Minneapolis Police to Re-evaluate NFL Team Escorts

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis Police Department is re-evaluating its escort policy for NFL teams, following the recent crash of buses carrying the Washington Redskins on their way to play the Minnesota Vikings.

Police spokesman John Elder said Thursday that the department will not be providing any escorts until the re-evaluation has been completed.

The next home game for the Vikings is Nov. 23 against the Green Bay Packers.

Two buses transporting players, coaches and team personnel from the Redskins collided on an interstate exit ramp a few blocks away from TCF Bank Stadium. The crash occurred when a squad car hit a guard rail in front of the buses. Injuries were minor, but running back Silas Redd was held out of the game because of back spasms.