Newz Forum: FOOTBALL: Vikings cut cornerback Kelly

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Cornerback Eric Kelly was released by the Minnesota Vikings on Friday after failing to report for the final week of offseason workouts and asking for his release .

Kelly, who started 11 games as a rookie in 2001 and 12 games in 2002, was expected to be Minnesota's fourth cornerback.

Tight end Steve Farmer and linebacker Jeff Mack also were released.

Farmer spent his rookie season on injured reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Mack was a rookie free agent from Wisconsin.

The Vikings signed cornerback Oliver Celestin, cut by Cleveland in training camp last year, and wide receiver Ryan Hoag.