Vikings coach Rick Dennison reportedly lost job after refusing COVID vaccine

NFL Coach Rick dennison is no longer on staff for the Minnesota Vikings … and it would all be due to the guy refusing to take the COVID vaccine.

Dennison, according to ESPN, recently asserted his decision not to get the shots … and with NFL rules making it nearly impossible for coaches to train without them, he’s now OUT in Minnesota.

The 63-year-old was the Vikings’ offensive line coach and the race match coordinator … working with the team since 2019.

If you didn’t know, the NFL has made it mandatory this offseason for all Level 1 staff – which includes coaches – to get vaccinated in order to have direct contact with players in boardrooms and on field.

The league allowed exceptions – claiming valid medical or religious reasons would be considered – but it’s clear Dennison didn’t live up to those standards.

ESPN Reports Phil rauscher, who was the team’s assistant offensive line coach, will now replace Dennison in 2021.

Dennison – who has coached the NFL since 1995 and has helped Dalvin cook thrive in one of the league’s top rushers – would be the first NFL coach to leave his team on league vaccination rules.

The Vikings, meanwhile, are set to start training camp next week and kick off their season in September.