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Is DE Erasmus James’ Career Over?

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 […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 19 2008

Could McKinnie’s Legal Issues End His Vikings Career?

 
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 […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 19 2008

McKinnie pleads not guilty in brawl

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. […]

Posted by Al Gordon on Mar 17 2008

Vikings Sign former Skins LB Dallas Sartz

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.

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 17 2008

WR Ferguson Signs a One-Year Deal

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.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 15 2008

Vikings Sign LB Pope

              
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 […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 15 2008

Vikings Hopes Dashed as Fitzgerald Signs Extension With Arizona

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 […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 12 2008

Hicks Signs 3-Year Deal With Vikings

                               
With the departure of Mewelde Moore, the Minnesota Vikings were minus the third running back they needed for the change of pace the position needed; they addressed that need on Tuesday when they signed free agent RB/KR Maurice Hicks to a 3-year deal.  What makes this signing important is that Hicks has special teams […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 04 2008

Kearse Interests Vikings

The Vikings are checking to see if free agent defensive end Jevon Kearse is worth pursuing. Kearse was released by Philadelphia last month after five injury-plagued seasons. Vikings coach Brad Childress says they want to find out as much as they can about Kearse, who played the first three years of his career with Tennessee. […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 04 2008

Vikings Still Looking on the FA Market

The Vikings aren’t done signing free agents.  They’re now looking for help at defensive end, which is a little thin with Erasmus James recovering from a third knee surgery and Kenechi Udeze dealing with leukemia.  One possibility is Tennessee free agent Antwan Odom, who visited Cincinnati yesterday and has no plans yet to come to […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 03 2008