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 might add a familiar name to their secondary. Minnesota inquired about former Viking cornerback Benny Sapp, according to Jeremy Fowler of the Pioneer Press. Hearing Vikings have inquired about former Minn CB Benny Sapp, nothing imminent though. Teams probably need another week of game evaluation. Sapp was released by the Dolphins Tuesday. Immediately after finding out that [...]
As expected, Husain Abdullah is named the starter at strong safety for Thursday night. Surprisingly cornerback Asher Allen got the nod to start next to Antoine Winfield. Cornerback Lito Sheppard was expected to start, but will get plenty of playing time as the third and only extra cornerback behind the starters. Cornerbacks Chris Cook and [...]
The Minnesota Vikings are set to enter the season against quarterback Drew Brees and the Saints on Sept. 9 with only three healthy cornerbacks. Reaction: CRAZY!!!!! The Vikings have a special secret weapon up their sleeves – Husain Abdullah. There is strong indications that the Vikings are starting Abdullah at strong safety, according to Judd Zulgad [...]
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook’s regular season debut will not happen on the Sept. 9 opener against the New Orleans Saints. Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune reports Cook recently had a procedure on his right knee after suffering a torn meniscus on Saturday’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL sources. According [...]
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a two-year deal with cornerback Benny Sapp, according to the Twitter account of his agent. This is what his agent, Andy Simms, posted on his account: “Client, CB Benny Sapp, has agreed to terms to remain with the Minnesota Vikings.” Update: Tim Yotter (Viking Update) posted the details of Sapp’s [...]
Rick Alonzo (Pioneer Press) reports Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Antoine Winfield visited a foot specialist Thursday and will not need surgery, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Per the report, Winfield was told to rest his foot and it will naturally heal on it’s own. Rumors following the NFC Championship game (which we [...]
Judd Zulgad (Star Tribune) reports Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Antoine Winfield scheduled to see a foot specialist in North Carolina within the next two weeks. According to Zulgad’s report, coach Brad Childress denied the report that Winfield re-injured his foot. “I think he’s just hurting from the end of the season,” Childress said via the Star [...]
Sean Jensen (Sun-Times) reports Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Antoine Winfield re-injured his right foot and will not participate in next week’s Pro Bowl game, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Jensen was not specific on Winfield’s injury and also said the time Winfield would be out was uncertain. If Winfield re-fractured his foot, [...]
Despite missing six regular season games, the NFL has announced Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Antoine Winfield has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, his second year as a Pro Bowler. Even though Winfield missed a lot of the season due to injury, he is still tied for the team lead with 9 passes defensed [...]
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