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Minnesota Vikings: Marcus Sherels To Return, Letroy Guion Still Having Knee Trouble
Two days away from the Minnesota Vikings third preseason game, the team has announced cornerback Marcus Sherels will be the punt returner to start the season. Sherels was also in the mix a year ago, averaging 8.4 yards per return. Head coach Leslie Frazier made the announcement Wednesday, but indicated that the competition is still open, ”We’ve [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Minnesota Vikings No Longer in Running to Play in London
With Tuesday’s announcement that the Jacksonville Jaguars will be playing 4 games in London, fans have to wonder if the Minnesota Vikings are still in the running to play overseas as well? Before the team’s preseason game last Friday night, executive Lester Bagley commented on Minnesota’s interest in playing in London: “We’ve expressed an interest, [...]
TweetJasper Brinkley Getting Back to Old Self at Linebacker for Minnesota Vikings
After missing last season due to hip surgery, Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley is working his way back into playing shape in 2012. The 27 year old is the next in line after the team decided to not resign E.J. Henderson. The road to recovery has been anything but easy for him, as he’s [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Vikings interested in reacquiring Tarvaris Jackson?
With the way this preseason is going, quarterback Tarvaris Jackson could be traded or released by the Seattle Seahawks within the next week and a half. Originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, Jackson signed with the Seahawks in 2011 and was immediately handed the keys to the offense. And then Seattle signed former Green Bay [...]
TweetMinnesota Vikings Preseason Injury Report
Heading into week 3 of the NFL preseason, the Minnesota Vikings are dealing with their fair share of injuries. Here’s all the latest: Cornerback Chris Cook – After suffering a concussion Friday night against the Buffalo Bills, Cook has yet to pass all tests and has not been cleared to return to practice. Although this is [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Adrian Peterson could sit out entire preseason
This past weekend, it was reported that Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson could be activated for the team’s third preseason game against the San Diego Chargers. Now, however, it appears that the All-Pro runner will be watching from the sidelines for the third straight game. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Vikings aren’t ready [...]
TweetGrading the Minnesota Vikings’ 2012 draft picks – Preseason Week 2
In the midst of a major rebuilding project, the Minnesota Vikings will be depending heavily on their rookie class to make an impact during the 2012 campaign. With three rookies having already nailed down starting positions, it will be up to the rest of the group to solidify backup spots and be ready to step [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Adrian Peterson To Play In The Minnesota Vikings’ Next Preseason Game?
As he continues to make excellent progress in his recovery from last season’s devastating knee injury, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson now could play in the team’s third preseason game next Friday against the San Diego Chargers. Head coach Leslie Frazier suggested on Sunday that Peterson could play in the game if he responds well [...]
TweetAudie Cole boosts Vikings past Bills with two pick-sixes
The Minnesota Vikings hosted the Buffalo Bills on Friday night in their second preseason game, coming away with an impressive 36-14 victory. Although the majority of the Vikings’ points came courtesy of rookie kicker Blair Walsh, fellow 2012 draftee Audie Cole helped put the score out of reach for the Bills. Cole, a seventh-round selection [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Could Jordan Shipley be claimed by Vikings?
On Friday, the Cincinnati Bengals waived wide receiver Jordan Shipley. Plagued by a knee injury for half of his short NFL career, the veteran receiver could be an option for the Minnesota Vikings as they scour the waiver wires for help in the passing game. But is his lingering health issue worth the risk? Coming [...]
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