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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A judge says he'll rule by Aug. 7 whether to put on hold a lawsuit by Minnesota Vikings Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, who are fighting their pending suspensions for violating the NFL's anti-doping policy.
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Via The Viking Age
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July 23, 2009
After a bit of hemming and hawing, Antoine Winfield has at last gotten a contract extension from the Vikings. The new deal will reportedly pay the Pro Bowl cornerback $36 million over five years, with $16.1 million in guaranteed money. The big hang-up from the Vikings’ side was Antoine’s age - he’s 31, and would be 36 if he played till the end of the deal -...
Via FanHouse
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July 23, 2009
by Bruce CiskieFiled under: Vikings, NFC NorthThere had been signs of frustration from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield in recent weeks. As the Pro Bowler became frustrated over unsuccessful efforts to extend his contract, there were veiled threats of a departure in free agency. That would have left Winfield in the same boat as now-former Vikings like Matt Birk and Darren...
Via Star Tribune
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July 23, 2009
Antoine Winfield has signed a contract extension. Judd is on the phone with Winfield as I type. He signed a five-year extension (they basically ripped up his final season).
Judd will post more when he gets off the phone with Winfield.
Via Skol Vikes
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July 23, 2009
WINFIELDGreat news, the Vikes agreed on a five year $36 million dollar extension for the 32 year old cornerback. In the contract are some interesting points that could add or subtract from the deal (like if Winfield isn’t a starter in 2011, his salary would be greatly reduced).This is a win-win deal. Winfield is a solid cornerback. Excellent against the run and above average against...
Via Pro Football Talk
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July 22, 2009
The impasse between the Minnesota Vikings and Pro Bowl (finally) cornerback Antoine Winfield could be close to ending.According to Sean Jensen of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Winfield's agent was traveling to Minnesota earlier today."On my way to the Twin...
Via Miami Herald
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July 23, 2009
The Minnesota Vikings re-signed Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield on Thursday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Via brunoboys.net
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July 21, 2009
2008 was a solid year for the Minnesota Vikings as they posted a
10-6 record, good enough to win the NFC North. Possessing one of the
better offensive lines in the game, the Vikings were able to latch onto
star running back Adrian Peterson’s back as he along with their defense led them to the playoffs. Will that happen again in 2009?
Via Seattle Times
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July 23, 2009
The Minnesota Vikings have signed cornerback Antoine Winfield to a five-year contract extension.
Via kansascity.com
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July 23, 2009
The Minnesota Vikings have signed cornerback Asher Allen, the club's third-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Via Bleacher Report
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July 20, 2009
In all of his backup wisdom, Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson decided to ask for a trade request. That will probably be the biggest mistake of his NFL career. He has the chance to learn behind Brett Favre, one of the best to throw on the pads, and grow that way, but he decided he wanted it for himself and he saw he wasn't going to start with Favre coming in.
Right now Jackson...
Via NFL.com
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July 22, 2009
Gary Zimmerman and Randall McDaniel were teammates on the Minnesota Vikings for five seasons, from 1988 to 1992, anchoring the left side of the offensive line. Now Zimmerman welcomes McDaniel as one of six members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2009.
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