Vikings | Four DBs unlikely to return
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:26:06 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings are unlikely to bring back SS Tyrell Johnson, SS
Jarrad Page, CB Benny Sapp or SS Andrew Sendejo in 2012. Page is expected to
become a free agent in March, and he is not likely to re-sign. Sapp doesn't
fit in with the youth movement in Minnesota, and he is unsigned heading into
2012. The Vikings are expected to cut bait with Johnson. Sendejo is signed
through 2012, but he is probably not in the team's future plans.
Vikings | Xavier Adibi not expected to return
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:25:46 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to bring back LB Xavier Adibi, who is
scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March. He played in four
games on special teams, and was inactive in 12 others. He did not work on
defense in 2011.
Vikings | Jasper Brinkley might get crack at job in 2012
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:25:24 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (hip) did not play a down in 2011 after
having hip surgery Aug. 30. He was placed on the season-ending Injured
Reserve list Sept. 3. He figures to get a chance to win a starting job at
base middle linebacker if the team decides not to bring LB E.J. Henderson
back.
Vikings | E.J. Henderson still productive despite limited role
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:24:56 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) had swelling in his left knee in
the second game of the season, and never seemed the same in space. He was
reduced to a part-time role around midseason to ease stress on the knee, but
he still ended up second on the team in tackles with 130, including 81 solo
stops and 16 tackles for loss. He is likely to draw interest on the open
market, but his age and declining mobility with a titanium rod in his leg
suggest his days as a three-down player are over.
Vikings | Chad Greenway leaned upon heavily
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:24:26 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB Chad Greenway played a whopping 1,056 snaps in 2011, or
a 99.8 percent of his team's defensive plays. He led the team in that
category, and he posted a career-high 174 tackles, including 104 solo stops
and 13 tackles for loss. However, he was also credited with 16 missed
tackles.
Vikings | Several DL struggled in 2011
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:23:41 -0800
While Minnesota Vikings DL Jared Allen is a defensive player of the year
candidate, and Brian Robison and Kevin Williams held their own, the team
struggled up front. DLs Everson Griffen, Letroy Guion, Remi Ayodele, Fred
Evans and Christian Ballard all struggled in 2011. Ballard saw time at
multiple spots, and might need to focus on one position. Ayodele and Evans
figure to return, but they might have plenty of competition in training
camp.
Vikings | Kevin Williams might need to restructure contract
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:23:20 -0800
Minnesota Vikings DL Kevin Williams might need to restructure his contract
in 2012, as he is due $7.5 million in base salary with bonuses next season.
He ended up playing 818 snaps, or 77.3 percent of his team's defensive
plays, in 2011 while racking up five sacks.
Vikings | Brian Robison earning his keep
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:22:39 -0800
Minnesota Vikings DL Brian Robison played 895 snaps, or 82.7 percent of his
team's defensive plays in 2011. He signed a three-year, $14.1 million
contract in March, and lived up to the pay more often than not.
Vikings | May show interest in re-signing Visanthe Shiancoe
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:13:00 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings may show interest in re-signing impending free-agent
TE Visanthe Shiancoe this offseason because the team may use more two tight
end sets next season.
Vikings | Mistral Raymond could compete for starting job
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:32:35 -0800
Minnesota Vikings FS Mistral Raymond is expected to compete for the starting
free safety during training camp next season as long as he bulks up a bit.
Vikings | Cedric Griffin expected to be released
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:29:04 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin is expected to be released this
offseason because he is scheduled to make $4.1 million next season.
Vikings | Chris Cook could compete for starting job if not convicted
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:24:46 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook could compete for one of the starting
cornerback job next season if he is not convicted on his domestic assault
felony charges.
Vikings | Antoine Winfield's 2012 role uncertain
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:20:45 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield is expected to return next season but
his role on defense will be determined by the other defensive backs the team
has on the roster.
Vikings | Erin Henderson may leave in free agency
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:20:11 -0800
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent LB Erin Henderson may decide to sign
with another team during free agency if the Vikings see him as only a
part-time player.
Vikings | Not expected to take WR in first round
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:50:19 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to consider taking a wide receiver
with their first round draft choice because they have several needs to fill
on the team. The team likely will look at free agency to look for a No. 1
wide receiver.
Vikings | Adrian Peterson wanted to change jersey number
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:31:38 -0800
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said via Twitter that he was looking to
change his jersey number from 28 to either 23 or 21. However, the cost to do
so would have been too expensive. Peterson would have to purchase all No. 28
jerseys that have been produced.
Vikings | Two may compete for RG spot
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:25:58 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OGs Joe Berger and Brandon Fusco could compete for the
starting right guard job next season if OG Anthony Herrera is released.
Vikings | Anthony Herrera could be released
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:19:18 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings may consider releasing OG Anthony Herrera this
offseason because he is scheduled to make $2.75 million next season.
Vikings | Kyle Rudolph expected to be starter
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:16:19 -0800
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph is expected to be the starter at tight end
next season.
Vikings | Greg Camarillo unlikely to return
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:13:20 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings likely will not re-sign impending free-agent WR Greg
Camarillo this offseson.
Vikings | Michael Jenkins expected to be No. 3 WR
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:12:42 -0800
Minnesota Vikings WR Michael Jenkins is expected to be the No. 3 wide
receiver next season unless the team adds another receiver this offseason.
Vikings | Will know if RB a need before draft
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:11:15 -0800
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said the team will know more
about the injuries to RBs Adrian Peterson (knee) and Toby Gerhart (knee)
before the 2012 NFL Draft so they can determine if they need to draft a
running back. Frazier said the team will look for a running back that plays
similar to Peterson's style if they do need to draft a running back.
