starting backfield when the team takes the field in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The running back has been limited over the past couple of weeks with a sprained neck, but took part in all drills during Monday's workout and reported no major problems.

8/30/2005

Bennett practiced on Monday and appears to be on track to start the opening game for the Vikings. He will be held out of Friday's preseason game as a precaution for his strained neck.

8/24/2005

There have been conflicting reports coming out of Vikings camp this week concerning Bennett's status. According to head coach Mike Tice, the running back could miss the regular-season opener, due to the strained neck he suffered in an exhibition loss to the New York Jets last weekend. However, Bennett has said the injury is minor, and he expects to play in the team's preseason finale and be ready for Week 1.

8/23/2005

An MRI on Bennett's sprained neck showed some minor swelling, but no structural damage was found. The Vikings' running back is expected to be limited in practice this week and it's unlikely that he will play in Friday's exhibition game against the San Diego Chargers. According to head coach Mike Tice, Mewelde Moore will get the starting nod.

6/16/2005

Bennett is healthy and appears to be ready to enter Vikings camp at 100 percent for the first time in two years. The running back recently was clocked at 9.91 seconds in a 100-meter race this spring, a time that "would have been a fifth-place finish in the last Olympics in Athens, Greece," Minnesota running backs coach Dean Dalton told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. In spring workouts, quarterback Daunte Culpepper said, "It's the best he has looked since he's been here."