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  • • Will 2020 be Kirk Cousins' last season with the Vikings?
    Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins managed to quiet his critics for a week after last week’s upset win over the Saints in the wildcard round of the playoffs, but those critics are back with a vengeance after Cousins and Minnesota went out with a whimper in the team’s divisional round loss to the 49ers on Saturday. To be sure, the loss did not fall en...2020
  • • Adam Thielen not practicing, Stefon Diggs is
    The Vikings had one of their starting wide receivers on the practice field Thursday. According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Adam Thielen isn’t practicing today, but wide receiver Stefon Diggs is. Thielen suffered a cut on his ankle in practice yesterday that required stitches. Diggs had missed the previous two days [more]...2020
  • • Vikings sign former CFL cornerback Marcus Sayles to futures contract
    With the 2019 season for the Minnesota Vikings is not yet complete, the team is already planning for their 2020 campaign with a signing at a position of need. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Vikings signed former CFL cornerback Marcus Sayles to a futures contract on Friday. Sayles tried to [more]...2020
  • • Two Vikings corners out of final practice
    The Vikings could be short-handed in the secondary this weekend. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, cornerbacks Mackensie Alexander and Mike Hughes did not participate in Friday’s practice. Alexander has missed all week with a knee injury, and he’s not anticipated to be able to play Sunday against the Saints. Hughes was [...2020
  • • Vikings put Armon Watts on IR
    The Vikings are shuffling their defensive line rotation in advance of the playoffs, after losing a reserve in the regular season finale. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Vikings put defensive tackle Armon Watts on injured reserve. They replaced him on the roster with the previously reported signing of defensive end [more]...2020
  • • Davion Davis pleads not guilty to three misdemeanor charges
    Vikings receiver Davion Davis was arrested in October for suspicion of driving under the influence. Davis’ arrest came to light Monday when Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press discovered the rookie’s not guilty plea to three misdemeanor charges. Police pulled over Davis at 2:55 a.m. CT on Oct. 26, which was the same weekend teammate [mo...2019
  • • Dalvin Cook: “If I’m ready to go, I’m ready to go”
    Vikings running back Dalvin Cook reportedly won’t play on Monday night with a shoulder injury suffered Sunday against the Chargers. Cook isn’t ready to confirm that. “I’m going to go through my normal preparation,” Cook told reporters on Thursday, via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. “If I’m ready to go, I’m rea...2019
  • • Still no Adam Thielen at Vikings practice
    Vikings coach Mike Zimmer mentioned the possibility that Adam Thielen‘s hamstring might be better today. (Narrator voice: It was not better today.) Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Vikings wide receiver is not practicing today. That makes it likely that he’s going to miss his fourth straight game because of the [mor...2019
  • • Dalvin Cook limited, but Zimmer says he’s playing
    The Vikings don’t know when they’ll get wide receiver Adam Thielen back on the field, but they’re pretty confident about their leading rusher. Via Chris Tomasson on the St. Paul Pioneer Press, running back Dalvin Cook was limited in practice for the second straight day with a chest injury. But coach Mike Zimmer said he [more]...2019
  • • Adam Thielen returns to practice field
    The Vikings took another step toward getting Adam Thielen back on the field. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Thielen returned to practice Friday, after missing the last two games and three of the last four with a hamstring injury. They listed him as limited Thursday, but that was just an estimated [more]...2019

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  • • Two Vikings corners out of final practice
    The Vikings could be short-handed in the secondary this weekend. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, cornerbacks Mackensie Alexander and Mike Hughes did not participate in Friday’s practice. Alexander has missed all week with a knee injury, and he’s not anticipated to be able to play Sunday against the Saints. Hughes was [...2020
  • • Dalvin Cook: “If I’m ready to go, I’m ready to go”
    Vikings running back Dalvin Cook reportedly won’t play on Monday night with a shoulder injury suffered Sunday against the Chargers. Cook isn’t ready to confirm that. “I’m going to go through my normal preparation,” Cook told reporters on Thursday, via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. “If I’m ready to go, I’m rea...2019
  • • Dalvin Cook limited, but Zimmer says he’s playing
    The Vikings don’t know when they’ll get wide receiver Adam Thielen back on the field, but they’re pretty confident about their leading rusher. Via Chris Tomasson on the St. Paul Pioneer Press, running back Dalvin Cook was limited in practice for the second straight day with a chest injury. But coach Mike Zimmer said he [more]...2019
  • • Adam Thielen returns to practice field
    The Vikings took another step toward getting Adam Thielen back on the field. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Thielen returned to practice Friday, after missing the last two games and three of the last four with a hamstring injury. They listed him as limited Thursday, but that was just an estimated [more]...2019
  • • Vikings to decline Laquon Treadwell’s option
    The Vikings are not expected to pick up the fifth-year option for wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, according to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press (on Twitter). The Vikings technically have until the Friday deadline to make the call, but barring a change in thinking, Treadwell will be on course for free agency after the 2019 season. The 2020 option...2019

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  • • Will 2020 be Kirk Cousins' last season with the Vikings?
    Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins managed to quiet his critics for a week after last week’s upset win over the Saints in the wildcard round of the playoffs, but those critics are back with a vengeance after Cousins and Minnesota went out with a whimper in the team’s divisional round loss to the 49ers on Saturday. To be sure, the loss did not fall en...2020
  • • Vikings sign former CFL cornerback Marcus Sayles to futures contract
    With the 2019 season for the Minnesota Vikings is not yet complete, the team is already planning for their 2020 campaign with a signing at a position of need. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Vikings signed former CFL cornerback Marcus Sayles to a futures contract on Friday. Sayles tried to [more]...2020
  • • Vikings to decline Laquon Treadwell’s option
    The Vikings are not expected to pick up the fifth-year option for wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, according to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press (on Twitter). The Vikings technically have until the Friday deadline to make the call, but barring a change in thinking, Treadwell will be on course for free agency after the 2019 season. The 2020 option...2019
  • • Vikings re-sign C Brett Jones
    The Vikings have re-signed center Brett Jones, per a club announcement. It’s a one-year deal with a base salary of $850K that could be worth up to $1.5M through incentives, according to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press (on Twitter). The Vikings acquired Jones late last summer via trade with the Giants. In his first season with the Vikes, Jones a...2019
  • NFL free agency rumors: Vikings searching for veteran backup quarterback
    Minnesota will visit with veteran free agent Sean Mannion next weekend, according to a report from the Pioneer Press....2019

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  • • Sheldon Richardson: I turned down a $4M to $5M contract from the Seahawks
    Before he signed with a one-year, $8M deal with the Vikings in March, defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson received a $4M to $5M offer to stay with the Seahawks, as he explained to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press.  “The contract they offered me was terrible. It wasn’t what they told me when I left after the exit meetings,” Richardson said. “When...2018
  • • Logan Forsythe's future is 'surrounded by unknowns'
    Twins infielder Logan Forsythe heads into free agency for the first time “surrounded by unknowns,” Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press tweets as an intro to a full piece on the subject. Forsythe has been dealing with a left knee issue and will have only a small handful of opportunities to reverse a 44-game homer drought when he’s able to return to ...2018
  • • Leonys Martin won't disclose medical issue at this time
    The Indians have not given much indication as to the medical issue that forced just-acquired outfielder Leonys Martin to the disabled list, but indications are that it’s a rather concerning health matter of some kind. As Paul Hoynes of the Plain Dealer writes, manager Terry Francona explained yesterday that Martin does not wish to publicize details...2018
  • • Randy Moss on Hall of Fame: ‘I know where I stand’
    Like him or not, Randy Moss ended his NFL career as one of the greatest receivers in league history. However, even he knows being elected to the Hall of Fame isn’t that simple. According to Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press, Moss called the voting process a “political war” and stated his case for inclusion. “I put my mark, I put my stamp, I put my fa...2017
  • • Former Vikings TE's father rips 'toxic leadership' of team
    Former Vikings tight end Rhett Ellison signed with the Giants in free agency this week, and his father says the leadership in Minnesota is the reason his son and other players are choosing to leave town.Riki Ellison, who was an NFL linebacker for 10 seasons and won three Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers, ripped the Vikings in a tweet on Sat...2017

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