Vikings claim LB Xavier Adibi off waivers
With Jasper Brinkley on the injured reserve, the Vikings finished the preseason with depth concerns at the linebacker position. Minnesota claimed linebacker Xavier Adibi off waivers from the Texans, according to Tom Pelissero of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities. Adibi has a lot of work ahead of him to adjust to the Vikings’ tampa-2 defense. He [...]
Kevin Williams dealing with plantar fasciitis, likely to face two-game suspension
Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams did not participate in practice again on Tuesday and said afterward he likely has plantar fasciitis, according to Judd Zulgad of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities. Williams saw a foot specialist on Monday and said an official diagnosis is expected to come later today. He will likely sit out the final two preseason games but said he should be [...]
Vikings sign RB Caleb King, work out CB Kelvin Hayden
Midway though preseason, the Vikings are still trying to improve their roster. Minnesota agreed to a deal with undrafted free-agent Georgia running back Caleb King, according to Zach Klein of WSB Atlanta. Just spoke w/Caleb King’s agent Kevin Conner “Caleb had interest from 10-15 teams and is excited to be going to the Minnesota Vikings“ King was eligible [...]
Vikings place lineman Scott Kooistra on DL, sign defensive end Stylez White
The Vikings placed offensive lineman Scott Kooistra on the disabled list Monday for a neck injury suffered during the team’s win against the Seahawks Saturday. Kooistra, who started at right guard Saturday, was a serious candidate to at least fill in for starter Anthony Herrera to start the season. Offensive guard Chris DeGeare now becomes the [...]
Vikings fantasy football player rankings
With the departure of several key veterans, the 2011-12 Minnesota Vikings features a lot of new faces in the starting lineup, both offensively and defensively. Coming off a losing season and with several changes to the roster, there are somewhat low expectations for Vikings players in fantasy football. These low expectations are why several Vikings [...]
Contract details for Ryan Cook, Bernard Berrian emerges
It was revealed at the start of training camp that receiver Bernard Berrian restructured his contract with the Vikings. At the time, we only found out that his deal was restructured so that he will become a free-agent after the season. Tom Pelisserro of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reported that Berrian’s restructured contract cut his [...]
Details of McNabb’s new deal emerges
Donovan McNabb must have really wanted to play for the Vikings… or really wanted out of Washington. McNabb’s contract with the Vikings is for one year and calls for a base salary of $5.05 million with a maximum value of $7.25 million, according to Tom Pelissero of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities. The report cited NFL sources. [...]
Vikings sign DT Colby Whitlock, release WR Ryan Lincoln
The Vikings made the first of what will be many minor training camp moves before the season opener. Minnesota signed defensive tackle Colby Whitlock and released receiver Ryan Lincoln, according to multiple reports. Lincoln was likely just a camp body while receivers Bernard Berrian, Michael Jenkins and Devin Aromashodu could not participate in team practice until [...]
New starting left tackle Charlie Johnson off to a rough start
Vikings tackle Charlie Johnson should consider getting a restraining order after the beating he took from defensive end Jared Allen. ** Note: This is a figure of speech. I am not reporting that Jared Allen beat up Charlie Johnson. ** Johnson, already anointed as the starting left tackle, participated in padded practice Thursday afternoon, moments after the [...]
Slimmer Harvin still with no migraine problems
Vikings receiver Percy Harvin, who normally plays at 205 pounds, dropped to about 198 and plans to play around 195, according to Tom Pelissero of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities. “I feel great, losing all the weight,” Harvin said. “Just feeling out myself coming into my own in the NFL, just trying to figure out my own routines [...]
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