When Harrison Smith was ejected, it left the Vikings with only two safeties. What was the plan if one of them got injured?
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October 11, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was away from the team Thursday after his mother passed away Wednesday while visiting Griffen in the Twin Cities.
Griffen was in a meeting at the team facilities Wednesday when Eden Prairie police officers arrived at Winter Park and delivered the tragic news. Griffen was called out of the meeting and told in coach...
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October 11, 2012
The Minnesota Vikings may be without one of their best defensive players Sunday when they play the Redskins in Washington. Defensive end Everson Griffen, a situational pass rusher who can create havoc off the edge or from the inside, did not practice Thursday and might not play as he mourns the unexpected death of his mother, Sabrina Scott, who died Wednesday in the Twin Cities...
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October 08, 2012
Vikings FS Harrison Smith is not expected to be suspended for shoving an official in Sunday’s win. Smith won’t even be fined for what he admitted was a “stupid” act. Smith missed 2/3 of yesterday’s game, which surely factored into the league’s decision not to issue a one-game ban, but that is pathetic by the league office. If you touch Tom Brady’s knee they fine you...
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October 10, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings had to wait through receiver Jerome Simpson's three-game absence at the start of the season to see the impact he would make on their offense.
Now they are in wait-and-see mode again, hoping Simpson can come back from a back injury that flared up Sunday and caused him to be limited in last week's win against the Tennessee Titans...
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October 10, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder was the last starting quarterback in the NFL to throw an interception this season heading into last week's game.Once the second-year pro finally broke his string of 144 passes without a pick, he ended up throwing interceptions on back-to-back passes to end the first half and on the first series of the second...
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October 11, 2012
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has been excused from the team indefinitely following the sudden death of his mother.
Griffen missed practice on Thursday, one day after police arrived at the team's headquarters to deliver the news to Griffen, coach Leslie Frazier said. No details of her death were immediately available. The Associated Press left a message with...
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October 08, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Minnesota Vikings rookie safety Harrison Smith was hoping he wouldn't be suspended for pushing away back judge Steve Freeman during Sunday's win against the Tennessee Titans. He received even better news Monday.Smith, who was pulled away from a group of players by Freeman and then pushed the official away, was not suspended or fined for the incident,...
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October 11, 2012
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is doing what he can to make sure his sprained ankle is ready for Sunday’s game against the Redskins.“I got it twisted up pretty bad,” Peterson said, per 1500ESPNRadio.com. “Just trying to get some rest on it, man, let it recover, try to get the strength back. Really didn’t experience much swelling. But I feel like I’m taking...
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October 11, 2012
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said there is "no doubt" in his mind he will play Sunday against the Redskins, according to ESPN 1500 Twin Cities.Fantasy Spin:Peterson mildly sprained his ankle in Week 5 but he played through it and rushed for 88 yards on 17 carries. The running back is still undergoing treatment to try to remove some soreness but he should be ready...
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October 10, 2012
My lord, if I could make shirts this smart, I'd have like $37, EASILY.
Rather, these are t-shirts sold by Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe that feature the now-famous descriptives of "Beautifully Unique Sparklepony" and "Lustful Cockmonster." I but Dong Monster in the headlines because I didn't want to get anyone in trouble at work today. I...
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October 08, 2012
Minnesota Vikings strong safety Harrison Smith won't be punished further for his shove of an official that drew a 15-yard penalty and automatic ejection from Sunday's game against Tennessee.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Monday the team was told by the NFL that Smith won't be fined or suspended. The rookie was pulled away from a tussle with some Titans players by...
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October 11, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Adrian Peterson will walk back into FedEx Field in Washington on Sunday, less than 10 months after the major knee surgery that at one time led many to question whether the Minnesota Vikings' star running back would ever be the same.
It was Dec. 24 last year when Peterson's left foot stuck in the turf and Redskins safety DeJon Gomes lowered his head...
The Vikings are expecting to have Jerome Simpson available Sunday after a problem was found in his back. No surgery will be required.
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October 08, 2012
The NFL is expected to fine, but not suspend, Vikings safety Harrison Smith for shoving aside back judge Steve Freeman in Sunday's 30-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The play occurred early in the second quarter, and Smith missed 75 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps after his ejection. Afterwards he said: "Just stupid for me...
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October 10, 2012
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (4-1) AT WASHINGTON REDSKINS (2-3)
Where: FedEx Field
When: Sunday at 4:25 p.m. Eastern Time
Watch: Fox5 WTTG
Listen: SportsTalk980
Pointspread: Vikings -1.5
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The Redskins look to get back on track when they host the Vikings on Sunday at Fed Ex Field. Minnesota has been one of...
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