Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder is quietly raising eyebrows in the sports world. ESPN Sport Science examined Ponder’s ability to scramble and make accurate passes. Of all the quarterbacks ESPN Sports Science tested in this year’s rookie class, Ponder was the most accurate, hitting 82 percent of all of his targets.
The immediate and long-term future of the Vikings secondary is in question heading into the bye week. There is talk that cornerback Asher Allen could replace cornerback Cedric Griffin in the starting lineup when Minnesota plays their next game at Green Bay. Griffin, who had two separate major knee surgeries in the past two seasons, is not quite the same player [...]
The Vikings parted ways with receiver Bernard Berrian, according to Jason La Canfora of NFL Network. The team released Berrian—who was inactive for the past two games—on Tuesday morning. Berrian will have to pass through waivers since he was released after the trade deadline. Considering he is earning a modest $1.9 million salary from restructuring his deal [...]
Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier has made his decision to start rookie Christian Ponder at quarterback this weekend against Green Bay, according to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network. Multiple sources have confirmed LaCanfora’s report. Frazier originally told reporters Monday that he would announce his decision on Wednesday. Frazier said he would assess the situation and that his decision [...]
The Vikings will approach the starting strong safety position the same way they did last week. Head coach Leslie Frazier said Jamarca Sanford will get his second straight start, but Tyrell Johnson will rotate in, just as he did last week. Minnesota’s secondary played quite well last week by limiting Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers into [...]
The Vikings announced they have waived center Jon Cooper and signed six-year veteran center Joe Berger. Berger, 29, started 14 games at center for the Dolphins last year. He was recenty released from the Dolphins for—of course—former Viking offensive lineman Ryan Cook. Cooper played in 12 games last year, starting one at center. He was [...]
The Vikings offense failed to stay on the field and move the chains in their loss against the Chargers Sunday. Minnesota’s offense was one-dimensional, with 159 yards rushing and just 39 yards passing. The Vikings’ offense had several three-and-out’s throughout the game, which put a lot of pressure on their defense. Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers passed [...]
The Vikings tweaked their roster Saturday, as they make their final preparations for the season opener against the San Diego Chargers Sunday. Minnesota announced they re-signed tight end Allen Reisner from the practice squad and released offensive guard Seth Olsen. Reisner had an impressive training camp and could see time at tight end, fullback and special [...]
The Vikings announced they have agreed to a contract extension with linebacker Chad Greenway Monday. Greenway, 28, is entering his sixth NFL season. Minnesota had placed the Franchise Tag on him this season, and was due to count $10.091 million against the cap under franchise arrangement. The terms of the deal were not immediately released, but [...]
The Vikings released a list on Monday of players they have signed to their practice squad. The players: WR Manny Arceneaux, FB Matt Asiata, WR Stephen Burton, FB Ryan D’Imperio, OL Chris DeGeare, RB Caleb King and DL Cedric McKinley. Minnesota is allowed eight players on their practice squad, so expect another player to be [...]
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