Minnesota Vikings News

The Vikings have known all along what they have in Rudolph, a big, field-stretching tight end who can be a difference-maker in the right offense with the right quarterback.

The Minnesota Vikings have secured tight end Kyle Rudolph for the next five years after agreeing to a $36.5 million extension today.

The Minnesota Vikings and tight end Kyle Rudolph have reportedly agreed to terms on a five-year, $36.5 million deal that This deal makes him the fifth-highest paid tight end in the game, which is frankly insane for a player coming off of a foot injury, and whose best season wouldn't have even put him inside the top 10 for either touchdowns scored, ... (more)

Oct 27, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph catches a pass and Green Bay Packers safety Morgan Burnett tackles him in the second quarter at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome.

Defensive end Scott Crichton runs drills during Vikings practice in Eden Prairie on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

The Sunday morning walk through was probably the most laid back, atmosphere wise, of the practices I've watched so far.

Dec 29, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata fumbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome.

The organized chaos of an NFL practice surrounds Husain Abdullah, and he is tired.

Peterson has been in the bottom half of the league in Pro Football Focus' Pass Blocking Efficiency metric for running backs each of the last three seasons, ranking 29th among the 54 running backs who played at least 25 percent of their team's passing snaps last season.

Captain Munnerlyn was asked at the start of training camp what question he has heard the most since signing with the Vikings last March.

Rakim Cox, an undrafted Vikings rookie free agent, didn't even realize what number he was wearing when training camp started Friday.

Nov 3, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder celebrates scoring a touchdown with wide receiver Jerome Simpson in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

As the Minnesota Vikings move their home games outside for the next two seasons, the two specialists will be under the most pressure.

The first day of training camp has concluded, which means we now have the opportunity to dissect every play we possibly can! The first day of training camp comes with a lot of anticipation and a little bit of hype.

MANKATO, Minn - Faithful Vikings fans know you don't go to training camp without a sharpie and something for the players to sign.

Linval Joseph was playing in the media mecca of New York. Still, he managed to keep his injury a secret.

Matt Vense l is in his first year at the Star Tribune after covering the Ravens for the Baltimore Sun for six years.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2012 with the Minnesota Vikings and has spent time on the practice squads of Minnesota and Tampa Bay.

The Vikings made several roster moves before Friday's first day of training camp, including putting defensive backs Captain Munnerlyn and Andrew Sendejo on the physically unable to perform list.

May 3, 2012; Eden Prairie, MN, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the sidelines as players run drills at the Vikings rookie minicamp at Winter Park.