Vikings | Harvin misses another day of rookie symposium; could be
required to attend next year
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:56:29 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune, citing the NFL Network,
reports Minnesota Vikings rookie WR Percy Harvin (illness) was absent again
from the league's rookie symposium Tuesday, June 30, due to illness. While
he was excused, he may have to attend the symposium next year. A league
spokesman said excused players are expected to make up the material
presented, which could involve attendance at the following year's event.
Vikings | Brinkley expected to backup at middle LB
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:42:17 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB
Jasper Brinkley is expected be the primary backup at middle linebacker this
season and should be able to make a big impact on special teams.
Vikings | Brinkley signed
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:11:56 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday, June 30, that they have signed
fifth-round draft pick LB Jasper Brinkley. Terms of the deal were not
disclosed.
Vikings | Harvin leaves rookie symposium due to illness
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:08:19 -0700
Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin was sent
home from the NFL Rookie Symposium after becoming ill, according to
organizers. Harvin was officially excused by organizers after it was
recommend that he return home.
Vikings | Peterson would welcome Favre
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:28:28 -0700
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he
would welcome retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) to the team if head coach Brad
Childress believes it is best for the team's success.
Vikings | No contract with Favre filed
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:42:26 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports a contract signed by
retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) with the Minnesota Vikings has not been filed
with the NFL Players Association, according to a spokesman for the NFLPA.
Vikings | Looking at M. Harrison?
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:14:03 -0700
Charley Walters, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota
Vikings are apparently interested in signing unrestricted free-agent WR
Marvin Harrison (Colts) to a one-year contract in order to compete with WR
Sidney Rice.
Vikings | Agent denies deal with Favre
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:56:44 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the agent for free-agent QB Brett
Favre (Jets), Bus Cook, denied a report late Tuesday, June 23, that Favre
has agreed to a contract with the Minnesota Vikings. When asked in an e-mail
if there was any truth to the report, Cook wrote one word: "Nope." Cook did
not elaborate.
Vikings | Report: Favre to report for training camp
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:10:50 -0700
Continuing an ongoing storyline, WCCO.com's Mark Rosen reports a source said
free-agent QB Brett Favre (shoulder) will report to training camp with the
Minnesota Vikings barring an unforeseen major physical setback. The source
said Favre and the Vikings have agreed to contract terms, with heavy
incentives.
Vikings | Sanford could be on practice squad if cut
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:42:40 -0700
Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S
Jamarca Sanford could be put on the practice squad this season if he does
not make the final roster.
Vikings | Sanford contract details
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:42:16 -0700
Updating a previous report, Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune,
reports Minnesota Vikings S Jamarca Sanford signed a four-year deal.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
Vikings | Favre unlikely to sign this week
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:41:35 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports it is a safe bet that
free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) will not sign with the Minnesota Vikings
for the next eight days. That is because head coach Brad Childress is
departing on a fishing trip to Alaska and is not scheduled to return until
Monday, June 29.
Vikings | Sanford signed
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:31:43 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday, June 22, that they have signed
seventh-round draft pick S Jamarca Sanford. Terms of the deal were not
disclosed.
Vikings | Cook denies Favre has contract with team
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:27:41 -0700
Rick Alonzo, of the Pioneer Press, reports retired QB Brett Favre's (Jets)
agent, Bus Cook, denied a report that Favre is already under contract with
the Minnesota Vikings. Cook wrote that there is "no contract" when asked
about the report.
Vikings | Childress believes Favre would be good in locker room
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:38:08 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head
coach Brad Childress said during a radio interview that he believes retired
QB Brett Favre (Jets) would be a great locker room guy if he signed with the
Vikings. "I think he'll be a great locker room guy. He's probably one of the
better practical jokers out there over the course of 16 years [in Green Bay]
and he's not afraid to give it to anybody. I think he'll be a tremendous
teammate as well," Childress said.
Vikings | Three players waived
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:01 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings have announced they have waived QB Sean Glennon, OL
Bobby Lepori and TE Nick Walker.
Vikings | Edwards would welcome Favre under certain conditions
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:46:45 -0700
Minnesota Vikings DE Ray Edwards said during an interview on ESPNews that he
would welcome retired Brett Favre (Jets) to the team if he did not bring his
diva attitude with him. Edwards would want Favre to sign autographs for the
team and share a locker room with the rest of the team. Edwards said he
would prefer QB Tarvaris Jackson to start for the Vikings instead of Favre
signing with the team.
Vikings | Continue to work on contract for Winfield
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:10:45 -0700
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings vice president of player
personnel Rick Spielman said the team continues to try and agree to a
contract extension with CB Antoine Winfield. "It's an ongoing negotiation.
It's all part of the business," Spielman said. "We're going to do everything
that we can because Antoine is such an important part of our defense, an
important part of our team."
Vikings | Wilf says Favre's future up to him
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:05:08 -0700
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said it is up
to retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) and the health of his shoulder to decide if
he wants to play for the Vikings this season. "Right now, it's all up to
Brett Favre in terms of where his future is at. I'll just leave it at that,"
Wilf said.
Vikings | Favre says there are no guarantees
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:22:04 -0700
Continuing an ongoing storyline, QB Brett Favre (shoulder), during an
interview on Joe Buck Live, said he is trying not to fuel the fire of the
media, but he realizes that he is. He continued discussing the potential of
returning and well as joining the Minnesota Vikings. "It's more or less how
my arm feels and we'll go from there," Favre said. He said he met with a
Vikings' trainer recently, which was simply so the trainer could show him
some stretches. Favre said the Vikings have the pieces in place, as they
have a great running back (Adrian Peterson) and a great running game. "If I
go there, there is no guarantees," Favre said. He went on to say that if he
were to join Minnesota, it comes down to knowing the team, knowing you can
run the ball and complete passes, which should lead to the team being pretty
good.
Vikings | Favre says joining Minnesota would make a lot of sense
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:16:58 -0700
QB Brett Favre (shoulder), during an interview on Joe Buck Live, said the
Minnesota Vikings are the only team he has spoken with. He noted joining the
Vikings would make a lot of sense because he played in the same offense for
16 years. Favre joked that he could coach the offense at this point. He said
if his arm is not up to par then he is not able to play. He said he had the
surgical procedure on his shoulder to speed up the process, but he still
does not know if he can throw pain free. Favre said the Vikings know he has
had surgery and they invited him to OTAs, but he declined. "There would be a
media frenzy if I was there," Favre said.
Vikings | Favre will have to accept incentive-laden deal
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:10:39 -0700
Sid Hartman, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings
will sign free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) if he is willing to sign a
contract with an option that will determine his pay based on how he performs
and how much he plays. The contract will not be guaranteed. It could have
some good incentive clauses that will pay Favre well if he can perform like
he did in 2007, when leading the Green Bay Packers to a 13-3 record. On the
other hand, if he fails to produce, he will get paid for just the time he
was with the team.
Vikings | Favre to end silence
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:26:39 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports free-agent QB Brett
Favre (Jets) will appear on the HBO show "Joe Buck Live" Monday, June 15,
where he will likely address the speculation regarding him joining the
Minnesota Vikings.
Vikings | Could contract negotiations be slowing down Favre deal,
too?
Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:54:21 -0700
Chip Scoggins, of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports most assume the only
thing holding the Minnesota Vikings and QB Brett Favre (shoulder) back from
working out a deal is Favre's health. However, according to columnist Sid
Hartman, the two sides could also be digging in over contract issues.
According to a source, the Vikings would like to sign Favre to an
incentive-laden contract that protects them in case Favre is injured or is
not productive. Favre was due to make $13 million from the Jets in 2009
before he retired a second time.
Vikings | Plan to send personnel to monitor Favre
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:48:44 -0700
ESPN.com reports the Minnesota Vikings plan to send a trainer and a member
of the coaching staff to Hattiesburg, Miss., in the next few days to work
with retired QB Brett Favre (Jets), according to a source. The Vikings
personnel will be assessing Favre's progress since his shoulder surgery,
which was two weeks ago, according to a source. Favre has been throwing but
does not know if he will be ready to play this season.
Vikings | Allen misses practice Thursday
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:05:35 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB
Asher Allen (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 11, but
was in attendance. He should be ready for the start of training camp.
Vikings | Three offensive players absent Thursday
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:05:21 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings WR
Bernard Berrian, WR Bobby Wade and RB Chester Taylor were not present at the
team's organized team activity Thursday, June 11.
Vikings | Winfield not present Thursday
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:38:39 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB
Antoine Winfield was not present during the Vikings' organized team activity
Thursday, June 11.
Vikings | Childress spoke with Favre last week
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:33:46 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head
coach Brad Childress said he talked to retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) last
week but would not say what the two discussed. Childress would not say if he
plans to go see Favre throw.
Vikings | Winfield continues to miss OTAs
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:14:45 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head
coach Brad Childress said CB Antoine Winfield has not been present at the
team's organized team activities this week.
Vikings | Childress not concerned with how Favre would impact
quarterbacks
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:20:05 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad
Childress did not express concern during a local radio interview with how
the potential addition of free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) would impact
current QBs Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson. "I'm not worried about
that. I talked with Sage and Tarvaris. They are competitors. Do they like
any of the conversation? Absolutely not. But they know this," Childress
said. "I'm charged with adding and subtracting players from this team to
make us better. Every day when I walk in this office there's not a day that
I don't try to look and see if we can get better at some position. And if
this is going to make us better down the road and it's got a chance to
happen I'm going to take care of the Minnesota Vikings."
Vikings | Childress never set Favre deadline
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:15:53 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad
Childress said during a radio interview that he never set a deadline of this
week for free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) to decide whether he will play for
the Vikings in 2009. "Absolutely not, there was no deadline," Childress
said. "Maybe by (Favre's wife) Deanna or somebody like that, but certainly
not from me. Not even close. Don't know where that would have dropped out of
the sky from."
Vikings | Not done with Favre yet
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:43:19 -0700
Sports Illustrated's Peter King reports on his Twitter page the Minnesota
Vikings are not done with QB Brett Favre (shoulder) yet. They want the story
to cool over to give Favre time to heal without being under the daily
microscope.
Vikings | Temporarily suspends pursuit of Favre
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:54:37 -0700
Ed Werder, of ESPN.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings have at least
temporarily suspended their pursuit of retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) after
Favre did not report to the team's organized team activities that began
Tuesday, June 9, as head coach Brad Childress mandated, according to team
and league sources.
Vikings | Williamses believe they are being singled out
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:12:10 -0700
The Associated Press reports Peter Ginsburg, attorney for Minnesota Vikings
DT Pat Williams and DT Kevin Williams, said his clients are being singled
out during drug testing because of their disputed four-game suspension for a
banned substance. Ginsburg said the players are getting tested at last three
times a month, which exceeds the league's testing policies.
Vikings | Likely will wait for Favre
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:15:28 -0700
Pat Kirwan, of NFL.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings likely will wait until
training camp for retired QB Brett Favre (shoulder) to recover, if he needs
that much time to, before he can commit to joining the team.
Vikings | Give Favre deadline to return
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:06:49 -0700
ESPNews reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress has given
free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) a deadline of this week whether to decide
if he will play or not, according to sources.
Vikings | Open to negotiating with Winfield
Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:32:50 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad
Childress said that the door is not closed on contract negotiations with CB
Antoine Winfield. "I just think that (the word) negotiations (are) just what
that means," Childress said. "It's ups and downs and flat and people walking
away, people getting back together. Nothing says that it's 24 hours a day
like it is in Congress when the government shuts down or the state shuts
down. It's negotiations." Childress added that he would like Winfield to
remain in Minnesota. "He's a good player," Childess said. "I want him here
right now. That's the mother hen part of me."
Vikings | A. Allen undergoes minor procedure
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:28:03 -0700
Chip Scoggins, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen
(knee) has undergone an arthroscopic procedure on one of his knees,
according to people with knowledge of the situation. The procedure was minor
and Allen should be ready by training camp.
Vikings | Herrera, Hicks do some work Thursday
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:53:44 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings OG
Anthony Herrera (shoulder) and OT Artis Hicks (biceps) got some work in with
the first-team offense during practice Thursday, June 4.
Vikings | A. Allen absent from OTA Thursday
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:46:48 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings CB
Asher Allen was not present during the team's organized team activity
Thursday, June 4. Head coach Brad Childress declined to comment on why Allen
was absent.
Vikings | Taylor absent from OTA Thursday
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:44:37 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB
Chester Taylor was not present during the team's organized team activity
Thursday, June 4, according to head coach Brad Childress.
Vikings | Peterson absent from OTA Thursday
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:43:45 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB
Adrian Peterson was not present during the team's organized team activity
Thursday, June 4, according to head coach Brad Childress.
Vikings | Winfield continues to be absent
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:17:52 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB
Antoine Winfield was not present during the Vikings' organized team activity
Thursday, June 4.
Vikings | Winfield took his physical Tuesday
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:03:55 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine
Winfield took his mandatory physical Tuesday, June 2.
Vikings | Winfield absent from OTA
Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:27:04 -0700
Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB
Antoine Winfield was not present for the Vikings' organized team activity
Tuesday, June 2.
Vikings | Williams signed
Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:10:39 -0700
Mike Wobschall, of Vikings.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed
undrafted free-agent WR Bobby X. Williams (North Alabama). Terms of the
contract were not disclosed.
Vikings | R. Rogers waived
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:03:57 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have waived
WR Roderick Rogers from the team.
Vikings | Unsure if Winfield will attend OTA
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:16:36 -0700
Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports it is not known if
Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield will participate in the Vikings'
organized team activity Tuesday, June 2.
Vikings | Quarterback competition heating up
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:08:04 -0700
Chip Scoggins, of the Star Tribune, reports the competition between
Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson and QB Sage Rosenfels for the team's
starting quarterback job heated up during the team's recent minicamp as both
quarterbacks had bright moments. Both Jackson and Rosenfels seemed to get
equal reps with the first team.
Vikings | Peterson has added muscle
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:01:00 -0700
Chip Scoggins, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian
Peterson said he has lowered his body fat, added six pounds of muscle and
now weighs 216 pounds.
