JOHN SULLIVAN RUMORS
Reports: Sullivan out 3-4 months after surgery
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. James Andrews, the renowned Alabama surgeon, did wonders for Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. How about a try with center John Sullivan, Minnesota's leader along its strong offensive line?
Sullivan, who played every snap last season, had microfracture knee surgery last week performed by Andrews, according to multiple reports. Sullivan is facing...
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February 07, 2013
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Vikings’ John Sullivan undergoes microfracture surgery
Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan underwent
microfracture surgery on his left knee last week, according to Tom Pelissero of
1500 ESPN.
The Minnesota Vikings' standout center underwent
microfracture surgery on his left knee last week, according to two NFL sources.
Sullivan underwent the procedure last Thursday. Dr. James
Andrews performed the surgery, which is expected...
Report: Pro Bowl slight costs Sullivan $500K
Vikings center John Sullivan missed out on a $500,000 escalator by not being named to the NFC Pro Bowl team.
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December 27, 2012
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Vikings use buy week to recharge for playoff push
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Returning to practice after a seven-day break, Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan sat at his locker with his shirt and forehead dripping with sweat and said the first few plays during practice, "it's hard to get your wind back."
Sullivan, like most of his teammates, got away during last week's bye week. Sullivan spent part of his time off...
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November 19, 2012
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Vikings' Sullivan embracing leadership status
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. As recently as last November, John Sullivan was the quiet, overlooked anchor in the middle of the Minnesota Vikings' offensive line.
Longtime standout guard Steve Hutchinson garnered a lot of the attention. Much of the spotlight and pressure went to Charlie Johnson in his first season as the Vikings left tackle. Meanwhile, Sullivan was busy doing his job...
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June 11, 2012
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Sullivan takes over leadership of new Vikings OL
John Sullivan used to be a question mark on the Minnesota Vikings offensive line, an undersized sixth-round pick trying to fill in for a perennial Pro Bowler.
Now Sullivan enters his fifth season in Minnesota as the stabilizing force on a new-look unit. He has a new, long-term contract and is being counted on while the Vikings shuffle roles and add new faces.
Veteran guards Steve...
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June 06, 2012
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Sullivan calls Saints’ actions ‘despicable’
Vikings center John Sullivan was direct and to the point when asked about his assessment of “Bountygate.” He called the intent to injure “despicable” and “disgusting” and said he hopes the union doesn’t come to the defense of those who did it.
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March 23, 2012
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John Sullivan - Better Than you Thought
You know what? I'll be the first to admit that Purple Jesus Diaries has probably ignored John Sullivan more than we should have during his career with the Vikings. It's not that we don't think he's a fine football player (I actually have no idea!), it's just that he's kind of invisible when placed around the rest of the characters on this team. I mean really...
Vikings sign Sullivan to 5-year extension
The Minnesota Vikings have signed center John Sullivan to a five-year extension.
The deal ensures that the team will have the tandem of Sullivan and quarterback Christian Ponder in place for the immediate future. Sullivan was a sixth-round draft choice in 2008. He took over as the starting center in 2009.
Sullivan struggled last season with various leg injuries and overcoming the...
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December 17, 2011
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Vikings sew up C Sullivan with extension
MINNEAPOLIS -- In NFL circles, John Sullivan was expected to be highly sought after in the upcoming off-season. The Minnesota Vikings weren't about to let Sullivan look elsewhere. Minnesota sewed up Sullivan, a fourth-year center, to a contract extension Saturday. Terms of the extension weren't specified. "We are excited about the future of John Sullivan," said...
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December 17, 2011
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