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Vikings news: Berrian restructures, McKinnie on NFI
The Vikings have created cap space by restructuring the contract of a seemingly rejuvenated Bernard Berrian, the Vikings have their own problems at left tackle.
Bryant McKinnie, who looks out of shape upon his return from the NFL lockout, did not practice with his teammates in Monday's training camp opener after being placed on the non-football injury list.
McKinnie and coach...
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August 01, 2011
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Vikings get OL help with Charlie Johnson, prepare for practice safety
When vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman was asked Sunday about the team's 89-man roster -- one short of the 90-player limit -- Spielman said "oh, we're filling it."
The team didn't waste much time, and they made one of their most significant, if not flashy, moves of this free agency period.
The Vikings announced Monday the signing of offensive...
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August 01, 2011
Vikings goals: Fill roster holes, extend key players
Though more roster movement might materialize once coaches identify needs after hitting the field in Mankato, the Vikings have made enough roster moves to enter the undergo the first week of training camp.
The team's roster ballooned to 89 players on Sunday after signing all 10 rookies and announcing the signing of eight veterans, including veteran offensive tackle Scott Kooistra...
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July 31, 2011
Braylon Edwards out for Vikings, Rudolph signs contract
The great wide receiver chase continues for the Vikings, who would like to add another target for Donovan McNabb.
The Vikings are out of the mix for Jets receiver Braylon Edwards, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation, while that same person said "not right now" in regards to Packers receiver James Jones. That could mean the Packers are in control...
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July 30, 2011
McNabb plans to win now in Minnesota
Donovan McNabb arrived at Winter Park, passed his physical and is officially a Minnesota Viking. The starting quarterback, he reminded the media today.
When you trade for a guy who's been a starter for 12 years, you're not bringing him in here to be a backup," McNabb told Twin Cities media in a teleconference on Friday evening. "You're bringing him in here...
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July 29, 2011
Christian Ponder contract talks expected to continue over weekend
The Vikings have had "some talks" with agent Jimmy Sexton about quarterback Christian Ponder's rookie contract, Sexton said, but nothing is imminent because of the team is starting camp later than most.
Vikings players are expected to report to Mankato on Sunday, and the team will conduct its first practice Monday at 3 p.m. with helmets.
Talks with continue over...
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July 29, 2011
Vikings and free agency: The great WR chase continues, no rookie deals yet,
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July 29, 2011
Vikings and free agency: James Jones next? Team looked into Haynesworth?
While the last few days in Vikings free agency seemed to start slow and develop late, the buzz is in full swing this morning regarding the team's need for a wide receiver.
There is plenty of buzz about Packers wideout James Jones, who satisfies the Vikings' need for a deep threat to complement their strong interior passing game options. Though he doesn't have great...
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July 28, 2011
Vikings news: The Donovan McNabb era seems close to reality, Vikings reportedly battling with Seahawks for Rice
It seems the only thing that can stop Donovan McNabb's trek to Minnesota is a discord over compensation over a restructured deal, but otherwise this thing looks done.
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reports the Vikings will give up a sixth round pick in 2012 and a conditional sixth round pick in 2013 for McNabb, who could receive an incentive-laced deal from the Vikings for one...
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July 27, 2011
Vikings news: Jimmy Kennedy released, Vikings take look at Weddle, Aromashodu reportedly on radar
First things first, here's the updated version of the Vikings undrafted free agents, a story that included a list of the high-profile players who stopped by Winter Park today in light of the lifted lockout.
The Minnesota Vikings have released defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy, according to a person with knowledge of the move. Cutting Kennedy clears $2.5 million off the Vikings...
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July 26, 2011
Vikings get busy on undrafted free agent trail
I've got my coffee, I've got my cell phone, I've got my lunchpail (who has a lunchpail anymore?). A manic free agency blitz begins today.
But last night and this morning serves as an appetizer in the form of undrafted free agents. Vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman estimates the team will sign "almost 30 bodies" in order to get close to a 90...
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July 26, 2011
With lockout lifted, priorities abound for Vikings
No more talk of ratifications and legislature and "close" deals. The lockout is over, and football is upon us.
This week's schedule for the Vikings and the rest of the league is as follows:
*Tuesday: Teams can make trades, sign drafted/undrafted free agents (starting at 9 a.m. CST), negotiation with free agents and host players at their facility for "training...
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July 25, 2011
Vikings roundup: Jackson looking for future home, backup linemen ready to prove worth and Mankato update
Live from Larry Fitzgerald's workouts at University of Minnesota: Vikings rookies, free agents affected by length of lockout
Watching Tarvaris Jackson workout at Fitzgerald's place this week got me thinking: Could the lengthy lockout force the Vikings to at least consider Jackson as a backup option in free agency?
I've been told that simply ain't happening. But...
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July 22, 2011
Where will the Vikings stand with the salary cap?
As the league appears to be in the final stages of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, teams are getting ready to condense months of free agency strategy into a few days of spending -- or not spending. First the league must determine the salary cap parameter for 2011, which has been reported at around $120 million. There's still a chance, as National Football Post's Aaron...
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July 21, 2011
Vikings hope for matchup nightmare at tight end with Shiancoe, Rudolph
It was fun catching Larry Fitzgerald's player workout yesterday at the University of Minnesota. For one, there are worse things in life than watching Fitzgerald catch passes. Also, the practice was a chance to catch up with a few Vikings who attended the workout.
Here's my post-practice story, which appeared in today's Pioneer Press, about rookies Christian Ponder and...
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July 20, 2011
Vikings punter Chris Kluwe makes no apologies for Twitter shots at NFL stars
From washboard illustrations in the locker room to satirical, Hitler-inspired YouTube videos about the lockout, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is as entertaining as they come around the league.
His latest Internet conquest took a serious, finger-pointing tone.
Kluwe used Twitter to bash plaintiffs in the Brady v. NFL lawsuit who reportedly are pushing for compensation before settling...
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July 19, 2011
Still hope for potential Vikings-Vincent Jackson marriage?
Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson finds himself in the middle of the NFL lockout discussion after Yahoo! Sports' Jason Cole reported today that Jackson and New England lineman Logan Mankins are pushing for compensation as plaintiffs in the Brady v. the NFL lawsuit. Placed with a franchise tag by their respective teams, both players are looking for a payout from the settlement...
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July 19, 2011
Vikings roundup: Favre, Webb, Mankato
Just call Brett Favre a Vikings coaching consultant. In an interview with his alma mater, quarterback Joe Webb revealed he's working out in Hattiesburg, Miss., with Favre, and let's assume Favre is teaching him more than cell phone etiquette.
The 41-year-old Favre, who somehow still faces yearly speculation about whether he'll return for a final season, appears to be...
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July 14, 2011
Vikings roundup: Vikings rank No. 41 on Forbes list, Metrodome sees new life
Today's reinflation of the Metrodome roof won't exactly repair the Vikings' deflated financial value in Forbes.com's list of the 50 most valuable sports franchises.
The Vikings have been fighting for a new stadium for years in part to strengthen a financial portfolio that would surely vault the team ahead of its current No. 41 ranking in Forbes, falling 30th among 32 NFL teams...
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July 13, 2011
No contract offer for Sidney Rice before lockout
Pre-lockout talks with the Vikings about Sidney Rice's future were positive, agent Drew Rosenhaus said Saturday, but the Pro Bowl wide receiver is still expected to explore free agency.
Rosenhaus spoke with the Vikings about Rice, a free agent with four years of NFL service, at the NFL Combine in late February. But despite the Vikings publicly expressing interest in signing...
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June 19, 2011
Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe credits Ponder for organizing workouts
About three months into the NFL lockout, even one of the most vocal Vikings is a little speechless.
"It's hard to make any sort of speculations or assumptions," tight end Visanthe Shiancoe said. "It's hard to speak on anything because nobody knows what's going on. Every team is in a fog."
Shiancoe's free football camp for teenagers this weekend...
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June 13, 2011
Is L.A. best contingency plan for Vikings if Minnesota plans fail?
The Vikings-to-Los-Angeles speculation has been floating around for a while, but AEG president Tim Leiweke dropped some news to the Orange County Register that could either prove to be a significant long-term development or just more talk.
Leiweke told the Register that AEG, which is looking to move a team to L.A. full time after a 16-year absence, has spoken with representatives...
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June 10, 2011
Becoming Christian Ponder: the NFL Combine surprise
Little delay between Christian Ponder bonus chapters on the blog, but here's another installment. If you're just tuning in, the blog series "Becoming Christian Ponder" comprises reporting from my Christian Ponder story, called "Keeping the Faith," that didn't make the main story.
COLLEYVILLE, Texas -- After years of pushing his son to be great, David...
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June 09, 2011
Training camp uncertain, free agency unsettled as Vikings golf for charity
Unable to sign or work with players, Vikings coaches and officials didn't seem to mind getting out of the office today to golf in Maple Grove on behalf of the Vikings Children Fund.
Very cool event, but after playing nine holes in the media pro-am, golf is still the most humbling sport.
Not much has changed since catching up with Frazier last week at a team appearance at...
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June 08, 2011
Vikings coaches staying busy during lockout
Despite no interaction with players for almost three months while in the thick of a league lockout, Vikings coaches say their schedule is full.
"People ask me, 'What are you doing with all your time because of the lockout,' and I'm like, 'Believe me, there's plenty to do,'" tight ends coach Jimmy Johnson said.
For one, Johnson cites the team&...
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June 06, 2011
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