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On YouTubePittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 22
Steelers part ways with 11 players
Where should these player land?
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 20
Finally, An Ex-Vikings Pass Rusher Gets Another NFL Opportunity 
Were it not for health concerns, ex-Vikings pass rusher Kenny Willekes may have already found employment in the NFL. Better late than never, I suppose.
The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to catch at least three touchdowns in a single contest can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Sporting News / August 19
Ex-Spartan, former Vikings’ DE getting third shot at NFL with Steelers after UFL campaign
Former Michigan State walk-on defensive end Kenny Willekes is no stranger to high stakes, or to injuries. The beginning of Willekes’ professional career may have been plagued by injuries, causing the Vikings to waive him twice, but the Spartan alum is getting another shot.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2025 season.
NFL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 19
Former Spartan Star Returning to NFL
The story continues for former Michigan State star defensive end Kenny Willekes. Willekes has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the club announced on Tuesday .
NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 19
Steelers Sign Former Vikings DL
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing a defensive lineman with experience in both the NFL and UFL. On Tuesday, the team announced that they signed Kenny Willekes while waiving/injuring offensive tackle Gareth Warren.
NFL News / Pro Football Talk / August 19
Steelers sign LB Kenny Willekes
The Steelers have made a pair of roster moves on Tuesday. Pittsburgh announced the club has signed linebacker Kenny Willekes. A Vikings seventh-round pick in 2020, Willekes appeared in six games for Minnesota in 2021.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19
Steelers Sign LB Kenny Willekes
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have signed LB Kenny Willekes to a contract. In correspondence, the Steelers have waived OT Gareth Warren with an injury designation.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / June 29
Former Vikings Defender Wants to Return to the NFL
As we enter the summer, players around the NFL fight with each other for the coveted 53 roster spots. Some others, however, need to get that chance as they are still unsigned.
UFL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 15
Former Spartan Misses UFL Championship Game as Panthers Fall Short
Former Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes wasn't able to help the Michigan Panthers in their final attempt at a UFL title as they fell, 58-34, to the DC Defenders in the UFL Championship on Saturday night.
25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about
As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under
NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 12
Former Spartan Defensive Lineman Among Best in United Football League
Kenny Willekes has a great story in terms of Michigan State football. The former walk-on turned scholarship player made plenty of plays during his time
Former Spartan Willekes Shines for Michigan Panthers
After a brief stint in the NFL, former Michigan State Spartans defensive end Kenny Willekes has found a home with a local professional football team in Detroit.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / April 16
Ex-Vikings Draft Pick Dominates in UFL
Spring leagues like the UFL have a long tradition, but they rarely stick around for too long. The UFL might have a chance, though. The NFL has copied some of its rules, like the kickoff, and the fact that about 30,000 people watch the St.
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