NFL coach out after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine

VICKSBURG, Miss. (Vicksburg Daily News)–Not long after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine, Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison is out of a job with the team.

Breaking: Rick Dennison is out as Vikings offensive line coach/run game coordinator after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. MIN will promote assistant OL coach Phil Rauscher to replace Dennison, hired Auburn special teams analyst Ben Steele as an assistant. https://t.co/3oOgXHsaMr

— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) July 23, 2021

Dennison, who has been with the Vikings for the past two seasons, reportedly lost his job due to refusing the vaccine after the NFL required that staff, coaches and individuals who come in contact with players must be vaccinated.

The Vikings have already replaced the 27-year veteran with Phil Rauscher who will take over Dennison’s duties.