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
