Archive for July, 2011

Vikings in contact with WR Devin Aromashodu

Multiple Sources reporting Vikings have been in contact with Bears free agent WR Devin Aromashodu. Aromashodu is most known for his 150 yard game against the Vikings in 2009. In that game, he burned Winfield for the game winning TD in overtime. Aromashodu stands 6’2, 201 lbs and is 27 years old Aromashodu could add [...]

Valdosta State Linebacker Signs With Vikings

@MNsportszone has tweeted the Valdosta State website states UDFA linebacker Larry Dean has signed with the Vikings.  Dean led the GSC in tackles in 2010 with 122, and was selected as the Darktronics National Defensive Player Of The Year and GSC Defensive Player Of The Year.

WR Freddie Brown To Be Released

Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune reports the Vikings have told WR Freddie Brown he will be released. Brown, a 7th round pick in 2009 by the Cincinnati Bengals, has been a member of the Vikings practice squad ever since coming to Minnesota.

Eric Weddle’s Agent Has Been In “Constant Contact” With The Vikings All Morning

Vikings reporter Tom Pelissero also reported today that Chargers FA safety Eric Weddle’s agent has been in “constant contact” with the Vikings all morning. I’ve been hoping the Vikings would take a look at Weddle in free agency, I think he is a very underrated safety. Hopefully talks continue to go well, and maybe we [...]

Madieu Williams Not Willing To Re-Structure Contract

Vikings reporter Tom Pelissero tweeted that Leslie Frazier talked to saftey Madieu Williams’ agent about re-structuring his contract. Williams’ agent said Williams will “absolutely not go for it”. Could that mean the Vikings are prepared to release Madieu Williams? Nothing is confirmed beyond the point of Williams unwilling to restructure his contract, but one could [...]

Vikings to release Jimmy Kennedy

Jimmy Kennedy stated he is no longer with the Vikings via Twitter. He had this to say: Vikings fans, Thank You for accepting as your own, but I’m sorry to inform you I AM NO LONGER with the team. I love you guys. Releasing Kennedy will free 2.5 million this year. Kennedy had a very [...]

Full List Of Vikings UDFA Signings So Far

Like Adam predicted in a previous post, today has certainly been hectic. Undrafted free agents are signing with teams left and right. Here is a full list of who the Vikings have signed so far. Expect more throughout the day. -OG Conan Amituanai (Arizona) -WR Andre Holmes (Hillside) -RB Derrick Locke (Kentucky) -CB Devon Torrence [...]

For Everyone Who Wanted To See Carson Palmer In Purple…

If you are among the people who wanted the Vikings to go after Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, you may be disappointed by this news. According to Pro Football Weekly contributor Eric Edholm, Marvin Lewis says Carson Palmer is retiring. This is a little shocking to me. I still feel Carson Palmer has some juice left [...]

Stanford Kicker Nate Whitaker Signs With The Vikings

UDFA K Nate Whitaker (Stanford) has signed with the Vikings. It is interesting to me that the Vikings sign a kicker, assuming they’d want to re-sign Ryan Longwell. I think Longwell will end up getting re-signed. Think of Whitaker as a “Plan B”. Also, Utah running back Matt Asiata has signed with the Vikings as [...]

Another UDFA Signs With The Vikings

The Vikings have agreed to terms with rookie CB Ryan Hill (Miami). Hill is 205lbs, and has played both receiver and defensive back in college. He racked up 51 tackles last season, and caught his 1st career interception.