The Facts:
The Vikings cut Holcomb today, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Holcomb was acquired in a trade from the Eagles late in training camp last year for a sixth-round pick in the 2009 draft. He started three games before suffering a neck injury on Oct. 28.
Reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Holcomb's release is being confirmed by the team's official site. ... Meanwhile, Star-Tribune staffer Judd Zulgad believes Holcomb's departure makes it more likely the Vikings will attempt to sign a veteran QB in free agency. Cleo Lemon and Trent Green, who were both with the Dolphins, have been mentioned as potential candidates to sign with Minnesota, where HC Brad Childress is clearly leaning towards sticking with Tarvaris Jackson as his starter. Still, the coach is by his own admission a "competition guy." Even though he selected Jackson with a second-round pick in the 2006 draft, the coach is not afraid to bring in a veteran or even a young prospect with potential to challenge Jackson for the starting spot.
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