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Vikings | Joe Webb believes there is a spot for him

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:54:56 -0400

Minnesota Vikings QB Joe Webb said he believes there is a spot on the final roster for him, reports Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "I'm pretty sure there is," Webb said. "Coaches, they highly recommended and liked what I did so far so I'm just going to continue to do what I do."

Vikings | Sidney Rice to start season on reserve/PUP list

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:57:12 -0400

The Minnesota Vikings have placed WR Sidney Rice (hip) on the reserve Physically Unable to Perform list, according to Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Rice will miss at least the first six weeks of the season.

Vikings | Two players waived

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:56:44 -0400

The Minnesota Vikings have waived OT Bill Noethlich and WR Marko Mitchell, reports Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Vikings | Jeremy Leman waived/injured

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:23:56 -0400

The Minnesota Vikings have waived injured LB Jeremy Leman (toe), according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Judd Zulgad. The Vikings can place Leman on Injured Reserve or reach an injury settlement with him if he clears waivers.

Vikings | Could split carries at No. 2 RB

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:43:32 -0400

The Minnesota Vikings could decide to split carries between RB Toby Gerhart and RB Albert Young as the team's No. 2 running back this season, reports Tom Pelissero, of 1500ESPN.com. Head coach Brad Childress said, "I think it'll be by week and who we're facing and what exactly we need out of a second running back. If you remember last year, there were numbers of games where we didn't have a third running back up, and from time to time, that'll happen when we need maybe another tight end up or need another rush guy."

Vikings | John Sullivan misses practice Monday

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:29:23 -0400

Updating a previous item, Minnesota Vikings C John Sullivan (calf) missed the team's practice Monday, Aug. 30, and his chances of starting the team's Week 1 game at center are getting slimmer, reports Tom Pelissero, of 1500ESPN.com. Head coach Brad Childress and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell acknowledged they could move OL Anthony Herrera more permanently to center and start OL Chris DeGeare at right guard. OL Jon Cooper started the team's first two preseason games at center and worked there Saturday, Aug. 28. C Ryan Cook has also worked at center during training camp, but he is a long shot to start there.

Vikings | Tarvaris Jackson still No. 2 QB

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:04:03 -0400

Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said QB Tarvaris Jackson is the team's No. 2 quarterback and it would be hard for QB Sage Rosenfels to win the job, according to 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero.

Vikings | Anthony Herrera could start season at center

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:26:19 -0400

Minnesota Vikings OG Anthony Herrera could open the season as the team's starting center, according to Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Vikings | Six players not practicing Monday

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:25:58 -0400

Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (knee), RB Toby Gerhart (knee), LB Jeremy Leman (undisclosed), C John Sullivan (calf), DT Jimmy Kennedy (undisclosed) and WR Logan Payne (undisclosed) are not participating in practice Monday, Aug. 30, reports Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Vikings | Brett Favre taking injections on injured ankle

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:23:55 -0400

Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (ankle) received an injection of lubricant in his ailing left ankle following the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 28, according to Peter King, of SI.com. Favre feels better after his most recent surgery, but not really that good. The Vikings will attempt to manage the pain, but Favre said he didn't think he'd take any painkillers stronger than Motrin. "It's catching up with me, all this stuff," Favre said.

Vikings | Percy Harvin hopes migraines will lessen

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:45 -0400

Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraines) said he underwent another test to help determine the cause of his migraines, reports The Associated Press. He said the doctors found some things they believe may be the cause of the problem. "We're feeling really confident. I know we said that a couple times, but I think this time we found what the main cause was. I'm not saying I'll never get a headache again, but hopefully we can slow it down a little bit," Harvin said.

Vikings | Javon Walker catches touchdown pass

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:58:38 -0400

New Minnesota Vikings WR Javon Walker caught a 25-yard touchdown Saturday, Aug. 28, against the Seattle Seahawks. He finished the game with two receptions for 32 yards.

Vikings | Brett Favre tosses two picks Saturday

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:56:43 -0400

Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hand) hit 16 of 26 passes for 187 yards with two interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown, against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Aug. 28, reports The Associated Press. Favre also lost a fumble during the game. "We've got to find out in a short period of time who can make some plays in the passing game," Favre said.

Vikings | Greg Camarillo trying to earn trust

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:41:29 -0400

Minnesota Vikings new WR Greg Camarillo caught four passes for 47 yards Saturday, Aug. 28, against the Seattle Seahawks, reports The Associated Press. Carmarillo said it was good to catch some passes and get a couple of first downs, as it will help his new teammates to believe in him.

Vikings | Percy Harvin back in action

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:40:34 -0400

Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraines) played Saturday, Aug. 28, against the Seattle Seahawks, reports The Associated Press. Harvin caught two passes for 30 yards and also took two big hits to the head.

Vikings | Adrian Peterson scores Saturday

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:39:17 -0400

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson ran 11 times for 37 yards and a rushing touchdown Saturday, Aug. 28, against the Seattle Seahawks. He also caught two passes for 36 yards during the game.

Vikings | Brett Favre having hand checked on

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:33:42 -0400

Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (hand) was having his right hand checked on by the trainers on the sidelines but able to go back on the field when the offense got the ball, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Judd Zulgad.

Vikings | Chris Degeare starting Saturday

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:26:38 -0400

Minnesota Vikings OG Chris Degeare is starting at right guard in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 28, reports Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com.

Vikings | Anthony Herrera starting at center Saturday

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:25:13 -0400

Minnesota Vikings OG Anthony Herrera is starting at center in the team's preseason game Saturday Aug. 28, reports Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com.

Vikings | Percy Harvin taking part in pregame warmups

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:21:45 -0400

Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraines) is taking part in pregame warmups and said he will play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 28, reports ESPN's Rachel Nichols.

Vikings | Anthony Herrera fine with playing center if needed

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:54:49 -0400

Minnesota Vikings OG Anthony Herrera said he is willing to play center if the team asked him to because it would make him a more versatile player, reports Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "For guys like us, it adds value to you. The more you can do in this league, the longer you're going to stay in. I take it as challenge and I'm going to go out there and work hard, do what the coaches ask of me and get it done," Herrera said.

Vikings | Tyrell Johnson appears to be starting Saturday

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:54:16 -0400

Minnesota Vikings SS Tyrell Johnson appears to be starting at strong safety in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 28, reports Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. SS Jamarca Sanford started at strong safety in the team's second preseason game.

 Vikings | Adrian Peterson looking to pick up slack on third downs

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:55:37 -0400

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said the process of turning him into an every-down back has been ongoing for four years, reports Jeremy Fowler, of The Pioneer Press. He said that the team had a great third-down back in Chester Taylor, and now that he is gone it is time for Peterson to pick up the slack. Peterson has also vowed to reduce his fumbles this year.

Vikings | Toby Gerhart role not locked in

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:51:10 -0400

Minnesota Vikings rookie RB Toby Gerhart isn't a lock for third-down use this year, reports Jeremy Fowler, of The Pioneer Press.

Vikings | Greg Camarillo adds depth

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:47:18 -0400

The Minnesota Vikings hope newly added WR Greg Camarillo can add depth to the team's depleted wide receivers, reports The Associated Press. Head coach Brad Childress said Camarillo has "A-plus" hands. Camarillo may see some playing time Saturday, Aug. 28, against the Seattle Seahawks.

Vikings | Ray Small released

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:04:08 -0400

The Minnesota Vikings have released WR Ray Small.

Vikings | Kicking plans set for Saturday

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:43:11 -0400

Minnesota Vikings PK Ryan Longwell will handle the placekicking duties, and PK Rhys Lloyd will handle all kickoffs Saturday, Aug. 28, according to special teams coordinator Brian Murphy, reports 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero. Lloyd has yet to attempt a field goal in the preseason.

Vikings | Cedric Griffin not close to coming off PUP

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:33:38 -0400

Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin (knee) is making progress but not necessarily close to coming off the active/Physically Unable to Perform list, reports 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero. "He's still in the rehab stage, and he hasn't done any drills with our football team," defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. "Everything's on the side. So, it's hard to project what it's going be like when he puts the pads on and has to cover wide receivers."

Vikings | E.J. Henderson to face final evaluation

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:17:45 -0400

Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (leg) is expected to play a full half and possibly more Saturday, Aug. 28, to give the coaches a final evaluation of whether his surgically repaired leg can handle an extensive workload, reports 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero. Henderson recorded seven tackles in two series Sunday, Aug. 22. "We all were pleased with the way he performed," defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. "I didn't see much of a hitch at all. It really gives you hope that he's beyond that injury, possibly."

Vikings | No issues between Brett Favre, Javon Walker

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:12:25 -0400

Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre and WR Javon Walker have no lingering issues over Favre's comments publicly criticizing Walker for complaining about his contract in 2005, reports 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero. "There was never any hatchet to bury," said Favre. "Javon and I are good friends, and we stayed in contact long after he left. That makes for good TV stuff. He and I are fine, and I think he can help us. I want him to have a great year - he deserves it. He's a great guy, and what happened in the past is long over."

Vikings | Contingency plans if Percy Harvin can't return kicks

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:59:59 -0400

The Minnesota Vikings are making plans in case WR Percy Harvin (migraines) is unable to perform punt and kickoff return duties, reports 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero. "It's going to have to be a week-to-week decision," special teams coordinator Brian Murphy said. "Obviously, his situation isn't one that you can predict. That's the reason why we're trying to rep as many people as we can - to have alternatives." RB Darius Reynaud is the clear favorite for a role returning punts and could also factor in on kickoffs. RB Albert Young could also be used on kickoffs. CBs Asher Allen and Marcus Sherels have also been tried on punt returns, but Allen hasn't performed well and Sherels is a long shot to make the team.

Vikings | Chad Greenway returns to practice Wednesday

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:57:03 -0400

Minnesota Vikings LB Chad Greenway (undisclosed) returned to practice Wednesday, Aug. 25, after missing practice Tuesday, Aug. 24, reports 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero.

Vikings | Darius Reynaud could be moved to receiver

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:53:03 -0400

Minnesota Vikings RB Darius Reynaud could be moved to wide receiver because of injury concerns to WR Sidney Rice (hip), according to the Minnesota Star Tribune's Judd Zulgad. "Not really, no, they just told me to still know my stuff at receiver in case something ever happens," Reynaud said. "If something ever did happen I wouldn't mind going back to playing receiver. It hasn't been that long since I've played (there), it's been a couple of months so I still know all the routes, the concepts of receiver. So I didn't lose anything."

Vikings | Percy Harvin has one more test to pass

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:45:11 -0400

Updating previous reports, Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraines) has one more test to pass, and head coach Brad Childress is hopeful Harvin will be able to play Saturday, Aug. 28, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins.

Vikings | Jared Allen returns Thursday

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:14:49 -0400

Minnesota Vikings DL Jared Allen (undisclosed) returned to practice Thursday, Aug. 26, according to 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero.

Vikings | Jasper Brinkley, Kenny Onatolu miss practice Thursday

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:14:25 -0400

Minnesota Vikings LBs Jasper Brinkley (undisclosed) and Kenny Onatolu (undisclosed) both missed practice Thursday, Aug. 26, according to 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero. Onatolu also missed practice Wednesday, Aug. 25.

Vikings | Jimmy Kennedy out Thursday

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:09:07 -0400

Minnesota Vikings DL Jimmy Kennedy (undisclosed) did not practice Thursday, Aug. 26, and is doubtful to play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 28, according to 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero.

Vikings | Percy Harvin not on the field Thursday

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:01:44 -0400

Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraines) was not on the field when Minnesota opened practice Thursday, Aug. 26, reports 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero. Harvin didn't participate much in practice Wednesday, Aug. 25, though it was his first time in pads since collapsing last week. Head coach Brad Childress said Tuesday, Aug. 24, that Harvin was still undergoing more tests related to his migraines and wouldn't practice until those were completed.

Vikings | Pat Williams to play Saturday

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:43:25 -0400

Minnesota Vikings DT Pat Williams has rested the first two preseason games, but he'll get a chance to play Saturday, Aug. 28, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins and Judd Zulgad.

Vikings | Safety competition still open

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:40:03 -0400

The competition between Minnesota Vikings SSs Jamarca Sanford and Tyrell Johnson at safety is "still a bit nip and tuck," according to defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, but Minnesota would like to have a starter after their game Saturday, Aug. 28, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins and Judd Zulgad.

Vikings | Percy Harvin could move outside more

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:39:12 -0400

Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraines) should play more on the outside after the acquisition of slot WR Greg Camarillo, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins and Judd Zulgad