Vikings re-sign offensive lineman Ryan Cook to two-year deal
The Vikings announced Wednesday evening they they have re-signed offensive lineman Ryan Cook. The deal is for two years, according to Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune. When Minnesota signed Colts free-agent tackle Charlie Johnson, many expected Johnson to replace Cook’s spot on the roster. With the release of offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie, Johnson has [...]
$3.5 million annual salary, $3 million signing bonus for newly acquired Charlie Johnson
Vikings tackle Charlie Johnson received a three-year $10.5 million contract with a $3 million signing bonus, according to an NFL source. Initially after joining the team, Johnson said he was signed to “come in and compete and try to get one of those five spots on the line.” You don’t give someone a $3 million [...]
Frazier expects Cedric Griffin to be Week 1 starter
Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin, who tore his anterior cruciate ligament in both of his knees over the past two seasons, is expected to be a Week 1 starter, head coach Leslie Frazier said after practice Monday. While wearing a light brace in his right knee, Griffin participated on a limited basis during the team’s first [...]
Berrian gets contract restructured, can’t practice until Thursday
When Vikings receiver Bernard Berrian did not join the team on the field for the first day of training camp, many—including myself—speculated that Berrian got his contract restructured. Turns out that’s exactly what happened. Berrian confirmed after practice Monday that he got his contract restructured and that he will become a free agent after next [...]
Vikings front office split on Pat Williams
After initially saying there was no shot of returning to the Vikings following the 2010-11 season, free agent defensive tackle Pat Williams said in May that he was “50-50″ on whether he will return to Minnesota after speaking with head coach Leslie Frazier. Williams most recently claimed he was “60-40″ on returning. While Williams is [...]
Vikings add experienced offensive lineman Charlie Johnson
With versatile offensive lineman Ryan Cook still a free agent, the Vikings have little depth behind offensive tackles Bryant McKinnie and Phil Loadholt. In a move that likely means Cook will not return, Minnesota signed Colts free-agent offensive tackle Charlie Johnson, according to Mike Wobschall of Vikings.com Blog. Per Tom Pelessero of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities, [...]
Vikings sign sixth-round pick Fusco, seventh-round pick Reed
Three down, seven more to go. Vikings sixth-round pick center Brandon Fusco tweeted that he is officially a Viking, which means he signed. I’m officially a Viking!! Let’s gooooo!! Jeremy Fowler of the Pioneer Press confirmed the signing via his agent Alan Herman. Fusco, from the small school of Slippery Rock, is considered a raw developmental player, but [...]
Vikings agree to three-year deal with free agent WR Jenkins
Yesterday we mentioned that Falcons free-agent receiver Michael Jenkins could be a fit for Vikings because of connections to offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave and wide receivers coach George Stewart. Turns out Minnesota was indeed interested. The Vikings agreed to a three-year contract with Jenkins, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Jenkins, a former first round pick in the 2004 draft, [...]
Abdullah to sign tender today
Check off another player. Vikings safety Husain Abdullah tweeted that he will sign his tender today. Minnesota placed a second-round tender on Abdullah and linebacker Erin Henderson in March. Henderson signed his tender Friday night. With both restricted free-agents under contract, the Vikings can focus on signing their rookies.
Erin Henderson signs tender, Kyle Rudolph signs rookie contract
As Vikings training camp draws near, look for a wave of signings—as expected. Linebacker Erin Henderson tweeted that he signed his tender Friday night. Las night I signed a 1 yr deal wit the Vikes worth more than my entire rookie contract. Guess hard work does pay off… With uncertainty on whether linebacker free agent Ben [...]
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