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October 4, 2014
Adrian Peterson Says After Saints Debut He 'Didn't Sign Up for 9 Snaps'
New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson commented on his low usage in his team's 29-19 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday...
Thursday injury report for the Steelers looks ugly
The Pittsburgh Steelers continue preparation for the Minnesota Vikings but they had to do it on Thursday with several players either limited or out. Tomorrow is the day that if you cannot practice ...
Saints' Peterson 'adjusting' to RB timeshare
Adrian Peterson is hoping to be more involved in the Saints' running game than he was in Monday night's loss to the Vikings.
Pittsburgh Steelers face Minnesota Vikings after opening wins
The Pittsburgh Steelers followed tradition by going into Cleveland and beating the Browns in the season opener.
Adrian Peterson Discusses Facing Vikings as Member of Saints in Week 1
New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson is awaiting a warm welcome from Minnesota fans when he faces his former team, the Vikings , in Week 1 on Monday Night Football ...
OG Boone, three draft picks cut as Vikings get roster to 53 | FOX Sports
Alex Boone and three seventh-round draft choices among those let go by the Minnesota Vikings
Sources: Vikings put Bridgewater on PUP list
Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater will start the season on the PUP list but could return after the first six games.
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Vikings planning to leave Teddy Bridgewater on PUP, #asexpected
When the Vikings go through the process of reducing their roster from 90 to 53 this weekend, one of the moves is perhaps the most #asexpected of the weekend. Via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, th...
Late-season road woes lead Minnesota Vikings to miss playoffs -- again
The Vikings may get off to a good start, but a challenging road schedule in the second half of the season will doom their playoff hopes.
Saleh: NaVorro Bowman's absence on passing downs not a knock on his coverage skills
Against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, rookie linebacker Reuben Foster was in on every defensive snap during the first half of play. Meanwhile, veteran linebacker NaVorro Bowman also played the enti
Five signs to watch in 49ers exhibition at Vikings
Sunday night's exhibition at the Minnesota Vikings offers the 49ers their best shot to prove they're ready for Kyle Shanahan's first season as coach.
Minnesota Vikings: Dalvin Cook brings a modern flair to the offense
With the integration of the spread offense, football has in a way become more similar to basketball. In the modern NBA, teams spread the floor with as many dynamic offensive stars as possible as and find a mismatch to exploit. They will put weaker defender
Vikings sign former Gophers QB Leidner | FOX Sports
The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Mitch Leidner, a former quarterback for the Minnesota Gophers from 2013-16
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer doesn't seem thrilled about team's win over Bills
The Vikings beat the Bills 17-10 in Thursday night's preseason opener, but that doesn't mean it's all unicorns and rainbows behind the scenes. Minnesota's offense, the first...
Arrested Vikings fan cleared, alleges excessive force | FOX Sports
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) A football fan who was arrested during a Minnesota Vikings game says he's focusing on his excessive-force lawsuit against police after being cleared of criminal charges.
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Linval Joseph agrees to extension with Vikings reportedly worth $50 million
Joseph, who joined the Vikings in 2014, reportedly signed a four-year extension
Linval Joseph and Minnesota Vikings Agree to New Contract
SportsTrust Advisors announced Saturday on Twitter that defensive tackle Linval Joseph and the Minnesota Vikings came to terms on a contract extension. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport , it is a four-year deal worth $50 million with $31...
Terence Newman's secret as he approaches 39: naps
In the time it takes you to read this, soon-to-be 39-year-old Minnesota Vikings CB Terence Newman may have already caught some Z's.
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Xavier Rhodes, Vikings Reportedly Finalizing Contract Extension
Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press reported Saturday that the Minnesota Vikings and cornerback Xavier Rhodes are close to finalizing a contract extension...
New Vikings left tackle Riley Reiff has undisclosed injury
Minnesota Vikings left tackle Riley Reiff has been missing from practice due to an undisclosed injury. Zimmer declined to divulge the injury, but he said he doesn't believe it's serious. Reiff, who signed a five-year contract worth as much as $58.75 million with $26.3 million guaranteed with
Vikings' Michael Floyd suspended for first 4 games of 2017
Minnesota Vikings receiver Michael Floyd will miss the first four games of 2017, but he's still eligible to participate in the preseason practices and games
Vikings WR Michael Floyd suspended 4 games for Arizona DUI
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Floyd has been suspended for the first four games of the 2017 NFL season, the Vikings and NFL confirmed Friday.
Zimmer to Floyd- If you're lying I'll cut you
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says if he finds out that Mike Floyd was lying about why he failed several alcohol tests, he'll cut the wide receiver.
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Michael Floyd Suspended 4 Games by NFL for DUI Arrest in December
ESPN's Field Yates reported Friday that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Floyd will be suspended four games by the NFL for his December DUI arrest...
Status report: Kyle Rudolph updates fans on Teddy Bridgewater's rehab
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph joins NFL Total Access to discuss his performance in 2016 and what the Vikings will do in the upcoming season.
Report: Vikings WR Michael Floyd sentenced to 1 day in jail for violating house arrest
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Floyd sentenced to one day in jail and five more days of house arrest after an Arizona judge found he violated the terms of his house arrest for a DUI.
Players who should start in 2017
The Minnesota Vikings will need both their 2016 and 2017 draft classes contribute early. Who on their roster should start to help bolster the offense and defense? Danielle Hunter At the age of 22, D...
MICHAEL FLOYD TESTS POSITIVE for ALCOHOL...During House Arrest
Bad news for Michael Floyd ... the Minnesota Vikings WR tested positive for alcohol during his house arrest this week, TMZ Sports has learned -- and it could mean jail time for the NFL star.
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Michael Floyd Tested Positive for Alcohol During House Arrest
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Floyd could be ordered to serve jail time after testing positive for alcohol during house arrest...
Vikings think Dalvin Cook "can be special"
Running back Dalvin Cook popped up in the first round of many mock drafts, but he wound up remaining available until the Vikings plucked him with the 41st overall selection. After seeing Cook's work in practice since joining the team, it's fair to say that coach Mike Zimmer thinks that was good luck
Zimmer: Checkup shows 'retina is perfect'
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says the retina in his right eye that has required eight surgeries is "perfect" as he prepares to take a little break before training camp.
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Teddy Bridgewater Looks 'Like He Was Never Hurt,' According to Laquon Treadwell
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater hasn't been cleared to practice, but he has been throwing to receivers as part of individual drills, and so far the reviews have been good...
Bigger McKinnon out to keep role with Vikings from shrinking
By signing Latavius Murray and drafting Dalvin Cook, the Minnesota Vikings took aggressive steps to replace Adrian Peterson in the backfield.
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Mike Zimmer has already offered Vikings cornerback Terence Newman a coaching job
Newman, 38, is coming off a stellar season and chose to return to Minnesota instead of retiring
Adrian Peterson thinks he can play another 5 years
Adrian Peterson doesn't play for the Vikings anymore. But he did for 10 years and was the face of the franchise. He now plays for the Saints, but all news regarding Peterson is still relevant...
Former Vikings RB Robert Smith praises rookie Dalvin Cook's resiliency
Minnesota Vikings great Robert Smith is a big fan of rookie running back Dalvin Cook
Adrian Peterson thinking about playing five more years
After a bit of a wait following his departure from the Vikings, running back Adrian Peterson signed a two-year deal with the Saints this offseason. The 32-year-old doesn't want that to be the final contract he signs as an NFL player. Peterson was at a charity softball game benefitting Steve Gleason's
Teddy Bridgewater surprised coach with two weeks of progress
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was gone for two weeks, and he's still recovering from his latest eye surgery. But he could easily see a difference in quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Zimmer said he was amazed by the strides made by his quarterback who is coming back from...
Vikings' Adam Thielen, Jarius Wright Concerned About London Game vs. Browns
Minnesota Vikings wide receivers Jarius Wright and Adam Thielen expressed concern Tuesday over playing in London next season after recent terror attacks in the United Kingdom...
Vikings' Mike Zimmer says he didn't take eye surgery seriously enough
After another round of eye surgery, Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says he should have taken the injury more seriously
Zimmer admits he should've taken eye injury more seriously
Eight months after initially injuring his right eye, Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is still having trouble seeing out of it thanks to a gas bubble put there to hold the retina in place. During a two-week leave ordered by the team to help his eye recover from an eighth surgery on a detached retina
Mike Zimmer admits he needed to take vision issue more seriously
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says he's optimistic that his eye troubles are behind him.
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Zimmer admits he should've taken eye injury more seriously | FOX Sports
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says he did not initially give the proper amount of care to a detached retina in his right eye that caused him to miss a game last season.
NFL allowing liquor commercials - Will the Vikings take advantage?
The NFL has allowed liquor commercials, so how will the Minnesota Vikings take advantage of it?
Will Andrew Sendejo start at S for Vikings in 2017?
In 2016, safety Andrew Sendejo inked a 4-year $16 million deal with the Vikings. His road to the starting spot in the Vikings' lineup was a long one. He went undrafted in 2010, and finally ea...
First look at Adrian Peterson in his Saints uniform
The former face of the Vikings, Adrian Peterson, signed with the Saints this offseason. We've come to terms with that. At 32, Peterson is past his prime and the Vikings weren't going to...
Zimmer back to Vikes after 2-week absence
Coach Mike Zimmer, who spent the past two weeks at his Kentucky ranch after his eighth surgery to repair a detached retina in his right eye, will be back on the field as the Vikings resume organized team activities Tuesday.
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Mike Zimmer returns to Vikings' OTAs after undergoing eighth eye surgery
The Vikings coach missed the first two weeks of organized team activities
Mike Zimmer Cleared to Return to Vikings Following Eye Surgery
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has been cleared to return to coaching with the team following surgery in May to treat a detached retina, per Chris Tomasson of TwinCities...
