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As they prepare to play the defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field, the Vikings will spend the next 24 hours assessing the health of several key players.

Minnesota Vikings rookie receiver and return man Percy Harvin is listed as questionable for the game Sunday against Baltimore with an injured left shoulder.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando A $5,000 fine levied against Vikings tackle Artis Hicks will not help Rams defensive tackle Gary Gibson recover from a broken ankle.

Vikings coach Brad Childress said he was pleased with the way Artis Hicks played at right tackle Sunday at St.

Vikings backup Artis Hicks was talking about how he started for injured right tackle Phil Loadholt in Sunday's game against the Rams when starting left tackle Bryant McKinnie interrupted.

Brett Favre turns 40 today, a day before he does the same thing he's done since his teens ... prepare to play quarterback in a football game.

Greg and Tamika Lewis are big on birthdays, often throwing big bashes for each another.

Jon Cooper has elicited praise from Vikings coach Brad Childress and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, and he has earned plenty of repetitions as the team's second-string center during the preseason.

The Vikings aren't making too many friends in Houston. Last year, Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen knocked Texans quarterback Matt Schaub out of four games with a hit that drew a fine from the NFL.

HOUSTON a ' Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian missed his second consecutive game Monday because of a hamstring injury.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre told ESPN he might have a cracked rib from his preseason debut, but he still is expected to play tonight.

August 29th, 2009 12:15 PM by Judd Zulgad Rookie right tackle Phil Loadholt was not on the field today as the Vikings began their final practice of the week in preparation for Monday's game at Houston.

All eyes will be fixed on Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels on Friday night in Indianapolis when the Vikings' top two quarterbacks make their first impression against another team.

This should be the biggest upgrade of the year for us. Shore up the right side = more options for the biggest threat in the league.

Jaymar Johnson's push to be the primary punt returner began this offseason. He spent much of the summer working with punter Chris Kluwe at Winter Park.

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a contract with first-round draft pick Percy Harvin on Sunday.

MANKATO, Minn. - Once again, Brett Favre ran away from a Minnesota rush. Brad Childress insisted the chase is over.

See the live video streaming from the Vikings news conference. Access Vikings and photo gallery from today's first day of camp.

MANKATO, Minn. - Brad Childress said it to his quarterbacks on Wednesday morning, repeated it to reporters in the afternoon and will say it again at the initial team meeting today.

MANKATO, Minn. - Brad Childress said it to his quarterbacks on Wednesday morning, repeated it to reporters in the afternoon and will say it again at the initial team meeting Thursday.