The Vikings have come to terms with former Chiefs cornerback Benny Sapp. The St.Paul Pioneer Press is reporting that the deal is for the minimum plus a $100,000 signing bonus. Sapp, 27, spent the past four seasons as a backup with the Chiefs, playing in 56 games and recording two interceptions and 2 1/2 sacks. [...]
Free agent safety Michael Boulware signed with the Vikings, giving them some depth in the defensive backfield and on special teams. Boulware was a backup safety last season for the Houston Texans, made six special team tackles and blocked an extra-point attempt The Vikings also signed defensive lineman Kendrick Allen, who missed all of 2007 [...]
The Vikings have promoted Leslie Frazier to assistant head coach/defensive coordinator. Frazier last season guided the Vikings to the NFL’s number-one rushing defense. It was his first season in Minnesota. Frazier spent the previous two seasons as the defensive backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts and also served as defensive coordinator in Cincinnati and defensive backs [...]
In a bad bit of news for his career, it appears that Vikings defensive end Erasmus James may never play another down. Coach Brad Childress said Tuesday that he’s not sure if James will ever be able to play again, due to three knee surgeries in the last 12 months. Reports say that the team [...]
Could the charges that have Vikings OT Bryant McKinnie in trouble be the deciding factor if he comes back to Minnesota in 2008? That is the rumblings out of the St.Paul Pioneer Press today, that states McKinnie may be let go if things involving his issues with a brawl outside a nightclub in February in [...]
The attorney for Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie pleaded not guilty today in Miami.
The incident occurred during a street fight outside a nightclub last month. McKinnie faces charges of aggravated battery, which is a felony, and three misdemeanors after the brawl outside Club Space.
Attorney Larry Kerr told reporters Monday that McKinnie requested a jury trial. [...]
Today the Vikings announced the signing of LB Dallas Sartz, formerly of the Redskins. Sartz was the ‘Skins’ fifth-round pick in 2007, but didn’t impress in camp and was out of football.
The Vikings today announced that they have re-signed wide out Robert Ferguson to a one-year deal. ESPN reports that the deal is worth about $1 million, and there are chances for him to make an additional $500,000 to $600,000 with incentives. Last season the 28-year-old joined the team after being let go by the Packers. [...]
The Minnesota Vikings have been relatively quiet on the free-agent front; however, they made a little bit of noise as they signed linebacker Derrick Pope to a one-year contract Friday. Because of the experience he had at all 3 LB positions in addition to special teams, Pope is expected to fill in the role [...]
Fans hoping the Vikings would be able to trade for Twin Cities native Larry Fitzgerald had their hopes dashed yesterday. The Pro Bowl wide receiver and the Arizona Cardinals have agreed on a four-year contract extension worth 40-million-dollars. The 24-year-old led the NFC with 100 receptions and 1,409 receiving yards last season. The Cardinals reportedly rebuffed [...]
