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October 4, 2014
Cam Newton Wears Martin Luther King Jr. Quote on Shirt Before Vikings v Panthers
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton wore a shirt featuring a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. prior to Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings...
Cam Newton wears MLK shirt, Prince shoes during pregame warmups
Cam Newton wore a shirt with a Martin Luther King Jr. quote before the Carolina Panthers' game against the Minnesota Vikings (AP). It has affected many around the NFL — but certainly the Panthers, many of whom reacted to the news this week with sadness and disappointment. Naturally, all eyes have been
Adrian Peterson's future in Minnesota is uncertain unless he reworks contract
The Vikings aren't bringing Peterson back on his current $18 million salary
Sunday's Vikings-Panthers starts as scheduled
Sunday's scheduled game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Carolina Panthers starts on time after Charlotte officials institute increased security amid protesting in the city.
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Sunday's Vikings-Panthers game set to be played as scheduled
Sunday's scheduled game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Carolina Panthers will be played, league sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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No joke, the Vikings offense could improve with Adrian Peterson out
Minnesota's power run game has been stuck in neutral since last season
Is Sam Bradford Good Enough to Carry Vikings Without Adrian Peterson?
In the rich tradition of historical vikings, holmgangs were held to settle disputes. The party left standing after the battle was ruled just in his claim...
Fantasy Football Injury Analysis: Adrian Peterson out longterm, 4 things to know
Adrian Peterson is having surgery to repair his torn meniscus, what does this mean for the Fantasy value of Jerick McKinnon and the rest of the Vikings?
Ronnie Hillman to Vikings: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
For the first time in his five-year NFL career, Ronnie Hillman will be playing his home games outside of the Mile High City after the Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with the veteran running back Wednesday...
Adrian Peterson to undergo surgery, could return in 2016
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Adrian Peterson will undergo surgery on his right knee to repair a torn meniscus and Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says the star running back could return this season.
Peterson, Bradford banged up behind leaky offensive line
Adrian Peterson left U.S. Bank Stadium on crutches with a torn meniscus. Sam Bradford was seen shaking his left hand in pain for much of the game. The Minnesota Vikings took their lumps in a 17-14 victory Sunday night, and much of it had to do with a leaky offensive line that had a hard time protecting
Adrian Peterson, Vikings' offensive line share blame for slow start
As the Packers come to Minnesota to open the new stadium, the Vikings are looking for a way to create more room for Adrian Peterson.
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Adrian Peterson still feels Roger Goodell's suspension of him wasn't fair
About two years after his child-abuse case, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson still doesn't agree with his year-long NFL suspension. Peterson pleaded no contest to misdemeanor reckless assault in the 2014 case regarding injuries suffered by his son, who was 4 years old at the time, when
Vikings' Zimmer won't reveal QB before game
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says he won't reveal his choice of who will be the starting quarterback for Week 1 before Sunday's game.
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Vikings vs. Titans Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to start Shaun Hill at quarterback against the Tennessee Titans in their season opener Sunday despite acquiring Sam Bradford from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade last week...
Adrian Peterson not lamenting another round of Vikings QB uncertainty
The Vikings will be using their 12th different starting QB in Adrian Peterson's career, but the star RB said he's confident they can vie for a title.
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Predicting NFL Scores for Every Game Based on Vegas Lines
The Minnesota Vikings are getting tested in Week 1 of the 2016 NFL season. The loss of Teddy Bridgewater appeared to ruin their season last week...
10 Most Lopsided Trades of Past Decade
The Minnesota Vikings filed a late submission for most lopsided trade of the decade. On Saturday, they sent a 2017 first-round pick and a conditional 2018 fourth-rounder to the Philadelphia Eagles for quarterback Sam Bradford...
How Eagles GM used Carson Palmer trade to set price for Sam Bradford
Howie Roseman knew he had history on his side when he came up with his price to send quarterback Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings.
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NFL Power Rankings: There have been some changes
Since we published the pre-preseason rankings the day of the Hall of Fame game, a lot has happened around the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings lost their quarterbacks to injury. The Philadelphia Eagles traded their quarterback.
Source: Bridgewater to have surgery Thursday
Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater will have surgery on Thursday to repair the torn ACL and other structural damage in his left knee after he was injured in practice last week.
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No word yet on QB Bradford's first Vikings start
While the Titans are preparing as if the newly acquired Sam Bradford will start as Vikings QB, coach Mike Zimmer hasn't named a starting QB for Sunday's season opener.
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Bradford in fold; Vikings not declaring starter for opener
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Sam Bradford has begun his crash course in the Minnesota Vikings' offense.
NFL 2016: Vikings thinking big despite Bridgewater's absence
The lore of the Minnesota Vikings, with four losses in four Super Bowl appearances and five NFC championship game defeats since then, is marked by a long list of major letdowns. The latest jarring blow came just before the beginning of this long-anticipated regular season, when quarterback Teddy Bridgewater
Titans' Derrick Henry on Adrian Peterson: He's 'a different breed'
Titans rookie Derrick Henry will make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, for whom Adrian Peterson has set a standard for RBs.
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Vikings GM on Sam Bradford trade: 'No one knows' length of Bridgewater recovery
The MMQB's Peter King wrote a behind-the-scenes look from both sides of the Sam Bradford trade between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles and uncovered some very interesting details. One crucial one being that the Vikings clearly are concerned about the long-term health of Teddy Bridgewater
Vikings GM: 'Blood' in water after Bridgewater injury
After Teddy Bridgewater suffered a catastrophic injury, the Minnesota Vikings had to make a quarterback move. GM Rick Spielman said other teams smelled "blood in the water" as they circled like sharks.
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Is Bradford Enough to Lead Minnesota Vikings Back to Postseason
On September 3, the first Saturday slate of the college football season, many NFL fans woke up to learn Sam Bradford , who was the top quarterback on the team's depth chart all training camp, was traded to the Minnesota Vikings...
NFL Preview Week: 10 make-or-break players for 2016
The pressure is on Sam Bradford after being traded to the Minnesota Vikings . Quarterback Sam Bradford, Minnesota Vikings — We had him on this list before his trade from the Philadelphia Eagles on the brink of the season, and we're most definitely keeping him here after it. Bradford has been mediocre
Vikings place S Griffin on injured reserve
The Minnesota Vikings placed veteran safety Michael Griffin, who suffered a back injury during the preseason, on injured reserve Saturday.
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Vikings cut draft picks Beavers, Bohringer, Weatherly
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings have let go of three of their eight draft picks, waiving guard Willie Beavers, wide receiver Moritz Bohringer and defensive end Stephen Weatherly in the process of setting the roster for the regular season.
Vikings release S Griffin in making cuts to 53
The Vikings released former Titans Pro Bowler Michael Griffin on Saturday, parting ways with him after Andrew Sendejo held on to the starting safety job next to Harrison Smith.
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Reports: Packers to release Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton
The bar for surprise roster moves was set pretty high on Saturday, what with the Philadelphia Eagles trading Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings for a first-round pick. Via multiple reports, the Green Bay Packers are releasing Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton if they can't find a trade partner. ESPN's
Vikings Made Desperate but Necessary Move by Trading for Bradford
There's a number to keep in mind before we even begin processing what the Minnesota Vikings gave the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire quarterback Sam Bradford . The number? Fourteen...
Moritz Boehringer released by Minnesota Vikings
It's time to say "auf Wiedersehen" to one of the league's feel-good stories of the summer. German wideout hopeful Moritz Boehringer has been released by the Vikings.
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Eagles reportedly plan to start rookie Carson Wentz Week 1 if he's healthy
In the span of a few hours, the team made a stunner of a trade in sending Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings, earned back the 2017 first-round pick (and more) it lost to help land Carson Wentz and then it reportedly plans to elevate Wentz to start Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. Yahoo's Charles
Sam Bradford trade shows Vikings won't give in
Teddy Bridgewater's devastating injury could have been the end before it even began for the Vikings, but Saturday's trade shows they won't go easily. Was the move for Sam Bradford right?
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Sam Bradford to Vikings: Twitter Reacts to Trade After Teddy Bridgewater Injury
In the wake of losing starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater for the season because of an injury, the Minnesota Vikings shockingly acquired Sam Bradford from the Philadelphia ...
Fantasy Football Draft Prep: 4 things to know about Sam Bradford trade to Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings traded for Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford in a move that shakes up the bottom of the quarterback rankings.
Sam Bradford, Adrian Peterson, Stefon Diggs' Fantasy Outlook After Trade
The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Bradford from the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday in exchange for a 2017 first-round pick and 2018 fourth-round pick, and the ...
Sources: Vikings trading for Eagles QB Bradford
The Vikings are making a trade for Eagles QB Sam Bradford in the wake of Teddy Bridgewater's injury, sources told ESPN.
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Desperate Vikings give up a lot to get Sam Bradford from Eagles
On Saturday morning, the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings pulled off one of the few "wow" trades you'll see in the NFL. The Eagles sent quarterback Sam Bradford, who was unhappy in Philly after the team drafted Carson Wentz, to the Vikings, who just lost Teddy Bridgewater to a season-ending
Sam Bradford to Vikings: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
The Minnesota Vikings have been in search of a stopgap solution at quarterback ever since Teddy Bridgewater suffered a gruesome season-ending knee injury, and they reportedly found ...
Sam Bradford to Vikings: Latest Trade Details, Comments, Reaction
The Minnesota Vikings have been in search of a stopgap solution at quarterback ever since Teddy Bridgewater suffered a gruesome season-ending knee injury, and they found one Saturday when they acquired Sam Bradford from the Philadelphia Eagles ...
Sam Bradford traded to Vikings for two draft picks
The Vikings have found their replacement for Teddy Bridgewater. Minnesota has traded for Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.
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Even before Teddy Bridgewater's absence, Vikings' hearts grew fonder
Vikings players remain inspired by injured quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who is facing a long rehab after a severe knee injury.
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Vikings Are Dead with No Teddy Bridgewater Despite Greatness of Adrian Peterson
The year was 2008, and Adrian Peterson was obliterating the NFL . Defenders were afraid to tackle him. That is not an exaggeration. They were fearful...
Vikings GM won't jeopardize future for new QB
While the Vikings have been linked to a few available options to help replace Teddy Bridgewater, GM Rick Spielman isn't willing to part ways with valuable pieces for a potential one-year rental.
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Bridgewater vows to return from horror injury
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Thursday vowed to return from the horrific knee injury that has left him facing at least one season on the sidelines. Bridgewater, 23, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a dislocated knee cap on Tuesday after planting his foot awkwardly
Vikings QB Bridgewater vows to attack rehab from knee injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is vowing to come back from the freak knee injury that has knocked him out for the season.
