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October 4, 2014
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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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...
Vikings DT Sharrif Floyd Says Knee Recovery Process Has Been 'Hell'
Sharrif Floyd remains sidelined indefinitely because of complications from surgery on his right knee last September.
Vikings DT Sharrif Floyd still unsure when he'll return | FOX Sports
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd remains sidelined indefinitely because of complications from surgery on his right knee last September.
Sharrif Floyd trying to be positive about playing in '17
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd won't give up hope of playing in 2017. The former first-round pick played in one game last season before suffering a knee injury.
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Teddy Bridgewater Did Position Drills at Vikings OTAs During Injury Rehab
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater took a step toward his eventual return Wednesday during organized team activities...
Vikings sign 5 picks, former Nebraska QB Armstrong as safety | FOX Sports
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have signed five more draft picks, leaving second-round running back Dalvin Cook as their lone rookie without a contract.
Minnesota Vikings sign former Nebraska QB Tommy Armstrong as safety
Former Nebraska quarterback Tommy Nelson is switching sides after signing with the Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings sign rookie receiver Stacy Coley
The Minnesota Vikings signed rookie receiver Stacy Coley on Tuesday, their 10th rookie signing since the draft
Vikings sign rookies Pat Elflein, Elijah Lee, Jack Tocho
Versatile offensive lineman Pat Elflein headlines the latest three Minnesota Vikings rookies to sign with the team.
TE Bucky Hodges officially signs with Vikings
Sixth-round pick Bucky Hodges becomes the sixth draft pick to sign with the Minnesota Vikings
ATVs and OTAs: How Mike Zimmer coaches Vikings from his Kentucky ranch
As he continues to recover from eye surgery, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is keeping tabs on his team -- and trying to relax.
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Jerick McKinnon: 'Don't count me out' in RB battle
The Minnesota Vikings have a couple of new running backs in Latavius Murray in Dalvin Cook, but Jerick McKinnon is eager to compete for carries.
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Vikings assistant Andre Patterson stands in for Mike Zimmer
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer's going to take another week off to rest after his latest eye surgery, but his influence will never be far from the team. Mostly, that's because he's trusted old friend Andre Patterson to play his part while he's gone. "He just texted me and asked me to make sure I...
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 sign RB Matt Asiata to 1-year deal
The Lions are adding much-needed help to the backfield. Former Vikings running back Matt Asiata has signed a one-year deal, Detroit announced.
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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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Vikings are looking for a kick returner
The Vikings have had great kickoff returners for most of the last decade, with first-round receiver yielding to first-round receiver Cordarrelle Patterson. Now, for the first time since Harvin arrived, it's unclear who will be returning kickoffs for the Vikings. "We've been fortunate to have some very talented returners who have played for us here...
How does Detroit Lions' addition of Matt Asiata impact RB group?
Former Vikings running back Matt Asiata agreed to a one-year deal with the Lions.
Mike Zimmer: Teddy Bridgewater 'progressing as well as anybody could expect'
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer appears optimistic concerning the recovery of Teddy Bridgewater, who suffered a major knee injury last August.
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Fantasy Football: Dalvin Cook impressing Minnesota Vikings coaches
It's never a bad thing to make a great first impression, and Dalvin Cook is doing exactly that in Minnesota Vikings OTAs.
Former Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata joining NFC North rival
The Detroit Lions added to its backfield Friday with the signing of Matt Asiata.
Lions add Matt Asiata to running back depth chart
A month after passing on running backs in the draft, the Lions have decided to add one in free agency. Former Vikings running back Matt Asiata has agreed to terms with the Lions, who worked him out early this month. "Anybody knows who has seen him work, he's a good special-teamer," Lions coach Jim Caldwell
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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Detroit Lions reach 1-year agreement with former Vikings RB Matt Asiata
Asiata rushed for 402 yards last season for Minnesota, more than any Detroit player managed. In five NFL seasons, Asiata has rushed for 1,259 yards on 361 carries.
