...work on rehabbing a strained hamstring. But with Griffith farther from the line of scrimmage and Antonio Banks and Anthony Bass splitting time at strong safety, the Vikings surrendered 173 yards rushing in their 31-28 loss at Kansas City on...

...MIAMI DOLPHINS--Waived RB Curtis Alexander, TE Carlos Nuno and DT Noel Scarlett. MINNESOTA VIKINGS--Waived S Anthony Bass, S Anthony Marshall, CB Carl Kidd, WR Jermaine Sheffield, RB Marvin Welch, LB Keith McCullar, LB Mike Parker...

...just excited,'' Morgan said. ''It's been a long time coming.'' With Thomas out, the Vikings plan to use Anthony Bass at free safety. Also, converted receiver Robert Tate is expected to stay at nickel back in place of rookie Chris Rogers...

...guys,'' Vikings tackle Todd Steussie said. Not only did Carter set up two touchdowns, he scored one play after Anthony Bass intercepted a tipped Kerry Collins pass. Jeff George took the snap and made a handoff on an end around to Moss, running...

...Minnesota ahead in the first half. Then the Vikings made all the key plays in the second half. An interception by Anthony Bass set up a 27-yard TD pass from Moss to Carter. Moe Williams also scored on an 85-yard kickoff return on the opening...

...makeshift secondary that includes strong safety Robert Griffith, rookie cornerback Kenny Wright, second-year player Anthony Bass, who replaced Orlando Thomas (knee) and Tate, who was converted from receiver just a month ago. Tate, languishing...

...tackles and 1 sack. LB Dwayne Rudd had 5 tackles and 1 forced fumble. S Robert Griffith had 4 tackles and 1 INT. CB Anthony Bass had 4 tackles and 1 fumble recovery. LB Ed McDaniel had 3 tackles and 1 forced fumble. RAMS DEFENSE -- RUSH (1...

...young guy, and he's athletic." Notes: The Vikings trimmed the roster to 70 players on Monday, releasing safeties Anthony Bass and Anthony Marshall, cornerback Carl Kidd, wide receiver Jermaine Sheffield, running back Marvin Welch, linebackers...