Minnesota Vikings Articles - Page 95

Less than 15 months after nearly losing his leg, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater returned to practice on October 18th and was a full participant in his first practice as a member of the 53-man roster on Wednesday after Sam Bradford was deactivated. Bridgewater’s journey wasn’t easy, and at times, a return to the football […]

The Minnesota Vikings have gone through a few changes this season with Adrian Peterson moving on and the quarterback position cycling through a few different players. Heading into Week 10, the Vikings have placed Sam Bradford on the injured reserve list with the veteran simply unable to battle through his persistent knee issues. With Bradford […]

The Minnesota Vikings have moved previously injured quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the active roster on Wednesday. A move that will certainly make a ton of people in that fan base more happy than a turkey making it through Thanksgiving without being eaten by humans. The Vikings made the roster move announcement on the mean streets […]

The Minnesota Vikings are currently sitting comfortably atop the NFC North division standings with a record of 6-2. Mike Zimmer’s squad appears to be playoff bound with his team getting it done on both sides of the football this season, but their continued success might not include quarterback Sam Bradford. The 29-year-old quarterback out of […]

The fantasy football playoffs are looming, and whether your team has a spot locked or is still in the thick of the race, help is still available in the form of waiver wire pickups. With that, let’s scour the waivers one more time and see some players that have the potential to bolster your lineup. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been going through a quarterback carousel situation for a few seasons now. Luckily for the National Football League franchise, talents like Stefon Diggs say none of that actually matters. By way of Pro Football Talk Live: “It’s not something we talk about or even think about in the receiver room,” Diggs […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been gutted by numerous injuries to key offensive players this season, but thanks to a steady play from the backups and more importantly, to a stout defense, the Vikings are managing to stay afloat in the NFC North division. Defensive end Everson Griffen is one of the biggest reason why the […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently claimed Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr did him dirty. According to the now injured gunslinger, Anthony Barr taunted him as he was on the ground after a hit some humans consider dirty. Barr has now responded, and he’s apparently no fan of Aaron Rodgers. Via his Twitter  with […]

Here is to hoping you like some pro wrestling mixed with your National Football League excitement. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers claims Minnesota Vikings defensive talent Anthony Barr gave him the finger and “suck it” sign. In an appearance on the Conan O’Brien show, Aaron Rodgers told the host about the insertion of 13 screws to […]

Is there less exciting news to anticipate on a weekly basis than which quarterback will the Cleveland Browns start? Call me if you’ve thought of any. Nevertheless, that is what Browns coach Hue Jackson is tasked with doing. After replacing DeShone Kizer as the starting quarterback in Week 6 with Kevin Hogan, head coach Hue […]

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr has gotten a lot of heat from fans for his hit on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who broke his collarbone last Sunday courtesy Barr’s arguably late tackle and will likely miss the remainder of the regular season. Speaking to the press on Friday (via ESPN’s Courney Cronin), Barr […]

The Minnesota Vikings will continue to lean on quarterback Case Keenum on the field for guidance on offense, as Sam Bradford has been declared out by the team along with wide receiver Stefon Diggs for Week 7 via ESPN. The Minnesota Vikings will be without quarterback Sam Bradford and receiver Stefon Diggs for another week, the team announced Friday. Bradford, who […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been dealing with an injury after dislocating his left knee and tearing his ACL and other ligaments nearly 14 months ago. It was a horrific situation for both the franchise and young signal-caller. Now, however, Teddy Bridgewater is claiming he will return to the Vikings before the 2017 NFL […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is positive he’ll be back on the field sooner than what most pundits had previously thought. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Bridgewater thinks he’ll be able to appear in an NFL game this season. Teddy Bridgewater says "I definitely believe I'll play this year." But can't just […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot to be happy about these days. They’re on top of the NFC North despite missing their No. 1 quarterback. They also have the inside track on the division title after Aaron Rodgers broke his collarbone and could miss most, if not all, of the season. And to top it […]

The Minnesota Vikings got off to a fast start to the 2017 NFL season with an impressive win over Adrian Peterson and the New Orleans Saints. Quarterback Sam Bradford had arguably the best game of his career, but then missed the next three games with a knee injury. Reportedly, Bradford is ready to make his return […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been without the services of starting quarterback Sam Bradford for the last few weeks due to a nagging knee injury. However, the 29-year-old finally returned to the practice field on Thursday afternoon, according to the Vikings Official Twitter account. Coach Zimmer anticipates that Sam Bradford will practice this afternoon. — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) […]

Apparently, Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan’s bone-crushing hit that nearly crippled Green Bay Packers wideout Davante Adams in Week 4 only warranted a one-game suspension. The NFL’s Vice President of Football Communications, Michael Signora, has announced via Twitter that Appeals officer Derrick Brooks has reduced the original length of Trevathan’s suspension. Appeals officer Derrick Brooks, […]

Let the Mitchell Trubisky era in Chicago commence. The inevitable has happened in Windy City, as Trubisky has now been named as the starter for the Chicago Bears, who will test the mettle of the rookie quarterback on Monday against the Minnesota Vikings. Bears head coach John Fox shared his plan of benching starter Mike […]

NFL Week 4 of the 2017 season brought about many star performances (Todd Gurley shines again) and disappointing losses (the Patriots defensive struggles continue). Here is a look at the highs and lows of the weekend in professional football: Highs 1. Todd Gurley’s dominance The Los Angeles Rams upset the Dallas Cowboys 35-30, thanks in […]

There is so much to process following another eventful week in the NFL. A lot of it has something to do with injuries to some popular fantasy football starters. It’s a shame to see the likes of Julio Jones and Derek Carr suffer setbacks, but that doesn’t mean those players’ owners should fold their laptops […]

There were a lot of crossed fingers in Minnesota yesterday, but the team’s worst fears regarding rookie running back Dalvin Cook have been realized. The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Detroit Lions, 14-7, at home on Sunday, but that defeat is not as crushing for the team and its fans as the moment when Cook […]

Don’t be surprised if you see rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky of the Chicago Bears make his first start of his NFL career against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. Benjamin Allbright of Cover32 has gotten reports from unnamed sources that Trubisky is being seriously considered as the Bears’ starter next week at home against a […]

NFL Week 3 is history for the 2017 season, and what a weekend it was. Protests took the spotlight away from the games themselves, but plenty of performances stood out. Here are the highs and lows of this past weekend in football. Highs 1. The rebirth of a rivalry The Los Angeles Rams taking on […]

Sam Bradford’s knee is flaring up again and causing issues for the Minnesota Vikings. And, according to Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, the quarterback’s availability for next week still remains cloudy. From Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press: “It’s day to day, and we’ll go from there,” Zimmer said. Zimmer was talking about Bradford and […]

Dalvin Cook is looking like an answered prayer for the Minnesota Vikings and head coach Mike Zimmer, who didn’t have a concrete answer to their backfield after seeing the conclusion of Adrian Peterson’s era with the franchise. With Cook, the Vikings have a potent running back, who is rapidly becoming one of the best in […]

The Minnesota Vikings appear to be a team that can once again compete for a playoff spot in the NFC. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of concern about quarterback Sam Bradford and his lingering knee issue. Bradford hasn’t played since Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints as his knee problems persist. Although it is a […]

The Minnesota Vikings received some unfortunate news this week with veteran quarterback Sam Bradford set to miss a second straight game. Bradford has been dealing with a knee issue that hasn’t improved enough heading into Week 3 in order to get him back on the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to Kevin Patra […]

The Minnesota Vikings will head into their Week 2 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers without quarterback Sam Bradford. Bradford has been put on the Vikings’ inactive list just before Sunday’s game at Heinz Field against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, backup Case Keenum will be the one calling […]

The Minnesota Vikings kicked off their season like a house on fire, beating the New Orleans Saints in Week 1, 29-19. However, the biggest player in that win is battling uncertainty in regards to his availability for this coming Sunday’s road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Quarterback Sam Bradford, who had his knee examined after […]

The Week 1 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football was all about Adrian Peterson facing his old team. Unfortunately for Peterson, it was rookie Dalvin Cook’s time to shine. According to Will Brinson of CBS Sports, Cook broke Peterson’s rookie rushing record. Peterson was the record holder for […]

There was no stopping the Minnesota Vikings’ offense Monday night, as they bowled their way through a still-leaky New Orleans Saints’ defensive unit on their way to a decisive 29-19 victory at home. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer liked what he saw from his team, particularly praising the amazing job done by his offense. The […]

Coming into the 2017 NFL season, one of the biggest question marks for the Minnesota Vikings was whether running back Dalvin Cook would be able to fit in well with the team that was about to enter the post-Adrian Peterson era. Based on Cook’s performance in Week 1’s 29-19 win Sunday night at home against […]

During the match between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints, running back Adrian Peterson was caught by cameras visibly shouting at head coach Sean Payton on the sidelines. Payton turned his head back and appeared to say something back to Peterson, too. While it wasn’t clear what exactly happened but the Twitter-verse was […]

It’s an unwritten tradition in sports: an aging star facing his former team which he was once its franchise star. And we’re about to see another episode of that next Monday when Adrian Peterson and the New Orleans Saints play their first game of the 2017 NFL season on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. […]

The start of the regular season is just a few days away,  and teams around the league are making the final touches to their rosters concerning the depth chart. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, the Vikings have decided to name rookie running back Dalvin Cook as the starter ahead of the season […]

The New Orleans Saints have a new addition to their running game. Veteran running back Adrian Peterson has joined the team on a two-year deal and is highly motivated to make his presence felt in the Big Easy during the 2017 NFL season. Apparently, Peterson wants to make an impact from start to finish as […]

New York Jets fans seem to be anticipating yet another disappointing season, for good reason. The team has lost an abundance of talented players and have now conceded to rebuilding. What if I told you the Jets could be palatable to watch this season by solving two big problems? Currently, the Jets have Josh McCown, […]

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