Frazier plays Vikings' interest in Bishop coy
The Minnesota Vikings are playing coy about their interest in linebacker Desmond Bishop.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier declined after minicamp practice Tuesday to confirm that Bishop was visiting with the team. After Bishop was released by the rival Green Bay Packers on Monday, the seventh-year veteran told several Wisconsin media outlets he planned to speak with the Vikings in Minnesota...
Minnesota Vikings do the linebacker waltz
One bug that keeps biting the Minnesota Vikings’ coaching staff is that vacancy at middle linebacker. The team simply does not have an ideal solution for the position, one of the most critical in Minnesota’s defensive scheme. But it does have a plan.
The Vikings’ staff seems to be leaning toward sliding Erin Henderson over to the middle, something they have already discussed...
Chad Greenway expected to be ready for training camp
According to the Star Tribune, Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway’s knee scope went well and he’s expected to be ready for training camp.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier reported that Chad Greenway’s Thursday morning arthroscopic surgery to clean up his left knee went well as expected. Greenway will be out of action until training camp begins in late July.
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Vikings GM Rick Spielman
Minnesota Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman has been drafting for two years. And like quarterbacks who come into the league he gets a few years to prove himself. If by the third year it hasn’t clicked yet that’s it, give up. In April’s draft Spielman blew expectations out of the water. An unbelievable draft two years in a row is noteworthy for the...
Whatever Chad Greenway is doing here — ballet? — it ain’t right (pic)
On Tuesday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier announced that veteran linebacker Chad Greenway will undergo a minor surgical procedure on his knee, knocking him out of participating in the remaining offseason practices, OTAs and whatnot. The arthroscopic knee surgery on Wednesday also reportedly revealed residual fraying of the meniscus in the knee, although no [...]The...
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Wallace rejected big Vikings offer?
According to his father, wide receiver Mike Wallace turned down a more lucrative offer from the Vikings and instead took less money to sign with the Dolphins.
Vikings hope to be healthy by training camp
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings are hoping they're getting all of their injuries and rehabilitation out of the way now.
Pro Bowl linebacker Chad Greenway underwent microscopic knee surgery on Wednesday to "clean up" some damage and undrafted rookie linebacker Nathan Williams had surgery to repair an ankle injury, Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday...
Vikings hope to be healthy by training camp
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings are hoping they're getting all of their injuries and rehabilitation out of the way now.
Pro Bowl linebacker Chad Greenway underwent microscopic knee surgery on Wednesday to "clean up" some damage and undrafted rookie linebacker Nathan Williams had surgery to repair an ankle injury, Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday...
Vikings LB Chad Greenway Won't Miss Training Camp After Surgery
The Minnesota Vikings will be without their leading tackler for the remainder of offseason practices.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier announced Tuesday that weak-side linebacker Chad Greenway, No. 70 on NFL Network's "Top 100 Players of 2013," will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery on Wednesday after feeling "a little tension" and "some tenderness"...
Vikings' Greenway to have minor knee surgery
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway has been scheduled for arthroscopic knee surgery to address joint pain.
Greenway was absent from practice on Tuesday and coach Leslie Frazier said the eighth-year veteran will have the procedure done Wednesday. Frazier didn't specify which leg. The coach said Greenway would be fully recovered in time for training camp, which starts...
Chad Greenway to undergo knee surgery; won't miss camp
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway is schedule to have microscopic knee surgery on Tuesday to alleviate some "tension" in his knee, coach Leslie Frazier announced Tuesday.
Greenway, one of the team's defensive leaders, was among several big-name players missing from Minnesota's organized team activities, and Frazier said after practice...
Expectations are high for Kyle Rudolph is his third season
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph caught 53 passes for 9 touchdowns in his second season. At the end of the season, Rudolph was voted to the Pro Bowl where he won the MVP. Now the expectations have been set high for the third year pass catcher.
Head coach Leslie Frazier says Rudolph continues to impress during OTAs.
“I try not to get too far ahead of myself, but the Kyle...
Pro Bowl 'flipped the switch' for Vikings' Kyle Rudolph
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier has been around the NFL for a long time and stresses the groundwork put in during the summer to set the standard for the upcoming season. But one player is forcing Frazier to calm himself down and realize it's still only June.
Tight end Kyle Rudolph, entering his third year in the NFL, is turning heads at Minnesota...
Pro Bowl 'flipped the switch' for Vikings' Kyle Rudolph
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier has been around the NFL for a long time and stresses the groundwork put in during the summer to set the standard for the upcoming season. But one player is forcing Frazier to calm himself down and realize it's still only June.
Tight end Kyle Rudolph, entering his third year in the NFL, is turning heads at Minnesota...
Jared Allen expected to report to OTA’s this week
According to TwinCities.com, Vikings defensive end Jared Allen will report to their second week of OTA’s after missing the first week.
“In my conversations with him, he should be back at our practices next week,” said head coach Leslie Frazier. “He actually gets back on (Saturday). We’re looking forward to having him back around and participating, as well.”
After coming...
Jennings misses practice with ankle injury
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Greg Jennings is getting used to his new teammates during the Minnesota Vikings' organized team activities, but the former Green Bay Packers' receiver had to sit out Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury.
Jennings, who was limited to eight games last season because of injuries, suffered the injury in Tuesday's opening of OTAs. Coach Leslie...
Greg Jennings dealing with an ankle injury
According to 1500ESPN.com, Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings was held out of today’s organized team activities after suffering an ankle injury on Tuesday.
“His ankle’s a little bit sore,” said head coach Leslie Frazier. “But he’ll be fine. Nothing serious. He’s on the side working with (head athletic trainer) Eric Sugarman.”
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Sunday slant: Survival will require next step
Leslie Frazier took the Vikings to the playoffs last year when few people expected it, but the next proving ground for him is finding playoff success with a more talented roster. If not, a new study showed that, sadly, it could be harder for him to find a second chance.
Leslie Frazier confirms they’re not interested in Brian Urlacher right now
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier told NFL AM that they don’t plan on going after former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher right now.
“Brian has been a great player in our league for a long, long time,” Frazier said, via NFL.com. “He was a thorn in our side for many years. At this point we want to look at the guys on our roster, give them a chance to compete for the...
Frazier: Peterson healthy, no interest in Urlacher
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Adrian Peterson sped back from major knee surgery as quick as anyone ever has, so it's no surprise to hear he's almost fully back after having sports hernia surgery following last season.
Speaking on NFL AM on NFL Network Wednesday morning, Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Peterson has been slowed in his offseason workouts because of surgery...
Frazier: Peterson healthy, no interest in Urlacher
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Adrian Peterson sped back from major knee surgery as quick as anyone ever has, so it's no surprise to hear he's almost fully back after having sports hernia surgery following last season.
Speaking on NFL AM on NFL Network Wednesday morning, Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Peterson has been slowed in his offseason workouts because of surgery...
Brian Urlacher Not Being Pursued by Vikings, According to Leslie Frazier, Despite Contrary Reports
It appears that Brian Urlacher will not be joining the Minnesota Vikings — for now.
A report came out on Monday from the Chicago Sun-Times that Urlacher was “close” to signing with the Vikings on a one- or two-year deal. Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier nixed those rumors on Tuesday, though.
“Brian has been a great player in our league for a long, long time,” Frazier said...
Vikings Not Pursuing Free Agent LB Brian Urlacher
Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday that the team is not pursuing former Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher.
Speaking on "NFL AM" this morning, Frazier said, "Brian has been a great player in our league for a long, long time. He was a thorn in our side for many years. At this point we want to look at the guys on our roster, give them a chance...
Peterson slowed, but ‘just about back’
Adrian Peterson has had to slow himself down for the second straight offseason after sport hernia surgery, but he is “just about back to 100 percent,” Leslie Frazier said Wednesday morning.
Frazier says Henderson move still in discussion stage
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Erin Henderson has volunteered to man the middle linebacker spot for the Minnesota Vikings and said this week he's been preparing as such and expects to make the move from the starter on the weak side to the middle.But Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier sounded Friday like such a move hasn't quite been decided.
"We've been talking about it,"...
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