Minnesota Vikings

Adrian Peterson ruled out against Falcons

November 26, 2011

As expected, the Vikings won’t have their superstar running back in tow for their Week 12 tilt at the Georgia Dome. According to the Associated Press, the Vikes officially ruled out Adrian Peterson for Sunday’s matchup against the Falcons. After suffering a high-ankle sprain versus the Raiders in Week 11, Peterson was in a walking [...]

Adrian Peterson carted to locker room

November 20, 2011

Right now, the faithful at Mall of America Field are anxiously holding their collective breath. During the first quarter of Sunday’s Raiders-Vikings game, running back Adrian Peterson had his left ankle bent awkwardly on a tackle, causing the All-Pro to gingerly limp off the field in obvious pain. Peterson, who started hot, rushing for 26 [...]

Vikes suspend Chris Cook without pay

October 26, 2011

On Saturday, Vikings cornerback Chris Cook was arrested on multiple assault charges. The run in with the law left him in jail, and not on the field against the Packers on Sunday. Three days later, he’s now out of a job for the foreseeable future while facing possible time behind bars. It hasn’t been a [...]

Chris Cook arrested on domestic assault charges

October 22, 2011

For the second time this year, Vikings cornerback Chris Cook has gotten himself into lawful trouble. According to ESPN 1500 Twin Cities, Cook was arrested Saturday morning on two misdemeanor domestic assault charges. He’s being held without bail at the Hennepin County Jail. Cook will likely remain in the clink until a scheduled court appearance [...]

Leslie Frazier sticking with McNabb at quarterback

September 18, 2011

Despite two mediocre showings to open the 2011 season, the Vikings have no intentions of making a switch under center. Following the Vikes’ 24-20 loss to the Bucs on Sunday, head coach Leslie Frazier confirmed to SI.com’s Peter King that Donovan McNabb will remain the team’s starting quarterback. “McNabb is my guy,” Frazier stated. In [...]

Vikings extend Chad Greenway through 2015

September 5, 2011

This offseason, the Vikings decided against handing over new, lucrative contracts to receiver Sidney Rice or defensive end Ray Edwards — both of whom eventually signed elsewhere. But, with the regular season less than a week away, they’ve finally splurged on one of their young studs. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Vikings signed linebacker [...]

NFL Free Agency: Tying up Friday’s odds and ends

July 29, 2011

As the dust settles on what has been another wild day around the NFL — capped by Nnamdi Asomugha finally choosing his new home — here are some other notable news and notes from the day that may have flown under the radar. He may be staying put with his old team, but safety Roman [...]

Trade Winds: McNabb to Vikes official; Kolb to Cards still expected

July 27, 2011

While free agent transactions are showing no signs of letting up, there are two trades that have grabbed the headlines. Despite a minor holdup, the Vikings and Redskins have completed a trade that sends quarterback Donovan McNabb to Minnesota in exchange for a 2012 sixth-round draft pick and conditional sixth-round selection in 2013. This should [...]