Christian Ponder could be on a short leash for the Vikings
3 hours ago | SB NationChristian Ponder could lose his starting job with the Minnesota Vikings if he struggles this season, ESPN's Adam Schefter said during an appearance on NFL Live. Though he doesn't think it will happen before Week 1, Schefter believes Matt Cassel is good e Full Story »
Frazier plays Vikings' interest in Bishop coy
3 hours ago | Boston HeraldEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Soon after the Green Bay Packers released Desmond Bishop, the seventh-year veteran linebacker was telling Wisconsin reporters about his next step. Bishop said he's visiting the Minnesota Vikings, the natural move for so many former Full Story »
Frazier declines to confirm Vikings' interest in ex-Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop
3 hours ago | Minneapolis Star TribuneEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings are playing coy about their interest in linebacker Desmond Bishop. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier declined after minicamp practice Tuesday to confirm that Bishop was visiting with the team. After Bishop was relea Full Story »
Desmond Bishop has Interest Beyond Minnesota
4 hours ago | WBAY-TVLinebacker Desmond Bishop was in Minnesota on Tuesday talking to the Vikings, one day after the Packers cut him. He'll work out for Vikings officials on Wednesday. But according to the NFL Network, Bishop will meet with the Chiefs on Thursday -- if the V Full Story »
Minnesota Vikings: Erin Henderson not ready to give up 'mike'
4 hours ago | Twincities.comTuesday that he'd be helped by that experience if he winds up being the full-time middle linebacker. Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson tackles San Diego's LeRon McClain in a 2012 preseason game against the Chargers. (Pioneer Press file photo: Jean Pieri) Full Story »
Vikings open to the idea of more London games
9 hours ago | FanNation01:48 PM ET 06.18 | The Minnesota Vikings are open to playing more games in London, according to Neil Reynolds of the NFL UK. Reynolds spent time with the Vikings, and talked with Lester Bagley, Vikings vice president of public affairs and stadium develo Full Story »
NHL player's death shows how easily patients can get addictive pain pills
14 hours ago | Biloxi Sun HeraldMINNEAPOLIS - Three years before he died of a drug overdose, Derek Boogaard was punched in the mouth during a fight at a Minnesota Wild game. And broke a tooth. Within days, Boogaard, the Wild's 6-foot-7 enforcer, was bouncing from one team �doctor to Full Story »
Ex-Packers linebacker Bishop will visit Vikings
15 hours ago | Minneapolis Star TribuneDan Wiederer began covering the Vikings in 2011, enthusiastically delivering insight on the team across the Star Tribune's print and digital products. Prior to joining the Access Vikings team, he spent seven seasons covering ACC basketball at The Fayette Full Story »
Henderson could face challenge if Vikings sign Bishop
19 hours ago | San Luis Obispo TribuneMINNEAPOLIS Erin Henderson, the sixth-year veteran slotted as the Vikings' starting middle linebacker, chuckled when approached with the latest possibility that he won't be holding that role when the regular season opens 11 weeks from now. Released by Full Story »
Ex-Packers linebacker Bishop will visit Vikings
21 hours ago | Minneapolis Star TribuneDan Wiederer began covering the Vikings in 2011, enthusiastically delivering insight on the team across the Star Tribune's print and digital products. Prior to joining the Access Vikings team, he spent seven seasons covering ACC basketball at The Fayette Full Story »
Forgotten anniversaries, 1978: Proud 'D' turns Page
22 hours ago | Minneapolis Star TribunePlenty of Minnesota sports anniversaries and years are embedded in our collective sports minds. Merely mention 1987, 1991 or 1998, for example, and the Twins two World Series titles plus the Vikings 15-1 season spring immediately to mind. But what abou Full Story »
Minneapolis City Council Member Colvin Roy drops re-election bid
1 day ago | Minneapolis Star TribuneMinneapolis City Council Member Sandy Colvin Roy, who cast a crucial swing vote that secured the Vikings stadium deal on the council, is withdrawing her bid for re-election. Colvin Roys announcement, which appeared on her Facebook page Monday evening, c Full Story »
Minnesota Vikings to meet with former Packer Desmond Bishop, report says
1 day ago | Twincities.comweak-side linebacker, where he has played most of the past two seasons, and avoid having to start rookie Gerald Hodges or career backup Marvin Mitchell on the weak side. After an offseason of sorting through internal candidates for their middle linebacke Full Story »
Former Vikings coach Mike Tice tries coping with life away from NFL
1 day ago | Twincities.comMike Tice is taking a break from football. It's not self-imposed. The former Vikings coach was fired as the Bears' offensive coordinator after Marc Trestman became Chicago's head coach in the offseason. He's living in Seattle with his wife, Diane, waitin Full Story »
Special deliveries: Joe Webb, Cordarrelle Patterson eyeing significant roles
1 day ago | Minneapolis Star TribuneMike Priefer had a lot to be proud of in 2012. For starters, the Vikings special teams coordinator refined Blair Walshs technique and helped turn the rookie kicker into an instant Pro Bowler. On top of that, under Priefers direction, the Vikings had a Full Story »
