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Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 04 2008

Back To Work for Vikings Players this Week

Vikings players have a few more training sessions at Winter Park in Eden Prairie this week, then it’s off until training camp in Mankato. Players are required to report to Mankato on July 23rd, with the first day of practice on July 25th. The preseason opener is August 8th at the Metrodome against Seattle. The [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 16 2008

Vikes Willing to Take a Look at Former Brown and Saint Bentley?

Reports have as many as eight teams already showing interest in now former Browns and Saints center LeCharles Bentley, who asked for and got his release from the Browns on Wednesday.  Bentley is trying to make it back after missing two seasons after he tore his knee up on the first day of training camp [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 14 2008

Vikes Sign OL Mike Jones; Release LB Brannon Carter

The Vikings signed offensive lineman Mike Jones, who’s looking to make an NFL roster for the first time. Jones was an undrafted free agent out of Iowa last year when he signed with San Diego. After the Chargers cut him during training camp, Jones joined the Bears’ practice squad. He was released by Chicago in [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 12 2008

Former Viking Robinson To Retire

Former Vikings wide receiver Marcus Robinson has announced he will retire as a Chicago Bear.  Robinson spent six seasons with the Bears and was their fourth-round draft pick in 1997.  He left Chicago for Baltimore in 2003 and joined the Vikings a year later, spending three seasons in a Minnesota uniform.  He was cut by [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 10 2008

Birk Shows Up at Vikings Camp to Set Record About Contract

Vikings center Matt Birk is still seeking a contract extension, but that did not stop him from showing up at Vikings camp today and stating he is not upset with the team and lack of progress.  “Obviously a lot has been made of the fact that I haven’t received a contract extension,” he said. “That [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 06 2008

McKinnie and Goodell Spoke Friday About Legal Issues

Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie met Friday with commissioner Roger Goodell according to ProFootballTalk.com. The meeting had to do of course with McKinne’s legal issues stemming from him facing a few charges after an altercation at a night club.  There will be a hearing for McKinnie on June 20th, and even if he escapes with [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 31 2008

Vikings Wrap Up OTA’s

The Vikings wrapped up organized team activities for the week yesterday.  Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was back at practice after missing Wednesday due to a personal matter.  The OTA’s are voluntary, but a mandatory minicamp will be held next weekend at Winter Park.

Posted by Matt Loede on May 30 2008

OTA’s End for the Vikings

Coach Brad Childress says they got plenty done during Off-season Training Activities at Winter Park.  The last of the five voluntary workouts took place yesterday.  Childress says they got quality learning without anyone getting hurt.  Starting quarterback Tarvaris Jackson and All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson did not take part in yesterday’s workouts.  Childress says both [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 29 2008

OTA’s Continue At Winter Park

The Vikings are back at Winter Park for another round of organized team activities.  Two new players were in uniform for the purple yesterday.  Texas Southern receiver Daniel Davis and Northern Iowa linebacker Brannon Carter have taken the roster spots formerly held by Erasmus James and Brent Little.  Running back Chester Taylor and center Matt [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 28 2008