Minnesota Vikings News

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.

Dean joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and has seen action in all 48 regular season games.

Believe it or not, the market for veteran defensive tackle Kevin Williams won't be hot when free agency opens tomorrow.

Jan 4, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick looks on as quarterback Nick Foles warms up before the 2013 NFC wild card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field.

Ford ran Ford Motor Co. for more than five decades in addition to owning the Lions.

Apparently the signing of linebacker Jasper Brinkley has not stopped the Minnesota Vikings from continuing to look for options at the position.

Antonio Cromartie, who was entering the final season of his four-year deal, was released Sunday.

Cassel had tons of other options besides Minnesota, and could have been promised a starting job for numerous teams like the Jaguars, Browns or Texans, however, Cassel chose to stay in Minnesota for two more years.

William "Wild Bill" Guarnere , one of the World War II veterans whose exploits were dramatized in the TV miniseries "Band of Brothers," has died at the age of 90. William "Wild Bill" Guarnere, one of the World War II veterans whose exploits were dramatized in the TV miniseries "Band of Brothers," has died.

Jasper Brinkley looks on after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen runs onto the field to play the Philadelphia Eagles at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome.