http://www.vikingsgab.com Wed, 07 May 2008 12:14:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Now that the NFL Draft is complete, players are looking ahead to the 2008 regular season.  The Vikings this week released some key dates for this year's training camp in Mankato.  Players will report on July 23rd with their first practice on July 25th.  The preseason kicks off with a ... http://www.vikingsgab.com/2008/05/07/vikings-announce-key-training-camp-dates/ The season is already over for Vikings DE Kenechi Udeze, as today the team placed him on the reserve-non-football-illness list as he continues his fight against leukemia.  The move will ensure that Udeze will get his $807,500 salary for the 08 season.  "He can focus on getting well. He's done ... http://www.vikingsgab.com/2008/05/02/team-puts-udeze-on-reserve-list-for-the-08-season/ With no first round picks after the Jared Allen deal, the Vikings Sunday started their version of the draft with taking DB Tyrell Johnson from Arkansas St., and then grabbed QB John David Booty from USC with their first fifth-round pick.  Johnson is 6-0, 184 pounds, and finished his college ... http://www.vikingsgab.com/2008/04/27/vikings-get-db-johnson-qb-booty-with-first-two-picks/ Defensive end Jared Allen is changing teams.  The "Kansas City Star" reports the Chiefs have traded their franchise player to the Minnesota Vikings.  Allen agreed to a new six-year deal with Minnesota worth nearly $74-million.  The deal will guarantee Allen more than $31-million.  KC will reportedly receive the Vikes' first-round ... http://www.vikingsgab.com/2008/04/23/vikings-nab-allen-from-kc/ The Vikings have released their schedule for the 2008 season.  It begins with an ESPN Monday Night Football matchup against Green Bay at Lambeau Field on September 8th.  The home opener will be Sunday, September 14th against the Indianapolis Colts.  The Vikings will also be featured on Monday Night Football when ... http://www.vikingsgab.com/2008/04/16/vikings-release-2008-schedule/ The Vikings have extended the contract of player personnel director Rick Spielman.  Spielman came to the Vikings in 2006, replacing Fran Foley who was fired three months into his tenure.  He is credited with putting together Minnesota's draft picks last year, including phenom running back Adrian Peterson. http://www.vikingsgab.com/2008/04/03/spielman-gets-extension/ The Vikings are reportedly close to signing free agent quarterback Gus Frerotte.  The Vikes are said to be looking for veteran backup for Tarvaris Jackson.  Frerotte, who spent time with the purple in 2003 and 2004, has also reportedly been talking to the Green Bay Packers. http://www.vikingsgab.com/2008/04/02/vikes-may-be-close-to-signing-frerotte/ http://www.vikingsgab.com/2008/04/01/video-vikings-on-the-clock/ The Vikings will open up the 2008 regular season in the Monday night spotlight.  The team announced yesterday they will face the Green Bay Packers on September 8th on ESPN's Monday Night Football.  It's just the third time in team history that the Vikings will start the season on Monday Night ... http://www.vikingsgab.com/2008/04/01/vikings-to-open-08-season-on-a-monday-night-at-green-bay/ 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 ... http://www.vikingsgab.com/2008/03/25/cb-sapp-joins-the-vikings-with-a-one-year-deal/