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| Harvin taking leadership role with Vikings WRs |
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08/06/2011 |
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MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - Percy Harvin was the first player through the door at Minnesota Vikings headquarters when the lockout ended. The player who slipped in the draft three years ago after concerns about his character is emerging as the vocal leader for Donovan McNabb's unsung receiving corps in training camp. Coaches have raved about Harvin's growth. A group of young receivers learning the game during a hectic timeline are benefiting from his guidance. Harvin says he made it a point to become more of a |
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| Peterson not concerned about contract |
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08/05/2011 |
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MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - Adrian Peterson has returned to Minnesota Vikings training camp after taking three days off for the birth of his son. He joined his teammates for a morning walk through Friday and said he is not concerned about his contract status heading into the final year of his rookie deal. Some were wondering if Peterson might hold out until he got a long-term extension with new guaranteed money. But Peterson says he is comfortable with his situation and the thought of holding out never crossed |
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| Lions GM: 'We have high expectations' |
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08/05/2011 |
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| ep right on the field and help us,'' Schwartz said. ``That's what we've done - we've added more quality football players, and that makes us a better team.'' But Schwartz wasn't ready to discuss how the Lions stack up against the Packers, Bears and Minnesota Vikings. ``You do pay a little attention to what the other teams in your division are doing, but mainly you want to build your own strengths and let other teams worry about that,'' he said. ``We're going to take care of ourselves and see where that gets u |
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| AP Sources: Growth hormone test added to NFL deal |
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08/04/2011 |
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Quarterback Donovan McNabb eagerly bounded onto the practice field with his Minnesota Vikings teammates in Mankato, Minn., on Thursday afternoon, before being told he and other NFL players with new contracts still needed to be patient. And then, shortly before 5 p.m. EDT, the good news came: The wait was over. The NFL officially was back in business, CBA and all. That 4 1/2-month lockout? A thing of the past in every way. ``Were we going to have the opportunity to step on the field today |
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| Titans sign CB Frank Walker |
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08/04/2011 |
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| Nashville, TN (MySportsbook) - The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms Thursday on a contract with veteran cornerback Frank Walker. Walker, 29, has played with four NFL teams since 2003 and spent last year with the Minnesota Vikings, starting in two of 11 games and posting 22 tackles with one interception. He spent his first four seasons with the New York Giants and also played for the Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens. He has 156 tackles and eight interceptions with a touchdown in 93 games. The Titans also |
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| Vikings re-sign OL Cook |
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08/03/2011 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Vikings re-signed offensive lineman Ryan Cook on Wednesday. A second-round pick of the Vikings in the 2006 draft, he appeared in all 16 games last season and started seven. The 6-foot-6, 328-pound New Mexico graduate has played in 70 games over five seasons with the Vikings and has started 40. |
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| Adrian Peterson expected to return on Friday |
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08/03/2011 |
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MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier says he expects star running back Adrian Peterson to return to training camp on Friday following the birth of his son. Peterson practiced with the Vikings on Monday before heading home to Texas after his fiancee went into labor. Frazier said on Wednesday that he spoke with Peterson and was told that everything went well. The plan is for Peterson to be back at practice on Friday. Frazier also says he's hoping that a new deal with linebacker Chad |
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| 49ers sign CB Rogers, S Williams |
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08/03/2011 |
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| fumble. In 78 career games, Rogers has posted 299 tackles, eight interceptions and four forced fumbles. The Georgia native was selected by the Redskins with the ninth overall pick in the 2005 draft. Williams has spent the past three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He played in 14 games for the Vikings last season, recording 75 tackles, a half a sack, one interception and one forced fumble. In 88 career games with Minnesota and the Cincinnati Bengals, Williams has compiled 479 tackles, 4 1/2 sacks and 12 inte |
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| Vikings release OT McKinnie |
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08/02/2011 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Vikings released offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie on Tuesday. He was the seventh pick of the 2002 NFL Draft by Minnesota and has spent his entire career with the Vikings. "The decision, while not an easy one, is in the best interests of our fottball team as we move forward preparing for the season," siad Minnesota head coach Leslie Frazier. "We appreciate Bryant's contributions to the Vikings and we wish him the best in the future." The former Miami-Florida star |
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| Saints agree to terms with top pick Jordan |
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08/02/2011 |
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| ounced on Tuesday that they have agreed to terms on a contract with defensive end Cameron Jordan. The 24th overall pick of the 2011 draft out of California, he can play both right and left end and started 33 of the 50 games he appeared in with the Golden Bears. During his college career, he totaled 175 tackles, 16 1/2 sacks, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and an interception. He is the son of Steven Jordan, a six-time Pro Bowl selection who played tight end for the Minnesota Vikings for 13 seasons. |
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