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Chris Kluwe To Sign With the Raiders

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:48:26 +0000

Former Viking punter Chris Kluwe has indicated that he has agreed to a contract to join the Oakland Raiders. Kluwe was released by the Viking earlier this month.

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Vikings Reportedly Not Pursuing Urlacher

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:49:22 +0000

The Vikings had been linked to free agent veteran linebacker Brian Urlacher but Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network says the Vikings are not pursuing him.

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Vikings Unveil Stadium Design Monday Night

Dave Overlund — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:08 +0000

There won't be a retractable roof, but the new Vikings stadium will have a series of giant, 95-foot tall glass panels that will open on the side of the stadium to reveal the Minneapolis skyline.

The stadium is touted as being able to host football, soccer, baseball, the Final Four and the Super Bowl

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Vikings Release Kluwe

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:38:37 +0000

The Vikings released punter Chris Kluwe Monday after drafting punter Jeff Locke from UCLA in the 5th round of last month's NFL draft. Kluwe tweeted "So long Minnesota, and thanks for all the fish.

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Vike's Peterson Has High Hopes For 2013

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:49:02 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson eclipsed 2,000 yards rushing in 2012 after he sustained a major knee injury in week 16 of 2011.

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Fielder Blast Claws Tigers Past Twins Monday Night

Dave Overlund — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:07:45 +0000

The Twins held a lead until the sixth inning when a familiar face blasted a three-run home run off starter Mike Pelfrey.

The Tigers topped the Twins 4-3 in the opening game of a three game series at Detroit Monday night

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Vikings Take Risk With Patterson

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:34:02 +0000

The Vikings surprised many to taking receiver Cordarrelle Patterson from Tennessee with the 29th pick in the first round after giving 4 draft picks to New England for the right to take Patterson. The two risks are;

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Vikings Make Late Trade, Draft Wide Receiver

Dave Overlund — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:38:13 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings made a late trade with the New England Patriots to add a third pick in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night. Minnesota gave New England their 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th round picks for the Patriots first-rounder

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Vikings Should Pass on Receiver in the First Round

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:54:17 +0000

The Vikings have 2 first round picks (#23 and #25) in the first round. Conventional wisdom will tell us that the Viking will use one of those first round picks on a receiver to replace Percy Harvin, who the Vikings traded to Seattle.

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Vikings Sign Pair, Release Veteran Cornerback Winfield

Dave Overlund — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:13:58 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings stirred things up on day one of free agency without signing a single free agent.

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Vikings Trade Percy Harvin to Seattle

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:48:48 +0000

The Vikings traded receiver Percy Harvin to Seattle for at least 1 first round draft pick according to Mike Florio with profootballtalk.com.

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Vikings Release Receiver Jenkins

Dave Overlund — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:14:55 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings have released wide receiver Michael Jenkins to clear salary in anticipation of the upcoming NFL free agency period.

Jenkins had 40 catches for 449 yards and two touchdowns last season for the Vikings

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REPORT: Vikings Coach Frazier Gets Extension

Dave Overlund — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:05:08 +0000

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier has signed a contract extension, according to a report by Associated Press writer Jon Krawcynski published Wednesday.

Frazier was 10-6 last season for Minnesota with a playoff appearance after going 3-13 in 2011

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Vikings Peterson Has Sports Hernia Surgery

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:26:20 +0000

Viking running back had sports hernia surgery today and revealed he sustained the injury in week 10 and played the rest of the season with the injury.

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Adrian Peterson Is Named 2012 NFL MVP

Dave Overlund — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:51:26 +0000

Adrian Peterson's comeback from a torn ACL was beyond remarkable. Peterson didn't just come back and perform at an elite level, instead he record the second most rushing yards in league history, 2,097

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Adrian Peterson Should Win MVP

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:36:36 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson should be named Most Valuable Player for the 2012 NFL season Saturday. Peterson led the NFL in rushing with 2,097 yards and 12 touchdowns. Peterson is also coming off a torn ACL in his left knee in week 16 of 2011.

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Vikings' Rudolph Named MVP At Pro Bowl

Dave Overlund — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:35:31 +0000

Vikings Tight End Kyle Rudolph had 5 catches for 122 yards and a touchdown en route to being named the MVP of last night’s Pro Bowl. The NFC won the vanity fair 62-35.

Adrian Peterson had 5 carries for 13 yards in the game, Jared Allen made one tackle and Blair Walsh made two field goals and eight extra points

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Greenway Finalist For Community Service Award

Dave Overlund — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:14:00 +0000

Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway was named one of five finalists for the Byron "Whizzer" White award. The award recognizes players who go above and beyond to perform community service in the city they play in

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Rudolph Added To NFC Pro Bowl Roster

Dave Overlund — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:58:46 +0000

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was named to the NFC Pro Bowl team as a replacement for Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez.

Rudolph had 53 catches for 493 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2012 for the Vikings

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Vikings' Greenway Headed to the Pro Bowl

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:10:19 +0000

Viking linebacker Chad Greenway is going back to the Pro Bowl. Greenway was announced by the Vikings as an injury replacement for Dallas outside linebacker Demarcus Ware. Greenway led the Vikings in tackles with 148 in 2012.

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