The Vikings will be without defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander for the next few weeks.
The team announced on Tuesday that Alexander has been suspended three weeks after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated earlier this month. Alexander was arrested in April and his suspension, which began on July 24, will run through August 13.
“Following Gerald’s arrest earlier this spring, we remained in communication with the NFL while awaiting the outcome of the legal process,” the team said in a statement. “We take these situations seriously and believe this disciplinary action is appropriate.”
Alexander also released a statement through the team.
“I take full responsibility for the situation I put myself in and apologize for not meeting the mark,” Alexander said. “I know it’s unacceptable. I understand the suspension and am committed to learning from the matter and ensuring I come back a better version of myself.”
The Vikings hired Alexander this offseason. He worked on the same staff as Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores in Miami and Pittsburgh.
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