Vikings Suspend Gerald Alexander Until Aug. 13 After DWI Guilty Plea

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 30

Aug. 13 is the end date of Gerald Alexander’s suspension after the Vikings disciplined the defensive backs coach for pleading guilty to third-degree DWI.
July 16 brought the guilty plea, along with fines and fees, community service and two years of probation, making the suspension the team’s immediate response.
This month alone has also included Tony Romo’s OWI arrest, Ben Cleveland’s release after a driving-related arrest and Kyle Shanahan’s admission he caused a head-on crash after dropping his phone.
Fox News Digital counted 21 driving incidents involving NFL-connected people since 2024, averaging more than one a month and underscoring a broader league problem beyond alcohol-related cases.

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Why did the Vikings merely suspend their coach for a severe DWI while another NFL team fired theirs for a similar crime?

Could Minnesota's expanding administrative DWI penalties force NFL franchises to radically change how they vet the off-field histories of their staff?