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Vikings | Daronte Jones leaving for LSU Mon Jan 25, 05:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones is expected to be named as the new defensive coordinator at Louisiana State University, according to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic.
Link to story Vikings | Eric Wilson may leave in free agency Fri Jan 22, 08:47 PM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent LB Eric Wilson probably will not return to the Vikings if he is being offered $9 million to $10 million per season from other teams during free agency, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin.
Link to storyEric Wilson player page
Vikings | Justin Jefferson among most efficient Thu Jan 21, 10:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson's 2.66 receiving yards per route ranked second to Green Bay Packers WR Davante Adams among receivers who ran 150 or more routes this season.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson exploded onto the scene as a rookie in 2020. We're excited to see what he can do to build on that in the future as he continues to develop. |
Vikings | Klint Kubiak to take over for dad in Minnesota? Thu Jan 21, 04:46 PM
Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Klint Kubiak is expected by 'many' to replace his father, Gary Kubiak, as the offensive coordinator after the latter announced his retirement Thursday, Jan. 21, according to Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. The younger Kubiak has been working as an assistant and is on the track to be a head coach, like his father used to be, some day. Kubiak would keep a lot of the wide-zone/Shanahan principles to the Vikings offense that has worked so well for guys like QB Kirk Cousins, RB Dalvin Cook and WRs Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson. |
Klint Kubiak player page
Vikings | Gary Kubiak calls it a career Thu Jan 21, 04:36 PM
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator/assistant head coach Gary Kubiak announced his retirement Thursday, Jan. 21.
| Footballguys view: Kubiak has retired from the NFL before but this time it might be for good. He's been coaching in the league since 1994 and John Elway's former backup helped his friend win multiple Super Bowl titles -- first as an assistant under Mike Shanahan and then as the head coach of the Broncos in Super Bowl 50. The Vikings are now looking for their sixth offensive coordinator in six years, but they may not have far to look. QB coach Klint Kubiak, Gary's son, is in line to take over the reins of the offense. |
Vikings | Anthony Harris likely to depart Fri Jan 15, 01:56 AM
Minnesota Vikings S Anthony Harris is unlikely to be with the team in 2021, in the opinion of the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Ben Goessling, who notes that Harris played under the franchise tag this past season and will be looking for a multi-year deal.
Link to storyAnthony Harris player page
Vikings | Kyle Rudolph could be a cap casualty Fri Jan 15, 01:40 AM
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph is a strong candidate to be released during the offseason, in the opinion of the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Ben Goessling, though he added it's also possible that the team will try to renegotiate Rudolph's contract.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Rudolph is no longer the same player he used to be. Due around $7.6 million in 2021, releasing Rudolph would free up over $5 million. Irv Smith should take on a larger role in 2021 while Rudolph should find a home with a new team. |
Kyle Rudolph player page
Vikings | Five players have contracts expire Mon Jan 11, 07:37 PM
Minnesota Vikings practice squad DE Abdullah Anderson, PK Taylor Bertolet, OT Aviante Collins, CB Curtis Riley and DE Eddie Yarbrough had their contracts expire Monday, Jan. 11.
Link to storyCurtis Riley player page
Eddie Yarbrough player page
Vikings | Everson Griffen wants to return to Minnesota Sat Jan 9, 10:20 AM
Detroit Lions impending free-agent DE Everson Griffen said in a telephone interview with Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press Thursday, Jan. 7, that he is interested in returning to the Minnesota Vikings, where he spent the bulk of his NFL career. 'You tell them, I said, 'If you want it, go get it,'' Griffen said. 'You can put that.' Griffen had dropped hints on Twitter earlier this week about wanting to join the Vikings by retweeting Minnesota fans clamoring for his return, as well as retweeting a quote by head coach Mike Zimmer stating that getting more pass rushers is a priority for the team.
Link to storyEverson Griffen player page
Vikings | Dom Capers won't return to Minnesota in 2021 Fri Jan 8, 05:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings senior defensive assistant Dom Capers' contract will not be renewed at the end of the season.
Link to story Vikings | Brandon Dillon stays with Minnesota Tue Jan 5, 06:40 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Brandon Dillon signed a Reserve/Future contract Tuesday, Jan. 5.
Link to storyBrandon Dillon player page
Vikings | Eight sign futures deals with Vikings Mon Jan 4, 10:18 PM
Free-agent OG Zack Bailey, FB Jake Bargas, OT Blake Brandel, QB Jake Browning, CB Tae Hayes, S Luther Kirk, QB Nate Stanley and CB Cordrea Tankersley signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Jan. 4. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyCordrea Tankersley player page
Jake Browning player page
Vikings | Gary Kubiak leaning toward retirement Mon Jan 4, 02:13 PM
Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak is expected to announce his retirement this offseason, according to a source.
Link to story Vikings | Justin Jefferson breaks rookie record Mon Jan 4, 12:50 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson broke the Super Bowl era record for receiving yards by a rookie with 1,379. The record was previously held by then-Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin, who had 1,377 receiving yards in 2003. Bill Groman of the Houston Oilers still holds the NFL record with 1,473 yards back in 1960.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson had a magnificent rookie season, and he certainly showed why the Vikings drafted him in the first round (with the pick they traded away Stefon Diggs for). He's got a bright upside in the NFL as he continues to develop his pro game. Jefferson is looking to be a late first- or early second-round pick in fantasy drafts this summer. |
Vikings | Minnesota's offense plays well in Week 17 Sun Jan 3, 05:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins went 28-for-40 for 405 yards and three touchdowns against the Detroit Lions in Week 17. He also recorded a rushing touchdown during the game. RB Alexander Mattison rushed for 95 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries and also caught three passes for 50 yards and one touchdown. WR Justin Jefferson caught nine passes for 133 yards on 12 targets and WR Adam Thielen caught four passes for 57 yards on five targets.
| Footballguys view: Cousins set a career high for passing touchdowns in a season with 35 and Jefferson set the Super Bowl era rookie record for receiving yards in a season. The Vikings could have easily been a playoff team this year if it weren't a few inexplicable close losses and they should be better next season with a more settled defense than the one that went through transition during the season this year. |
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Adam Thielen player page
Alexander Mattison player page
Vikings | Week 17 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Jan 3, 11:43 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared CB Cameron Dantzler, CB Chris Jones, RB Dalvin Cook, DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, OT Kyle Hinton, DE Jalyn Holmes and LB Eric Kendricks inactive for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: Alexander Mattison will get the start in place of Cook, who is with his family after his father died earlier this week. |
Eric Kendricks player page
Dalvin Cook player page
Jalyn Holmes player page
Vikings | Trio promoted to active roster Sat Jan 2, 03:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings CBs Tae Hayes and Cordrea Tankersley and DE Eddie Yarbrough on Saturday, Jan. 2, were elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. Yarbrough was designated as a COVID-19 replacement.
Link to storyEddie Yarbrough player page
Cordrea Tankersley player page
Vikings | Alexander Mattison on track to play Fri Jan 1, 06:25 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 1, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
Link to storyAlexander Mattison player page
Vikings | Dalvin Cook ruled out Fri Jan 1, 06:22 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (non-injury) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1, and has been ruled out for Week 17.
Link to storyDalvin Cook player page
Vikings | Week 17 injury report for Minnesota Fri Jan 1, 02:52 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Jalyn Holmes (groin), LB Eric Kendricks (calf), DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (chest), CB Cameron Dantzler (hamstring), CB Chris Jones (groin) and RB Dalvin Cook (personal) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 against the Detroit Lions. PK Dan Bailey (back) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Jan. 1, and is listed as questionable. LB Todd Davis (ribs), LB Troy Dye (concussion, hamstring), RB Alexander Mattison (concussion), FB C.J. Ham (quad) and DT Armon Watts (ankle) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
Link to storyDan Bailey player page
Todd Davis player page
Eric Kendricks player page
C.J. Ham player page
Dalvin Cook player page
Jalyn Holmes player page
Alexander Mattison player page
Armon Watts player page
Vikings | Dalvin Cook officially ruled out Fri Jan 1, 02:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (personal) on Friday, Jan. 1, was officially ruled out of the team's Week 17 game Sunday against the Detroit Lions.
Link to storyDalvin Cook player page
Vikings | Alexander Mattison remains limited Thu Dec 31, 06:52 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 31.
Link to storyAlexander Mattison player page
Vikings | Minnesota's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 31, 03:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Jalyn Holmes (groin), LB Eric Kendricks (calf), DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (chest), CB Cameron Dantzler (hamstring), CB Chris Jones (groin), PK Dan Bailey (back) and RB Dalvin Cook (personal) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 31. LB Todd Davis (ribs), LB Troy Dye (concussion, hamstring), RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) and FB C.J. Ham (quad) were limited. DT Armon Watts (ankle) practiced in full.
Link to storyDan Bailey player page
Todd Davis player page
Eric Kendricks player page
C.J. Ham player page
Dalvin Cook player page
Jalyn Holmes player page
Alexander Mattison player page
Armon Watts player page
Vikings | Wednesday practice report for Vikings Wed Dec 30, 04:54 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Jalyn Holmes (groin), LB Eric Kendricks (calf), DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (chest), CB Cameron Dantzler (hamstring), CB Chris Jones (groin), PK Dan Bailey (back) and RB Dalvin Cook (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. LB Todd Davis (ribs), LB Troy Dye (concussion, hamstring) and FB C.J. Ham (quadriceps) were limited during practice. DT Armon Watts (ankle) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyDan Bailey player page
Todd Davis player page
Eric Kendricks player page
C.J. Ham player page
Dalvin Cook player page
Jalyn Holmes player page
Armon Watts player page
Vikings | Alexander Mattison listed as limited Wed Dec 30, 04:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.
| Footballguys view: Dalvin Cook is out for Week 17 due to personal reasons, so that means Mattison would be the lead back if he's cleared to play. If you're still going for your fantasy championship in Week 17, then consider Mattison as a RB2 with upside if he does play against the Lions. |
Alexander Mattison player page
Vikings | Riley Reiff placed on COVID list Wed Dec 30, 01:49 PM
Minnesota Vikings OG Riley Reiff was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 30.
Link to story Vikings | Dalvin Cook out for Week 17 Wed Dec 30, 11:35 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (personal) left the team due to a family emergency Tuesday, Dec. 29, and will be unavailable for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: Alexander Mattison will start in Cook's place if he's cleared from his concussion that kept him out of action in Week 16. Cook finishes the 2020 season with a whopping 1,557 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. Plus, Cook had 44 catches for 361 yards and one receiving touchdown. He's a top-5 pick in any fantasy league next year. |
Dalvin Cook player page
Vikings | Brandon Dillon put on COVID list Tue Dec 29, 05:54 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Brandon Dillon was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 29.
Link to storyBrandon Dillon player page
Vikings | Kyle Rudolph headed to IR Tue Dec 29, 04:27 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 29. OG Kyle Hinton was signed off the practice squad to take his spot on the active roster.
| Footballguys view: In 12 games this season, Rudolph caught 28 passes for 334 yards and one touchdown. Irv Smith has taken over at the position, and we'll see if the Vikings want to bring Rudolph back in 2021. Rudolph is signed through the 2023 season and has a $9.4 million cap hit next year. There's $4.3 million remaining in dead money on his deal in 2021, so perhaps the Vikings will want to restructure his deal. |
Kyle Rudolph player page
Vikings | Cameron Dantzler makes early exit Sat Dec 26, 09:37 AM
Minnesota Vikings CB Cameron Dantzler (undisclosed) sustained an undisclosed injury late in the third quarter of Week 16's game against the New Orleans Saints and did not return.
Link to story Vikings | Irv Smith catches two TDs Fri Dec 25, 08:29 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith caught six passes for 53 yards and two touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He was targeted nine times during the game.
Link to storyIrv Smith player page
Vikings | Justin Jefferson finishes with 85 yards Fri Dec 25, 08:29 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson caught six passes for 85 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He was targeted 10 times during the game.
Link to story Vikings | Adam Thielen catches eight passes Fri Dec 25, 08:27 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen caught eight passes for 97 yards and one touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He was targeted nine times during the game.
Link to storyAdam Thielen player page
Vikings | Dalvin Cook reaches end zone Fri Dec 25, 08:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown on 15 carries against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He also caught two passes for 12 yards during the game.
Link to storyDalvin Cook player page
Vikings | Three touchdowns for Kirk Cousins Fri Dec 25, 08:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins went 27-for-41 for 291 yards and three touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16.
Link to storyKirk Cousins player page
Vikings | Week 16 Minnesota Vikings inactives Fri Dec 25, 03:04 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared LB Todd Davis, FB C.J. Ham, LB Eric Kendricks, LB Troy Dye, TE Kyle Rudolph, DE Jalyn Holmes and RB Alexander Mattison inactive for Week 16.
Link to storyKyle Rudolph player page
Todd Davis player page
Eric Kendricks player page
C.J. Ham player page
Jalyn Holmes player page
Alexander Mattison player page
Vikings | Minnesota promotes two Thu Dec 24, 10:04 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jake Bargas and DE Eddie Yarbrough were elevated to the active roster from the practice squad Thursday, Dec. 24.
Link to storyEddie Yarbrough player page
Vikings | Alexander Mattison ruled out Thu Dec 24, 07:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 24, and has been ruled out for Week 16.
Link to storyAlexander Mattison player page
Vikings | Week 16 injury report for Minnesota Thu Dec 24, 03:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Jalyn Holmes (groin), LB Troy Dye (concussion, hamstring), RB Alexander Mattison (concussion), LB Eric Kendricks (calf) and TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints. LB Todd Davis (ribs) also did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. DT Armon Watts (ankle) and FB C.J. Ham (quad) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 24, and are listed as questionable. DL Hercules Mata'afa (back), DT Jaleel Johnson (knee), DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (ankle) and CB Cameron Dantzler (foot) practiced in full Thursday and no longer appear on the injury report.
Link to storyKyle Rudolph player page
Todd Davis player page
Eric Kendricks player page
C.J. Ham player page
Jaleel Johnson player page
Jalyn Holmes player page
Alexander Mattison player page
Armon Watts player page
Vikings | Kyle Rudolph to miss game Thu Dec 24, 01:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) on Thursday, Dec. 24, was ruled out of the team's Week 16 game Friday against the New Orleans Saints with a foot injury.
| Footballguys view: That'll make three weeks in a row that Rudolph has had to miss. We like Irv Smith as a reserve tight end, but he hasn't done much in Rudolph's absence. Smith is a TE2 against the Saints in Week 16. |
Kyle Rudolph player page
Vikings | Justin Jefferson has good relationship with QB Wed Dec 23, 09:48 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson used an expletive while shouting at QB Kirk Cousins on an incompletion during the Week 15 game against the Chicago Bears, and the complaint was audible on the FOX broadcast. However, the rookie reached out on social media to defend his actions, and several teammates spoke about it as well. 'One of the most selfless people that I've been around as a receiver. Just goes out there, handles his job, grinds, competitive,' WR Adam Thielen said. 'Obviously wants the football, wants to help the team win, but man, he's a great teammate.'
Link to story Vikings | Minnesota's Wednesday injury list Wed Dec 23, 05:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Todd Davis (ribs), LB Troy Dye (concussion, hamstring), FB C.J. Ham (quadriceps), DE Jalyn Holmes (groin), LB Eric Kendricks (calf), RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) andd TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. DL Armon Watts (ankle), CB Cameron Dantzler (foot), DT Jaleel Johnson (knee), DE Hercules Mata'afa (back) and DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (ankle) were limited.
Link to storyKyle Rudolph player page
Todd Davis player page
Eric Kendricks player page
C.J. Ham player page
Jaleel Johnson player page
Jalyn Holmes player page
Alexander Mattison player page
Armon Watts player page
Vikings | Kyle Hinton staying with Minnesota Tue Dec 22, 08:05 PM
Minnesota Vikings G Kyle Hinton was designated as a protected practice squad player for Week 16 Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Link to story Vikings | Tuesday's practice report for Minnesota Tue Dec 22, 03:19 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Todd Davis (ribs), LB Troy Dye (concussion, hamstring), FB C.J. Ham (quad), DE Jalyn Holmes (groin), LB Eric Kendricks (calf), RB Alexander Mattison (concussion), TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) and DT Armon Watts (ankle) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Dec. 22. CB Cameron Dantzler (foot), DT Jaleel Johnson (knee), DL Hercules Mata'afa (back) and DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (ankle) were limited.
Link to storyKyle Rudolph player page
Todd Davis player page
Eric Kendricks player page
C.J. Ham player page
Jaleel Johnson player page
Jalyn Holmes player page
Alexander Mattison player page
Armon Watts player page
Vikings | Adam Thielen salvages day with TD Sun Dec 20, 09:39 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen caught two of his three targets for 11 yards and a touchdown in a 33-27 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 15.
Link to storyAdam Thielen player page
Vikings | Dalvin Cook goes over 100 yards Sun Dec 20, 09:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook rushed 24 times for 132 yards and a touchdown and caught all five of his targets for 27 yards in a 33-27 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 15.
Link to storyDalvin Cook player page
Vikings | Justin Jefferson reaches milestone Sun Dec 20, 09:29 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson broke Randy Moss' single-season franchise record for receptions by a rookie, finishing with eight catches on 11 targets for 104 yards in a 33-27 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 15.
Link to story Vikings | Tyler Conklin snags first TD Sun Dec 20, 09:27 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Tyler Conklin caught three of his four targets for 57 yards and his first career touchdown in a 33-27 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 15.
Link to storyTyler Conklin player page
Vikings | Troy Dye exits early Sun Dec 20, 09:10 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Troy Dye (concussion) exited early against the Chicago Bears in Week 15 for concussion evaluation.
Link to story Vikings | Ankle injury for Ifeadi Odenigbo Sun Dec 20, 02:55 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 15 game and is considered questionable to return.
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