Is it true that Vikings released Bobby Wade as wide receiver?”
The Minnesota Vikings have released veteran wide receiver Bobby Wade, the team’s leading receiver the last two years, according to his agent, Jerome Stanley. “You’re defined by your behavior and what you do and not what you say,” Stanley said. “I’ll let you connect the dots.” Asked if he were referring to Vikings coach Brad Childress, Stanley said, “Wherever the decision came from. And we already know where it came from, so there it is.” Last week, Wade had agreed to cut his base salary in half to about $1.5 million. The team will fill his spot by reuniting Vikings coach Childress with former Philadelphia Eagles receiver Greg Lewis, who agreed to a one-year contract today. Lewis, 29, was at Winter Park and preparing for the afternoon practice.
The Minnesota Vikings have released wide receiver Bobby Wade, who led the team in receptions the past two years, and replaced him with free agent Greg Lewis. Reached by phone Thursday, Wade declined to immediately comment. With first-round draft pick Percy Harvin joining the team, the Vikings had fewer opportunities for Wade, a six-year NFL veteran. Wade routinely drew praise from coach Brad Childress and he made his share of clutch catches over the middle. Wade had 53 receptions for 645 yards and two touchdowns last season, after recording 647 yards and three scores the year before. Lewis was let go by New England this week. He was with the Philadelphia Eagles during Childress’s last three seasons there as offensive co-ordinator and traded to the Patriots in March for two low-round draft picks.
he Minnesota Vikings have released wide receiver Bobby Wade, who led the team in receptions the past two years. Wade confirmed Thursday he has been let go, but declined comment. With first-round draft pick Percy Harvin joining the team, the Vikings had fewer opportunities for Wade. He is starting his seventh year in the NFL. Bernard Berrian and Sidney Rice are the other two receivers atop the depth chart heading into Sunday’s opener at Cleveland. Berrian has been slowed by a hamstring injury. Wade routinely drew praise from coach Brad Childress and he made his share of clutch catches over the middle. Wade had 53 receptions for 645 yards and two touchdowns last season.
