Vikings suspend assistant coach Gerald Alexander three weeks following DWI arrest

The Vikings have suspended assistant coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks after he was arrested on a DWI charge, a personnel disruption that lands at the worst possible moment — right as Minnesota opens training camp. The organization has not announced a replacement for Alexander's duties during the suspension period.

Alexander played safety in the NFL for several seasons before transitioning to coaching, and he has been part of the Vikings' defensive staff. The timing puts his position group a step behind at the start of camp, when installation and early reps carry outsize importance for younger players still learning the system.

Minnesota's defensive backfield is already a focal point heading into the 2026 season, with the team having invested heavily in defensive youth through the draft. A three-week absence from the coaching staff adds a layer of complication to what was already a developmental challenge for that group as camp gets underway.