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• Packers sign Krys Barnes to active roster, promote Tipa Galeai, John Lovett

  12-09-2020 23:24
  The Packers signed linebacker Krys Barnes to the active roster from the practice squad, the team announced Saturday. Barnes fills the open spot on the 53-player roster. The Packers also elevated linebacker Tipa Galeai and tight end John Lovett from the practice squad to the active roster. Barnes originally signed with the Packers as an [more]
  
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• For Season Opener Against Packers, Vikings Ready With Revamped Defense

  12-09-2020 22:29
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) –  The most consistent weapon the Minnesota Vikings have drawn against Aaron Rodgers since he became Green Bay’s quarterback has been a defense built around a relentless pass rush and revved up by a raucous home crowd.
  The formula might need an adjustment this year.
  “We’ve done a fantastic job of getting rowdy, and we’re not going to be able to replace that,” Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks said. “It is what it is, but as far as t
  
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• Vikings sign Nate Meadors, promote Hardy Nickerson from practice squad

  12-09-2020 22:11
  
  The Vikings welcomed a pair of new faces to their active roster on Saturday. The team announced that they have signed defensive back Nate Meadors and that they have promoted linebacker Hardy Nickerson from the practice squad. Nickerson will revert to the practice squad after the game and can make that round trip once more [more]
  
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• Dalvin Cook breathes “sigh of relief” with extension done

  12-09-2020 21:41
  
  Vikings running back Dalvin Cook said on Wednesday that he was focused on facing the Packers in Week One and would let “the business take care of business” in regard to negotiations of a contract extension. Business took care of business on Saturday when Cook agreed to terms on a five-year, $63 million extension on [more]
  
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• Report: Dalvin Cook, Vikings Agree To Five Year Contract Extension Worth $63 Million

  12-09-2020 18:43
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $63 million dollars.
  On Saturday, NFL reporter Tom Pelissero said the contract ties him to Minnesota through 2025. $28 million of the contract is guaranteed.
  The announcement comes just one day before the Vikings’ season opener against the Green Bay Packers.
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• Dalvin Cook, Vikings Agree To Five Year Contract Extension Worth $63 Million

  12-09-2020 18:43
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $63 million dollars, CBS Sports reports.
  The contract ties him to Minnesota for the next six seasons. $28 million of the contract is guaranteed.
  The announcement comes just one day before the Vikings’ season opener against the Green Bay Packers.
  The Chef is here to stay! pic.twitter.com/PzdUq7t3Et
  — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 12, 2020 
  
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• Vikings, Dalvin Cook agree to terms on a five-year extension

  12-09-2020 18:23
  
  For Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, the bird in the hand was worth two in the bush. Primarily because it’s unclear whether two are even in the bush. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Vikings and running back Dalvin Cook have agreed to terms on a five-year extension. NFL Media supplements our [more]
  
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• Vikings Vet Thielen Guiding Rookie WR Group Without Diggs

  12-09-2020 04:21
  
  EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — For most of Adam Thielen’s career, he was widely viewed as the overachieving small-school wide receiver who needed a rookie tryout camp just to get an offseason roster spot with the Minnesota Vikings and worked his way up from the practice squad to become a starter.
  Now, he’s by far the most experienced player in his position room, tasked with helping guide a young group past the departure of longtime pal and pass-catching partner Stefon Diggs.
  “It hel
  
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• Who’s under the most pressure in Week One?

  12-09-2020 02:08
  
  Week One has arrived. No matter the week, players and coaches will be under pressure. So who’s under pressure this week? Simms and I pondered that question during Friday’s PFT Live. Check out the draft in the attached video (this week, all six of the selections are quarterbacks) and then put your own thoughts below [more]
  
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