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Vikings Unveil Stadium Design Monday Night

Dave Overlund — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:08 +0000

There won’t be a retractable roof, but the new Vikings stadium will have a series of giant, 95-foot tall glass panels that will open on the side of the stadium to reveal the Minneapolis skyline. The stadium is touted as being able to host football, soccer, baseball, the Final Four and the Super Bowl. For [...]

Vikings Release Kluwe

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:38:37 +0000

The Vikings released punter Chris Kluwe Monday after drafting punter Jeff Locke from UCLA in the 5th round of last month's NFL draft. Kluwe tweeted "So long Minnesota, and thanks for all the fish.

Vikings Should Pass on Receiver in the First Round

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:54:17 +0000

The Vikings have 2 first round picks (#23 and #25) in the first round. Conventional wisdom will tell us that the Viking will use one of those first round picks on a receiver to replace Percy Harvin, who the Vikings traded to Seattle.

Vikings Get Their Big Cheese

Dave Overlund — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:28:53 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings landed a top free agent wide receiver after much speculation over the last few days. The Minnesota Vikings signed free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings to a five year contract worth a reported 47.5 million dollars. Jennings spent seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers and had 425 catches for 6,537 yards [...]

Vikings Sign Former Chiefs QB Matt Cassel

Dave Overlund — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:30:49 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings signed one free agent Thursday and had a big name free agent in town for a visit. The MInnesota Vikings agreed to terms with former Patriots and Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel on Thursday, just hours after the veteran was released from Kansas City. Cassel, who will be 31 in May, threw for [...]

Vikings Release Receiver Jenkins

Dave Overlund — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:14:55 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings have released wide receiver Michael Jenkins to clear salary in anticipation of the upcoming NFL free agency period.

Jenkins had 40 catches for 449 yards and two touchdowns last season for the Vikings

REPORT: Vikings Coach Frazier Gets Extension

Dave Overlund — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:05:08 +0000

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier has signed a contract extension, according to a report by Associated Press writer Jon Krawcynski published Wednesday. Frazier was 10-6 last season for Minnesota with a playoff appearance after going 3-13 in 2011. Along with the handful of games Frazier coached after Brad Childress was fired during the 2010 [...]

Vikings Peterson Has Sports Hernia Surgery

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:26:20 +0000

Viking running back had sports hernia surgery today and revealed he sustained the injury in week 10 and played the rest of the season with the injury.

John Fogerty Releases Behind The Scenes Look at the Making of 'Wrote A Song For Everyone' [VIDEO]

Sloan — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:27:56 +0000

Ever since hearing about this project and seeing him at Moondance Jam this past summer, I've been anxiously awaiting the completion of 'Wrote A Song For Everyone'.

Adrian Peterson Is Named 2012 NFL MVP

Dave Overlund — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:51:26 +0000

Adrian Peterson’s comeback from a torn ACL was beyond remarkable. Peterson didn’t just come back and perform at an elite level, instead he record the second most rushing yards in league history, 2,097. Peterson was rewarded for his efforts Saturday night in New Orleans with a trophy honoring him as the Most Valuable Player of [...]

Adrian Peterson Should Win MVP

Jay Caldwell — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:10:36 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson should be named Most Valuable Player for the 2012 NFL season Saturday. Peterson led the NFL in rushing with 2,097 yards and 12 touchdowns. Peterson is also coming off a torn ACL in his left knee in week 16 of 2011.

NFL Fans On Facebook Show Their True Colors [INFOGRAPHIC]

Sloan — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:32:17 +0000

Someone with a lot more time than you or I sat down and used the new Facebook Graph Search to get a visual look at how the NFL shakes out on Facebook, just in time for Super Bowl.

Vikings' Rudolph Named MVP At Pro Bowl

Dave Overlund — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:35:31 +0000

Vikings Tight End Kyle Rudolph had 5 catches for 122 yards and a touchdown en route to being named the MVP of last night’s Pro Bowl. The NFC won the vanity fair 62-35.

Adrian Peterson had 5 carries for 13 yards in the game, Jared Allen made one tackle and Blair Walsh made two field goals and eight extra points

Greenway Finalist For Community Service Award

Dave Overlund — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:10:00 +0000

Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway was named one of five finalists for the Byron “Whizzer” White award. The award recognizes players who go above and beyond to perform community service in the city they play in. Other finalists are Dallas tight end Jason Witten, Pittsburgh backup quarterback Charlie Batch, tight end Benjamin Watson of Cleveland and [...]

History's 'Vikings': Check out the Opening Sequence!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:47:22 +0000

Apart from a number of casting announcements over the last few months and an initial teaser, we haven’t heard much from History’s upcoming original series ‘Vikings,’ set to premiere on March 3. The series takes a fictional, yet historical look at the Viking age, recruiting a number of recognizable stars to swing swords and shields. And even though the series won't officially debut until March, how would you like to see the bad-ass opening sequence? Get a sneak peek of 'Vikings' inside!

Vikings' Punter Chris Kluwe Kicks Butt On The Colbert Report [VIDEO]

Sloan — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:04:09 +0000

Last night outspoken Vikings' Punter Chris Kluwe went toe-to-toe with Stephen Colbert.

Vikings' Ponder Has Sore Elbow

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:06:47 +0000

Viking quarterback Christian Ponder was limited in practice Wednesday due to a sore elbow. He sustained the injury when he hit the helmet of a Packer player on his follow through. He stayed in the game and is expected to play Saturday at Green Bay.

Vikings Practice Without Peterson, Smith and Winfield

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:20:20 +0000

The Vikings practiced without running back Adrian Peterson, safety Harrison Smith, cornerback Antoine Winfield, and linebacker/special teammer Tyron McKenzie.

Vikings' Walsh Gets Honor; Ponder Gets Married

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:09:18 +0000

Viking kicker Blair Walsh was named the NFC special teams player of the week this week. He was 5-5 on field goals including 3 field goals of 50 yards or more. He had 18 points in the Viking 36-22 win at St. Louis Sunday. Walsh is 8-8 on field goals of 50 yards or more this season.

Vikings' Harvin Placed On IR; Out for the Year

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:57:51 +0000

Viking receiver Percy Harvin is out for the season after being placed on injured reserve with a severely sprained ankle. It was reported earlier this week that Harvin has a torn ligament in his left ankle. Harvin hurt the ankle when the Vikings lost at Seattle on November 4.