Minnesota wants defensive end Kenechi Udeze to focus on his leukemia and have placed him on their reserve list for the 2008 season, according to ESPN.com. Udeze isn't eligible to participate this season but will still be paid his salary ($807,500) for the year. "He can focus on getting well. He's done a great job with that so far. He's been positive. He's been upbeat," said Childress, who praised owner Zygi Wilf for the decision. Because his illness doesn't relate to football, the Vikings were under no obligation to pay him this upcoming season.