Defensive end Ray Edwards made his first appearance in uniform and pads yesterday in Mankato. Edwards was on the physically-unable-to-perform list because of a back injury. That caused him to miss the team’s first 12 practices of training camp. Edwards says his back problems are the result of extensive workouts in the off-season. He’s not [...]
Wide receiver Bobby Wade did not practice with the team yesterday because of a sore left knee. Coach Brad Childress says Wade is fine, they just wanted to give him a day off. Also in Mankato yesterday, defensive tackle Pat Williams took part in team drills for the first time. Williams is working on building [...]
The intensity was increased yesterday at Vikings training camp in Mankato where the team practiced in full pads for the first time. The first-team offense and defense went at it in a series of short-yardage and goal-line drills Cornerback Antoine Winfield says since it was the first time for full-contact drills since the opening of [...]
Brett Favre reportedly told NFL officials that he spoke and exchanged text messages with Vikings coach Brad Childress. But Favre also says the Vikings are not guilty of tampering charges filed by the Green Bay Packers. Childress refuses to comment on the Favre situation, but does feel the quarterback can still play. Favre retired in [...]
After an up and down 2007 season with high expectations, The Vikings finished 8-8 and just out of the NFL playoffs. Coach Brad Childress is hoping that his dominating run offense led by Adrian Peterson can guide the Vikings through a banner 2008 season. The Vikings have a tough start with their first game against [...]
The Vikings are looking to get back to the playoffs, and here at VikingsGab, we are looking for fans and writers who would be interested in joining our staff in 2008. The site is growing by leaps and bounds, and we’re looking for dedicated Vikings fans that want to be a part. How [...]
The Vikings signed their remaining three draft picks, including their top choice, safety Tyrell Johnson. Along with Johnson, a second-rounder, fifth-round selection quarterback John David Booty and sixth-round selection center John Sullivan also signed.
Out of Arkansas State, Johnson was named Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year last season while earning first-team All-Sun Belt [...]
Vikings officials say they’re getting closer to signing their draft picks. The team and agents for the draftees exchanged contract proposals yesterday. With players reporting to Mankato tomorrow for training camp, the Vikings have yet to sign any of their five draft picks. Their top selection was at number 43 overall was Tyrell Johnson, who [...]
The Vikings have released their upcoming training camp schedule and it’s very similar to last year’s. Players will report to Mankato on Wednesday with open practice beginning Friday. The Vikings will meet with the Kansas City Chiefs in a joint practice on July 31st in River Falls, Wisconsin, then report back to Mankato. [...]
