Minnesota Vikings News

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen tries to block a Joe Flacco pass in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, December 8, 2013.

Linval Joseph is listed at 6-foot-4 and 323 pounds, just the right size for an NFL nose tackle.

No terms of the deal were announced, but multiple media outlets reported the pact to be worth $30 million over five years.

The head of the public stadium authority told Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders Wednesday that tax revenues related to hosting the Super Bowl in Minneapolis would far exceed the value of any tax exemptions offered to secure the game.

At some point this offseason, the Minnesota Vikings must address their issues at cornerback.

Sharper, 38, was indicted on two counts of sexual assault and three counts of administering dangerous drugs in connection with attacks that allegedly occurred in Tempe, Ariz., on Nov. 20, 2013, the Tempe Police Department said in a statement.

Former NFL star Darren Sharper has been charged in another sexual assault case -- this time in Arizona.

Police say former NFL All-Pro safety Darren Sharper has been indicted in Arizona on charges of sexual assault and administering dangerous drugs.

Oct 27, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome.

Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Julius Peppers #90 of the Chicago Bears on December 1, 2013 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Lost in all the excitement of the Linval Joseph signing yesterday was the fact that the Minnesota Vikings brought back a key backup on the offensive line.

Aug 16, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Minnesota running back Toby Gerhart protects the ball as he tries to break the gasp of Green Bay strong safety Morgan Burnett in overtime at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013.

Matt Cassel expects to be the Vikings starting quarterback next season, but knows he has to prove himself to the new coaching staff.

New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

The Minnesota Vikings certainly don't need another running back. When you have the game's best in your backfield, adding another RB in free agency certainly isn't a priority.

The contract includes $24 million in guarantees and removes the former Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher from a market quickly becoming bereft of elite defensive ends.

Michael Rand started RandBall with hopes that he could convince the world to love jumpsuits as much as he does.

After spending last season with the Arizona Cardinals, former South Carolina linebacker, Jasper Brinkley has returned to the Minnesota Vikings.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer heads into Tuesday's 3 p.m. opening of the NFL free-agency signing period with plenty of needs, plenty of money and apparently plenty of patience.