Quote Originally Posted by Joemailman View Post
The fact that the Vikings are activating him doesn't mean the NFL can't suspend him. I think the Vikings are simply throwing this into Goodell's lap.
Quote Originally Posted by Cheesehead Craig View Post
Exactly correct. They are going to play him until the league says no. Besides, he's their entire offense and only chance at winning games.
There's also a limit to what the Vikings are really allowed to do in this case:
...the CBA was reconfigured in 2006 specifically to prevent teams from putting players on ice for reasons unrelated to skill or health (thanks to the T.O. case in Philly)...
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...g-for-a-while/

The Vikings are playing this the way the rules are written.