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The Minnesota Vikings did a lot to address their needs in the 2013 NFL draft. Minnesota stole the show on the first day with three first-round selections, all of which filled important needs. With the 23rd, 25th and 29th picks in Round...Show More Summary
In 2010, the Minnesota Vikings, as a celebration of their 50 years as a franchise, named their 50 greatest players up to that point. What they didn't do is rank those players. That's what we're here for. And we're going to double that number and give you the 100 best Vikings of all time. Show More Summary
To this point of the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have elected to carry untouched the largest salary-cap hit for a non-quarterback in the NFL. Despite his cap charge of $17.063 million, defensive end Jared Allen told the Star Tribune...Show More Summary
Pundits across the country have indicated that 2013 is the make-or-break year for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder, but few have any hope for offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave. Despite a playoff appearance, and allowing...Show More Summary
It never seemed likely that the Minnesota Vikings would pursue Brian Urlacher in free agency, given their sharp turn toward youth over the past two years. And now it seems clear that Urlacher had little interest in a mercenary-styleShow More Summary
There have been rumors swirling around the Brian Urlacher camp for weeks now about what his future in the NFL would be. Last week, he worked out with the Minnesota Vikings, and when he left there was no clear indication at all as to what he would be doing come training camp. Show More Summary
After playing 13 seasons for the Chicago Bears, veteran free agent LB Brian Urlacher was rumored to be wanting to continue his NFL career with divisional opponent Minnesota Vikings. According to reports this afternoon, Urlacher has decided to retire instead of playing another season. Urlacher was a monster in the middle of the Bears during [...]
When it comes to the Minnesota Vikings, one thing is certain: The top two spots in the running back depth chart are locked in and ready to go. Adrian Peterson is coming off one of the best seasons ever posted from his position. He rushed...Show More Summary
With OTAs just one week away, the upcoming 2013 NFL season is laced with all sorts of questions for our beloved Minnesota Vikings. In a league that is notorious for teams turning things around in a hurry, the Vikings sit on the edge of a grueling NFC North division, looking to improve on their prior year's success. Show More Summary
In February, we learned that Minnesota Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson played at least the final four games of the regular season with a sports hernia that ultimately required offseason surgery. Peterson, of course, finished the season...Show More Summary
In 2003, the NFL scheduled the Minnesota Vikings as the Green Bay Packers' first opponent in the renovated Lambeau Field. So naturally, the Vikings are expecting the league to return the favor 13 years later. Nothing will be official...Show More Summary
The Minnesota Vikings open their OTAs on May 28 with potentially their youngest roster since 1965. According to data from Pro-Football-Reference.com, the Vikings' 2012 roster had an average age of 25.5 years—and that was before the team released 35-year-old Antoine Winfield and 30-year-old Michael Jenkins. Show More Summary
The NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2013 continued its rankings on Thursday, May 16 with the announcement of spots 61-70. Linebacker Chad Greenway was voted No. 70 among all players in the NFL. The ranking of Top 100 players began in 2011, with Tom Brady ranked No. Show More Summary
The Vikings’ attempt to re-sign cornerback Antoine Winfield to a more cap-friendly contract failed when Winfield went to Seattle, but one of the cornerbacks who remains in Minnesota doesn’t think the team will miss him too much. “I definitely don’t see that being the case this year. We’ve got a lot of young, hungry guys.…
After years of what looked like waffling, Joe Webb—the often-controversial backup for Christian Ponder—has been moved to wide receiver in what might be his last chance to stick with the Minnesota Vikings. This is the last year of his contract, and his ability to play at receiver will likely make or break his chances at earning a renewal contract. Show More Summary
It looks like our boy has finally found work. Chris Kluwe punted for the Minnesota Vikings for eight years, but was cut 10 days ago to make room for a younger, cheaper option: rookie punter Jeff Locke out of UCLA. In his time at Minnesota, he carved out a resume as maybe the best punter in franchise history. Show More Summary
Chris Kluwe is heading to Oakland. The outspoken NFL punter was released by the Minnesota Vikings earlier this month. The Raiders haven’t officially announced Kluwe’s signing yet but the gay rights advocate told Fox Sports that he was excited to be a Raider. Kluwe, who has frequently drawn attention for making political statements on and [...]Show More Summary
The Minnesota Vikings improved greatly in 2012. The team went from a 3-13 mark in 2011 to a 10-6 record and wild-card playoff berth last season. The Vikings managed this boost without outstanding play from the quarterback position. Starter Christian Ponder, in his second season out of Florida State, was inconsistent. Show More Summary
This isn ’t a new story—it’s one the Minnesota Vikings and their fans know all too well. Caught between a rock and a hard place in 2009, Minnesota coerced Brett Favre out of retirement at 39 years old for his 19th season. With untested...Show More Summary