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 | Vikings | Rhett Ellison signs | 5.23.2012 9:02:15 AM EST |
The Minnesota Vikings have signed fourth-round draft pick TE Rhett Ellison to a four-year contract worth $2.4 million with a $300,000 signing bonus. | ||
| Vikings | Sign six draft picks | 5.22.2012 5:16:39 PM EST |
The Minnesota Vikings signed WR Jarius Wright (fourth-round pick), WR Greg Childs (fourth round), DB Robert Blanton (fifth round), PK Blair Walsh (sixth round), LB Audie Cole (seventh round) and DT Trevor Guyton (seventh round) to undisclosed deals Tuesday, May 22. | ||
| Bengals | Were interested in bring back Jerome Simpson | 5.20.2012 2:22:23 PM EST |
The Cincinnati Bengals were interested in re-signing WR Jerome Simpson but he ended up signing with the Minnesota Vikings. | ||
| Vikings | Levi Horn signed | 5.18.2012 2:53:19 PM EST |
The Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent OL Levi Horn (Bears). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. | ||
| Vikings | Adrian Peterson says camp participation 50-50 | 5.17.2012 7:42:31 PM EST |
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) said he is not sure if he will be able to participate in practice during training camp and thinks the chances are 50-50 at this point. Peterson said he believes he can participate in some drills and even take part in some plays but will do what the coaches and trainers tell him. | ||
| Vikings | OC happy with addition of Jerome Simpson | 5.17.2012 1:19:05 PM EST |
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave said he is happy with the addition of WR Jerome Simpson because he is a deep threat that runs good routes. | ||
| Texans | Placed waiver claim on Kevin Murphy | 5.16.2012 4:47:07 PM EST |
The Houston Texans placed a waiver claim on OT Kevin Murphy but he was awarded to the Minnesota Vikings. | ||
| Lions | Placed waiver claim on Kevin Murphy | 5.16.2012 4:41:15 PM EST |
The Detroit Lions placed a waiver claim on OT Kevin Murphy but he was awarded to the Minnesota Vikings. | ||
| Vikings | Nick Reed signed | 5.16.2012 10:18:01 AM EST |
The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday, May 16, that they have signed free-agent DL Nick Reed (Buccaneers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. | ||
| Vikings | Kevin Murphy signs | 5.15.2012 7:25:37 PM EST |
The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent OT Kevin Murphy (49ers) to an undisclosed deal Tuesday, May 15, and waived OT Jose Valdez in a corresponding move. | ||
| Vikings | Tyler Holmes signed | 5.14.2012 1:03:27 PM EST |
The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday, May 14, they have signed rookie free-agent OG Tyler Holmes (Tulsa). | ||
| Vikings | Adrian Peterson looking to regain explosiveness | 5.10.2012 12:15:57 PM EST |
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) said the next step in his rehab process is regaining his explosiveness. 'The ability to get back to where I want; the cutting ability and being as explosive as I used to be - and better,' Peterson said. 'Im doing pretty good running. Conditioning-wise, I have a long ways to go, but I am making strides. The biggest hurdle right now is being explosive, being able to cut like I once did before.' | ||
| Vikings | Adrian Peterson thinks he will be ready for Week 1 | 5.9.2012 3:36:50 PM EST |
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) said he would be very surprised if he was not ready for the start of the regular season. Peterson ran and participated in drills in front of media members Wednesday, May 9. He said he does not feel any pain in his surgically repaired knee and has been smart during his rehab. Peterson believes he is about 50 percent in terms of cutting and explosion. | ||
| Vikings | Trainer cautious of Adrian Petersons return | 5.9.2012 9:04:48 AM EST |
Although Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) has made no secret that he expects to recover from his torn anterior cruciate ligament in time to take the field for Week 1, team trainer Eric Sugarman is emphasizing the importance of exercising caution. Sugarman said hes willing to be the bad guy who makes Peterson mad by slowing down the rehab process if thats whats best for Petersons recovery, even though Sugarman thinks its great that Peterson is optimistic about being on the field. 'I love Adrian,' Sugarman said. 'But lets make this clear: Im still not going to be quoted as saying hes going to play in the first game. Thats not fair. I dont know that ... Hell keep throwing that out there. And good for him. Thats great. Thats obviously our goal, to get him playing the first game. But only if hes functionally safe to do it. This is our franchise. We cant be foolish about this.' | ||
| Vikings | Anthony Jacobs signed | 5.9.2012 1:41:42 AM EST |
The Minnesota Vikings signed undrafted free-agent DL Anthony Jacobs (University of Minnesota) Tuesday, May 8. | ||
| Vikings | Jarius Wright practices Saturday | 5.6.2012 3:38:11 PM EST |
Minnesota Vikings WR Jarius Wright (head) participated in practice Saturday, May 5. He sat out afternoon practice Friday, May 4, because of a hit to the head. | ||
| Vikings | Will have competition at kicker | 5.5.2012 1:01:47 PM EST |
Minnesota Vikings PK Blair Walsh will compete with PK Ryan Longwell for the kicker position because head coach Leslie Frazier does not think the team will keep two kickers on the roster. | ||
| Vikings | Two rookies could start at safety Week 1 | 5.5.2012 12:47:26 PM EST |
Minnesota Vikings FS Harrison Smith and S Robert Blanton could be the starting safeties once the regular season begins. Smith is considered a favorite for a starting job while Blanton likely will have to beat out SS Jamarca Sanford and FS Mistral Raymond for the job. | ||
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