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| NFCN Standings | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 0-0-0 |
| Green Bay | 0-0-0 |
| Chicago | 0-0-0 |
| Detroit | 0-0-0 |
| 2013 Pre Season Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Time |
| 8/09 | Houston | 7 PM |
| 8/16 | @ Buffalo | 6 PM |
| 8/25 | @ San Francisco | 7 PM |
| 8/29 | Tennessee | 7 PM |
| 2013 Regular Season Schedule | ||
| Home | ||
| 9/8 | @ Detroit | 12 PM |
| 9/15 | @ Chicago | 12 PM |
| 9/22 | Cleveland | 12 PM |
| 9/29 | Pittsburgh-London | 12 PM |
| 10/6 | Bye Week | N/A |
| 10/13 | Carolina | 12 PM |
| 10/21 | @ NY Giants | 7:40 PM |
| 10/27 | Green Bay | 7:30 PM |
| 11/3 | @ Dallas | 12 PM |
| 11/7 | Washington | 7:25 PM |
| 11/17 | @ Seattle | 3:25 PM |
| 11/24 | @ Green Bay | 12 PM |
| 12/1 | Chicago | 12 PM |
| 12/8 | @ Baltimore | 12 PM |
| 12/15 | Philadelphia | 12 PM |
| 12/22 | @ Cincinnati | 12 PM |
| 12/29 | Detroit | 12 PM |
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Brian Urlacher won't be joining Vikings, announces retirement instead
Brian Urlacher apparently won't be playing for the Minnesota Vikings, or
anyone else for that matter.
Brian Urlacher retires, drops out of Vikings' picture
Star linebacker Brian Urlacher says he's retiring after spending 13 seasons
with the Chicago Bears.
Minnesota Vikings waive offensive tackle
he Vikings have waived Glenville State offensive tackle Mark Jackson, the
final undrafted free agent they signed April 30, the team announced Tuesday.
Vikings waive rookie tackle Mark Jackson, who got a $3K bonus
The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday they've waived tackle Mark
Jackson, an undrafted rookie from Glenville State.
Minn. charities
launch tour to promote e-gambling to fund Vikings stadium
The road trip is designed to promote electronic gambling in order to help
fund the new Vikings stadium.
NFL
calendar change could push draft into May, combine into March
Since February there has been talk that the NFL was fully engaged in
brainstorming to alter its annual calendar. The primary league goal, it
seemed, was to slot a major event into every month of the year if possible.
Jared Allen slip-slides away the weekend
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen hosted "Night-Ops IV," his
fourth annual charity golf tournament to benefit his Homes for Wounded
Warriors program.
Vikings stadium fund gets refueled with cigarette, corporate taxes
Minnesota Vikings stadium finance plan, take two. At the request of Gov.
Mark Dayton's administration, the Legislature is temporarily rerouting money
from a new cigarette tax and from a corporate tax to backfill a lagging
stadium fund.
Vikings likely to open stadium
vs. Packers
The Vikings’ first game in their new stadium in 2016 is likely going to be
against their closest rival, the Green Bay Packers, according to the team’s
vice president of stadium development, Lester Bagley.
Vikings'
Henderson gets answers on how to ask questions
Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson was among those who took part in an NFL
workshop on writing and interviewing.
Rudolph ready for a breakout
season?
Receivers usually hit their stride in their third season. If that applies to
tight end Kyle Rudolph, he could be in for a monster year after the
progression in his first two NFL seasons.
Chris Cook's advice to rookie on top wideouts? 'Let me handle them'
Chris Cook knows exactly what he'll tell Xavier Rhodes if the rookie asks
for advice about handling the big, talented receivers the Minnesota Vikings
face twice a year in the NFC North Division.
Charley Walters: Vikings' Christian Ponder faces pivotal 2013 season
The Vikings won't talk about it, but the coming season should be
make-or-break for quarterback Christian Ponder. He needs to be healthy and
play well, or he probably won't be the Vikings' starting QB in 2014.
Neighborhood residents weigh in on new Vikings stadium design
Neighbors shared mixed reviews on the new Vikings stadium design, but
welcomed its neighborhood impact.
Hartman:
Vikings defensive line can walk after season
If the Vikings are going to get to the Super Bowl with their current group
of veteran players, they better do it this year. Why is that the case?
Dayton
proposes using new taxes for Vikings stadium funding
Gov. Mark Dayton wants to rely on new revenues from cigarette and corporate
income taxes to help pay the state's share of a new Vikings stadium.
Vikings stadium: Bird droppings? Roof is 'self-cleaning.' Snow? Hah!
As Vikings vice president of public affairs/stadium development, Lester
Bagley was the franchise's point man in its bid for a new stadium.
Jobs bill is first of 9 budget bills passed; Vikings stadium funding
outlined today
The Minnesota House on Wednesday night, May 15, approved the first of the
nine tax and spending bills that will make up the state's $38 billion budget
for the next two years, opening the floodgates for a torrent of financial
action before the Legislature's constitutional deadline for adjourning on
Monday.
Dayton proposes cigarette tax
for stadium
With legislators hoping to wrap up their session by Monday, Gov. Mark Dayton
proposed a plan to used increased taxes on cigarettes as a backup to help
pay for the Vikings stadium.
Gov. Dayton proposes cigarette tax hike to help fund Vikings stadium
Gov. Mark Dayton proposed a new backup plan Thursday to shore up the state's
lagging share of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium, suggesting lawmakers use
money from a tax increase on cigarettes and closing corporate income tax
loopholes.
Governor Dayton Announces "Secret Plan" To Fill Void In Stadium Fundraising
Continuing a week long run that will land his name in the newspaper
everyday, Thursday afternoon Governor Mark Dayton announced the State's plan
to further generate funds to support the financing of the new Minnesota
Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis.
BBAO: Joe Webb to WR -- finally
The Minnesota Vikings finally are following up on their first instinct on
Joe Webb. Four years after drafting him with plans to attempt a conversion
to receiver, the Vikings have confirmed that Webb is now a receiver moving
forward.
Vikings confirm the inevitable: Joe Webb is moving to wide receiver
It's final: Joe Webb is moving to receiver. Webb and coach Leslie Frazier
said as much to the Star Tribune, confirming a decision that seemed
inevitable since the Minnesota Vikings signed Matt Cassel to back up
quarterback Christian Ponder.
Hartman:
Webb shifts from QB to full-time receiver for Vikings
The move from quarterback to receiver was due to drafting Cordarrelle
Patterson and signing Matt Cassel.
Vikings sign 3 more, 3 first-rounders
remain
The Vikings signed three more draft picks Wednesday, bringing the signed
total to six and the remaining total to three. All of their unsigned draft
picks are first-rounders.
Legislature: Action begins on budget bills; Vikings stadium funding plan due
The Minnesota House on Wednesday night, May 15, approved the first of the
nine tax and spending bills that will make up the state's $38 billion budget
for the next two years, opening the floodgates for a torrent of financial
action before the Legislature's constitutional deadline for adjourning on
Monday.
Vikings sign another trio of draft picks -- leaving the big three
The Vikings continued to blaze through the process of signing their draft
picks, locking up three more players Wednesday -- punter Jeff Locke and
guards Jeff Baca and Travis Bond.
Pelissero: Doubters in his ears, Erin Henderson ready to play angry
Erin Henderson is sick of hearing about Brian Urlacher. He's sick of hearing
about a lot of things, really. But nothing gets under Henderson's skin like
the suggestion he can't, or shouldn't, or won't be the Minnesota Vikings'
middle linebacker in 2013.
Only first-rounders left after Vikings sign three more draft picks
For the second consecutive day, the Minnesota Vikings signed three of their
draft picks, announcing on Wednesday afternoon they've finalized deals with
punter Jeff Locke and offensive linemen Jeff Baca and Travis Bond.
Leslie Frazier shoots down report of Vikings pursuing Brian Urlacher
A Chicago gossip columnist says free agent linebacker Brian Urlacher is
leaning towards signing with the Minnesota Vikings. According to coach
Leslie Frazier, the Vikings aren't interested in the longtime Chicago Bear.
Leslie Frazier: Vikings aren't pursuing Brian Urlacher 'at this point'
The Minnesota Vikings aren't pursuing free-agent middle linebacker Brian
Urlacher -- for now -- coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday morning on NFL
Network.
Planned Minneapolis development would complement new stadium
After five months of negotiations, Twin Cities developer Ryan Cos. said it
has reached a deal to buy five square blocks in downtown Minneapolis,
adjacent to the planned Vikings stadium, for a $400 million mixed-use
commercial and residential complex and public park.
Adrian Peterson has had to slow himself down for the second straight
offseason after sport hernia surgery, but he is “just about back to 100
percent,” Leslie Frazier said Wednesday morning.