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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
Patriots have a pair of veterans in for a workout
Although the fireworks of the early off-season have simmered down, the Patriots are still quietly shopping around for quality depth. On Wednesday, the Patriots hosted former Vikings offensive lineman Brandon Fusco and former Jaguars linebacker Dan Skuta. AROUND COVER32 2017 NFL Draft: Taking a look at
Minnesota Vikings NFL draft picks: 2017 round-by-round results, grades
The Minnesota Vikings season got off to an interesting start with the injury to Teddy Bridgewater before the year started and the team acquiring Sam Bradford.
Patriots bring former Vikings blocker Brandon Fusco in for a visit
Since the Patriots don't really have anything to do draft-wise until Friday, they're working on some free agency today. According to Adam Caplan of ESPN, the Patriots are hosting former Vikings offensive lineman Brandon Fusco today. Fusco, who can play center or guard, was a salary cap cut in February. They signed him to a big...
Report: Vikings not likely to pick up fifth-year option on Teddy Bridgewater
As he continues to rehab from a significant knee injury, Teddy Bridgewater may not have his contract option picked up by the Vikings.
Vikings reportedly won't be picking up Teddy Bridgewater's fifth-year option
Bridgewater's recovery from a catastrophic knee injury continues to cloud his NFL future
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Sources: Vikes won't use Bridgewater's option
The Vikings could still attempt to re-sign Teddy Bridgewater, but they do not appear willing to guarantee his 2018 salary for north of $11 million for injury, league sources told ESPN.
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Teddy Bridgewater might not get a 5th year with the Vikings
Bridgewater's option would carry more than $11 million in guaranteed money in case of injury.
Teddy Bridgewater Contract Option Reportedly Won't Be Picked Up After Leg Injury
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly unlikely to pick up quarterback Teddy Bridgewater 's fifth-year contract option for 2018 by the May 2 deadline. According to ESPN...
NFL star Peterson set for Saints switch
Former Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson could launch the next phase of his NFL career against his old team after signing for the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday. The 32-year-old running back has ended weeks of speculation about his future after agreeing terms with the Saints on a two-year deal worth
Vote: How will Adrian Peterson perform with the Saints?
After 10 seasons with the Vikings, Adrian Peterson has found a new home with the New Orleans Saints. Vote now on what this means for both Peterson and the Saints.
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It's official: Adrian Peterson headed to New Orleans Saints
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is headed to New Orleans.
Adrian Peterson Plans to Sign 2-Year Contract with Saints After Leaving Vikings
Adrian Peterson is expected to kick off the next stage of his career with the New Orleans Saints after revealing his intention to sign a two-year contract with the organization on Tuesday...
Report: Adrian Peterson agrees to two-year, $7 million deal with Saints
Adrian Peterson will be playing in the Minnesota Vikings season opener this September. He'll just be doing so for the team on the opposite sidelines. Peterson reportedly told Josina Anderson of ESPN.com that he has agreed to a two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints worth a total of $7 million. Peterson also gave the...
Minnesota Vikings 2017 Pre-Draft Roster Overview: Offensive Line
The 2017 NFL Draft is six days away. With every team opening their training camps over the past week and finding out the 2017 season schedule on Thursday... The post Minnesota Vikings 2017 Pre-Draft Roster Overview: Offensive Line appeared first on Cover32.
2017 Minnesota Vikings Schedule: Full Listing of Dates, Times and TV Info
The Minnesota Vikings will hope 2017 goes more like the start of last season and not the end of it. After a knee injury ended Teddy Bridgewater 's season before it began, the ...
Minnesota Vikings 2017 Pre-Draft Roster Overview: Receivers and Tight Ends
The next phase of roster building will take place in just roughly a week at the 2017 NFL Draft when teams will select the best young talents that the college ranks... The post Minnesota Vikings 2017 Pre-Draft Roster Overview: Receivers and Tight Ends appeared first on Cover32.
2017 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings' top five needs, best fits on the clock at No. 48
Who should the Vikings take with their first pick? We break down all their options
NFL Two-Round Mock Draft: Vikings take Joe Mixon, Broncos get 'Baby Gronk'
Minnesota goes back to the well at Oklahoma to fill the void left by Adrian Peterson's departure
Brian Robison says he'll likely retire after 2018
The Vikings' chances of contending might be dwindling with the turn of the calendar, but one veteran has made his window more concrete. Brian Robison said only he plans to play two more seasons.
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Is Adrian Peterson the answer for the Patriots' running game?
ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted that long-time Minnesota Vikings' running back Adrian Peterson was visiting Foxboro recently. The post Is Adrian Peterson the answer for the Patriots' running game? appeared first on Cover32.
NFL Rumors: 7 Potential Landing Spots for Adrian Peterson
Adrian Peterson has likely played his last down of football for the Minnesota Vikings. Here's a look at 7 potential landing spots for the 2012 NFL MVP.
Adrian Peterson leaves Saints visit without contract
Adrian Peterson remains a free agent. The former Minnesota Vikings running back met with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday but left the team without a contract.
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Minnesota Vikings 2017 Pre-Draft Roster Overview: Quarterbacks
With the 2017 NFL free agency period largely in the rearview, the Minnesota Vikings, along with the rest of the league, have turned their attention to the NFL Draft... The post Minnesota Vikings 2017 Pre-Draft Roster Overview: Quarterbacks appeared first on Cover32.
Minnesota Vikings 2017 preseason schedule
The first 4 games of the Minnesota Vikings 2017 season are now on the schedule! The NFL has released the 2017 preseason schedule, and the Vikings will open on the road against the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks before coming hope to wrap-up the preseason against the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins.
Adrian Peterson reportedly set to meet with NFC South team after visiting Patriots
The former Vikings running back has had a whirlwind week
Adrian Peterson set to visit Saints next week
Adrian Peterson has scheduled his third visit of free agency. The former Minnesota Vikings running back will meet with the New Orleans Saints next week.
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Adrian Peterson to visit New Orleans Saints next week
Adrian Peterson has scheduled his third visit of free agency. The former Minnesota Vikings running back will meet with the New Orleans Saints next week.
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In post-Adrian Peterson era, Vikings hope for a balanced offense
With star RB Adrian Peterson no longer the headliner in the Vikings' offense, the team will seek to balance out its attack.
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Reports: Adrian Peterson to visit Patriots on Monday
To this point,there hasn't been much reported interest in running back Adrian Peterson, released by the Vikings at the end of February. ESPN and NFL Network reported the news. Peterson celebrated his 32nd birthday two weeks ago, and missed most of last season due to a right knee injury, the second
Adrian Peterson Reportedly Will Visit with Patriots
Adrian Peterson will visit with the New England Patriots on Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday. The veteran running back remains unsigned after the Minnesota Vikings declined to pick up his option for the 2017 season...
Vikings bring in former Rams QB Case Keenum
The Vikings are signing former Rams quarterback Case Keenum to back up Sam Bradford. What does that say about the team's plans for Teddy Bridgewater?
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Case Keenum Signs 1-Year Contract with Vikings After 2 Seasons with Rams
The Case Keenum era is over with the Los Angeles Rams . On Friday, Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston reported Keenum will sign with the Minnesota Vikings ...
Vikings 2013 first-round pick reportedly dealing with possible career-ending injury
Sharrif Floyd only played in one game last season
Is Vikings' Sharrif Floyd's career in jeopardy? Nerve damage in quad reportedly a big concern
The career of Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd might be hanging in the balance, according to a USA Today report. It states that Floyd is suffering from complications following knee surgery last fall that apparently caused nerve damage connected to his quadriceps. Floyd, 25, had his
Sharrif Floyd's career in jeopardy due to nerve damage
Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd has yet to recover from nerve damage that occurred during September surgery to repair a knee injury, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.
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Sharrif Floyd Reportedly May Retire Due to Surgery Complications on Knee Injury
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd is dealing with ongoing complications from a knee surgery in September that may threaten his career, according to Tom Pelissero of USA Today ...
Zimmer on Bridgewater: I don't want him leaving
As Teddy Bridgewater slowly works his way back from a gruesome knee injury, the questions remain whether he'll have an NFL career and if it his future might be with a team other than the Minnesota Vikings.
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Sources: Vikes' DB Smith has ankle surgery
Vikings safety Harrison Smith had surgery to clean up his ankle, sources told ESPN.
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Vikings' Harrison Smith Undergoes Offseason Surgery to Repair Ankle Injury
The Minnesota Vikings ' Pro Bowl safety, Harrison Smith , has undergone a surgery to "clean up" a high left ankle sprain, reported Adam Caplan and Ben Goessling of ESPN.com. The injury is not expected to impact the 2017 season at all...
Teddy Bridgewater posts short video of himself throwing, but Mike Zimmer says still no timetable for QB's return
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater keeps his Instagram account private, but he still has over 330,000 followers, so when he posts something, it's not exactly going to be kept secret. In a series of tweets posted Wednesday morning, St. Paul Pioneer-Press reporter Chris Tomasson chronicled
Vikings' Mike Zimmer has 'no idea' if Teddy Bridgewater will play in 2017
The 2014 first-round pick suffered a horrific knee injury last August
Mike Zimmer Says He Has 'No Idea' If Teddy Bridgewater Will Play in 2017 Season
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said he has "no idea" if quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will be able to play during the 2017 season, according to Chris Tomasson of the St...
