Vikings Sign Pair, Release Veteran Cornerback Winfield
The Minnesota Vikings stirred things up on day one of free agency without signing a single free agent.
The Minnesota Vikings stirred things up on day one of free agency without signing a single free agent.
Viking tight end John Carlson has a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his knee will according to head coach Leslie Frazier will miss 1-2 weeks. Carlson is expected to see significant action at tight end this season along with 2nd year tight end Kyle Rudolph
Viking running back Adrian Peterson’s attorney says he was a victim and a charge of resisting arrest is a “fabrication.” Texas attorney Rusty Hardin released a statement Monday, two days after Peterson was released from a Houston jail
The Vikings released kicker Ryan Longwell Monday after 3 seasons with the Vikings and 16 NFL seasons mostly with the Green Bay Packers. Longwell made 22 of 28 field goals for the Vikings in 2011
Viking running back Adrian Peterson is still not practicing with a high ankle sprain to his left ankle and failed to practice for a 2nd straight day on Thursday. Peterson says the soreness in his ankle is “winding down” and he is just “taking it slow right now”
The Vikings lost 27-21 at home to the Oakland Raiders Sunday afternoon at Mall of America Field. Minnesota fell behind 24-7 but scored 14 4th quarter points to make the game interesting. Christian Ponder was 19-33 passing for 211 yards and 2 touchdowns with 3 interceptions and he ran for 71 yards to lead the team
Green Bay 45 – Minnesota 7
Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes, and the Green Bay Packers routed the Minnesota Vikings 45-7 on “Monday Night Football” to remain undefeated on the 2011 season
The Vikings have suspended cornerback Chris Cook indefinetly after he was charged Tuesday with a felony for allegedly strangling his girlfriend of 10 years for speaking with a former boyfriend. The Vikings called the allegations “very disturbing and disappointing”
Viking head coach Leslie Frazier announced today that rookie Christian Ponder will be the starting quarterback for the rest of the season including Sunday’s game at home against Green Bay. Frazier says Ponder gives the Vikings the best chance to win right now and that he’s not giving up on the 2011 season
ESPN’s Chris Mortenson is reporting that the Vikings will start rookie quarterback Christian Ponder Sunday against Green Bay. Both Ponder and veteran Donovan McNabb were reportedly informed of the decision by head coach Leslie Frazier Tuesday afternoon
The Vikings lost 39-10 at Chicago Sunday night to fall to 1-5 on the season. Devin Hester made a pair of big plays for the Bears. He had a 48-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter and added a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown in the 2nd half