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Vikings roster moves: Terence Newman retires; Robison released; Zylstra makes team
EAGAN, Minn.—It's wasn't a good day to be an older player on the Vikings.The Vikings on Saturday, Sept. 1, released defensive end Brian Robison, 35, after an 11-year run and cornerback Terence Newman announced his retirement three days shy of his 40th birthday. Newman will join Minnesota's coaching... → Read More
NFL Draft: Vikings' GM Rick Spielman open, as always, to trading for additional picks
ST. PAUL—Only once in the past four NFL Drafts has Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman not made 10 selections, and that draft wasn't one of his best.In... → Read More
Vikings open season at home against 49ers, have four nationally televised games
The Vikings will open the season Sept. 9 against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium, the NFL announced Thursday.It will mark the second time four... → Read More
Report: Vikings to open season against Super Bowl champion Philadelphia
EAGAN, Minn.—The Minnesota Vikings reportedly will open next season where the last one ended in bitter disappointment.Minnesota will play at Philadelphia... → Read More
Vikings release WR Jarius Wright after six seasons
The Vikings released wide receiver Jarius Wright on Friday.The move saves Minnesota money under the salary cap after the team spent big on two free agents this... → Read More
All signed up: Cousins becomes NFL's highest-paid player with Vikings
EAGAN, Minn. - Kirk Cousins is officially the NFL’s highest-paid player.The 29-year-old quarterback signed a three-year, fully guaranteed $84 million contract... → Read More
Former Redskins QBs say Kirk Cousins would be ideal fit for Vikings
Joe Theismann recently was sent a photo that showed him crouching down and speaking to a small boy wearing a Kirk Cousins No. 8 Washington Redskins jersey.He... → Read More
Vikings hiring Eagles QB coach John DeFilippo as offensive coordinator
The Vikings will hire Philadelphia quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo as offensive coordinator, a source said Thursday night.Vikings officials interviewed DeFilippo... → Read More
Vikings' offensive line starred in Monday's horror film session
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Vikings offensive linemen watched film Monday and it wasn't pretty.Minnesota gave up a season-high six sacks in Sunday's 31-24 loss... → Read More
Panthers win 31-24, snap Vikings' eight-game win streak
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The Minnesota Vikings' magical season was stalled, but not without some late-game drama.The Vikings overcame an 11-point deficit late in the... → Read More
Vikings show improvement on ground after last year's struggles
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Vikings' running game last season flirted with history in a very unflattering way.Minnesota needed a decent showing in the finale... → Read More
VIKINGS NOTEBOOK: Griffen's sack streak stays alive
MINNEAPOLIS—Everson Griffen was shut out until late in the fourth quarter, but the streak remains alive.With 5:37 left in the Vikings' 23-10 win Sunday, Oct.... → Read More
Vikings' Mike Zimmer mum on QB Sam Bradford after another missed practice
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Two weeks ago, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer ruled quarterback Sam Bradford out after he missed two straight practices.Not on Thursday,... → Read More
Vikings RB Dalvin cook undergoes successful ACL surgery
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Vikings rookie running back Dalvin Cook underwent surgery Monday, Oct. 9, to repair a torn left ACL suffered during an Oct. 1 game.The... → Read More
Sam Bradford's injury 'wear and tear in knee joint,' Vikings trainer says
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — A day after Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford didn't even last a half in his return from a left knee injury, an MRI on Tuesday, Oct.... → Read More
Zimmer thinks injured QB Bridgewater will play this season
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Vikings coach Mike Zimmer remains hopeful that injured quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will play this season, and we'll all know more... → Read More
Bradford likely to start for Vikings tonight
CHICAGO — Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford apparently will return to the lineup Monday night against Chicago after missing three games with a knee injury.ESPN... → Read More
Vikings activate Floyd, release Ridlay after three practices
CHICAGO — The Vikings activated wide receiver Michael Floyd following a four-game NFL suspension, and he will play Monday night against the Chicago Bears... → Read More
Even sure-footed Forbath whiffed on Sunday
MINNEAPOLIS — The kicker entered Sunday having made all 21 of his field-goal attempts since joining the Vikings last November. But in the third quarter of... → Read More
After years of Vikings dominance, Lions have become worthy rival
MINNEAPOLIS — Legendary Vikings coach Bud Grant once owned the Detroit Lions, going 26-8-1 against them.Not-so-legendary Vikings coach Mike Tice was even... → Read More