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Minnesota VikingsVikings rookie TE Irv Smith Jr. says he and Kyle Rudolph can be a 'great combination'

When the Minnesota Vikings drafted Irv Smith Jr. in the second round most believed he would be the replacement for Kyle Rudolph either this season or down the road. There is a good chance at some point that will still be the case but Smith thinks that the two guys can be a great combination. […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' tight end Kyle Rudolph says he won't take pay cut

If you thought Kyle Rudolph would give the Vikings a discount on his services, forget about it. The Vikings are trying to figure out a way to balance the books, and Kyle Rudolph‘s desire to stay in Minnesota. But the veteran tight end told Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that he wasn’t prepared to take a […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Mike Zimmer says 'sometimes business gets in the way' when discussing Kyle Rudolph situation

The Minnesota Vikings are seemingly trying to do their best when it comes to keeping tight end Kyle Rudolph, who doesn’t seem to be pleased after not receiving a new deal and watching the Vikings select tight end Irv Smith Jr. in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Despite this, coach Mike Zimmer […]

Minnesota VikingsKyle Rudolph is hoping for clarity with Vikings soon

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph’s name has been thrown around in trade rumors all offseason and he is hoping soon he can have clarity on his position with the team. Late last week a report was filed that said contract extension talks between Rudolph and the Vikings had broken down. The report led many […]

NFL5 Blockbuster NFL Trades that can still happen Before the 2019 Season

Trades are something that can completely change an NFL team and a player’s fortune. Look at the trades of Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears or even Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys. Both situations resulted in players reaching new heights and turning teams from pretenders to contenders. With the draft two weeks over and […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings tight end Kyle Rudolph extension talks end, trade could come next

It looks like Kyle Rudolph’s days with the Minnesota Vikings could be coming to an end. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Vikings held contract extension talks with Rudolph with the hopes of keeping him around long term, but on Friday morning, those talks broke off. This could mean that the Vikings could […]

New England PatriotsNFL analyst thinks Patriots should pursue a trade for Kyle Rudolph

With the retirement of Rob Gronkowski, the New England Patriots have a need at tight end. According to reports yesterday, the team hosted former Patriot and 38-year old Ben Watson for a visit. However, there may be a better option out there. In an article from CBS Sports’ John Breech, he predicted seven trades that […]

New England PatriotsThe reason why the Patriots should go all-out to acquire Kyle Rudolph from the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings fielded calls during the NFL Draft for tight end Kyle Rudolph and although it’s unclear if one of the teams calling was the New England Patriots. If they weren’t, they need to get on the phone and start making some calls to Minnesota because Rudolph could be the key to the team […]

Minnesota VikingsReport: Vikings have gotten trade calls on Kyle Rudolph, Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes

The Minnesota Vikings might just be involved in the next big trade of the offseason. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Vikings have been getting calls about three key veterans: Tight end Kyle Rudolph, cornerback Xavier Rhodes, and cornerback Trae Waynes. But while the Vikings are “open” to the possibility of trading those […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings TE Kyle Rudolph feels he's starting the 'prime' of his career

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph is certainly no spring chicken. Regardless, he is adamant that Father Time still has yet to sink his claws into him. There is some speculation regarding his future in Minnesota as he enters the final year of his contract. According to Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune, he feels […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings TE Kyle Rudolph will remain in Minnesota

The Minnesota Vikings did not make a move over the weekend, which is probably good news for most fans of the NFC North franchise. According to his agent, Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph won’t be going anywhere any time soon as the veteran pass catcher will remain in Minnesota going forward. “Despite rumors, the Vikings […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings TE Kyle Rudolph says 'Christmas is usually good to me' after monster performance

Kyle Rudolph was a key component of the Minnesota Vikings’ domination of the Detroit Lions today. Rudolph caught 12 passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns in their 27-9 win in Detroit. After the game, referencing his last name, which he share’s with Santa Claus’ most famous reindeer, Rudolph told reporters that, “Today was my […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings TE Kyle Rudolph says Minnesota 'didn't have an identity' on offense

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was recently on SiriusXM NFL Radio and spoke on the team’s recent firing of offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. According to Around the NFL writer Kevin Patra, Rudolph stated: “I think it was public throughout the last month. The frustrations we were having on offense, we weren’t sustaining drives, we […]

Minnesota VikingsVideo: Kirk Cousins enjoys throwing to 'friendly target' Kyle Rudolph

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is finally getting the chance to get acquainted with his new teammates during OTAs. Establishing a rapport with his new receivers ahead of the season will be particularly important. Cousins just so happens to have two very talented wideouts in Minnesota with All-Pro Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs at his […]

NFLVikings TE Kyle Rudolph declared out for Sunday's game

Minnesota Vikings veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph missed his third straight practice this week due to a nagging ankle injury that he suffered against the Carolina Panthers. According to Ben Goessling of ESPN, it has pushed head coach Mike Zimmer to declare that Rudolph will be out for Week 15 action against the Cincinnati Bengals. […]

NFLKyle Rudolph misses Vikings practice, causes some concern for his status Sunday

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph could miss his team’s Week 15 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Rudolph was held out of Wednesday’s practice due to an ankle injury that he suffered last week against the Carolina Panthers. Kyle Rudolph did not practice on Wednesday because […]

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