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NFCN  Standings
Minnesota 12-4-0
Green Bay 11-5-0
Chicago 7-9-0
Detroit 2-14-0

 

2009 Pre Season Schedule
Date Opponent Time
8/14 @ Indianapolis 6:30
8/21 Kansas City 7:00
8/31 @ Houston 7 PM
9/4 Dallas 7:00
2009 Regular Season Schedule
9/13 @ Cleveland Noon
9/20 @ Detroit Noon
9/27 San Francisco Noon
10/5 Green Bay 7:20
10/11 @ St. Louis Noon
10/18 Baltimore Noon
10/25 @ Pittsburgh Noon
11/1 @ Green Bay 3:15
11/8 Bye Week N/A
11/15 Detroit Noon
11/22 Seattle Noon
11/29 Chicago 3:15
12/6 @ Arizona 7:30
12/13 Cincinnati Noon
12/20 @ Carolina 7:20
12/28 @ Chicago 7:20
1/3 N.Y. Giants Noon

 March NFL Calendar

March 4 — Expiration date of all player contracts due to expire in 2010

March 4 — Deadline for submission of qualifying offers by clubs to their restricted free agents whose contracts have expired and to whom they desire to retain a right of first refusal/compensation

March 4 — Deadline for clubs to submit offer of minimum salary to retain exclusive negotiating rights to their players with fewer than three seasons of free agency credit whose contracts have expired

March 5 — Veteran free agency signing period begins

March 5 — Trading period begins

March 21-24 — NFL Annual Meeting, Orlando, Fla.

The Kansas Viking

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Current News

Tomlinson deserves offer he can't refuse
You've heard the talk about LaDainian Tomlinson: He's no longer an elite running back, not nearly as dangerous as he once was. Pioneer Press March 11, 2010

Vikings free-agent defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy to visit Buffalo Bills
Defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy, who was a key part of the Vikings' defensive line rotation last season, has a free-agent visit scheduled with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. Pioneer Press March 10, 2010

There is life after 30 for some NFL backs
Only seven players in NFL history have rushed for more yards than LaDainian Tomlinson. Five of them are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The other two become eligible next year. Star Tribune March 11, 2010

Brewster has nothing but high praise for LT
The Gophers coach and ex-Chargers assistant believes the Vikings and LaDainian Tomlinson are a perfect fit. Star Tribune March 11, 2010

Pat Williams was unaware of diuretic
Vikings coach Brad Childress is expected to testify on Friday morning in the Williams case. Star Tribune March 10, 2010

Kennedy to visit Bills
Unrestricted free agent, Jimmy Kennedy, has set up a visit Thursday with the Buffalo Bills. NFL.com was the first to report the story. Star Tribune March 10, 2010

Tomlinson would welcome third-down role
The Vikings wined and dined free-agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night at a steakhouse in downtown Minneapolis. Star Tribune March 10, 2010

VikingBuzz Blog
It appears the Vikings may be on a verge of losing their lone remaining unrestricted free agent, but also on the verge of adding another well-known player to their offensive backfield. Viking Update March 10, 2010

Tomlinson has 'heard what I like to hear'
Just to update you on the latest: Free-agent running back LaDaininan Tomlinson dined Wednesday night with Minnesota officials and at least one player in downtown Minneapolis. Tomlinson also spoke with several media outlets, including the Star Tribune and WCCO. ESPN.com March 10, 2010

Minnesota Vikings: Rhys Lloyd here to kick off, not to challenge Longwell
When the Minnesota Vikings signed kicker Rhys Lloyd to a two-year contract earlier this week, it wasn't to challenge Ryan Longwell as the team's field goal and PAT specialist. Lloyd, who has one of the strongest legs in the NFL, was brought in to handle kickoffs. Pioneer Press March 10, 2010

Vikings' Childress on Tomlinson: 'We'll have to show him what his role will be'
Will they sign him? You can bet that question wafted through minds all across the nation when word leaked that former all-pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson was expected to visit the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday. Pioneer Press March 10, 2010

Sansevere's Huddle: Percy Harvin a better bet to replace Chester Taylor than Tomlinson
With Chester Taylor signing with the Chicago Bears, the Vikings are in the market for a third-down running back. Percy Harvin should be the guy to fill the void. Pioneer Press March 10, 2010

First Williams takes the stand
Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams took the stand Tuesday in the Williams Wall case against the NFL. He expected to continue testimony Wednesday, with Pat Williams also scheduled to take the stand. Viking Update March 10, 2010

Tomlinson should encounter no surprises
It's expected that free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson will have some questions for Minnesota officials when he visits the team's practice facility Thursday. ESPN.com March 10, 2010

Black and Blue all over: Trial continues
As the free-agent market rolls on, we have a pretty important legal proceeding taking place in Minnesota. ESPN.com March 10, 2010

Childress talks Tomlinson
Vikings coach Brad Childress knows LaDainian Tomlinson will have plenty of questions when the free-agent running back visits Winter Park on Thursday. Star Tribune March 10, 2010 Star Tribune March 10, 2010

Vikings' Kevin Williams says he never took steroids
All-Pro defensive tackle Kevin Williams testified Tuesday he has never taken steroids or steroid-masking agents. Star Tribune March 10, 2010

Will LT join forces with AP?
Hall of Fame-bound LaDainian Tomlinson set to visit Thursday. Star Tribune March 10, 2010

Sapp happy to stay with Vikings
The agent for cornerback Benny Sapp said Tuesday that while he had discussions with other teams his client wanted to remain in Minnesota. Star Tribune March 9, 2010

Report: Tomlinson to visit Thursday
We reported in today's Star Tribune that the Vikings were interested in LaDainian Tomlinson. That interest apparently is going to result in a visit to Winter Park for the veteran running back. Star Tribune March 9, 2010

Sapp re-signs with Vikings
Cornerback Benny Sapp has re-signed with the Vikings, according to a tweet from his agent Andy Simms. Star Tribune March 9, 2010

Lloyd ready to make a difference
Rhys Lloyd is very familiar with kicking in the Metrodome after playing college football for the Gophers. Star Tribune March 9, 2010

LaDainian Tomlinson will make a free-agent visit Thursday to the Minnesota Vikings
Running back LaDainian Tomlinson will make a free-agent visit Thursday to the Minnesota Vikings, according to Sports Illustrated. Pioneer Press March 9, 2010

Minnesota Viking Kevin Williams testifies about StarCaps
Vikings defensive star Kevin Williams denied ever using steroids or trying to mask performance-enhancing drugs in his seven-year NFL career Tuesday when he testified in his Hennepin County trial against the league. Pioneer Press March 9, 2010

Tomlinson must accept reduced role
Well. Not long after we asked our inaugural "Big Question," Minnesota took a step toward answering it. The Vikings scheduled a Thursday visit with running back LaDainian Tomlinson, indicating he is their top choice to replace Chester Taylor as Adrian Peterson's backup/third-down back. ESPN.com March 9, 2010

The Big Question: Tomlinson in Minnesota?
There has been a natural connecting of the dots between Minnesota coach Brad Childress and free agent Brian Westbrook, his former player in Philadelphia. ESPN.com March 9, 2010

Lloyd joins Vikings as kickoff specialist; interest in LT?
The Vikings landed their first free agent Monday night when former Gophers kicker Rhys Lloyd agreed to a two-year contract, and it appears the team has its sights set on another whose acquisition would create plenty of buzz. Star Tribune March 8, 2010