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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.
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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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
Vikes coach Mike Zimmer returns to work after hiatus
Mike Zimmer turns 61 years old today. His birthday present is going back to work. The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday that Zimmer was cleared to return after an eighth eye surgery.
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Mike Zimmer back with Vikings
The Vikings have their head coach back. The team announced on Monday morning that Mike Zimmer has received clearance from doctors to resume his duties with the team. Zimmer missed the first six Organized Team Activities over the last two weeks while he was recovering from an eighth eye surgery related to a detached retina...
Rough 2016 doesn't have Vikings WR Jarius Wright down
Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright had his worst season as a pro in 2016, appearing in just eight games and catching 11 passes for 67 yards and a touchdown. To put that in perspective, in the prev...
Photos of the Week: 5/21/17-5/27/17 | FOX Sports
See the best photographs from the past week in Minnesota sports, including Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Lynx and Minnesota United FC Loons
Happy birthday, Percy Harvin!
Today, May 28, marks the 29th birthday of former Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin. Harvin was drafted 22nd overall by the Vikings in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was super-dynamic with the Vikings. In ...
Lions reach one-year agreement with RB Matt Asiata
The Lions are adding much-needed help to the backfield. Former Vikings running back Matt Asiata has agreed to a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.
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Ex-Vikes RB Asiata agrees to deal with Lions
Former Vikings running back Matt Asiata has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lions, according to his agent.
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Vikings rookie Dalvin Cook on filling Adrian Peterson's shoes: 'Be yourself'
Cook spoke with CBS Sports about following in a future Hall of Famer's footsteps
Saints see "same old" Adrian Peterson
Fullback John Kuhn saw a lot of Adrian Peterson while Kuhn was with the Packers watching Peterson run against the Green Bay defense as a member of the Vikings. The two players are now part of the same backfield in New Orleans, something Kuhn said on Thursday that he dreamed about while standing on the
Vikings "really pleased" with Laquon Treadwell's progress
In February, Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said that the team expected wide receiver Laquon Treadwell to make a big jump after a quiet rookie season. Shurmur revisited Treadwell's status during OTAs this week. Treadwell has been working with Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen in three-receiver
Vikings still don't know if Bridgewater will ever play in NFL...
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.—The Vikings released a video of Teddy Bridgewater throwing to teammates during organized team activities on Tuesday, but the team is still uncertain about whether the 2014 first-round draft pick will ever play in the NFL again."This entire organization (is) just hoping that...
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Teddy Bridgewater takes the field with Vikings for OTAs
The Minnesota Vikings posted a 38-second clip of Teddy Bridgewater throwing while wearing a large brace on his leg
Vikings' video shows Teddy Bridgewater throwing
The Minnesota Vikings posted a video on their Twitter page Tuesday, showing quarterback Teddy Bridgewater taking drops and throwing footballs. The QB is recovering from a devastating knee injury.
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Teddy Bridgewater back on field at Vikings OTAs less than a year after knee injury
Guess who's back, back again. Teddy's back, tell a friend
5 things to watch at Minnesota Vikings OTAs
With the Minnesota Vikings assembled, FOX Sports North presents a few things to keep an eye on during OTAs.
NFL-National Football League roundup - The Economic Times
May 20 (The Sports Xchange) - Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer met with the media on Saturday and revealed he underwent another eye operation last week. That
Vikings coach Zimmer had 8th surgery on eye
Mike Zimmer had his eighth eye surgery this past Wednesday, and the Vikings coach hopes it will be the last operation on his eye.
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Courrier: Important season coming up for Spielman, Zimmer
The Minnesota Vikings were a playoff team in 2015, widely lauded for improvement. Last season, the Vikings were 8-8, taking a lot of criticism for its collapse after a 5-0
Will Sutton Agrees to Contract with Vikings After 3 Seasons with Bears
The Minnesota Vikings reached an agreement Wednesday with defensive tackle Will Sutton , a 2014 third-round pick who spent the first three years of his NFL career with the NFC North rival Chicago Bears ...
Minnesota Vikings add hulking guard Freddie Tagaloa
The Minnesota Vikings have signed 6-foot-8 offensive lineman Freddie Tagaloa
Michael Floyd signs with hometown Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The fresh start for wide receiver Michael Floyd's sidetracked career will come at home in Minnesota.
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Wrestling shaped Mike Zimmer; it also shaped the Vikings' draft
A wrestling background carries a certain seal of quality with Vikings scouts, and it fueled the team's picks of C Pat Elflein and DT Jaleel Johnson.
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Ambitious Vikings tight end Bucky Hodges to wear No. 84 | FOX Sports
Minnesota Vikings rookie Bucky Hodges will wear the number of his favorite player: Randy Moss
Peterson thinks he'll run for '150 or 200 yards' against Vikings
The Vikings decided not to bring back Adrian Peterson in 2017. Instead, Peterson waited and waited and waited in free agency before finally signing with the New Orleans Saints. In Week 1, the Saint...
How NFL Draft affected Vikings' opponents | FOX Sports
FOX Sports North takes a look at how new players obtained in the draft by the Minnesota Vikings' 2017 foes change their gameplan this season.
Adrian Peterson can't wait to show up his former Vikings teammates in Week 1 | FOX Sports
It won't take long for Peterson to return to Minnesota, doing so in the season opener.
Adrian Peterson jokes that he plans to go for '150 or 200 yards' against Vikings
The New Orleans Saints-Minnesota Vikings opener on "Monday Night Football" looked like a curious scheduling choice, then it looked brilliant when Adrian Peterson signed with the Saints.
Adrian Peterson Says Matchup with Vikings Will Be 'Revenge'
New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson jokingly said he'll be seeking "revenge" when he faces off with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 after spending the first decade of his career in purple and gold...
Adrian Peterson out for 'revenge' in season opener vs. Vikings
Look out. When New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson faces his former Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 next season, he'll be out for "revenge."In a bit of happenstance that couldn't have been more fortuitous for the NFL, the Vikings will host
Peterson on facing Vikings: It will be 'revenge'
Adrian Peterson joked his return trip to U.S. Bank Stadium on Sept. 11 will be "revenge," then said he's looking forward to showing his former Vikings teammates what he can do against them.
Minnesota Vikings Release Three Players
After the draft and signing UDFAs, a few players had to go
Teddy Bridgewater's recovery from injury could push his contract into 2018
If Teddy Bridgewater is on the PUP list for the first six weeks of the season, the Vikings retain his rights without using the fifth-year option.
Anthony Barr could be highest paid at his position in 2018 -- then what?
Anthony Barr's fifth-year option in 2018 will make him the top-paid 4-3 OLB in the NFL, but there's no guarantee the Vikings will keep him long-term.
Vikings' decision a reminder of how far Teddy Bridgewater still has to go
The Vikings are rooting for Teddy Bridgewater to return to the huddle from his catastrophic knee injury. But they're not putting their money on him.
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NFL: Vikings pick up option on Anthony Barr, but not Teddy Brigewater
The Minnesota Vikings exercised the fifth-year option on former UCLA linebacker Anthony Barr , but declined to do the same with injured quarterback Teddy Bridgewater .
Minnesota Vikings sign 13 undrafted rookie free agents
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms to 13 undrafted rookie free agents. Fox 9's Hobie Artigue says one name to watch is offensive tackle Aviante Collins of TCU, a player who entered the NFL Draft as a projected 5th or 6th Round pick at a position of need for the Vikings.
Vikings reportedly won't exercise the 2018 option for Teddy Bridgewater
If Bridgewater isn't re-signed, he'll hit free agency after next season
Vikings won't use 5th-year option on Teddy Bridgewater
The Minnesota Vikings will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday.
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Vikes won't use 5th-year option on Teddy Bridgewater
The Minnesota Vikings will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday.
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Vikings decline fifth-year option on Teddy Bridgewater's contract
The Minnesota Vikings informed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Monday they're declining the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. But it's not a sign of any new revelations about Bridgewater's injured knee or setbacks in his rehab.
Teddy Bridgewater Reportedly Told Vikings Won't Pick Up His Contract Option
The Minnesota Vikings told quarterback Teddy Bridgewater they won't exercise their team option for the 2018 season, USA Today 's Tom Pelissero reported Monday...
Vikings decline fifth-year option on Teddy Bridgewater's contract
Bridgewater is still on the road to recovery, but team won't guarantee his contract for injury in 2018.
