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Paton spurns Rams to remain with Vikings as assistant GM

The Vikings announced on Saturday that George Paton is being promoted from director of player personnel to assistant general manager. Paton has been one of GM Rick Spielman's most trusted advisors for years. He worked with Spielman in Chicago and Miami before coming to the Vikings in 2007.
Via NFL.com  |  1 day ago

Vikings opposed to proposal for funding stadium via ticket fees

A Minnesota Vikings spokesman said Friday that team owners don't like a new proposal to fund a $1 billion stadium in the Twin Cities suburbs using ticket fees and other game-related charges.
Via NFL.com  |  2 days ago

Life's been a whirlwind for Doleman since good news from HOF

When Chris Doleman got the news that he was headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he said he went numb and didn't hear the names of the players who were called after him. It still hasn't sunk in nearly a week later.
Via NFL.com  |  3 days ago

New Vikes stadium could be built on parking lot near Metrodome

The latest Minnesota Vikings stadium plan would place it just east of the Metrodome on a parking lot.
Via NFL.com  |  6 days ago

Fisher: Decision with No. 2 pick will 'determine future' of Rams

Two of the teams selecting near the top of the 2012 NFL Draft have let it be known they will be listening when the phone rings with trade offers.
Via NFL.com  |  9 days ago

Peterson outraged over price of number switch

Adrian Peterson wanted to change his number from 28 to 23. But for a million bucks? The Vikings' star running back explained in an epic Twitter rant why that's outrageous to him.
Via NFL.com  |  11 days ago

Morris turned down Vikings for lesser post with 'Skins

Principles are all well and good, but new Redskins defensive coordinator Raheem Morris might want to re-examine his recent career choice.
Via NFL.com  |  17 days ago

Wilf willing to build on Metrodome site to stay in Twin Cities

Team owner Zygi Wilf spoke Wednesday after a three-hour meeting with Gov. Mark Dayton and state lawmakers about the team's push for state funding of a new stadium.
Via NFL.com  |  18 days ago

Funding only likely to come if Vikings stay at Metrodome site

Gov. Mark Dayton and a key lawmaker said Tuesday that the team must build on the site of the Metrodome -- its least-favorite option -- or state funding help for the multimillion-dollar project won't come this year.
Via NFL.com  |  19 days ago

Dayton: Vikings stadium must be at Metrodome site for bill to pass

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton told Vikings owner Zygi Wilf Monday that the team's new stadium will have to be at the Metrodome site if a stadium bill is to pass the Legislature this year.
Via NFL.com  |  20 days ago

Vikings G Hutchinson will try to continue career after concussion

Vikings guard Steve Hutchinson, who suffered a season-ending concussion in 2011 after missing the end of 2010 with a broken thumb, wants to play one more NFL season, according to ESPN.com.
Via NFL.com  |  20 days ago

Minn. governor: Vikings stadium vote 'jeopardized' by unknowns

Gov. Mark Dayton said Wednesday that a legislative vote on a Minnesota Vikings stadium package could be in jeopardy unless lingering questions are answered about all three main potential sites.
Via NFL.com  |  25 days ago

Vikings' Allen wishes McCown pulled a Favre in season finale

Jared Allen just missed setting the all-time sack record this season, and he said this week he would've had no problem if Josh McCown pulled a Favre to get him the record.
Via NFL.com  |  25 days ago

Vikings expected to offer DC position to Colts' Williams

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to offer the defensive coordinator position to Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Alan Williams, according to a league source.
Via NFL.com  |  25 days ago

Vikings plan to interview Colts assistant Williams for DC job

The Minnesota Vikings requested permission to interview Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Alan Williams for their open defensive coordinator position, according to a league source.
Via NFL.com  |  27 days ago

Report: Vikings strip DC title from Pagac, offer different role

Now that the Minnesota Vikings have interviewed several candidates for Fred Pagac's job, the team has relieved him of his duties as defensive coordinator.
Via NFL.com  |  28 days ago

Peterson's top priority is playing in Vikings' season opener

Two weeks into his rehab from major knee surgery, Minnesota Vikings' running back Adrian Peterson's biggest goal involves next season.
Via NFL.com  |  January 13, 2012

Shakopee, Minn., wants to house new stadium for Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings had a tepid reaction Wednesday to an unexpected late bid from a suburban Minnesota city looking to host the team's desired new stadium.
Via NFL.com  |  January 12, 2012

Vikings LB Greenway heads to Pro Bowl after career year

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway has been picked for his first Pro Bowl.
Via NFL.com  |  January 09, 2012

Vikings cut ties with defensive line coach Dunbar

The Minnesota Vikings have fired defensive line coach Karl Dunbar after six seasons with the team.
Via NFL.com  |  January 07, 2012

Vikings to interview ex-Bucs coach Morris for DC role

The Minnesota Vikings are lining up an interview with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris for their defensive coordinator position, according to a league source.
Via NFL.com  |  January 06, 2012

Minnesota governor asks sites for final Vikings' stadium plans

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday gave leaders in Minneapolis and Ramsey County one week to finalize their proposals to host a new Vikings stadium, so that he and state lawmakers can decide between them.
Via NFL.com  |  January 05, 2012

Ponder gets assurance Vikings won't draft quarterback

Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder said the team has assured him it won't draft a quarterback in April.
Via NFL.com  |  January 04, 2012

Vikings' Wilf wants legislators to vote on stadium deal soon

After a meeting with two prominent state senators on Tuesday, owner Zygi Wilf feels the Vikings are getting closer to securing public funding for a new stadium in Minnesota.
Via NFL.com  |  January 04, 2012

Vikings backfield suffers another major injury as Gerhart hurt

Vikings running back Toby Gerhart tore the medial collateral ligament in his left knee during Sunday's season finale against Chicago and is contemplating surgery.
Via NFL.com  |  January 04, 2012
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