Winfield Doubtful For Game Against Packers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are preparing to play the undefeated Green Bay Packers without their top cornerback and starters at center and safety. The Vikings listed cornerback...
View ArticleVikings G Herrera Won’t Play Vs. Packers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier says starting right guard Anthony Herrera will not play on Monday night against the Green Bay Packers because of a ligament injury in...
View ArticleMinnesota Vikings Not Having Much Luck With Injuries In Prep For Colts
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings have lowered its injury report from nine to eight as it prepares to face the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Head coach Leslie Frazier added four names...
View ArticleMinnesota Vikings Leave Adrian Peterson Off The Injury Report
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings and Adrian Peterson have been dealing with questions surrounding his knee since last December. They can finally concentrate on other questions during game week...
View ArticleIn-Season Peek At The Minnesota Vikings’ Offseason Outlook
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings players, coaching staff and fans are thinking about the playoffs, but the scouting department is always thinking about the offseason. The Vikings have 14 players...
View ArticlePercy Harvin Remains Doubtful for the Minnesota Vikings
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings were hoping to get Percy Harvin back this week. However, it does not appear the star wide receiver will be able to play when the Vikings take on the Chicago...
View ArticleThe Future Looks Bright For The Minnesota Vikings
By Joseph Gunther (Credit, Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings were coming off a 3-13 season and in rebuilding mode. The general consensus was that this season wasn’t going to be much...
View ArticleMinnesota Vikings Face Another Quarterback Controversy
By Joseph Gunther (Credit, Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings face another quarterback controversy. Christian Ponder was on the cusp of securing the starting job for the remainder of...
View ArticleVikings Bring Back Offensive Lineman Berger
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings and veteran offensive lineman Joe Berger have agreed to a one-year contract. Berger’s agent, Tom Tafelski, confirmed Tuesday that the deal was done. This is the...
View ArticleVikings Running Game Broke Out Against Falcons With Help From Offensive Line
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings got their running going in their Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons at TCF Bank Stadium. Since Adrian Peterson’s legal issue reached the headlines on Sept. 12,...
View ArticleCulture Change Is Mike Zimmer’s Biggest Challenge As Vikings Head Coach
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings have had a losing record in three of the last four seasons. The team’s culture has quickly turned in the wrong direction. A losing mentality does not suit their...
View ArticleFourth-And-Twenty Play Sticks In The Minds Of The Minnesota Vikings
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Buffalo Bills by one point Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium, but it was one play that could have changed the outcome. The Vikings sacked Kyle Orton on...
View ArticleInjury Report: Robinson Leaves Minnesota Vikings Practice, Sullivan Returns
By Joseph Gunther Josh Robinson found his way to the trainer’s table before heading inside the Minnesota Vikings’ facility during Thursday’s practice at Winter Park. The cornerback did not return to...
View ArticleInjury Report: Vikings To Be Without Four Starters Against The Lions
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings have dealt with adversity this season of all sorts. From suspensions to injuries, the team has faced it all. But when the team heads to Ford Field to take on the...
View ArticleMinnesota Vikings Head Into The Offseason Optimistic, But Unsatisfied
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings exceeded the national expectations with seven wins.That, however, is not satisfactory to the team. Two wins below .500 and missing out on making the playoffs is...
View ArticleVikings Finalize Contract With Backup Quarterback Shaun Hill
Thirteen years after he started his NFL career in Minnesota as an undrafted rookie, Shaun Hill has returned to the Vikings as a veteran mentor. The Vikings finalized a two-year contract Wednesday with...
View ArticleVikings Center Sullivan Still Out With Back Injury
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan has been dealing with a back injury for the past week. Coach Mike Zimmer says the team is “just being cautious with him.” Sullivan...
View ArticleSullivan Still Out With Back Injury; Zimmer Not Concerned
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan is still recovering from a back injury that has kept him out for nearly three weeks, but coach Mike Zimmer said he’s encouraged by the...
View ArticleInjury Report: Vikings Center John Sullivan To Miss Significant Time
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings placed another offensive lineman on injured reserve before the season began. At least this time it is with the designation to return. Center John Sullivan will...
View ArticleSullivan Has 2nd Surgery, Unlikely To Return To Vikings This Season
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan has undergone a second surgery on his back, putting his return to the field this season in doubt. Sullivan aggravated his injury while...
View ArticleMinnesota Vikings OL Sullivan Suffers Setback
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings expected to get John Sullivan back at some this season when he was placed on the injured reserve with the designation to return before the season began. After...
View Article5 Vikings Starters Miss Practice With Injuries
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have a long injury list this week. Five starters were held out of practice Wednesday: linebackers Anthony Barr (back) and Eric Kendricks (ribs),...
View ArticleVikings’ Berger Is Gunning For Starting Position
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings knew they had a versatile guy in Joe Berger. Prior to last season, he had started games at right guard, left guard and center in his first four years with the...
View ArticleVikings’ Berger Evaluated For Concussion
DETROIT (AP) — Minnesota center Joe Berger was evaluated for a concussion, leaving the Vikings without the dependable lineman late in the first half of Thursday’s game at Detroit. Berger has been a...
View ArticleVikings Berger, Sherels Won’t Play Thursday Vs. Dallas
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out center Joe Berger and punt returner Marcus Sherels for their game against Dallas. Berger left the Thanksgiving Day game at Detroit...
View Article4 Things To Watch At Vikings Training Camp
We’re almost to the middle of July, which means NFL training camps are just around the corner. The Minnesota Vikings are changing things up just a bit this year, which is likely their final time at...
View ArticleOnce Pondering Retirement, Joe Berger Helping Lead Vikings Offensive Line
MANKATO, Minn. (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings have a rare day off in their training camp that’s mandated by the union. It’s a day to take a breath and reflect on what has been. For veteran offensive...
View ArticleVikings Offensive Line Delivers Solid Opening Performance
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The frequently heavy pressure allowed by Minnesota’s offensive line last season prompted, naturally, just as much heat on the group from outside of the team. Any preseason assessment...
View ArticleOnce A Big Question, New Look Vikings Offensive Line Making Big Strides
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — By far the biggest concern about the Minnesota Vikings at the beginning of this season has been alleviated for now, with a stout performance by the once-beleaguered offensive...
View ArticleMinn. Vikings’ OL Joe Berger To Retire After 13 Seasons
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — So long, Joe. After 13 seasons, Minnesota Vikings veteran offensive lineman Joe Berger is hanging it up. Despite reported offers to continue his career with the Vikings or Lions,...
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