VIKINGS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Vikings pursuing free agent cornerback Alterraun Verner
The Minnesota Vikings have been very vocal about wanting to beef up their defensive secondary heading into this offseason, and they are doing their best to back up their talk. Minnesota is reportedly showing interest in free agent cornerback Alterraun Verner, and they are prepared to make a major push to make something happen with him. Verner is one of the top cornerbacks on the...
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Vikings Rumors: Minnesota looking to part ways with Jared Allen?
It appears that the Minnesota Vikings are looking to part ways with DE Jared Allen. Allen was rumored to be apart of new head coach Mike Zimmer's illustrious defense in 2014, but according to Bleacher Report columnist Giancarlo King, Allen's age is what stands out most. As stated by Giancarlo King:"But at 31 years old and with general manager Rick Spielman at the helm...
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Vikings may sign Jairus Byrd
One thing that the Minnesota Vikings need is help in their secondary, and it will be up to the new regime to fix the holes that helped cause the last regime to lose their jobs. Safety isn’t as pressing a need for the Vikings as cornerback is, but that doesn’t mean safety will be ignored.
Jairus Byrd is perhaps the best safety available in free agency, and the Vikings may look...
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Cassel will stay in Minnesota, strikes 2-year deal
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel signed a new two-year deal with the team on Friday, reports the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cassel brings some stability to the position as a backup while they search for the right starter for new head coach Mike Zimmer's rebuilding process. The Vikings played arguably their best football with Cassel under center in 2013. The...
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Vikings re-sign restricted free agent Sherels
The Minnesota Vikings are still clearing about business before free agency talks begin Saturday.
A day after Minnesota released defensive tackle Letroy Guion and Greg Childs, the Vikings announced they have re-signed cornerback and punt returner Marcus Sherels, who was set to become a restricted free agent. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sherels, 26, started three games at...
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Free-agent WR Simpson thinks he'd fit well in new Vikings offense
For the past two offseasons, Jerome Simpson has been left to wonder what his future holds as an NFL free agent with a troubled past.
In 2012, Simpson was dealing with felony drug charges. The Minnesota Vikings stepped in and took a chance on the enigmatic wide receiver. Simpson's first season in Minnesota was set-back by injuries and he again entered free agency. The Vikings...
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Minnesota Vikings | Address Needs in Free Agency or Draft?
In this article we delve deep into the Vikings offseason needs and determine whether they would be better off addressed in free agency or through the draft. While free agency allows you to get a seasoned vet that has spent time in the NFL and you are aware of what you are getting, addressing in the Draft can be a cheaper and more rewarding option.
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Jasper Brinkley met with the Minnesota Vikings earlier in the week
According to a KFAN report Jasper Brinkley formerly of the Arizona Cardinals  stated he met with the Vikings earlier in the week. Brinkley has a history with Minnesota having played his first few seasons in the league with the Vikings. In fact his best season came in 2012 with Minnesota when he started 15 games and […]The post Jasper Brinkley met with the Minnesota Vikings earlier...
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What should the Minnesota Vikings do with their secondary?
The 2013 season for the Minnesota Vikings was terrible to say the very least. Expectations were higher than they should have been after overachieving in 2012, and Christian Ponder didn’t take a third year leap forward as hoped. Sadly, the biggest problem last year, and moving forward, is the porous secondary. The Vikings gave up a pitiful 287.2 YPG through the air, and managed...
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Could Michael Vick make the Vikings a playoff team? Adrian Peterson thinks so
A few hours ago, the vocal running back formerly of the Oklahoma Sooners went to twitter to recruit Michael Vick.  AdrianPeterson @MikeVick would intently make the vikings a playoff team! 3/5/14 11:15 PM Adrian Peterson has the right mind set, and I too agree with him in his tweet.  Vick is so elusive he […]The post Could Michael Vick make the Vikings a playoff team? Adrian...
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Jared Allen wants ‘chance to win’ and ‘fair contract’ in free agency
As he prepares for his first venture into free agent market, Jared Allen has laid down the prerequisites for his next team.
In an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, the veteran defensive end said he wants to sign with a "good organization" that gives him a "chance to win" and a "fair contract."
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Predicting the Fate of the Vikings Current Free Agents
Free agency is less than a week away and the Minnesota Vikings have a handful of free agents that will get some solid looks on the open market. A few players like Jared Allen and Kevin Williams that are near and dear to Vikings fans hearts could be on their way out. Predicting who returns and who leaves is extra tricky this year with a new coaching staff, and until we get into the...
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Brett Favre now rocking magnificent gray beard, gigantic arms
Tweet Former NFL QB and future Hall of Famer Brett Favre appears to be enjoying his time away from football. Check out this image of 44-year-old Favre looking like the lovechild of Santa Claus and Arnold Schwarzenegger:  Maybe the Rams should reach out to him, but this time to play linebacker… H/T Reddit
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Two moves in free agency that could make the Vikings competitive again
In 2009, the Vikings had a stellar and  young defensive line that helped them earn a spot in the NFC Championship game. For the last few seasons the line has struggled and is aging quickly. The Vikings should make it a mission to bring younger guys in on the line. To make that happen, the […]The post Two moves in free agency that could make the Vikings competitive again appeared...
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Is Greg Childs on His Way Back?
In the fourth round of the 2012 draft, the Minnesota Vikings drafted a tall ass dude out of Arkansas called Greg Childs. He looked lik he had some pretty decent potential as a piece to add to the Vikings offense. Tall, decent speed good weight and strength. And then he tore up both of his knees in training camp and we only saw his opposite twin Jarius Wright for the next two years...
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