Jun 4, 2009 | Minneapolis Star Tribune
Three things about the Vikings minicamp that stood out: Impressive showing: Vikings first-round pick Percy Harvin is the real deal when it comes to athletic ability.
His leukemia was in remission. Doctors had given him permission, albeit grudgingly, to embark on an NFL comeback.
Harvin practices in 'Wildcat' look
The Minnesota Vikings are in their weekend minicamp, and one highlight has been the use of the "Wildcat" formation in some offensive drills.
Minicamp is latest step in Udeze's comeback
Defensive end Kenechi Udeze said he never doubted that he would play football again even though he faced a long, painful road to recovery from his fight against cancer.
Vikings coach Brad Childress talks about wide receiver Percy Harvin and defensive end Kenechi Udeze, who are practicing at Winter Park.
Vikinga s quest a feel-good story
While the Brett Favre situation continues to overshadow everything else, there is a nice little story brewing in Vikings land, where defensive end Kenechi Udeze returned to the practice field this past week.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
Minnesota Vikings' Percy Harvin healthy and happy to be back on the...
When Percy Harvin missed rookie training camp earlier this month, naysayers immediately assumed the worst about the first-round pick from Florida.
Kenechi Udeze: The 2009 Minnesota Vikings Story Left Unnoticed
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Favre's retirement status unclear; Harvin participates in first OTAs
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted Tuesday that he doesn't know if Brett Favre filed his retirement papers with the NFL last February after the quarterback said he planned to leave the game following one season with the New York Jets.
Vikings' Udeze returning to field after leukemia
From 2004 to 2007, Vikings DE Kenechi Udeze saw action in 51 games and started 47, tallying 117 tackles and 11 sacks.
The 2004 Minnesota Vikings: My Favorite Team of All-Time
Many Minnesota Vikings fans would easily single out the 1998 team as their favorite of all-time. How can you blame them after establishing a 15-1 record and hosting the NFC Championship? However, ... by Eric Haigh 30 reads Opinion Many Minnesota Vikings fans would easily single out the 1998 team as their favorite of all-time. How can you blame them ...
Taking a Look at the 2010 NFL Draft Pre- Pre- Preview
Well, the 2010 NFL draft is right around the corner so I thought I'd take this opportunity to point out a few things as it relates to the Vikings and also point out a few players to keep an eye on during this next season of college football.
Posted at 7:30 PM on April 24, 2009 by David Zingler Here is a quick look at what the Vikings did with their 1st round picks 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years ago.
Minnesota Vikings Notes, Quotes
The Vikings had attendance near 95 percent for the first week of their offseason conditioning program and three players who were not present had very good reasons.
Only time will tell if Jared Allen trade was worth the cost to Minnesota Vikings
In spite of his ouster from the Kansas City Chiefs in January, former coach Herman Edwards is still uneasy about the decision to trade defensive end Jared Allen last offseason.
Vikings bring out the dots for draft prospects
The Vikings have eliminated 78 draft prospects from consideration and that number could grow before the April 25-26 draft.
April 10th, 2009 7:20 PM by Chip Scoggins The Vikings had nearly 95 percent attendanceA for the first week of their offseason conditioning program, and three players who are notA presentA have very good reasons.
Minnesota Vikings 2009 Draft Preview
Though there were whispers that the Vikings were sniffing around Jay Cutler, that doesn't necessarily mean the team feels desperate for a quarterback to add to a depth chart including Sage Rosenfels, Tarvaris Jackson, and John David Booty.
Vikings, 2009 Draft Countdown, 22nd Pick
A late-season run into the postseason saved Brad Childress's job, but another lackluster offensive effort - especially at quarterback - would probably doom him.
Liriano puts injury fears behind him
Francisco Liriano , the Twins pitcher who has made a great comeback after having Tommy John elbow surgery in 2006 and missing the entire 2007 season, said that for the first three months following the surgery he thought he would never pitch again.