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| Vikings honor 10th anniversary of Stringer's death |
NFL Football |
08/01/2011 |
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MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have painted a big 77 on their practice field in Mankato to honor Korey Stringer, the offensive tackle who died of heat stroke 10 years ago. Stringer died on Aug. 1, 2001, after collapsing on the field during a sweltering day of training camp. His death prompted teams across the NFL to more closely monitor their players during the long, hot practices of August. The Vikings also planned to hold a moment of silence before their first training camp practice on Mond |
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| Vikings sign Charlie Johnson |
NFL Football |
08/01/2011 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Vikings have signed offensive tackle Charlie Johnson, who spent the first five years of his NFL career with Indianapolis. Johnson started 15 games for the Colts at left tackle last season and has been a starter on the line since his second year in 2007. He has played both guard and tackle. The 27-year-old Oklahoma State product has started 54 of his 73 NFL games. |
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| Report: Randy Moss to retire after 13 seasons |
NFL Football |
08/01/2011 |
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| e 34-year-old Moss began last season with the New England Patriots, but bitterness over his contract situation -- he was in the final year of his deal -- and a belief he was not appreciated by the franchise led to him being dealt on October 6 to the Minnesota Vikings, the team for which he started his career. Less than a month later, Moss was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans. Moss spent the first seven years of his career with the Vikings, who selected the Marshall product with the 21st overall pick i |
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| Jets' signing of Burress highlights Sunday's transactions |
NFL Football |
08/01/2011 |
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| efensive lineman Vonnie Holliday and an undisclosed 2012 draft pick. - One day after singing quarterback Peyton Manning, the Indianapolis Colts re- signed running back Joseph Addai. The Colts also released veteran defensive back Kelvin Hayden. - The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on contracts with wide receiver Michael Jenkins and quarterback Christian Ponder, their top pick in the draft, on Sunday. - The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed running back Cedric Benson to a one-year deal. - The Buffalo Bills signed li |
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| Vikings sign WR Jenkins, top pick Ponder |
NFL Football |
07/31/2011 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on contracts with wide receiver Michael Jenkins and quarterback Christian Ponder, their top pick in the draft, on Sunday. Jenkins has spent his entire seven-year career with the Atlanta Falcons after they drafted him 29th overall in 2004. He had 41 catches for 505 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games last season, but missed the first five contests because of a shoulder injury. The 29-year-old caught 276 passes for 3,512 yards and 20 touch |
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| Report: Vikings agree to terms with WR Jenkins |
NFL Football |
07/31/2011 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with wide receiver Michael Jenkins. The Star-Tribune, which cites a league source, reported the news Saturday night. The Falcons' first-round pick (29th overall) in 2004, Jenkins has spent his entire career in Atlanta. Jenkins had 41 catches for 505 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games last year. He missed the first five contests of the 2010 season because of a shoulder injury. The 29-year-old caught 276 passe |
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| Carroll expects QB Jackson to be Seahawks starter |
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07/30/2011 |
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| vell. ``He makes sure to point out key things. This is a different experience for both of us, so it might be a different Bevell. I can't say exactly how it's going to be.'' Jackson alternated between starter and backup during five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings from 2006 through 2010, starting 20 games and throwing almost as many interceptions (22) as touchdowns (24). Carroll said Charlie Whitehurst will compete for the starting job once he gets caught up on Bevell's offense. The coach said the Seahawk |
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| McNabb deal done, QB joins Vikings |
NFL Football |
07/29/2011 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Vikings will look again to a veteran quarterback after officially announcing Friday a trade to acquire Donovan McNabb from the Washington Redskins. McNabb, who spent 11 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles before his contentious 13-game stint with the Redskins, will wear his third uniform in three years. The Vikings didn't announce specifics of the deal, but they reportedly sent two draft picks -- a sixth-round selection in 2012 and a conditional sixth- rounder |
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| Falcons agree to terms with DE Edwards |
NFL Football |
07/29/2011 |
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| Flowery Branch, GA (MySportsbook) - The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a deal with free agent defensive end Ray Edwards, according to a story on the team's website. Edwards appeared in 72 games with the Minnesota Vikings, who selected the Purdue product in the fourth round of the 2006 draft. The 26-year-old has started every game he has played during the past three campaigns. For his career, Edwards has compiled 29 1/2 sacks, including eight last season, 182 tackles and six forced fumbles. |
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| Vikings release Williams, Kennedy |
NFL Football |
07/28/2011 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Vikings released safety Madieu Williams and defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy on Thursday. Williams signed a lucrative six-year, $33 million deal in 2008, but never found his footing in Minnesota after suffering a sever neck injury during his first training camp with the team. He appeared in 14 games in 2010, recording 75 tackles and an interception. Kennedy spent 2 1/2 years with the Vikings, primarily as a backup and tallied just eight tackles in nine games last |
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