<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Football - Minnesota Vikings - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Football - Minnesota Vikings news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:19:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Chargers Drub Vikings in Thursday Night Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 Thursday behind a big game from Justin Herbert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chargers-drub-vikings-in-thursday-night-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chargers-drub-vikings-in-thursday-night-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Marshall, Iron Man Defensive End for the Vikings, Dies at 87]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of Minnesota&rsquo;s famed unit the Purple People Eaters, he started a record 270 consecutive games. Also famously, he once scooped up a fumble and ran to the wrong end zone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jim-marshall-iron-man-defensive-end-for-the-vikings-dies-at-87/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jim-marshall-iron-man-defensive-end-for-the-vikings-dies-at-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Kluwe Is Arrested After Protesting MAGA Plaque in Huntington Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Kluwe, a former punter for the Vikings, was arrested after speaking at a City Council meeting in Huntington Beach, Calif.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chris-kluwe-is-arrested-after-protesting-maga-plaque-in-huntington-beach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chris-kluwe-is-arrested-after-protesting-maga-plaque-in-huntington-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the NFL Moved the Vikings-Rams Playoff Game Away From the L.A. Fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday night&rsquo;s game in Arizona between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings is the first time the league has relocated a postseason game since 1936.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/how-the-nfl-moved-the-vikings-rams-playoff-game-away-from-the-la-fires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/how-the-nfl-moved-the-vikings-rams-playoff-game-away-from-the-la-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills and Lions Give NFL Fans in Canada Reason to Cheer]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions both Super Bowl contenders, fans north of the border are nervously hopeful a title drought could end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-and-lions-give-nfl-fans-in-canada-reason-to-cheer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-and-lions-give-nfl-fans-in-canada-reason-to-cheer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Playoff Picture Week 18: Team-by-Team Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a week to go in the N.F.L. season, these detailed trees and scenarios explain every contender&rsquo;s paths to the playoffs &mdash; and to better seeding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-playoff-picture-week-18-team-by-team-guide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-playoff-picture-week-18-team-by-team-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Vikings Celebration Dance Pays Homage to ‘White Chicks’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not everyone loved the 2004 film &ldquo;White Chicks.&rdquo; But 20 years later, some N.F.L. players are paying homage to it in the end zone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/minnesota-vikings-celebration-dance-pays-homage-to-white-chicks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/minnesota-vikings-celebration-dance-pays-homage-to-white-chicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monte Kiffin, N.F.L. Defensive Coaching Mastermind, Dies at 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[He distinguished himself as the defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who rode his game calling to an easy victory in Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/monte-kiffin-nfl-defensive-coaching-mastermind-dies-at-84/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/monte-kiffin-nfl-defensive-coaching-mastermind-dies-at-84/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.F.L. Week 2 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Hurts and the Eagles face the frustrated Vikings, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow meet after signing lucrative extensions, and the Jets&rsquo; offensive line will try to obstruct Micah Parsons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-2-predictions-our-picks-against-the-spread/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-2-predictions-our-picks-against-the-spread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard Knocks with Jets will debut on August 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets will open training camp on Wednesday and we now know when their run on Hard Knocks will get underway. HBO announced that this year's edition of the training camp chronicle will premiere on Tuesday, August 8. Four more episodes of the show, which is produced in conjunction with NFL Films, will follow that debut on a weekly basis and the season finale will air on September 5. &ldquo;NFL Films has a long and storied relationship with the Jets, from the early days of the AFL and Joe Namath]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hard-knocks-with-jets-will-debut-on-august-8/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hard-knocks-with-jets-will-debut-on-august-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sione Takitaki: I feel like I can make a big comeback from torn ACL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki set a career high with 71 tackles during the 2022 season, but the year did not have a happy ending.The Browns finished with a 7-10 record and Takitaki missed the final five games of the season after tearing his ACL. During an appearance on the Browns' in-house Best Podcast Available, Takitaki updated where things stand with his rehab and said that he thinks he is going to be able to bounce all the way back during the 2023 season. "I am excited," Takitaki said. "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sione-takitaki-i-feel-like-i-can-make-a-big-comeback-from-torn-acl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sione-takitaki-i-feel-like-i-can-make-a-big-comeback-from-torn-acl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Ekeler: I know Justin Herbert will be more locked in than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entering his fourth season, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is in line for a contract extension that will make him among the highest-paid players in the sport. But even as a new deal has not been finalized, teammate Austin Ekeler feels like Herbert is primed for a big 2023. "As an individual, he&rsquo;s already super motivated, wants to do the best, but now there&rsquo;s more on [his plate]," Ekeler said in an interview with the Rich Eisen Show last week. "So, it continues to solidify how y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/austin-ekeler-i-know-justin-herbert-will-be-more-locked-in-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/austin-ekeler-i-know-justin-herbert-will-be-more-locked-in-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Van Pelt, Laura Rutledge are leading candidates to replace Suzy Kolber on Monday Night Countdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN's recent purge creates spots that need to be filled, presumably with internal candidates.For one of the bigger spots during football season, a pair of internal options have emerged as the leading candidates.Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Scott Van Pelt and Laura Rutledge are the favorites to replace Suzy Kolber as the host of Monday Night Countdown. Kolber was included in the recent round of layoffs.Van Pelt already hosts the SportsCenter that follows the game. If he bec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/scott-van-pelt-laura-rutledge-are-leading-candidates-to-replace-suzy-kolber-on-monday-night-countdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/scott-van-pelt-laura-rutledge-are-leading-candidates-to-replace-suzy-kolber-on-monday-night-countdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets open training camp on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The slow time is over.In two days, the New York Jets become the first team to open training camp. They're getting the early start because they play in the Hall of Fame game in Canton, on Thursday, August 3. (Their opponents, the Browns, open camp on Friday.)For the Jets, the launch of camp includes the arrival of Hard Knocks cameras and microphones. It's well established that the Jets don't want the assignment. If the show hopes to maximize interest, NFL Films should fully embrace the tension,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jets-open-training-camp-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jets-open-training-camp-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: No long-term deal expected for Tony Pollard and Cowboys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys running back Tony Pollard signed his franchise tag earlier this offseason and it looks like that will be the only thing he signs ahead of the 2023 season. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Pollard is not expected to sign a multi-year deal with the Cowboys before Monday afternoon's deadline for tagged players to sign anything other than a one-year deal with their teams. Barring a late change of heart on both sides, Pollard will be in line to make $10.091 million this year. He won't be a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-no-long-term-deal-expected-for-tony-pollard-and-cowboys/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-no-long-term-deal-expected-for-tony-pollard-and-cowboys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins motivated to prove his "haters and doubters" wrong in Tennessee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titans wide receiver Deandre Hopkins is motivated this season to prove he's still an elite playmaker.After agreeing to a contract with the Titans on Sunday, Hopkins wrote on Twitter that those who doubt him fuel him."I always loved having haters and doubters but I appreciate it even more now. Titan up!!" Hopkins wrote.It's not unreasonable to doubt that the 31-year-old Hopkins will ever again play at the level he played at in his 20s. He's been injured the last two years and had his two lowest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deandre-hopkins-motivated-to-prove-his-haters-and-doubters-wrong-in-tennessee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deandre-hopkins-motivated-to-prove-his-haters-and-doubters-wrong-in-tennessee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins can earn up to $3 million a year in incentives with Titans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins can earn up to $3 million a year on his two-year contract if he meets certain incentives.To get the full $3 million, Hopkins needs 95 catches, 1,050 yards and 10 touchdowns. Those are all totals Hopkins has reached in his career, although he hasn't reached the catches and yardage totals since 2020, and hasn't reached the touchdown total since 2018.Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Hopkins' contract calls for him to receive $250,000 for 65 catches, $500,000 fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deandre-hopkins-can-earn-up-to-3-million-a-year-in-incentives-with-titans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deandre-hopkins-can-earn-up-to-3-million-a-year-in-incentives-with-titans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick loses face-off with Mike Vrabel for DeAndre Hopkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friendship, smiendship.Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Titans coach Mike Vrabel have had a great relationship over the years. They surely still do. But, on Sunday, Vrabel won the face-off with Belichick for receiver DeAndre Hopkins.Both teams wanted him. Hopkins wanted more than either team was offering. Eventually, he accepted what likely was the better financial offer &mdash; reportedly, two years, $26 million with $12 million this year and potential incentives of $3 million. (t's not known]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bill-belichick-loses-face-off-with-mike-vrabel-for-deandre-hopkins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bill-belichick-loses-face-off-with-mike-vrabel-for-deandre-hopkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins agrees to sign with Titans]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins has found his new home.Betting odds shifted this week to make the Titans the favorites to land the veteran wide receiver and anyone who wagered that way appears to be on their way to a payday. According to multiple reports on Sunday, Hopkins has agreed to a deal with the AFC South club. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that he has agreed to a two-year deal worth $26 million with another $6 million available in incentives. He is set to have a base salary of $12 million for the 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deandre-hopkins-agrees-to-sign-with-titans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deandre-hopkins-agrees-to-sign-with-titans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeSean Jackson hints he is retiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears ready to call it a career.Jackson posted on Instagram today, "Did it my way 15 years strong!! Neva anotha like it!" in a message that has been widely perceived as a retirement announcement, although Jackson didn't specifically say that.Realistically, the 36-year-old Jackson may be done whether he wants to be or not. Last year he managed just nine catches while playing for the Ravens, his sixth NFL team.Jackson will be remembered as one of the be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/desean-jackson-hints-he-is-retiring/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/desean-jackson-hints-he-is-retiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite new representation for Saquon Barkley, Giants aren't willing to re-set talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[As previously reported, the Giants had an offer on the table for running back Saquon Barkley before the franchise tag was applied. As we've recently heard, the Giants had another offer on the table during the offseason program. Barkley, represented exclusively at the time by Roc Nation Sports, accepted neither offer.So what impact will his recent involvement of CAA have on the ongoing discussions? From the Giants' perspective, none whatsover.Per a league source, the Giants aren't inclined to re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/despite-new-representation-for-saquon-barkley-giants-arent-willing-to-re-set-talks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/despite-new-representation-for-saquon-barkley-giants-arent-willing-to-re-set-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars, Evan Engram agree to three-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the franchise-tagged players has agreed to a long-term deal just before Monday's deadline. According to multiple reports, tight end Evan Engram and the Jaguars have agreed to a three-year contract worth $41.25 million with $24 million guaranteed. Engram would have made $11.345 million if he'd played on the franchise tender in 2023. A Giants first-round pick in 2017, Engram signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Jaguars last March. He went on to have arguably his best season as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaguars-evan-engram-agree-to-three-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaguars-evan-engram-agree-to-three-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Josh Jacobs, Raiders believed to be too far apart to reach deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Word last week was that Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will not be reporting to training camp if he does not strike a deal with the Raiders on a long-term extension and it looks like that report will be put to the test. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the feeling around the team is that the gap between their offer and Jacobs' desired contract is too large to bridge by Monday afternoon's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign multi-year deals. That's no s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-josh-jacobs-raiders-believed-to-be-too-far-apart-to-reach-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-josh-jacobs-raiders-believed-to-be-too-far-apart-to-reach-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT's top ten coaches for 2023, No. 6: Sean Payton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of the men making the 2023 PFT list of top 10 head coaches, only one didn't coach at all in 2022. He nevertheless did enough during his years before 2022 to land at No. 6.Sean Payton &mdash; offensive expert, Bill Parcells disciple, quarterback whisperer, and Super Bowl XLIV champion &mdash; will try to add another label to his football story: Russell Wilson fixer.That's the challenge for Payton in 2023, the thing that will cement his status or jeopardize it. Then again, if Wilson doesn't impro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-top-ten-coaches-for-2023-no-6-sean-payton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-top-ten-coaches-for-2023-no-6-sean-payton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tweaks to the redesigned PFT continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been nearly three weeks since we flipped the switch on a redesigned PFT experience. As you might have noticed, we've been making plenty of tweaks on the fly.One of the first adjustments related to the headlines. There are more of them on the home page, in both the desktop and mobile versions of the site. Most recently, you possibly have noticed that the full headline of the lead story now shows up on all devices and in all browser sizes.The masthead has more conspicuous PFT signage. Also,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tweaks-to-the-redesigned-pft-continue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tweaks-to-the-redesigned-pft-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen Robinson on Kenny Pickett: You don't see guys that young with command that strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback Kenny Pickett's growth heading into his second season has been a topic of conversation throughout the Steelers offseason. Defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi recently said that he's seen "true growth" in Pickett's confidence and demeanor since the end of his rookie year and those traits have also stood out to those who were not members of the team last year. Wide receiver Allen Robinson joined the Steelers in a trade earlier this year and he said on SiriusXM NFL Radio this week that he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/allen-robinson-on-kenny-pickett-you-dont-see-guys-that-young-with-command-that-strong/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/allen-robinson-on-kenny-pickett-you-dont-see-guys-that-young-with-command-that-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 18 seasons of preseason Hard Knocks, 18 teams have avoided the show]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Jets prepare to be the first team in the history of the Hard Knocks series to submit against their will, it's worth noting that most teams have managed to avoid the assignment altogether.As noted by Mike Reiss of ESPN.com in his excellent Sunday rundown of Patriots-related news and notes, the Pats are one of 18 teams that have yet to have Hard Knocks at their doorstep.That was a surprise, so I went down the rabbit hole of Hard Knocks history. It started in 2001, with the Ravens. That was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/in-18-seasons-of-preseason-hard-knocks-18-teams-have-avoided-the-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/in-18-seasons-of-preseason-hard-knocks-18-teams-have-avoided-the-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lavonte David: Baker Mayfield is "great for our locker room"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. recently described the competition between quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask as a 50-50 proposition. Another defensive player has explained that Mayfield has one big factor in his favor.&ldquo;Obviously, Baker already he&rsquo;s been &lsquo;the guy&rsquo; and, you know, he&rsquo;s expected to live up to what everybody expected him to be,&rdquo; David said in an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, via JoeBucsFan.com. &ldquo;Baker is great for our loc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lavonte-david-baker-mayfield-is-great-for-our-locker-room/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lavonte-david-baker-mayfield-is-great-for-our-locker-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Panthers have made a contract offer to Brian Burns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Burns has been in the market for a contract extension and he's reportedly heard from the Panthers about his desire for a new deal. Burns said in June that he wants to be among the highest-paid edge rushers in the league when he signs his next NFL contract. Darin Gantt of the team's website reports that the Panthers have made an offer to Burns, who is headed into the final year of his rookie pact, but that a deal may be on hold until another deal is done for another edge rusher. 49ers star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-panthers-have-made-a-contract-offer-to-brian-burns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-panthers-have-made-a-contract-offer-to-brian-burns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robbie Gould says he's ready to play this year, hoping for a training camp invitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent kicker Robbie Gould hopes he won't be a free agent much longer.The 40-year-old Gould, who played for the 49ers the last six seasons, says he's eager to play in 2023 and hoping he'll be in a uniform when training camps open at the end of the month.&ldquo;I know training camp is coming up and I&rsquo;m ready for the next opportunity,&rdquo; Gould told NBCSportsBayArea.com. &ldquo;And I&rsquo;m sure these teams will give these young kids a chance and find out who has a chance to compete]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/robbie-gould-says-hes-ready-to-play-this-year-hoping-for-a-training-camp-invitation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/robbie-gould-says-hes-ready-to-play-this-year-hoping-for-a-training-camp-invitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Curry uses his failures as a player to help him as a Steelers assistant coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Curry is one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history. A linebacker out of Wake Forest, Curry went to the Seahawks with the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft, and he was seen as a sure-thing prospect. Instead, he was a major disappointment in Seattle until the Seahawks traded him to the Raiders for a seventh-round pick, and after 13 games with the Raiders his career was over.Now Curry is in his first year as the Steelers' inside linebackers coach, and he thinks he's uniquely posi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-curry-uses-his-failures-as-a-player-to-help-him-as-a-steelers-assistant-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-curry-uses-his-failures-as-a-player-to-help-him-as-a-steelers-assistant-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins had undisclosed rib injury prior to the November 2022 win over the Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[The excellent Quarterback series on Netflix devotes an entire episode to the bumps and bruises that go along with playing the most important in pro football. Titled Kings of Pain, the third installment discloses some injury information about Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins that never made it to the official injury report.Before the Vikings faced Buffalo in Week 10, the biggest question regarding quarterback health related to Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who had suffered an elbow injury agains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-had-undisclosed-rib-injury-prior-to-the-november-2022-win-over-the-bills/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-had-undisclosed-rib-injury-prior-to-the-november-2022-win-over-the-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyreek Hill says he'll get 2,000 yards and a Super Bowl this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has very high hopes for the 2023 season.Hill said on his podcast that he believes he's going to get 2,000 receiving yards, and that the Dolphins will win the Super Bowl."I will break 2,000 yards next year," Hill said. "2,000 yards was on my bucket list to get before I leave this league. You all think Cheetah gonna leave without doing something he promised himself he was going to do as a kid? 2,000 yards and another Super Bowl. We're getting that. Believe that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tyreek-hill-says-hell-get-2000-yards-and-a-super-bowl-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tyreek-hill-says-hell-get-2000-yards-and-a-super-bowl-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake Martinez left the NFL for a multimillion-dollar Pokemon business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL linebacker Blake Martinez made nearly $30 million during his seven-year career, but after retiring last season, he's making plenty of money in a very different field.Martinez has started his own business in the world of Pokemon card sales, and he says that world is becoming as lucrative for him as football was.Martinez told TheAthletic.com that his retirement came when he realized he could do very well financially in the Pokemon business, and do so without risk of injury.&ldquo;I jus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/blake-martinez-left-the-nfl-for-a-multimillion-dollar-pokemon-business/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/blake-martinez-left-the-nfl-for-a-multimillion-dollar-pokemon-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.R. Roberts, fullback who stood up against segregation, dies at 87]]></title><description><![CDATA[C.R. Roberts, a star at USC whose very presence on the field for a 1956 road game in Texas challenged the segregated South, has died at the age of 87.When Texas scheduled a game against USC, the Longhorns didn't want Roberts and USC's one other Black player to attend, and USC struggled to find a Texas hotel that would house them. But Roberts didn't just defy segregation, he turned in one of the great performances in college football history.In that game at Texas, Roberts carried 12 times for 25]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cr-roberts-fullback-who-stood-up-against-segregation-dies-at-87/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cr-roberts-fullback-who-stood-up-against-segregation-dies-at-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes said Bengals were better than Bills before playoff matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the last postseason, when the Chiefs had won their divisional round game and knew they'd be playing the Bengals-Bills winner in the AFC Championship Game, Patrick Mahomes felt the Bengals were the better team.Although Mahomes didn't say it publicly, he did say it privately, in comments that aired on the new Netflix documentary series that followed him through the 2022 season.&ldquo;I think the Bengals are better, but I think with all those injuries on the o-line that the Bills have a cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-said-bengals-were-better-than-bills-before-playoff-matchup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-said-bengals-were-better-than-bills-before-playoff-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trevor Lawrence showed unprecedented improvement from Year 1 to Year 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has any quarterback ever benefited from a coaching change more than Trevor Lawrence, who went from Urban Meyer in his first season to Doug Pederson in his second?Statistically, there's a case to be made that Lawrence's improvement was unlike any other player's in NFL history.Via NFL Research, Lawrence's improvement from a passer rating of 71.9 in 2021 to 95.2 in 2022 is the largest increase in NFL history for any quarterback who threw at least 400 passes in each of his first two seasons.The swi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/trevor-lawrence-showed-unprecedented-improvement-from-year-1-to-year-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/trevor-lawrence-showed-unprecedented-improvement-from-year-1-to-year-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins on Justin Jefferson not calling him a Top 5 QB: "People have to be honest"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was recently asked to name the Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL. Kirk Cousins didn't make the cut.Jefferson named Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen, in that order. The audio wasn't entirely clear, but it sounded like he then mentioned Cousins after Allen, but still, his Top 5 were clear, and Cousins wasn't one of them.Asked about it, Cousins said he's fine with it."I didn't even see it. This is the first time hearing about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-on-justin-jefferson-not-calling-him-a-top-5-qb-people-have-to-be-honest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-on-justin-jefferson-not-calling-him-a-top-5-qb-people-have-to-be-honest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Giants, Raiders rescind franchise tags from Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an offseason full of decisions made &mdash; good, bad, or otherwise &mdash; the smartest move might have come from Cowboys running back Tony Pollard.Recovering from a broken ankle while the running back market cratered, Pollard quickly opted to accept his franchise tender of $10.1 million, making the salary for 2023 fully and completely guaranteed. While it removed any leverage he might have had to, for example, skip the offseason program in an effort to get a long-term deal, it's not as if]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/would-giants-raiders-rescind-franchise-tags-from-saquon-barkley-josh-jacobs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/would-giants-raiders-rescind-franchise-tags-from-saquon-barkley-josh-jacobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Love working with Packers' skill players in California]]></title><description><![CDATA[With training camps set to open in a couple weeks, Packers quarterback Jordan Love has organized some advance work with his teammates.Love is working out in California with a group of Packers teammates that includes running back Aaron Jones, wide receiver Christian Watson, wide receiver Jayden Reed, wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, wide receiver Jeff Cotton and backup quarterback Danny Etling, according to Matt Schneiderman of TheAthletic.com.Love is heading into his fourth season with the Packe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-love-working-with-packers-skill-players-in-california/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-love-working-with-packers-skill-players-in-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Mixon takes pay cut to stay with Bengals]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a time when running backs are getting squeezed financially across the league, Bengals running back Joe Mixon has agreed to take a pay cut to stay with the Bengals this season.Mixon and the Bengals have agreed to a new deal that will pay him a base salary of just under $6 million with incentives that could earn him up to $8 million a league source tells PFT.Although Mixon had been due more than $9 million this season, that was non-guaranteed, and Mixon decided it was better to re-work his con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-mixon-takes-pay-cut-to-stay-with-bengals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-mixon-takes-pay-cut-to-stay-with-bengals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikola Kalinic signs with Rams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams have signed free agent tight end Nikola Kalinic, the team announced Friday.The Colts waived Kalinic in May, and he had workouts with the Packers, Browns and Falcons.Kalinic, 26, spent last season with the Colts, earning a promotion from the practice squad to the active roster during the season. He played seven games with two starts and his only stat was one kickoff return for 15 yards.Kalinic played 47 snaps on offense and 42 on special teams in 2022, his first career NFL action.The Ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nikola-kalinic-signs-with-rams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nikola-kalinic-signs-with-rams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summoned to the league office in 2011 over criticism of officiating, Jon Gruden refused to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent ESPN article regarding the connection between the Jon Gruden emails and Daniel Snyder's essentially forced sale of the Commanders delved into the animosity between Gruden and the league office. It started during his first stint with the Raiders, and it grew over the years.The fact that he worked directly for the late Al Davis didn't help matters. Davis had long been an irritant to the league, suing his partners for antitrust and believing there was a persistent bias against the Silve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/summoned-to-the-league-office-in-2011-over-criticism-of-officiating-jon-gruden-refused-to-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/summoned-to-the-league-office-in-2011-over-criticism-of-officiating-jon-gruden-refused-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Rudolph will call Big Ten games for NBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tight end Kyle Rudolph remains a free agent, but he is working on a second career.Rudolph told Pete Sampson of TheAthletic.com that he will call select Big Ten games for NBC this fall. Rudolph got his feet wet as an analyst this offseason, calling some USFL games and Notre Dame's spring game.Rudolph credits his career at Notre Dame with his post-playing-career opportunity."One hundred percent. It was without question the reason why," Rudolph told Sampson. "I'm an anomaly. Played 12 years in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyle-rudolph-will-call-big-ten-games-for-nbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyle-rudolph-will-call-big-ten-games-for-nbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rams sign Byron Young to wrap up draft class]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams have all of their draft picks under contract. Field Yates of ESPN reports that third-round edge rusher Byron Young signed his four-year deal with the team on Friday. The agents for third-round defensive tackle Kobie Turner announced their client had signed earlier in the day. Young had 37 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and seven sacks for the Volunteers last season. He spent two years at the SEC school after going to junior college. Young and Turner were two of 14 players drafted by the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/rams-sign-byron-young-to-wrap-up-draft-class/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/rams-sign-byron-young-to-wrap-up-draft-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breece Hall: I've been saying I'll be ready for the first game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets running back Breece Hall missed the final 10 games of his rookie season after tearing his ACL, but he doesn't think the injury will cost him any more games this season. Hall and Jets head coach Robert Saleh both sounded optimistic about Hall&rsquo;s chances of being ready to roll at the start of the season when they spoke to reporters near the end of the team's offseason program. During an appearance on NFL Network this week, Hall sounded even more confident about being in the lineup for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/breece-hall-ive-been-saying-ill-be-ready-for-the-first-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/breece-hall-ive-been-saying-ill-be-ready-for-the-first-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Long-term contract for Evan Engram "up in the air"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In April, Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke expressed optimism at getting tight end Evan Engram under contract long term. But as the Monday deadline approaches for franchised-tagged players to sign a long-term deal, there are no signs the sides are closing in on one.Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that a long-term deal for Engram is "up in the air." They may get a deal done. They might not get a deal done.Stay tuned.If they don't get a long-term deal completed by Monday, Engram would ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-long-term-contract-for-evan-engram-up-in-the-air/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-long-term-contract-for-evan-engram-up-in-the-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyler Murray: The sky is the limit for me, this team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals are betting favorites to have the worst record in the NFL in 2023. Arizona is a +225 favorite to finish the regular season with the fewest wins, via BetMGM, with Tampa Bay next at +850 followed by Houston at +900.The Cardinals, of course, expect to be better &mdash; much better &mdash; than anyone outside the organization believes.The return of quarterback Kyler Murray will play a part in the team's outcome this season. Murray is working his way back from a torn anterior cruciate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-the-sky-is-the-limit-for-me-this-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-the-sky-is-the-limit-for-me-this-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adrian Phillips: Mac Jones is competing, we'll ride with whoever's out there]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has resisted referring to Mac Jones as the team's starting quarterback this offseason and one of the team's defensive players didn't take the bait when asked recently about Jones' grip on the job. Safety Adrian Phillips was more than willing to talk about the quarterbacks that the Patriots will be facing during the 2023 season during an appearance on NFL Network, but he was less forthcoming when asked about Jones being the team's No. 1 signal caller. "Man, you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adrian-phillips-mac-jones-is-competing-well-ride-with-whoevers-out-there/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adrian-phillips-mac-jones-is-competing-well-ride-with-whoevers-out-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DK Metcalf: Geno Smith matured and changed when he became the starter]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this time last year, the Seahawks had not named a starting quarterback but wide receiver DK Metcalf had a pretty good idea of which way they were going to go. Metcalf knew Geno Smith from Smith's three years as a backup to Russell Wilson in Seattle and he said during an appearance on Getcha Popcorn Ready with T.O. &amp; Hatch that Smith could "chill" in that role because he wasn't leading the offense. After Wilson was traded, Metcalf and Smith worked out together and the wideout said he "cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dk-metcalf-geno-smith-matured-and-changed-when-he-became-the-starter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dk-metcalf-geno-smith-matured-and-changed-when-he-became-the-starter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rams agree to terms with third-round pick Kobie Turner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams drafted 14 players this spring. All but one now is under contract or has agreed to terms.Universal Sports Management announced Friday that third-round defensive end Kobie Turner has agreed to terms with the team.Third-round defensive end Byron Young remains the Rams' only unsigned rookie.The Rams selected Turner out of Wake Forest with the 89th overall selection. He wasa third-team All-ACC performer in his lone season with the Demon Deacons.Turner totaled 38 total tackles, including 10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/rams-agree-to-terms-with-third-round-pick-kobie-turner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/rams-agree-to-terms-with-third-round-pick-kobie-turner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariq Woolen says his knee is getting right after offseason surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen watched from the sideline during Organized Team Activities after having arthroscopic knee surgery for an offseason injury. But he says he's making progress.Woolen posted a video of himself sprinting and appearing to move well, and he wrote that his knee feels good."The knee is getting right," Woolen wrote.Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has said he expects Woolen to be on the field at the start of training camp.Woolen was a 2022 fifth-round draft pick who started al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tariq-woolen-says-his-knee-is-getting-right-after-offseason-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tariq-woolen-says-his-knee-is-getting-right-after-offseason-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larry Ogunjobi sees "true growth" in Kenny Pickett's confidence and demeanor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback Kenny Pickett had a promising rookie season for the Steelers and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi believes his teammate will be even better the second time around. During an appearance on The Sick Podcast, Ogunjobi said that he's always thought that players make their biggest improvement between their first and second seasons in the NFL. Ogunjobi said the lack of pre-draft workouts, extra meetings with your team, and other things that are specific to a rookie year allows players mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/larry-ogunjobi-sees-true-growth-in-kenny-picketts-confidence-and-demeanor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/larry-ogunjobi-sees-true-growth-in-kenny-picketts-confidence-and-demeanor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Simmons: Russell Wilson has my full trust and confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Broncos need a bounce-back season from quarterback Russell Wilson and another teammate has expressed confidence it's going to happen. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, safety Justin Simmons noted the time Wilson has put in to be better in 2023. &ldquo;I know he&rsquo;s one of the hardest workers, if not the hardest worker I&rsquo;ve ever been around and that I&rsquo;ve seen, and his attention to detail and his preparation has already made me a better player, being his teammate,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-simmons-russell-wilson-has-my-full-trust-and-confidence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-simmons-russell-wilson-has-my-full-trust-and-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AJ Dillon: Everyone would run through a wall for Jordan Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Love is in his first season as the Packers starting quarterback, but he's not in his first year with the team and running back AJ Dillon believes that has made a difference in how the team has responded to him this offseason. Dillon and Love were both part of the team's 2020 draft class and Dillon noted on SiriusXM NFL Radio that there has already been "a couple of times throughout his career already where he's had to step up and he's had to play" when Aaron Rodgers was out of the lineup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aj-dillon-everyone-would-run-through-a-wall-for-jordan-love/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aj-dillon-everyone-would-run-through-a-wall-for-jordan-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Elway: Sean Payton is a "perfect fit" for Broncos right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Elway is no longer a day-to-day member of the Broncos front office. But the Hall of Fame quarterback will always be connected to the franchise after winning three Super Bowls as a player and executive. At the American Century Championship golf tournament this week, Elway said he&rsquo;s excited about the franchise having Sean Payton as its head coach.&ldquo;He&rsquo;s a perfect fit for where we are right now, where the Broncos are right now,&rdquo; Elway said, via Troy Renck of Denver7. &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/john-elway-sean-payton-is-a-perfect-fit-for-broncos-right-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/john-elway-sean-payton-is-a-perfect-fit-for-broncos-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antoine Winfield Jr. believes the Buccaneers are pursuing Tom Brady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Brady remains retired. Until he isn't.Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. believes the team is trying to coax Brady into the "isn't" category.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m sure we&rsquo;re still reaching out to him trying to see if he&rsquo;s trying to come back to the team,&rdquo; Winfield recently said on Richard Sherman's podcast, via JoeBucsFan.com. &ldquo;Hey, it could happen. Anything&rsquo;s possible."After Sherman said he doesn't put anything past Brady, Winfield said, "It&rsquo;s up in the a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/antoine-winfield-jr-believes-the-buccaneers-are-pursuing-tom-brady/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/antoine-winfield-jr-believes-the-buccaneers-are-pursuing-tom-brady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes says he loves being the villain on the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may like being booed on the road more than he likes being cheered at home.Asked on CBS News whether he likes being the hero in Kansas City or the villain in road games, Mahomes picked the latter."I like to be the villain," Mahomes said. "Obviously it's cool at Arrowhead to be the hero and win the games and host the AFC Championship trophy. But it's just as fun, no offense to any of my division opponents, to go to their places and win those games. Both are grea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-says-he-loves-being-the-villain-on-the-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-says-he-loves-being-the-villain-on-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Jacobs: Lions are going to show the world we're here]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions are getting more positive preseason attention than they have in years and cornerback Jerry Jacobs isn't doing anything to discourage the growing expectations for the team. Jacobs went to the ESPY Awards this week and was asked a few questions about the upcoming season by Pride of Detroit, including what his message would be to the team's fans ahead of a highly anticipated season. &ldquo;We are coming and when I say we&rsquo;re &lsquo;coming,&rsquo; we are trying to prove everyone wron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerry-jacobs-lions-are-going-to-show-the-world-were-here/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerry-jacobs-lions-are-going-to-show-the-world-were-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbitrary franchise-tag deadline for doing long-term deals needs to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the surface, it might seem odd for franchise-tagged players like Giants running back Saquon Barkley and Raiders running back Josh Jacobs to be threatening to not show up for future events like training camp and/or the start of the regular season when those things are still weeks into the future. The NFL's odd rule regarding the tag makes it a necessity, however.The league and the union agreed that players saddled with the tag can't sign multi-year contracts after July 15. (This year, it's Ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/arbitrary-franchise-tag-deadline-for-doing-long-term-deals-needs-to-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/arbitrary-franchise-tag-deadline-for-doing-long-term-deals-needs-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Ekeler: Seeing some backup WRs making more than me is going to piss me off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier in the offseason, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler received permission to seek a trade after it became clear that Los Angeles was not willing to give him a contract extension. No trade materialized, in large part because no team was willing to give Ekeler the contract he was looking for. But Ekeler will get the chance to earn some additional money via incentives added to his Chargers deal. This week, Ekeler appeared on the Rich Eisen Show and shared how he's feeling when it comes to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/austin-ekeler-seeing-some-backup-wrs-making-more-than-me-is-going-to-piss-me-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/austin-ekeler-seeing-some-backup-wrs-making-more-than-me-is-going-to-piss-me-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s top ten NFL head coaches for 2023, No. 7: Sean McVay]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the rivalry between Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan, McVay wins this round. But just barely.Shanahan landed at No. 8 on the 2023 PFT list of NFL head coaches. McVay comes in at No. 7.McVay's Super Bowl win in 2021 got him to seven. The way the Rams went about doing it &mdash; a multi-year effort of mortgaging the future &mdash; keeps McVay from finishing higher. With no first-round picks made during the entirety of McVay's tenure, there's no nucleus of home-grown talent in their prime or enteri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-7-sean-mcvay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-7-sean-mcvay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonio Gibson hopes to "showcase" his receiving ability this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Antonio Gibson was playing for Memphis in college, he was primarily used as a wide receiver but he has been a running back since joining the Commanders as a third-round pick in 2020. Gibson would like to see that change during the 2023 season. Brian Robinson has moved past him to the top of the depth chart in the backfield and Gibson said in an interview for the team's website that he's hoping to see time at his old position under new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. "Hopefully, this y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/antonio-gibson-hopes-to-showcase-his-receiving-ability-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/antonio-gibson-hopes-to-showcase-his-receiving-ability-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malik Jackson announces his retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran defensive tackle has confirmed he's calling it a career. Malik Jackson took to NFL Network's Good Morning Football on Friday and officially announced his retirement. "I&rsquo;m done," Jackson said. "I'm not leaving the couch right now." A fifth-round pick in 2012, Jackson spent his first four seasons with the Broncos, winning Super Bowl 50 in the 2015 season. He then played with the Jaguars for three seasons, reaching the Pro Bowl in 2017 after recording a career-high 8.0 sacks.He pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/malik-jackson-announces-his-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/malik-jackson-announces-his-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers on Hard Knocks: "They forced it down our throats"]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in the history of the Hard Knocks series, the NFL has made a team do it when that team didn't want to do it.On Thursday, new Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made it clear that it's an assignment the team would rather avoid.Speaking to KPIX-TV from the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, Rodgers talked about the upcoming stint on HBO."I understand the appeal with us," Rodgers said. "Obviously, there's a lot of eyes on me. A lot of eyes on our team. A lot of expectation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-on-hard-knocks-they-forced-it-down-our-throats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-on-hard-knocks-they-forced-it-down-our-throats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL changes name of latest attempt to create a tentpole event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some things happen naturally. Some thing don't. Sometimes, that doesn't keep people from continuing to try to make those things happen.For the NFL, which enjoys more organic tentpoles events than any other American sport, the effort to force the launch of training camp into another one continues.Two years ago, the league unveiled "Back Together Saturday" for the first weekend of training camp. Now, "Back Together Saturday" has become "Training Camp Back Together Weekend Presented by YouTube."Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-changes-name-of-latest-attempt-to-create-a-tentpole-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-changes-name-of-latest-attempt-to-create-a-tentpole-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyler Murray: "A big deal" that Jonathan Gannon, others from Cardinals came to statue unveiling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's offseason has been dominated by his recovery from a torn ACL, but he did take a little time away from the grind in honor to go back to his alma mater. The University of Oklahoma unveiled a statue of Murray in honor of the quarterback's Heisman Trophy win while playing for the school and Murray took part in the April event. A contingent from the Cardinals that included head coach Jonathan Gannon and General Manager Monti Ossenfort was also in attendance. Thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-a-big-deal-that-jonathan-gannon-others-from-cardinals-came-to-statue-unveiling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-a-big-deal-that-jonathan-gannon-others-from-cardinals-came-to-statue-unveiling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles Sanders: We're in good hands with Bryce Young]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Miles Sanders played in the Super Bowl last season, but he won't be helping the Eagles make a return trip to the game this year. Sanders signed with the Panthers as a free agent this offseason and that means he'll be tasked with helping first overall pick Bryce Young make his transition to the professional ranks. During an appearance on the Mac &amp; Bone podcast, Sanders was asked how he thinks the rookie is going to fare this season. Sanders said Young is "sharp" and had a "lovel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/miles-sanders-were-in-good-hands-with-bryce-young/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/miles-sanders-were-in-good-hands-with-bryce-young/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adrian Phillips trusts "master game planner" Bill Belichick against AFC East QBs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots defensive back Adrian Phillips understands the challenges that the AFC East quarterbacks provide for New England this season. But he trusts his coach to meet those challenges.Asked about a schedule that features Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, Josh Allen and the Bills, and Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins twice each, Phillips said that right now, the Patriots are just focused on making themselves better."You look at our schedule, it's stacked with a bunch of quarterbacks," Phillips said. "B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adrian-phillips-trusts-master-game-planner-bill-belichick-against-afc-east-qbs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adrian-phillips-trusts-master-game-planner-bill-belichick-against-afc-east-qbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NFL defensive end Joe Campbell dies at 68]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Campbell, a defensive end who played for the Saints, Raiders and Buccaneers, has died at the age of 68.After starring at Maryland, Campbell was selected by the Saints with the seventh overall pick in the 1977 NFL draft.During his fourth season, Campbell was traded to the Raiders, and he helped them win the Super Bowl that year.Campbell finished his career in 1981 with the Buccaneers.Campbell's brother told the Delaware News Journal that Campbell was found dead after going for a hike and app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-nfl-defensive-end-joe-campbell-dies-at-68/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-nfl-defensive-end-joe-campbell-dies-at-68/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Glowinski: Daniel Jones can go out and kick ass now with nothing to prove]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year ago, Daniel Jones faced the most important season of his career. Now, after one season under Brian Daboll, the Giants quarterback has a new contract and a bright future.He passed for career bests with 317 completions, 472 attempts, a 67.2 completion percentage and 3,205 yards. He also ran for 708 yards and seven touchdowns."I think it's going to be even a better season now that he has. . . that little bit of sense of relief in the sense that he doesn't have to prove [anything] to anybody]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mark-glowinski-daniel-jones-can-go-out-and-kick-ass-now-with-nothing-to-prove/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mark-glowinski-daniel-jones-can-go-out-and-kick-ass-now-with-nothing-to-prove/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes: Andy Reid is simply the best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Vick recently opened the debate about whether Andy Reid deserves consideration for greatest coach of all time. Patrick Mahomes would like to second that notion.Since Mahomes became the full-time starter in 2018, the Chiefs are 64-18 in the regular season and 11-3 in the postseason with three AFC titles and two Super Bowl rings. Mahomes has two MVP awards.Both Reid and Mahomes are headed toward the Pro Football Hall of Fame with years remaining in their careers."He's meant the world to m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-andy-reid-is-simply-the-best/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-andy-reid-is-simply-the-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets announce deal with Quinnen Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets announced their long-term deal with defensive tackle Quinnen Williams on Thursday. "We are thrilled to secure Quinnen as a New York Jet for the foreseeable future, as he embodies everything we look for in our players," Jets General Manager Joe Douglas said in a statement. "He is a leader on and off the field, who does everything asked of him and more. He is a young, ascending player who has shown a consistent ability to dominate the line of scrimmage and help this team win. We are happ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jets-announce-deal-with-quinnen-williams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jets-announce-deal-with-quinnen-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro Bowl Games ratings compare favorably to other leagues' all-star games]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the NFL scrapped the Pro Bowl for the Pro Bowl Games, it expected the ratings to take a hit. And they did. But the non-bowl Pro Bowl is performing well in comparison to the all-star games held by other leagues.This week's all-star game staged by Major League Baseball generated a record-low audience of 7.01 million viewers on Fox. In February, the NFL's Pro Bowl Games drew 6.28 million viewers on ESPN and ABC.The NBA all-star game from that same month yielded a record-low audience of 4.59 m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pro-bowl-games-ratings-compare-favorably-to-other-leagues-all-star-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pro-bowl-games-ratings-compare-favorably-to-other-leagues-all-star-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Richard Sherman is a candidate to replace Shannon Sharpe on Undisputed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Sherman once told Skip Bayless, "I&rsquo;m better at life than you." Their lives could soon be intertwined.Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Sherman has emerged as a candidate to replace Shannon Sharpe on Undisputed.The news comes at a time when FS1 reportedly is having difficultly finding someone who will work with Bayless, who is believed to rule the show on which he appears with an iron fist.But even Sherman would have to realize the potential for fireworks in the fau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-richard-sherman-is-a-candidate-to-replace-shannon-sharpe-on-undisputed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-richard-sherman-is-a-candidate-to-replace-shannon-sharpe-on-undisputed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Josh Jacobs won't report to camp without a new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raiders running back Josh Jacobs told Paloma Villicana of Fox5 News in Las Vegas that he is "feeling great" and "explosive." The team, though, might not get to see for itself for a while.Jacobs will not report to training camp absent a new deal before Monday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, according to Villicana.There is no indication the sides are close to a long-term deal, but deadlines tend to prompt action, and the Raiders are running out of time. Jacobs is set to make $10.1 million on the franchise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-josh-jacobs-wont-report-to-camp-without-a-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-josh-jacobs-wont-report-to-camp-without-a-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bijan Robinson has impressed teammates since Day 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[As soon as the Falcons made Bijan Robinson the eighth overall pick, the running back had a request for General Manager Terry Fontenot. Robinson asked for the phone numbers of the team's offensive linemen. "Here's a cool thing: He texted the offensive line when he got drafted," right guard Chris Lindstrom said, via Scott Bair of the team website. "He said that he's really happy to work with us. I've only known him for a little while, but he has been pretty amazing around the building. I think al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bijan-robinson-has-impressed-teammates-since-day-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bijan-robinson-has-impressed-teammates-since-day-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Goedert: Defenses called us "soft," said "run a real play" whenever we ran our QB sneak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles made good use of quarterback sneaks during their run to the NFC title last season and their manner of running the play led to some negative reactions. Quarterback Jalen Hurts' bid for first downs came with the help of pushes from behind from his teammates and there was some discussion this offseason about a potential rule change to outlaw that practice. No formal rule change proposal was made, however, and that means the play remains legal. That means the Eagles are likely to hear co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dallas-goedert-defenses-called-us-soft-said-run-a-real-play-whenever-we-ran-our-qb-sneak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dallas-goedert-defenses-called-us-soft-said-run-a-real-play-whenever-we-ran-our-qb-sneak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De'Vondre Campbell says he's 100% healthy after playing hurt last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell says he's finally healthy this offseason, after playing through injuries last year.Campbell wrote on Twitter that the Packers' Week Seven game against the Commanders, in which he had three tackles for loss and a pick-six, was the only game of the year in which he was fully healthy."I was just hitting my stride this game starting to feel like myself after dealing with a nagging shoulder that I never told anyone about and then I injured my knee the next game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/devondre-campbell-says-hes-100-healthy-after-playing-hurt-last-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/devondre-campbell-says-hes-100-healthy-after-playing-hurt-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titans to hold five training camp practices for general public]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Titans announced their public training camp schedule on Thursday and it includes five open practices for all fans. Tennessee will hold open sessions on July 29, Aug. 1, Aug. 4, Aug. 10, and Aug. 22 at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. All sessions will begin at 9:15 a.m.Fans will need to claim free tickets via a lottery system that can be accessed on the Titans&rsquo; website through 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. Winners will receive instructions to claim their tickets on July 19.While]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/titans-to-hold-five-training-camp-practices-for-general-public/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/titans-to-hold-five-training-camp-practices-for-general-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Brock Purdy remains on target for season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[49ers quarterback Brock Purdy traveled to Jacksonville following the team's offseason program. He has spent time there rehabbing with private quarterbacks coach Will Hewlett and sports performance expert Tom Gormely.Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area provided an update Thursday during an appearance on KNBR. Maiocco said Purdy 's rehab is on schedule, and he is on track to start the season opener, having experienced no setbacks. The team hopes that Purdy can return at some point late in trainin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-brock-purdy-remains-on-target-for-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-brock-purdy-remains-on-target-for-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Goodell: We'll contemplate sovereign fund team ownership, but we like our current model]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent report indicated that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund plans to expand the foray into sports it began by establishing the LIV golf tour and that news fueled further conversation about whether they could look to football as a place to invest money in the future. The prospect of using the sovereign fund to invest in an NFL team came up in a question for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during a Thursday appearance on CNBC. Goodell was asked if the NFL would consider a rule change that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/roger-goodell-well-contemplate-sovereign-fund-team-ownership-but-we-like-our-current-model/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/roger-goodell-well-contemplate-sovereign-fund-team-ownership-but-we-like-our-current-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter Henry: I think everyone's excited for a fresh start]]></title><description><![CDATA[After poor offensive results in the 2022 season, the Patriots hired Bill O'Brien to coordinate the unit for 2023. With O'Brien designing and calling the plays, the offense should be better in the coming season. And O'Brien should be in a much better position to further the development of third-year quarterback Mac Jones. Tight end Hunter Henry, who is entering the last year of his contract with New England, said this week that he and Jones have been spending time together since the end of minic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hunter-henry-i-think-everyones-excited-for-a-fresh-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hunter-henry-i-think-everyones-excited-for-a-fresh-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinnen Williams, Jets agree to four-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinnen Williams and the Jets have gotten a deal done. According to multiple reports, Williams has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Jets. The deal is reportedly worth $96 million with $66 million in guaranteed money. The full details of the deal are still to come, but that total value and per-year average is more than Williams' fellow 2019 first-round picks Jeffery Simmons, Dexter Lawrence, and Ed Oliver got in the extensions they signed earlier this offseason. Rams star Aaron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/quinnen-williams-jets-agree-to-four-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/quinnen-williams-jets-agree-to-four-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titans are betting favorites to sign DeAndre Hopkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Titans have emerged as the betting favorites to land free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.The Titans' odds of signing Hopkins are now -300. Just yesterday, they were +500.Sometimes a dramatic shift in the odds like that means someone with inside information is placing bets. Other times, it's just bets placed by people who think they're in the know.Hopkins is one of the highest-profile free agents currently available in the NFL, and the Titans are a team that would like to add a veteran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/titans-are-betting-favorites-to-sign-deandre-hopkins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/titans-are-betting-favorites-to-sign-deandre-hopkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Carter sued by former Georgia football staffer for leaving scene of fatal car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagles first-round pick Jalen Carter settled criminal charges related to a car crash that killed two people in January, but he has been sued by a former University of Georgia football staffer who survived the wreck. Carter avoided crashing his vehicle, but pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing in March. He has been sued by Victoria Bowles for leaving the scene of the accident and failing to try to offer aid to those involved in the crash. "As Defendant Carter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jalen-carter-sued-by-former-georgia-football-staffer-for-leaving-scene-of-fatal-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jalen-carter-sued-by-former-georgia-football-staffer-for-leaving-scene-of-fatal-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Snyder reportedly used "Blackmail PowerPoint" to lessen initial NFL punishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday&rsquo;s lengthy article from ESPN regarding the connection of the Jon Gruden emails to the downfall of Daniel Snyder included an important disclosure regarding the events that preceded the initial punishment imposed by the league on July 1, 2021.Per the ESPN article, a June 2021 meeting between Snyder's lawyers and select owners and executives included a series of slides."What was presented was not a defense against any of [attorney Beth] Wilkinson's findings made against Snyder; it w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dan-snyder-reportedly-used-blackmail-powerpoint-to-lessen-initial-nfl-punishment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dan-snyder-reportedly-used-blackmail-powerpoint-to-lessen-initial-nfl-punishment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saquon Barkley involves CAA in his contract talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five years ago, Giants running back Saquon Barkley shifted his marketing representation from Roc Nation to CAA. Now, CAA is involved in negotiating his football contract, too.Per NFLPA records, Barkley is currently represented by Kim Miale of Roc Nation and Ed Perry of CAA. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Perry was added to the negotiating team in the middle of June.The change suggests that Barkley was not fully satisfied with the service he was getting. However, he was n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/saquon-barkley-involves-caa-in-his-contract-talks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/saquon-barkley-involves-caa-in-his-contract-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes: Kadarius Toney can be one of the best receivers in this league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midway through the 2022 season, the Chiefs acquired receiver Kadarius Toney from the Giants. While he missed some games due to injury, Toney did catch 14 passes for 171 yards with two touchdowns and had 59 yards on five carries with a TD.Then he caught seven passes for 50 yards in the postseason, including a touchdown in Super Bowl LVII.But there&rsquo;s more meat on the proverbial bone for Toney in Kansas City's offense. And having a full offseason with the Chiefs should prepare Toney to be a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-kadarius-toney-can-be-one-of-the-best-receivers-in-this-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-kadarius-toney-can-be-one-of-the-best-receivers-in-this-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Holmes learned about drafting football character from Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp]]></title><description><![CDATA[In hindsight, Aaron Donald seems like he should have been a sure-thing prospect coming out of Pitt: He won every major award for the best defensive player in college football, he was the best player on the field in Senior Bowl practices, and he lit up the Scouting Combine. But Donald lasted until the 13th overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft, and Lions General Manager Brad Holmes, who was with the Rams when they drafted Donald, says it was Donald's off-field approach that made him truly special.H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brad-holmes-learned-about-drafting-football-character-from-aaron-donald-cooper-kupp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brad-holmes-learned-about-drafting-football-character-from-aaron-donald-cooper-kupp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyler Murray: I'll be coachable, but we all have to look in mirror if it isn't working]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is recovering from a torn ACL, but rehab hasn't been the only focal point for him this offseason. Murray has also been learning a new offense after the firing of head coach Kliff Kingsbury. New head coach Jonathan Gannon hired Drew Petzing as his offensive coordinator and Murray spent the offseason doing classroom work to begin grasping the offense ahead of his return to the field. Murray's work ethic was called into question last year when the Cardinals added]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-ill-be-coachable-but-we-all-have-to-look-in-mirror-if-it-isnt-working/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-ill-be-coachable-but-we-all-have-to-look-in-mirror-if-it-isnt-working/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Goodell's goal of $25 billion in annual revenue keeps getting closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pigs get fat. Hogs get slaughtered. Hippos just open their mouths and take more.In 2010, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell created a revenue target for the sport he controls: $25 million annually by 2027.As of four years ago, the NFL had made it to $15 billion<br />
. Adding another $10 billion per year in only eight years seemed overly ambitious. But it still might be doable<br />
.Via FrontOfficeSports.com, national revenue of $12 billion in 2022 could mean, when local revenue is added, $20 billion in total]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/roger-goodells-goal-of-25-billion-in-annual-revenue-keeps-getting-closer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/roger-goodells-goal-of-25-billion-in-annual-revenue-keeps-getting-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s top ten NFL head coaches for 2023, No. 8: Kyle Shanahan]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the 49ers qualified for Super Bowl LIV, I made the case that coach Kyle Shanahan could become his generation's Bill Belichick. Shanahan could still indeed do it, but there's more work to be done.Shanahan has put together one of the best teams in the NFL; there's no disputing that. G.M. John Lynch seems to have a knack for finding players who play the game with the same passion and abandon that he did, giving the 49ers a band of roughnecks who will roll out of bed and knock someone on thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-8-kyle-shanahan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-8-kyle-shanahan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett Wilson: New Jets offense is "super similar" with a few nuances]]></title><description><![CDATA[It didn't take long for Jets receiver Garrett Wilson to make an impact last year, as he was named the AP offensive rookie of the year. But things are a little different for Wilson heading into Year Two, as he'll now have quarterback Aaron Rodgers throwing him passes on plays called by new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Wilson said the learning curve for the new system hasn't been that bad because it's similar to what New York ran before u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-wilson-new-jets-offense-is-super-similar-with-a-few-nuances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-wilson-new-jets-offense-is-super-similar-with-a-few-nuances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dion Dawkins: "Everything just felt weird" in playoff loss to Bengals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills' 2022 season ended in disappointing fashion when they lost to the Bengals 27-10 in January's divisional-round matchup. Despite playing at home and in the snow, Buffalo got down 14-0 in the first quarter and scored just three points in the second half.Reviewing that game during an appearance on The Herd this week, Bills veteran left tackle Dion Dawkins said the entire game had an off-kilter vibe that permeated through the team.&ldquo;That Cincinnati game was definitely weird<br />
,&rdquo; D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dion-dawkins-everything-just-felt-weird-in-playoff-loss-to-bengals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dion-dawkins-everything-just-felt-weird-in-playoff-loss-to-bengals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Holmes: Jahmyr Gibbs is a special weapon for our offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions raised some eyebrows when they took running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick of this year's draft and General Manager Brad Holmes might raise a few more with the names he dropped while discussing what Gibbs can do in the team's offense. During an appearance on The Season with Peter Schrager podcast, Holmes said he believes the Lions will "be better offensively" after bringing in Gibbs and David Montgomery as running backs in place of Jamaal Williams and D'Andre Swift. He a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brad-holmes-jahmyr-gibbs-is-a-special-weapon-for-our-offense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brad-holmes-jahmyr-gibbs-is-a-special-weapon-for-our-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steelers want Darnell Washington to be "allowed to grow"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steelers are expected to throw first-round pick Broderick Jones right into the fire at left tackle this season, but the plan for third-round pick Darnell Washington is a bit different. Washington had a lot of admirers because of the potential he showed as a receiver and a blocker while playing tight end at Georgia, so some might have expected him to be on the fast track to the lineup. The Steelers have Pat Freiermuth and Zach Gentry back from last season, however, and tight ends coach Alfre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/steelers-want-darnell-washington-to-be-allowed-to-grow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/steelers-want-darnell-washington-to-be-allowed-to-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Serious" issues complicate final legal negotiations between NFL, Daniel Snyder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL is close to approving a sale of the Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris. Unless it isn't.According to the Washington Post, lingering concerns regarding responsibility for potential future liability "threaten to complicate" the final process of closing the deal between Snyder and Harris.An unnamed source described the issues to the Post as "significant."&ldquo;Hopefully it gets resolved,&rdquo; the source told the Post. &ldquo;But at this point, it&rsquo;s serious."Snyder has lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/serious-issues-complicate-final-legal-negotiations-between-nfl-daniel-snyder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/serious-issues-complicate-final-legal-negotiations-between-nfl-daniel-snyder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breece Hall: I think we have an answer for everything on offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets crashed out of the playoff chase with a six-game losing streak to close the 2022 sseason and the team's offensive ineffectiveness was central to that losing streak. Poor quarterback play was a major reason for that ineffectiveness and the Jets addressed that by trading for Aaron Rodgers this offseason. The team also acquired wideouts Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman, and Randall Cobb before drafting running back Israel Abanikanda during an offseason that transformed their lock on offense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/breece-hall-i-think-we-have-an-answer-for-everything-on-offense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/breece-hall-i-think-we-have-an-answer-for-everything-on-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Silver: Leagues have a responsibility to invest more in gambling education for players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL has seen in recent weeks the failure of its efforts to properly educate players regarding the gambling policy. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver believes all sports leagues have an obligation to do a much better job when it comes to gambling-related education.&ldquo;I think there&rsquo;s a responsibility for these leagues to invest more education<br />
, not just our own players, but of young people who might be doing something inappropriate or anybody who might be engaging in problematic gambling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-silver-leagues-have-a-responsibility-to-invest-more-in-gambling-education-for-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-silver-leagues-have-a-responsibility-to-invest-more-in-gambling-education-for-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals are betting favorites to have the NFL's worst record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals are the clear favorites to have the worst record in the NFL in 2023.Arizona is a +225 favorite to finish the regular season with the fewest wins, via BetMGM. Tampa Bay is next at +850, followed by Houston at +900.Bettors are overwhelmingly betting on the Cardinals to finish with the fewest wins in the league: More than half of all the money bet this offseason on the team with the fewest wins has been bet on the Cardinals.With Arizona coming off a 4-13 record and Kyler Murray's sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cardinals-are-betting-favorites-to-have-the-nfls-worst-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cardinals-are-betting-favorites-to-have-the-nfls-worst-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyler Murray's goal is to be back for the season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray underwent surgery Jan. 3 to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. So, realistically, Murray faces long odds to be ready for the start of the season.That isn't stopping him from trying. The season premiere of Cardinals Flight Plan is scheduled to air Thursday night on the Cardinals' YouTube channel, and in pre-released audio of the episode, Murray spoke about his goal to hurry up and get back. &ldquo;When you look further down the line,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murrays-goal-is-to-be-back-for-the-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murrays-goal-is-to-be-back-for-the-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Allen: Running backs are "sadly undervalued"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to a long-term contract is Monday. Three running backs are among the four tagged players still looking for long-term deals, but there are no indications Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, Giants running back Saquon Barkley or Cowboys running back Tony Pollard will reach agreement before then.Pollard is the only one of the three to have signed the tag, and Barkley has threatened to sit out into the season<br />
absent a deal.Hall of Fame running back Marcus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/marcus-allen-running-backs-are-sadly-undervalued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/marcus-allen-running-backs-are-sadly-undervalued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants offered Saquon Barkley $13 million per year; Barkley wanted $16 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants and running back Saquon Barkley have fewer than five days left to do a long-term deal. While it's unclear whether they'll get one finalized by Monday at 4:00 p.m. ET, an effort was made to make it happen before application of the franchise tag.Per a league source with knowledge of the situation, the Giants extended an offer to Barkley worth $13 million per year, including $26 million over the first two years. The offer was made before the deadline for applying the franchise tag, with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-offered-saquon-barkley-13-million-per-year-barkley-wanted-16-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-offered-saquon-barkley-13-million-per-year-barkley-wanted-16-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Gruden wonders why Daniel Snyder might have been out to get him]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lengthy, detailed article from ESPN<br />
regarding the Jon Gruden emails and the question of who leaked them includes reporting regarding Gruden's curiosity as to why Commanders owner Daniel Snyder "would have had it out for" Gruden.Per the report, Gruden "recently wondered aloud to associates" regarding that specific point. Was it Gruden's friendship with former Washington executive Bruce Allen, whom Snyder "hated"? Was it Gruden's brother, Jay, who "shared some unsavory stories earlier in 2021]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jon-gruden-wonders-why-daniel-snyder-might-have-been-out-to-get-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jon-gruden-wonders-why-daniel-snyder-might-have-been-out-to-get-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Will Richardson suspended for three games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offensive tackle Will Richardson did not sign with another team after the Jaguars released him last August and his path back to the field likely just got more difficult. Per Field Yates of ESPN, Richardson &mdash;&nbsp;who remains a free agent &mdash; has been suspended for three games. The reason for his suspension was not disclosed. A fourth-round pick in the 2018 draft, Richardson has appeared in 44 games with five starts &mdash; all for Jacksonville. He did not play in his rookie year due t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-will-richardson-suspended-for-three-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-will-richardson-suspended-for-three-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook: Free agent process is fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Dalvin Cook has not settled on a place to play during the 2023 season, but he says he's not minding the waiting game that he has to play until the right deal comes along. A report over the weekend indicated Cook will wait until closer<br />
to the start of training camp before signing with any team as an offer from the Dolphins hasn't satisfied what he's looking for after being released by the Vikings this offseason. In an interview with FOX 9 in Minneapolis about his return<br />
to Minnesota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-free-agent-process-is-fun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-free-agent-process-is-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dion Dawkins on Stefon Diggs: There's nothing to be worried about]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills caused a stir last month when head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that he was "very concerned<br />
" about receiver Stefon Diggs' absence from mandatory minicamp. Since then, the Bills have tried to put the proverbial toothpaste back in the tube. But whatever is going on between Diggs and the franchise will continue to be a storyline given Buffalo's status as a Super Bowl contender and Diggs' status as one of the best receivers in the league. Still, Buffalo left tackle Dion Dawkins in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dion-dawkins-on-stefon-diggs-theres-nothing-to-be-worried-about/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dion-dawkins-on-stefon-diggs-theres-nothing-to-be-worried-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Goedert says Jalen Hurts is a Top 2 QB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert doesn't think Jalen Hurts gets enough recognition as one of the truly elite quarterbacks in the NFL.Asked about ranking quarterbacks, Goedert said that only Patrick Mahomes compares with what Hurts does for his team."I think Jalen has to be at the top," Goedert said on Pardon My Take<br />
. "I think he should be top three, top two. It's hard to take anything away from Patrick. You go down the list and there's probably 10 quarterbacks that could be in the Top 5, depend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dallas-goedert-says-jalen-hurts-is-a-top-2-qb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dallas-goedert-says-jalen-hurts-is-a-top-2-qb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Darnold: There's a ton of reasons I picked the 49ers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Darnold signed a one-year deal with the 49ers despite knowing the team already employed Brock Purdy and Trey Lance.It was a homecoming of sorts as the quarterback graduated from San Clemente High School in Orange County and played college football at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The 49ers' success, too, was a draw.In three seasons with the Jets and two more with the Panthers, Darnold never played on a winning team. The 49ers have won at least 10 games three of the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sam-darnold-theres-a-ton-of-reasons-i-picked-the-49ers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sam-darnold-theres-a-ton-of-reasons-i-picked-the-49ers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyler Murray: Last year was necessary, good will come out of what happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[It didn't take long for Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray to realize something was off last season. The Cardinals finished 2021 as a playoff team, but were well on their way to a 4-13 season before Murray tore his ACL in a December game against the Patriots. Murray has focused on rehabbing since that point while the Cardinals have hired a new head coach and General Manager in what they hope is a turn toward better days in the future.Murray has mostly remained silent since his injury, but he op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-last-year-was-necessary-good-will-come-out-of-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-last-year-was-necessary-good-will-come-out-of-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame names 29 coaches/contributors semifinalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the semifinalists for the coach/contributor category for the Class of 2024.The Hall's 12-person committee reduced the list of nominees to 29 candidates who will advance to the next round of consideration.Two-time Super Bowl winning coach Mike Shanahan is one of the semifinalists. In 20 years as a head coach with three teams, he went 170-138.The other semifinalists are: K.S. &ldquo;Bud&rdquo; Adams Jr., Roone Arledge, C.O. Brocato, Tom Coughlin, Alex Gibbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hall-of-fame-names-29-coachescontributors-semifinalists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hall-of-fame-names-29-coachescontributors-semifinalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame names 31 semifinalists in Senior category]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Seniors Committee has announced the group of semifinalists eligible for election to the Hall in 2024. The 12-member committee has advanced 31 players to the next round. That group will be whittled down to 12 players later this month and up to three players will be selected for consideration by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee at its annual meeting. Having three players up for election is a change from past years as the pool has been expanded from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hall-of-fame-names-31-semifinalists-in-senior-category/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hall-of-fame-names-31-semifinalists-in-senior-category/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett Wilson on Aaron Rodgers: We took full advantage of the time in the spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets receiver Garrett Wilson was named AP offensive rookie of the year after a stellar 2022. But expectations are higher for the coming season now that Wilson has Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Wilson said that he's gotten comfortable with the four-time MVP after getting experience and reps on the field."When you have a new signal-caller coming in and new quarterback, you just want to be able to get those reps and bookmark certain routes togethe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-wilson-on-aaron-rodgers-we-took-full-advantage-of-the-time-in-the-spring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-wilson-on-aaron-rodgers-we-took-full-advantage-of-the-time-in-the-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets to Patriots-Colts in Germany sell out in an instant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets to the Chiefs-Dolphins game in Frankfurt, Germany in Week Nine of the 2023 season sold out quickly<br />
earlier this year and the interest was just as high for tickets to the Patriots-Colts game being held at Deutsche Bank Park the next week. Those tickets went on sale earlier this week and sold out almost instantly. An NFL spokesperson told Michael Silverman of the Boston Globe that 700,000 fans signed up for the opportunity<br />
to purchase tickets to the two games with another three million in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tickets-to-patriots-colts-in-germany-sell-out-in-an-instant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tickets-to-patriots-colts-in-germany-sell-out-in-an-instant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Saquon Barkley, Giants remain at a "stalemate" in contract talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants running back Saquon Barkley's bid to land a long-term deal this offseason is in its final days and there doesn't appear to be much optimism that an extension is going to get done. Barkley and the Giants were not believed to be close to reaching an agreement at any point this offseason and Dianna Russini of ESPN reports that the two sides "remain at a stalemate<br />
" ahead of the March 17 deadline for tagged players to sign multi-year deals. Barkley has not signed the tag, which would pay him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-saquon-barkley-giants-remain-at-a-stalemate-in-contract-talks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-saquon-barkley-giants-remain-at-a-stalemate-in-contract-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Irvin still remains under suspension with NFL Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than five months after his NFL Network suspension commenced, Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin's suspension continues.Via A.J. Perez of FrontOfficeSports.com, Irvin&rsquo;s status remains unchanged<br />
.The league-owned network abruptly suspended Irvin in February after an employee at the hotel where he was staying during Super Bowl week claimed he engaged in inappropriate conduct. Irvin strongly denies the allegations. He has filed multiple lawsuits against Marriott due to the situation, bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/michael-irvin-still-remains-under-suspension-with-nfl-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/michael-irvin-still-remains-under-suspension-with-nfl-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Warren: Bears aim to have the most advanced stadium ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears President Kevin Warren says the team is committed not just to building a new stadium, but to building a stadium unlike any other.&ldquo;I want us to build the most advanced, most progressive stadium project ever on the planet<br />
,&rdquo; Warren told Dan Pompei of TheAthletic.com. &ldquo;I want people and corporations to come and say, &lsquo;Let&rsquo;s spend some time at the Bears because they are a forward-thinking, innovative company.&rsquo; And I want to win Super Bowl trophies. Why not u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-warren-bears-aim-to-have-the-most-advanced-stadium-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-warren-bears-aim-to-have-the-most-advanced-stadium-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buccaneers reveal new "Creamsicle" jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buccaneers' famed "Creamsicle" jersey is officially back. Tampa Bay revealed the latest iteration of the throwback jersey on Wednesday with a video<br />
featuring several of the team's legendary players along with current members of the squad. The Bucs are going to wear the uniform for the Week 6 matchup against the Lions. "Our fans have waited a decade to see our players back in these classic Creamsicle jerseys, and we are excited to celebrate our rich legacy when we debut these one-of-a-kind u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/buccaneers-reveal-new-creamsicle-jersey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/buccaneers-reveal-new-creamsicle-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braxton Jones: Darnell Wright ahead of where I was as a rookie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears hope to have a more potent offense during the 2023 season and part of their plan to get better on that side of the ball includes their top pick from this year's draft. Darnell Wright is expected to start at right tackle and left tackle Braxton Jones said he expects that the rookie will have some "growing pains" as he adjusts to the NFL. Jones went through the process after being drafted in the fifth round last year, but he added that he thinks Wright is better equipped to handle the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/braxton-jones-darnell-wright-ahead-of-where-i-was-as-a-rookie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/braxton-jones-darnell-wright-ahead-of-where-i-was-as-a-rookie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes on his legacy: Maximize every day so I retire with no regrets]]></title><description><![CDATA[At age 27, Patrick Mahomes might be a little young to think about his legacy. But a player who already has two regular-season MVPs and two Super Bowl MVPs is a player who has already made a significant impact on the history of pro football.Mahomes, however, says that his legacy will be defined by how he continues to improve, and that's something he takes seriously, each and every day."I think everybody thinks about legacy<br />
and how they're remembered, but I think you have to think about that and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-on-his-legacy-maximize-every-day-so-i-retire-with-no-regrets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-on-his-legacy-maximize-every-day-so-i-retire-with-no-regrets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Fitzgerald ponders litigation over his firing by Northwestern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat Fitzgerald is gone from Northwestern, but he won't be forgotten. Not at least until there's a settlement of his contract.Fitzgerald's attorney, Dan Webb, has confirmed that Fitzgerald is "exploring potential breach-of-contract claims against the school<br />
," per the Chicago Tribune. Webb contends the termination for cause violated Fitzgerald's contract, and that the initial two-week unpaid suspension was the product of a negotiated agreement between Northwestern and Fitzgerald. Webb claims tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-fitzgerald-ponders-litigation-over-his-firing-by-northwestern/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-fitzgerald-ponders-litigation-over-his-firing-by-northwestern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL selects Jets for Hard Knocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Privately, the Jets have been bracing for an involuntary Hard Knocks assignment<br />
for weeks. They no longer have to. The NFL has selected the Jets to be on the program for 2023 training camp, a league source confirmed to PFT on Wednesday morning. Of the teams that could be compelled to do the program, the Jets always seemed like the most likely choice. The Saints, Bears, and Commanders also fit the criteria. But those teams did not trade for four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-selects-jets-for-hard-knocks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-selects-jets-for-hard-knocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Gruden intends "to burn the [NFL's] house down"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The headline to ESPN&rsquo;s new story<br />
about the emails that triggered the ouster of Raiders coach Jon Gruden focuses on the connection between the emergence of Gruden's words from a decade earlier and Commanders owner Daniel Snyder's decision to sell the team. But, frankly, anyone who had been paying attention to the story knew that Snyder had avoided the worst-case scenario until the Gruden emails were leaked. That specific development attracted the attention of Congress, which started an inv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jon-gruden-intends-to-burn-the-nfls-house-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jon-gruden-intends-to-burn-the-nfls-house-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DK Metcalf: We have a whole arsenal of offensive weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seahawks didn't hesitate to add to a strong receiving corps in the first round of this year's draft. After adding cornerback Devon Witherspoon with the fifth overall pick, the Seahawks made Jaxon Smith-Njigba the first wideout off the board with the 20th selection later in the round. The former Ohio State star joins DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett as a target for quarterback Geno Smith and the Seahawks made another addition to their offense in the second round. Running back Zach Charbonnet joi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dk-metcalf-we-have-a-whole-arsenal-of-offensive-weapons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dk-metcalf-we-have-a-whole-arsenal-of-offensive-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grady Jarrett on Bryce Young's size: He went No. 1 for a reason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty of Panthers players and coaches shared their thoughts about whether quarterback Bryce Young's size will have a negative impact on his ability to thrive in the NFL during the offseason. One of Young's opponents got a chance to do the same this week. Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett made an appearance on NFL Network this week and he was asked if he thought Young's height will provide any advantages or disadvantages once he gets on the field this fall. Jarrett pointed to Young's produ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/grady-jarrett-on-bryce-youngs-size-he-went-no-1-for-a-reason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/grady-jarrett-on-bryce-youngs-size-he-went-no-1-for-a-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s top ten NFL head coaches for 2023, No. 9: Mike Vrabel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last two of the top 10 NFL head coaches come from the same division.At No. 10, it was Jaguars coach Doug Pederson<br />
. At No. 9, it is Titans coach Mike Vrabel.The 2021 coach of the year has consistently found a way to get more from his team than the sum of its parts would suggest, thriving despite what became an apparent disconnect with former G.M. Jon Robinson. There were flashes of it in June 2021, when the Titans made an ill-advised trade for receiver Julio Jones, followed by Robinson maki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-9-mike-vrabel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-9-mike-vrabel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Purdue WR Milton Wright sets up workouts with teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Milton Wright's bid for a spot in the NFL will continue after he was passed over in Tuesday's supplemental draft<br />
. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Wright, who played at Purdue, will hold workouts<br />
for interested teams on July 24 and 25 in hopes of signing with a team and going to training camp later this summer. Wright and former Jackson State wide receiver Malachi Wideman were the only players eligible for the supplemental draft this year. Wideman also went unselected and is al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-purdue-wr-milton-wright-sets-up-workouts-with-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-purdue-wr-milton-wright-sets-up-workouts-with-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kadarius Toney claims he was hacked after profane outburst at Giants fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney is claiming he was hacked after someone who sounded like Toney, using Toney's Twitter account, sent a profane message to a Giants fan via voice note.It started with the Giants fan sending Toney a direct message, telling him that he misses Daniel Jones. Toney's account sent a voice note in response.&ldquo;You talk about I miss Daniel Jones?" Toney started, before unleashing a stream of profanity and saying that actually it's Jones who misses Toney.When the fan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kadarius-toney-claims-he-was-hacked-after-profane-outburst-at-giants-fan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kadarius-toney-claims-he-was-hacked-after-profane-outburst-at-giants-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malachi Wideman scheduling workouts with teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[After going undrafted in the NFL supplemental draft Tuesday, Jackson State wide receiver Malachi Wideman and Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright are free agents.Wideman is scheduling workouts with NFL teams for when training camps begin, his agent told Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Wideman also has offers from CFL and XFL teams if an NFL job doesn't come to fruition.He caught 34 passes for 540 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2021 but was limited to three catches for 49 yards and a touchdown in six game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/malachi-wideman-scheduling-workouts-with-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/malachi-wideman-scheduling-workouts-with-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[49ers will open nine training camp practices to fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49ers will welcome their rookies to training camp next week and veterans the following week. Fans will be allowed to watch their team for the first time on Wednesday, July 26.Cam Inman of the Mercury News reports that the team sent an email to season ticket holders announcing the nine practices open to fans.Season ticket holders will get first dibs on the $10 tickets, with all proceeds going to the 49ers Foundation. Children under 2 years old will not require a ticket.Training camp tickets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/49ers-will-open-nine-training-camp-practices-to-fans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/49ers-will-open-nine-training-camp-practices-to-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills want DeAndre Hopkins, at their price]]></title><description><![CDATA[As free-agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins waits for his value to increase, the Bills are waiting for his asking price to drop.It's been known in league circles for several weeks now that the Bills are indeed interested in Hopkins, but that they have a price in mind they won't exceed. Given that he visited the Titans and Patriots and not the Bills, it's fair to infer that the Bills are offering less than the two primary suitors.If Hopkins wants to win a championship, maybe he'd take less. Or maybe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-want-deandre-hopkins-at-their-price/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-want-deandre-hopkins-at-their-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jarrad Davis out "long term" after surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants middle linebacker Jarrad Davis will be out "long term<br />
" after undergoing surgery this summer, Pat Leonard of the Daily News reports. It's unclear why Davis required surgery or what he had repaired, as Leonard calls the surgery "undisclosed."Davis, 28, was taking first-team reps in Wink Martindale's defense alongside weakside linebacker Bobby Okereke.Second-year linebackers Micah McFadden and Darrian Beavers are behind Davis on the depth chart and likely the first to get the chance to fil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-jarrad-davis-out-long-term-after-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-jarrad-davis-out-long-term-after-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Kelce: College suspension pushed me into the tight end room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travis Kelce has become one of the best tight ends in NFL history over the course of his time with the Chiefs, but he wasn't always a sure thing to wind up playing the position. When Kelce arrived at the University of Cincinnati, he saw time as a Wildcat quarterback during his redshirt freshman season. That background is referenced often during games when the Chiefs have Kelce take a direct snap or otherwise run the football, but another part of his lore is responsible for taking him off the qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/travis-kelce-college-suspension-pushed-me-into-the-tight-end-room/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/travis-kelce-college-suspension-pushed-me-into-the-tight-end-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deshaun Watson on Amari Cooper: Our chemistry is going to be tight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deshaun Watson hosted some of the Browns' skill players in Houston in the offseason. In May, he took some of his teammates with him to Puerto Rico for training and bonding.Since the offseason program ended, the quarterback has spent time with No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper.Cooper missed some of the offseason work &mdash; and some of the fun &mdash; after core muscle surgery.&ldquo;Amari&rsquo;s going to be good<br />
,&rdquo; Watson said Tuesday at his inaugural Deshaun Watson Foundation high school 7-o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deshaun-watson-on-amari-cooper-our-chemistry-is-going-to-be-tight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deshaun-watson-on-amari-cooper-our-chemistry-is-going-to-be-tight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL: Alvin Kamara situation remains under review]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the perspective of the civil and criminal justice systems, the cases involving Saints running back Alvin Kamara are over. From the perspective of the NFL, the situation is essentially just beginning.Now that the criminal prosecution has ended<br />
, Kamara will be subject to discipline under the league's Personal Conduct Policy. This will entail the league finalizing its investigation, proposing a penalty, and presenting the matter to independent judge Sue L. Robinson for a decision. (The leagu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-alvin-kamara-situation-remains-under-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-alvin-kamara-situation-remains-under-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damien Harris: Time with Patriots "wasn't easy from the beginning"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Damien Harris joined a new team when he signed with the Bills this offseason and his chances of playing a significant role on their offense will be tied to his availability. It was not a strong suit for Harris during his time with the Patriots. Harris played in just two games as a rookie because he was at the bottom of the team's depth chart and then missed 14 games over the last three seasons, which explains why he said his time in New England "wasn&rsquo;t easy from the beginning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/damien-harris-time-with-patriots-wasnt-easy-from-the-beginning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/damien-harris-time-with-patriots-wasnt-easy-from-the-beginning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alvin Kamara also settles civil suit stemming from Las Vegas fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saints running back Alvin Kamara has agreed to settle the civil case against him stemming from a fight in Las Vegas during the 2022 Pro Bowl weekend.Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the victim of the alleged assault, announced on social media that "this matter has settled on confidential terms."Kamara issued a public apology to Darnell Greene as part of the settlement.&ldquo;Please accept my sincere apologies for the events of February 5, 2022 in Las Vegas. I am happy that we are able to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alvin-kamara-also-settles-civil-suit-stemming-from-las-vegas-fight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alvin-kamara-also-settles-civil-suit-stemming-from-las-vegas-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing at soccer match raises questions about security at Levi's Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Levi's Stadium has hosted one Super Bowl, and it will host another in three years. That's the good. Here's the bad &mdash; there are fresh questions about security at the facility.Via the San Jose Mercury News, a brawl and a stabbing (captured on video) happened at the venue earlier this month, during a soccer match.Levi's Stadium stages all 49ers home games and other events, including many concerts. It will host matches during thr 2026 World Cup.In the most recent incident, someone smuggled a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stabbing-at-soccer-match-raises-questions-about-security-at-levis-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stabbing-at-soccer-match-raises-questions-about-security-at-levis-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alvin Kamara pleads no contest to misdemeanor charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saints running back Alvin Kamara has agreed to plead no contest<br />
to a lesser misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for his alleged role in a 2022 Las Vegas fight, 8News Now reports.Kamara is required to complete community service and pay the victim $100,000 for medical bills, according to the Las Vegas TV station.He still faces possible punishment from the NFL under the Personal Conduct Policy.Kamara and three other men, including Bengals cornerback Chris Lammons, were indicted on charges of con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alvin-kamara-pleads-no-contest-to-misdemeanor-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alvin-kamara-pleads-no-contest-to-misdemeanor-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No players selected in 2023 supplemental draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first supplemental draft since 2019 quietly came and went on Tuesday with no team making a selection, according to multiple reports. That means former Jackson State receiver Malachi Wideman and former Purdue receiver Milton Wright are now free agents and eligible to sign with any team. Wideman caught 34 passes for 540 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2021, but was limited to three catches for 49 yards in six games last year. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 190 pounds, he played six games for the Universit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/no-players-selected-in-2023-supplemental-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/no-players-selected-in-2023-supplemental-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yetur Gross-Matos: Position change has been "a breath of fresh air"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coaching changes lead to schematic changes and those changes can turn out to be a boon or a burden to returning players. Yetur Gross-Matos sees a change in defensive philosophy with the Panthers as a plus for his prospects this season. New defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero is bringing a 3-4 base defense with him to Carolina and that will make Gross-Matos an outside linebacker rather than a defensive end for the first time. Gross-Matos said he feels "a bigger responsibility" on defense now that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/yetur-gross-matos-position-change-has-been-a-breath-of-fresh-air/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/yetur-gross-matos-position-change-has-been-a-breath-of-fresh-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Highsmith "still confident" about landing contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Steelers offseason program was winding down, linebacker Alex Highsmith said that he was confident that talks about a contract extension<br />
were trending in the right direction. Highsmith's contractual status has not changed since the Steelers went on their summer break and his outlook has not shifted either. Highsmith hosted a youth football camp in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina over the weekend and he spoke to reporters about where things stand in his talks with the team abo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alex-highsmith-still-confident-about-landing-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alex-highsmith-still-confident-about-landing-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grady Jarrett: We're confident in Desmond Ridder and what he can achieve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcons are riding with 2022 third-round pick Desmond Ridder as their starting quarterback entering the season and veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett feels like the young signal-caller is ready. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Jarrett said the one word he'd use to describe Ridder is "confident." "[I]t just seems like the noise around him just hasn&rsquo;t affected him<br />
&mdash; just the negative energy that people are giving toward the decision that the team has made to go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/grady-jarrett-were-confident-in-desmond-ridder-and-what-he-can-achieve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/grady-jarrett-were-confident-in-desmond-ridder-and-what-he-can-achieve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars announce open training camp practice schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jaguars will be holding training camp at the Miller Electric Center for the first time this summer and Tuesday brought word of how often fans will be welcomed to watch the team prepare for the 2023 season. An announcement from the team shows that they will be hosting 11 practices open to the public at their new facility in Jacksonville. There will be a 13th practice reserved solely for the team's season ticket holders. The Jaguars will hold their first open practice on July 26 and they'll h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaguars-announce-open-training-camp-practice-schedule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaguars-announce-open-training-camp-practice-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture of silence ultimately brought Pat Fitzgerald down]]></title><description><![CDATA[When explaining the decision to reconsider the meaningless two-week suspension initially imposed on coach Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern president Michael Schill said he focused too much on what Fitzgerald actually knew and less on what he should have known about hazing within the program. The problem, as the school apparently concluded, went well beyond the things Fitzgerald should have known.The real issue is the things he should have done to create an environment in which any player who ever b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/culture-of-silence-ultimately-brought-pat-fitzgerald-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/culture-of-silence-ultimately-brought-pat-fitzgerald-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Burrow on Ja'Marr Chase: You won't be a great team if your best players aren't close]]></title><description><![CDATA[The connection between quarterback Joe Burrow and receiver Ja'Marr Chase has been clear and obvious since the two played together at LSU. It easily transferred over to the NFL once the Bengals drafted Chase at No. 5 overall in 2021, with the receiver winning offensive rookie of the year and helping the club reach Super Bowl LVI.Burrow recently said his friendship with Chase is a large part of what&rsquo;s made the duo successful.&ldquo;We have a strong bond<br />
off the field and that translates ont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-burrow-on-jamarr-chase-you-wont-be-a-great-team-if-your-best-players-arent-close/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-burrow-on-jamarr-chase-you-wont-be-a-great-team-if-your-best-players-arent-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarence Thomas received a Super Bowl ring from Jerry Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to legal controversies, the NFL likes to resolve them in-house, through a secret, rigged, kangaroo court of compelled arbitration controlled by the Commissioner. Since the system isn't foolproof, it's wise to have influence within the external court system.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones possibly has cultivated some.In a lengthy look at the manner in which Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas entered a circle of wealth and power<br />
, the New York Times makes mention of the relationship be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/clarence-thomas-received-a-super-bowl-ring-from-jerry-jones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/clarence-thomas-received-a-super-bowl-ring-from-jerry-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hendon Hooker "progressing very well" ahead of training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions drafted quarterback Hendon Hooker in the third round with the knowledge that his rehab from last year's torn ACL would likely continue into his rookie season. Hooker was back in Tennessee for an event last weekend and he provided an update on how his recovery is moving along. Hooker did not participate in on-field work during the team's offseason program, but has resumed throwing<br />
last month and said that he's "progressing very well" with training camp starting soon. "I'm really just t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hendon-hooker-progressing-very-well-ahead-of-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hendon-hooker-progressing-very-well-ahead-of-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Chiefs optimistic about getting Chris Jones extension done]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chiefs will start having players report to training camp next Tuesday and they're hoping to get a piece of contractual business done before everyone has checked in. Defensive tackle Chris Jones has been angling for a contract extension all offseason and General Manager Brett Veach said at the end of the offseason program that the team felt good<br />
about their chances of striking a deal with the All-Pro. It appears that feeling remains in place. Jeff Darlington of ESPN reported on Tuesday's Spo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-chiefs-optimistic-about-getting-chris-jones-extension-done/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-chiefs-optimistic-about-getting-chris-jones-extension-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amon-Ra St. Brown: I'll never forget being 17th WR drafted in 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is sticking with the same old motivational tools. In one episode of Hard Knocks last season, St. Brown recited the names of the 16 receivers who were drafted before him in 2021 and then went on to catch more passes than all of them during the 2022 season. That performance helped the Lions to a 9-8 record, but St. Brown and the team are aiming for even more success<br />
this season and St. Brown is still using his draft position as a way to drive himself. During]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/amon-ra-st-brown-ill-never-forget-being-17th-wr-drafted-in-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/amon-ra-st-brown-ill-never-forget-being-17th-wr-drafted-in-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deebo Samuel abruptly ends interview when asked about Eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has had plenty to say about the Eagles this offseason, but he's apparently done dealing with that topic.Samuel, who has previously said the 49ers would have beaten the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game if Brock Purdy had been healthy, was asked about that in an interview with Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio."I mean, I said what I said," Samuel replied.Samuel was then asked about the 49ers-Eagles rematch this season."I don't know. Just wait until Week 13, 12, wha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deebo-samuel-abruptly-ends-interview-when-asked-about-eagles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deebo-samuel-abruptly-ends-interview-when-asked-about-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott settles suit against him over dog attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott has settled a lawsit<br />
filed against him by a woman in his Frisco, Texas, neighborhood, a court official told Isabella Volmert of the Dallas Morning News.Jennifer Gampper originally filed the civil suit in July 2021, seeking more than $1 million in damages after alleging one of Elliott's dogs left her with "severe and permanent injuries" in an unprovoked attack. The case was scheduled for a jury trial Monday in the 471st District Court.Gampper&rsquo;s attor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliott-settles-suit-against-him-over-dog-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliott-settles-suit-against-him-over-dog-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Northwestern fires Pat Fitzgerald]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwestern has parted ways with head coach Pat Fitzgerald, according to multiple reports. The move comes three days after the school announced a two-week suspension for its longtime coach over hazing allegations within the program. Reporting by the school newspaper, the Daily Northwestern, a day later prompted school president Michael Schill to reconsider the punishment.Fitzgerald served as the head coach at his alma mater for 17 years, taking over after the unexpected death of Randy Walker i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/reports-northwestern-fires-pat-fitzgerald/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/reports-northwestern-fires-pat-fitzgerald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern fires Pat Fitzgerald]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwestern has parted ways with head coach Pat Fitzgerald, school president Michael Schill announced Monday.The move comes three days after the school announced a two-week suspension for its longtime coach over hazing allegations within the program. Reporting by the school newspaper, the Daily Northwestern, a day later prompted Schill to reconsider the punishment.Fitzgerald served as the head coach at his alma mater for 17 years, taking over after the unexpected death of Randy Walker in 2006.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/northwestern-fires-pat-fitzgerald/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/northwestern-fires-pat-fitzgerald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT's top ten NFL head coaches for 2023, No. 10: Doug Pederson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another slow-time day, another slow-time list.As explained earlier on Monday, we've decided to rank the top 10 head coaches in the NFL. In order to ensure I don't lose interest and stop, we're starting at No. 10 and working our way up.At No. 10 is Jaguars coach Doug Pederson.It was a close between Pederson, who has a Super Bowl win with the Eagles under his belt, and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy (who also has a Super Bowl win, with the Packers) and Packers coach Matt LaFleur.LaFleur doesn't get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-10-doug-pederson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-10-doug-pederson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allegations emerge of racist environment at Northwestern football program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The allegations of sexualized hazing within the Northwestern football program was the beginning. The latest set of contentions could be the end, for long-time head coach Pat Fitzgerald.The latest item from the Daily Northwestern details claims of a "culture of enabling racism<br />
," featuring accounts from one former player who opted to go on the record and multiple anonymous sources.Ramon Diaz Jr., who played for the school from 2005 through 2008, said, &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t feel like I could be a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/allegations-emerge-of-racist-environment-at-northwestern-football-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/allegations-emerge-of-racist-environment-at-northwestern-football-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Irsay: Jonathan Taylor "healed up," Shaquille Leonard "getting better each day"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colts owner Jim Irsay offered updates on how a couple of the team's players are feeling after they dealt with injuries during the 2022 season. Running back Jonathan Taylor missed time with an ankle injury and he had surgery<br />
to address the injury this offseason. That kept him from taking part in the team's offseason program, but Irsay said on The Pat McAfee Show that Taylor is "healed up<br />
" with training camp set to start later this month. Taylor is headed into the final year of his rookie deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jim-irsay-jonathan-taylor-healed-up-shaquille-leonard-getting-better-each-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jim-irsay-jonathan-taylor-healed-up-shaquille-leonard-getting-better-each-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Burrow on offseason trash talk with Chiefs: We'll see them in December]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is there a better rivalry in the NFL right now than the Chiefs and Bengals?The teams have gone back and forth on the field the past two seasons, and this offseason, they have started going back and forth off the field. It's only added fuel to the rivalry.The most recent to-do began innocently enough when Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow called Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes the best quarterback in the league. Burrow added he doesn&rsquo;t &ldquo;think there&rsquo;s any argument right now.&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-burrow-on-offseason-trash-talk-with-chiefs-well-see-them-in-december/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-burrow-on-offseason-trash-talk-with-chiefs-well-see-them-in-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Irsay: It's going to be tough for Anthony Richardson as a rookie, but he has to play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colts haven't named Anthony Richardson their season-opening starter, but whether he starts the first game, the No. 4 overall pick will play early and often this season.Richardson will become the third quarterback drafted in the top five to start as a rookie for the Colts over the past 25 years. The Colts selected Peyton Manning with the No. 1 overall pick in 1998, and Manning started all 16 games his rookie season. Andrew Luck, the No. 1 overall pick in 2012, also started every game as a ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jim-irsay-its-going-to-be-tough-for-anthony-richardson-as-a-rookie-but-he-has-to-play/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jim-irsay-its-going-to-be-tough-for-anthony-richardson-as-a-rookie-but-he-has-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J.J. Watt: T.J. Watt's contract situation helped end thoughts of signing with Steelers in 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[J.J. Watt did many things during his NFL career, but he never played on the same team with his brothers T.J. and Derek. During an appearance on the Green Light with Chris Long podcast, Watt said that there was a time when that possibility was on the table. Watt was a free agent after being released by the Texans in 2021 and he said that signing with the Steelers &mdash; who employed both of his brothers at the time &mdash; was a consideration, but T.J.'s bid for a new contract that offseason he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jj-watt-tj-watts-contract-situation-helped-end-thoughts-of-signing-with-steelers-in-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jj-watt-tj-watts-contract-situation-helped-end-thoughts-of-signing-with-steelers-in-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars sign Josh Pederson, Doug Pederson's son]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jaguars are bringing in a player their head coach knows as well as anyone in the league. Jacksonville announced on Monday that the club has signed tight end Josh Pederson&nbsp;&mdash; son of head coach Doug Pederson. Josh Pederson entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2021, spending time with the 49ers, Saints, and Chiefs. But he received playing time in the USFL this year with the Houston Gamblers. He finished second on the club with 24 receptions for 325 yards.The younger Peder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaguars-sign-josh-pederson-doug-pedersons-son/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaguars-sign-josh-pederson-doug-pedersons-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Surtain II: Javonte Williams looks good, can't wait for him to get out there]]></title><description><![CDATA[While running back Javonte Williams got off to a solid start in 2022, his second pro season was derailed by a torn ACL suffered in Week Four. On Sunday, Williams told reporters at a youth football camp that he feels he'll be ready to go<br />
when training camp starts later this month. Cornerback Pat Surtain II, who co-hosted the event, didn't make any big declarations when it comes to the running back's health. But he did seem encouraged by Williams' progress. "Javonte looks good<br />
, man," Surtain sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-surtain-ii-javonte-williams-looks-good-cant-wait-for-him-to-get-out-there/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-surtain-ii-javonte-williams-looks-good-cant-wait-for-him-to-get-out-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI announces arrest of Chiefsaholic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI announced Monday that Xaviar Babudar, known as the Chiefsaholic, was arrested in Lincoln, California, on Friday and charged in federal court.Babudar, 28, was charged with one count of bank theft and one count of transporting stolen property across state lines, according to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City.The Chiefs superfan, who wore a wolf costume to games, had been on the run since March when he failed to appear for a court date. The Greater Kansas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/fbi-announces-arrest-of-chiefsaholic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/fbi-announces-arrest-of-chiefsaholic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Rooney Rule survive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith believes the Rooney Rule should be scrapped<br />
because it doesn't work. Possibly, it will go for other reasons &mdash; if/when the recent Supreme Court decision regarding affirmative action in higher education spreads to the employment context.For now, the league is standing behind the 20-year-old provision aimed at creating more opportunities for minority coaches and executives. In a memo sent to all employees following the landmark Supre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-the-rooney-rule-survive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-the-rooney-rule-survive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sauce Gardner: I had a pretty good year, but still have a lot to work on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner was chosen the NFL's defensive rookie of the year last season, but he thinks he's ready to make a bigger impact in Year Two.&ldquo;It was pretty cool you know, like always,&rdquo; Gardner told the Detroit News. &ldquo;You always have something to work on. I got a lot of things I can work on that&rsquo;s going to get better coming into my second season. I had a pretty good year<br />
.&rdquo;So what does Gardner want to accomplish that he didn't as a rookie?&ldquo;I want]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sauce-gardner-i-had-a-pretty-good-year-but-still-have-a-lot-to-work-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sauce-gardner-i-had-a-pretty-good-year-but-still-have-a-lot-to-work-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alec Ingold: Mike McDaniel presents an encouraging way to look at football]]></title><description><![CDATA[After spending his first three seasons with the Raiders, fullback Alec Ingold joined the Dolphins in free agency last year. He ended up in a significant role in Miami's offense under head coach Mike McDaniel, playing 40 percent of the unit's snaps while also playing 30 percent of special teams snaps. He even started 14 games, which is rare for a fullback in today's NFL. In a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Ingold detailed what he likes about McDaniel as a head coach, which seems to hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alec-ingold-mike-mcdaniel-presents-an-encouraging-way-to-look-at-football/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alec-ingold-mike-mcdaniel-presents-an-encouraging-way-to-look-at-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darnell Mooney says he's "ready to roll" in Bears training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Darnell Mooney expects to be on the field for the start of Bears training camp. Mooney suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 12 last season and he spent the offseason working his way back to health. While hosting a youth football camp over the weekend, Mooney said that he feels he's reached the end of that process and that he is set to make a full return to action once the team resumes working later this month. "I&rsquo;m feeling good<br />
. I&rsquo;m ready to roll," Mooney sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darnell-mooney-says-hes-ready-to-roll-in-bears-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darnell-mooney-says-hes-ready-to-roll-in-bears-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New York Times disbands its sports department]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of employees of The New York Times' sports department sent a letter to the newspaper's ownership over the weekend asking for clarification about their future because they felt they have been "twisting in the wind" since the company purchased The Athletic in 2022. They got that clarification on Monday, but it probably didn't come as a comfort to many of those who signed the letter. The Times announced that they are disbanding<br />
their sports department and that The Athletic will handle all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-new-york-times-disbands-its-sports-department/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-new-york-times-disbands-its-sports-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a beach week Father of Mine giveaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday consisted of an extended driving marathon, and only one PFT post for me. (I had to maintain my streak of at least one article per day, dating back to January 1, 2004.)I forgot to launch a Father of Mine giveaway for the weekend. So let's do it now. Send an email to florio@profootballtalk.com with this subject line: Father of Mine July 10 Giveaway. I'll pick a winner tonight or tomorrow and send it out once I get home.I might do another giveaway later in the week, so stay tuned and be r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/its-a-beach-week-father-of-mine-giveaway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/its-a-beach-week-father-of-mine-giveaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers add Julius Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad to Hall of Honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers will be adding two former players to their Hall of Honor this season. The team announced on Monday that Julius Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad will be inducted into the group at halftime of their October 29 game against the Texans. They will be the eighth and ninth members of the Hall. Peppers was the second overall pick of the 2002 draft and he was named the defensive rookie of the year that season. He spent eight seasons with the team and was a two-time All-Pro before moving on for s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/panthers-add-julius-peppers-and-muhsin-muhammad-to-hall-of-honor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/panthers-add-julius-peppers-and-muhsin-muhammad-to-hall-of-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A list of top 10 NFL coaches is coming very soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the annual slow time, we've noticed a few lists that other outlets have made regarding all sorts of potential topics. We (I) started a list, for example, of the overall quarterback rooms. We (I) lost interest after the first six.There's definite interest in ranking coaches. Last Wednesday, during a weekly visit with KJR radio in Seattle, Dick Fain mentioned someone's list of head coaches that omitted Seahawks coach Pete Carroll from the top 10 before asking whether I thought Carroll dese]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/a-list-of-top-10-nfl-coaches-is-coming-very-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/a-list-of-top-10-nfl-coaches-is-coming-very-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Dillon: I want Bengals to do right by their former players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Bengals running back Corey Dillon has revisited his comments about not being in the team's Ring of Honor. In a recent interview, Dillon called it "damn-near criminal<br />
" and "garbage" that he had not received that consideration from the team despite being the franchise's all-time rushing leader with 8,061 yards. Dillon took particular issue with the Bengals letting fans decide who is worthy of induction and he expanded on those thoughts during an appearance on Bengal Jim and Friends. Dillo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/corey-dillon-i-want-bengals-to-do-right-by-their-former-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/corey-dillon-i-want-bengals-to-do-right-by-their-former-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins could be the most fascinating focal point of Quarterback]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to the upcoming Netflix series titled Quarterback, one of the three quarterbacks the show follows (Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota) will dominate. But while Mahomes supplies the happy ending via a come-from-behind Super Bowl victory, Cousins might supply much of the intrigue.Cousins, a really-good-not-great quarterback, has reached over the first 11 years of his career his ceiling. We know who he is. We know what he is. In Quarterback, we'll learn how he deals with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-could-be-the-most-fascinating-focal-point-of-quarterback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-could-be-the-most-fascinating-focal-point-of-quarterback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jawaan Taylor "just wanted to embrace change" in move to Chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right tackle Jawaan Taylor's move to the Chiefs was more than the first change of teams in his NFL career. Taylor was born in Florida and he attended the University of Florida before being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round in 2019, so his decision to sign with the Chiefs as a free agent this offseason represented his first move out of the state for any reason. Taylor said he "just wanted to embrace change" on all fronts and spent the offseason doing all he could to learn f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jawaan-taylor-just-wanted-to-embrace-change-in-move-to-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jawaan-taylor-just-wanted-to-embrace-change-in-move-to-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amari Rodgers learned in Green Bay that NFL means not for long]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers selected Amari Rodgers in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft, and he showed some promise in his rookie season. But by the middle of his second season, he was released after a costly fumble. He took a lesson from that."I just took it all in and just took every day for a grain of salt honestly, because the NFL means not for long<br />
," Rodgers told the Knoxville News-Sentinel. "It can be taken from you any day. Just being able to soak it all in and just enjoy every single moment, was i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/amari-rodgers-learned-in-green-bay-that-nfl-means-not-for-long/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/amari-rodgers-learned-in-green-bay-that-nfl-means-not-for-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stefon Diggs attends Damar Hamlin's charity softball game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stefon Diggs' attendance (or lack thereof) at the Bills' offseason work was the subject of much discussion last month, but Diggs showed up to one gathering of Bills players over the weekend.Diggs was at the charity softball game organized by Bills safety Damar Hamlin, whose foundation has pledged millions of dollars to improving safety in youth sports in the months since Hamlin collapsed on the field and was revived thanks to well-trained medical staff who had access to an automated external de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stefon-diggs-attends-damar-hamlins-charity-softball-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stefon-diggs-attends-damar-hamlins-charity-softball-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Luck, Hall of Famer? (No.)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Luck abruptly retired four years ago, in late August. He will be eligible, as noted by the NFL Rookie Watch account on Twitter, after the 2023 season for the Pro Football Hall of Fame<br />
.That's fine. It's accurate. He'll be eligible for the Hall of Fame next year. Yes, he will.But he ain't getting in.Luck was among the best quarterbacks in the league when he played. He was a four-time Pro Bowler.But he only played six seasons, missing all of 2017 due to injury. He made it to the AFC Champi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/andrew-luck-hall-of-famer-no/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/andrew-luck-hall-of-famer-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook's agent fuels talk of possible deal with the Jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a recent edition of #PFTPM, the five-week hiatus answer to PFT Live, I mentioned the Jets are gaining momentum in the chase for running back Dalvin Cook. During a more recent interview with Jets reporter Paul Esden, Jr. Cook's agent, Zac Hiller, was asked to respond<br />
to my suggestion that the Jets are indeed picking up steam.Hiller said nothing to contradict the notion that the Jets are very interested in Cook, or that Cook is very interested in the Jets. Cook has said he wants to win a S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cooks-agent-fuels-talk-of-possible-deal-with-the-jets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cooks-agent-fuels-talk-of-possible-deal-with-the-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.J. Stroud working to build chemistry with receivers so they can "dominate" at training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans have had a break from organized work since the end of their offseason program, but rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud isn't staying away from his teammates. Stroud is still getting together with teammates to build up a comfort level ahead of his first NFL season. One recent session included wide receivers Robert Woods and Tank Dell and tight end Dalton Schultz at the University of Houston, and Stroud said that his goal for the remaining time before camp is to continue building on what th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cj-stroud-working-to-build-chemistry-with-receivers-so-they-can-dominate-at-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cj-stroud-working-to-build-chemistry-with-receivers-so-they-can-dominate-at-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Giants try to extend Xavier McKinney now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants safety Xavier McKinney is entering the final year of his rookie deal scheduled to make $1.754 million in base salary and count $2.670 milion against the cap. Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com reports that "there are no indications<br />
the Giants have initiated extension talks."The Giants, though, could try to get something done now when McKinney doesn't have as much leverage as he might later.McKinney missed eight games in the regular season in 2022 after an ATV accident in Cabo during the team&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-giants-try-to-extend-xavier-mckinney-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-giants-try-to-extend-xavier-mckinney-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Javonte Williams: I feel like I'm ready to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[There continues to be optimism about Broncos running back Javonte Williams' availability for the start of training camp. Broncos head coach Sean Payton said this spring that Williams has a good chance<br />
to avoid going on the physically unable to perform list as he makes his way back from last year's torn ACL and Williams was able to participate in OTAs on a limited basis to further stoke<br />
those good feelings. Williams made an appearance at teammate Pat Surtain II's football camp on Sunday and said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/javonte-williams-i-feel-like-im-ready-to-go/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/javonte-williams-i-feel-like-im-ready-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern president hears evidence from former player, reconsiders Pat Fitzgerald discipline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwestern's punishment of football coach Pat Fitzgerald was sufficient. Until it possibly wasn't.With specific information regarding hazing allegations against the team making their way<br />
to the student-run Daily Northwestern, school president Michael Schill is now reconsidering the situation. And not in a manner that would reduce the two-week, slow-time suspension of Fitzgerald.Per Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com, the unnamed former player who spoke to the Daily Northwestern told ESPN on Sunday m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/northwestern-president-hears-evidence-from-former-player-reconsiders-pat-fitzgerald-discipline/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/northwestern-president-hears-evidence-from-former-player-reconsiders-pat-fitzgerald-discipline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristan Wirfs wants to "take over" as leader with Buccaneers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis said that anyone doubting<br />
the team's ability to compete in the wake of Tom Brady's retirement is due for a rude awakening and outperforming any low expectations will require others stepping up to fill the leadership void that the quarterback left behind. Left tackle Tristan Wirfs shares Davis' rosy view<br />
of the team's immediate future and he's throwing his hat in the ring on the leadership front as well. During an appearance<br />
on the Vikes Verified podcast, Wirf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tristan-wirfs-wants-to-take-over-as-leader-with-buccaneers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tristan-wirfs-wants-to-take-over-as-leader-with-buccaneers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Dalvin Cook decision to wait until closer to training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fullback Alec Ingold would like to see running back Dalvin Cook join him<br />
in the Dolphins backfield, but there doesn't appear to be anything imminent when it comes to a deal. Jeff Darlington of ESPN reports, via DolphinsTalk.com, that there is "nothing urgent<br />
" in regard to Cook coming to terms with the Dolphins or any other team right now. Cook is expected to wait until closer to training camp before making an agreement on where to play during the 2023 season.As previously reported, the Dolphin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-dalvin-cook-decision-to-wait-until-closer-to-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-dalvin-cook-decision-to-wait-until-closer-to-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmanuel Ogbah on Dolphins' defense: "We can be as good as we want to be"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Miami Dolphins have a great offense. Their defense could be as good. Maybe better.Veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah recently declared that there's basically no limit to what Miami's defense can be."I'll say we can be as good as we want to be<br />
," Ogbah told Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, via NFL.com. "I'm excited about this defense. We've got [defensive coordinator] Vic [Fangio] coaching us up. I can't wait. It's been a long time coming. This year, I feel like this is the year. We can be as good a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/emmanuel-ogbah-on-dolphins-defense-we-can-be-as-good-as-we-want-to-be/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/emmanuel-ogbah-on-dolphins-defense-we-can-be-as-good-as-we-want-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins holds out hope another team will enter the mix, increasing his value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, receiver DeAndre Hopkins visited the Titans and Patriots. Since then, he has played the waiting game.Via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Hopkins is waiting for another team to enter the mix<br />
. If that happens, his value could increase.Obviously, this implies that neither the Titans nor the Patriots have made him an offer he can't/won't refuse. Per Reiss, both teams have indeed made offers &mdash; and the Titans have been "more aggressive to this point."It's unclear whether another team will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deandre-hopkins-holds-out-hope-another-team-will-enter-the-mix-increasing-his-value/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deandre-hopkins-holds-out-hope-another-team-will-enter-the-mix-increasing-his-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern players defend Pat Fitzgerald in hazing case]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, who has in the past rebuffed NFL interest, currently serves a meaningless two-week suspension<br />
following hazing allegations against the program, more detail from the alleged incidents has emerged. And Fitzgerald's players collectively have spoken out in his defense, and their own. A detailed article in the Daily Northwestern &mdash; the school's student newspaper &mdash; describes the practice of &ldquo;running&rdquo; players<br />
who in the opinion of other play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/northwestern-players-defend-pat-fitzgerald-in-hazing-case/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/northwestern-players-defend-pat-fitzgerald-in-hazing-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trent Williams: Texans got a steal in DeMeco Ryans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laremy Tunsil is fired up<br />
about the Texans' decision to hire DeMeco Ryans as their new head coach and the left tackle from Ryans' former team also thinks the team has made a winning choice. Trent Williams didn't play on the side of the ball that Ryans coached during their time with the 49ers, but he spent the last three seasons facing off against Ryans' defense in practice.He was left with a positive impression of Ryans' coaching acumen and he believes that 2023 is going to be the start of an e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/trent-williams-texans-got-a-steal-in-demeco-ryans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/trent-williams-texans-got-a-steal-in-demeco-ryans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Sherman: DeVonta Smith showed me I don't got it for these young dudes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Sherman says it was a game against the Eagles in 2021 that told him his career was just about over.Sherman said on his podcast that while covering DeVonta Smith, he felt the physical pain of his body not being able to cut on a dime the way a cornerback needs to do against an athletic young receiver like Smith.&ldquo;DeVonta must&rsquo;ve run this comeback<br />
,&rdquo; Sherman said, via Doug Farrar of USA Today. &ldquo;I had him under control, I was like, bam, quick jam, easy, had him under]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/richard-sherman-devonta-smith-showed-me-i-dont-got-it-for-these-young-dudes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/richard-sherman-devonta-smith-showed-me-i-dont-got-it-for-these-young-dudes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malik Willis isn't "guaranteed" a roster spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, the Titans invested a third-round draft pick in quarterback Malik Willis. This year, Willis might not even make the team.In a mailbag item published at the team's official website, veteran Titans reported Jim Wyatt writes that Willis's spot on the 53-man roster "isn&rsquo;t guaranteed<br />
."Obviously, incumbent Ryan Tannehill and rookie Will Levis, the 33rd overall pick in the draft for whom the Titans traded up to get, will make the team.The new rule allowing teams to dress a third quar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/malik-willis-isnt-guaranteed-a-roster-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/malik-willis-isnt-guaranteed-a-roster-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrell Owens: Darren Woodson should be in Hall of Fame over John Lynch]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Lynch finally made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Class of 2021, in his ninth year of eligibility and his eighth year as a finalist. Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens said he believes Cowboys safety Darren Woodson should be in Canton over Lynch, a safety for the Buccaneers and the Broncos in the same era as Woodson.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m thinking about a guy like Darren Woodson that&rsquo;s not in the Hall of Fame, but John Lynch is. How in the hell<br />
do you quantify that?&rdquo; O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/terrell-owens-darren-woodson-should-be-in-hall-of-fame-over-john-lynch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/terrell-owens-darren-woodson-should-be-in-hall-of-fame-over-john-lynch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dak Prescott: Turning 30 only increases the urgency to win now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dak Prescott already has more passing yards than Roger Staubach and more touchdowns than both Troy Aikman and Staubach. What he doesn't have yet is a Super Bowl title.The Cowboys quarterback is 61-36 in the regular season, but, like Tony Romo, only 2-4 in the postseason. The Cowboys, of course, have not reached the NFC Championship Game since 1995, with only the Commanders and Lions having gone that long or longer without a trip to the NFC's title game.Prescott, entering his eighth season with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dak-prescott-turning-30-only-increases-the-urgency-to-win-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dak-prescott-turning-30-only-increases-the-urgency-to-win-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amon-Ra St. Brown appreciates "crazy" hype for Lions in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The way the Lions closed the 2022 season raised the bar for the team heading into this season and the NFL didn't do anything to downplay that when they announced the schedule earlier this year. Opening night will see the Lions in Kansas City to face the Chiefs on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium and putting the NFC North team in that spot only feeds into the feeling that they will be a playoff contender. Some players might prefer to fly under the radar, but wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/amon-ra-st-brown-appreciates-crazy-hype-for-lions-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/amon-ra-st-brown-appreciates-crazy-hype-for-lions-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Chubb on Russell Wilson: Dope to see how he handled criticism last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley Chubb is now a member of the Dolphins, but he was with the Broncos until being traded around last year's deadline and that means he got a close view of quarterback Russell Wilson's disappointing first season in Denver. During an appearance on Dolphins teammate Tyreek Hill's It Needed To Be Said podcast, Chubb was asked about that experience. Hill said that one "pro" of not being with the Broncos anymore was that Chubb does not have to hear Wilson say "Let's Ride" any more and noted one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bradley-chubb-on-russell-wilson-dope-to-see-how-he-handled-criticism-last-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bradley-chubb-on-russell-wilson-dope-to-see-how-he-handled-criticism-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Reid: The page is already turned, we're working to continue this dynasty]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Chiefs received their Super Bowl rings last month, quarterback Patrick Mahomes said that was the final time that the team would celebrate<br />
their victory over the Chiefs in Arizona. Safety Justin Reid said that the team has already moved on from last year's success and turned their attention to climbing the mountain again in 2023. Reid signed with the Chiefs last year to step into a role previously filled by Tyrann Mathieu and said that "the reason they brought me there is to command the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-reid-the-page-is-already-turned-were-working-to-continue-this-dynasty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-reid-the-page-is-already-turned-were-working-to-continue-this-dynasty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Hubbard at his best physically, aiming for a career high in sacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard has a personal accomplishment he'd like to hit this season, and he thinks he's better-prepared to do it than ever before.But that personal accomplishment &mdash; double-digit sacks &mdash; takes a backseat to what he wants the Bengals to do as a team."My main goal and only goal is to win the Super Bowl," Hubbard said, via Bengals.com. "This is the best I&rsquo;ve felt in my whole career<br />
by a landslide physically."In five seasons with the Bengals, Hubbard's care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sam-hubbard-at-his-best-physically-aiming-for-a-career-high-in-sacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sam-hubbard-at-his-best-physically-aiming-for-a-career-high-in-sacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steelers' Calvin Austin thinks missing rookie season was a blessing in disguise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin missed his entire rookie season last year, but he's not sure that was a bad thing for him in the long run.Austin suffered a foot injury in training camp and never got on the field in either the preseason or the regular season, but he believes a year of professional experience purely focusing on the mental side of the game can help him.&ldquo;In the beginning, it was extremely tough,&rdquo; Austin said, via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, &ldquo;just because I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/steelers-calvin-austin-thinks-missing-rookie-season-was-a-blessing-in-disguise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/steelers-calvin-austin-thinks-missing-rookie-season-was-a-blessing-in-disguise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NFL running back Fred Willis dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred Willis, a running back for the Bengals and Oilers who spent six seasons in the NFL, has died at the age of 75.An obituary<br />
published by Willis's family said that he is survived by his wife, five children, two stepchildren and nine grandchildren.Willis grew up in Massachusetts and set New England high school records for touchdowns scored. He then went to Boston College, where he was the first player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season, and he also played on Boston College's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-nfl-running-back-fred-willis-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-nfl-running-back-fred-willis-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Rhule says coaching the Panthers was a "purifying fire"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Rhule sees his time coaching the Panthers as a learning experience, but not a particularly enjoyable one.Rhule, who was fired by the Panthers during the 2022 season with a record of 11-27, told Pete Thamel of ESPN he experienced things in Carolina that he's not going to let himself go through again at his new job as head coach at Nebraska."Going through the fire in Carolina was a purifying fire<br />
that melts away all the impurities, all the hubris, all the worrying about stuff that doesn't ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/matt-rhule-says-coaching-the-panthers-was-a-purifying-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/matt-rhule-says-coaching-the-panthers-was-a-purifying-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Pederson, son of Doug Pederson, appears set to sign with the Jaguars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Pederson, a tight end who is the son of Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, appears set to sign with the Jaguars.The 25-year-old Pederson played last season for the USFL's Houston Gamblers, and the Gamblers announced that they have released Pederson from his contract because he is going to sign with an NFL team.The Gamblers didn't say which team, but Josh Pederson liked a tweet<br />
indicating he is signing with the Jaguars.Josh Pederson has previously spent time with the 49ers, Saints and Chiefs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-pederson-son-of-doug-pederson-appears-set-to-sign-with-the-jaguars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-pederson-son-of-doug-pederson-appears-set-to-sign-with-the-jaguars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick could break record for career losses before breaking record for career wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots coach Bill Belichick is closing in on the all-time record for regular-season and total wins in NFL history. Before he gets there, he might set a couple of other records.Belichick, as noted by John Breech of CBSSports.com, is actually closer to the all-time record for losses than for wins<br />
.He's currently fifth on the list of regular-season and total defeats, with 152 and 165, respectively. The record for regular-season losses is shared by Dan Reeves and Jeff Fisher, with 165. Tom Landry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bill-belichick-could-break-record-for-career-losses-before-breaking-record-for-career-wins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bill-belichick-could-break-record-for-career-losses-before-breaking-record-for-career-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Brady's Autograph venture has been struggling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent New York Times article regarding the latter days &mdash; and financial cost &mdash; of Tom Brady&rsquo;s failed relationship with FTX<br />
includes a little news about his other crypto-style venture, Autograph.Per the Times, Autograph "has also struggled."Revenues "sank" last year due to the collapse of the crypto market, causing the focus of the company to shift away from marketing crypto tokens and to "helping celebrities find ways to foster loyalty with their fans."The company's market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tom-bradys-autograph-venture-has-been-struggling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tom-bradys-autograph-venture-has-been-struggling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Daniel Snyder sells the Commanders, what's next for him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In less than two weeks, Daniel Snyder's connection to the NFL could be over. So what's next?Not for the franchise he has owned for 24 years, but for Snyder. He's getting $6.05 billion. What's he going to do with it? What's he going to do with his time?Will he simply fade into bolivian<br />
? Or will he seek ongoing relevance in some sort of significant &mdash; and public &mdash; venture?His current legacy is not a good one. He might want to attempt a second act of some sort. Or he might be content t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/after-daniel-snyder-sells-the-commanders-whats-next-for-him/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/after-daniel-snyder-sells-the-commanders-whats-next-for-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For agents, there's no more significant inside information than whether an injured client will or won't play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier today, we pointed out that the NFL's gambling policy has no application to agents<br />
, and that the NFL Players Association has no gambling policy for the contract advisors it regulates.Beyond the issue of agents using their own unique information to place bets, they could also (in theory) sell that information to those who make wagers.In response to our story, a high-level team executive pointed out something we failed to mention, but should have. Agents always know which injured clients]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/for-agents-theres-no-more-significant-inside-information-than-whether-an-injured-client-will-or-wont-play/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/for-agents-theres-no-more-significant-inside-information-than-whether-an-injured-client-will-or-wont-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Shurmur joining Deion Sanders' staff at Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat Shurmur did not coach last season, but he's back in the game. He is joining Deion Sanders' staff as an offensive analyst at the University of Colorado, Carl Reed Jr. of 247Sports reports.Shurmur, 58, most recently was offensive coordinator with the Broncos in 2020-21. He has not coached in the college ranks since 1998 when he was offensive line coach at Stanford.He coached in the NFL for 23 seasons with the Eagles, Rams, Browns, Vikings, Giants and Broncos. Shurmer served as head coach of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-shurmur-joining-deion-sanders-staff-at-colorado/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-shurmur-joining-deion-sanders-staff-at-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Blevins leaves Giants staff to join XFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants assistant special teams coach Anthony Blevins is leaving Brian Daboll's coaching staff. The XFL announced Friday that Blevins has accepted the job to become the Vegas Vipers head coach.Blevins was entering his sixth season with the Giants, and his fifth as assistant special teams coach.In 2021, Blevins also was the assistant linebackers coach, and in 2020, he was the team's assistant defensive backs coach. Blevins, 46, coached at four college programs before joining the Cardinals as assi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/anthony-blevins-leaves-giants-staff-to-join-xfl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/anthony-blevins-leaves-giants-staff-to-join-xfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Staley pushed 49ers to hire Kyle Shanahan in 2017, calling him "the next big thing"]]></title><description><![CDATA[After going 2-14 in Chip Kelly's only season as coach, the 49ers were looking for stability. They had gone through three coaches in three years as they began their search in 2017.Offensive tackle Joe Staley, one of the team leaders that season, went to 49ers CEO Jed York to advocate for Kyle Shanahan as the 49ers' next head coach. "I was like, 'You have to make this happen,' " Staley said during an appearance on the Mojobreak Media podcast<br />
last week, via NBC Sports Bay Area. " 'Everything I&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-staley-pushed-49ers-to-hire-kyle-shanahan-in-2017-calling-him-the-next-big-thing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-staley-pushed-49ers-to-hire-kyle-shanahan-in-2017-calling-him-the-next-big-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alec Ingold wants Dalvin Cook to join Dolphins: "Competition breeds excellence"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even before the Vikings officially released Dalvin Cook, the Dolphins were a rumored suitor for the running back's services in 2023. Cook is still on the open market as a free agent. But one of the players who could block for him wants him to join the squad in Miami. "Man, we&rsquo;ve got a plethora of backs right now,&rdquo; fullback Alec Ingold said in an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio. &ldquo;Especially with our [third]-round pick Devon [Achane], Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson, Myles Gaskin,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alec-ingold-wants-dalvin-cook-to-join-dolphins-competition-breeds-excellence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alec-ingold-wants-dalvin-cook-to-join-dolphins-competition-breeds-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laremy Tunsil: DeMeco Ryans has brought a whole new vibe to Texans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans were 11-38 the past three seasons with four head coaches, including interim coach Romeo Crennel. They have another new head coach this season in DeMeco Ryans.They also have a new quarterback, having finally put the Deshaun Watson era/scandal behind them.The additions of Ryan and No. 2 overall pick C.J. Stroud give the Texans hope for the future."It's a whole new vibe, man," left tackle Laremy Tunsil said Friday during an appearance<br />
on The Pat McAfee Show. "DeMeco came in with that en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/laremy-tunsil-demeco-ryans-has-brought-a-whole-new-vibe-to-texans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/laremy-tunsil-demeco-ryans-has-brought-a-whole-new-vibe-to-texans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daytona International Speedway serious about hosting Jaguars home games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daytona International Speedway is serious about being the Jaguars home-away-from-home while the team's home stadium in Jacksonville is undergoing renovations.Speedway president Frank Kelleher said Daytona has studied the framework and structure of what a potential football setup would look like.&ldquo;Myself personally and our team, we&rsquo;ve spent some time in Jacksonville meeting with their leadership and a variety of follow-up phone calls with architects and engineers and design firms, you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daytona-international-speedway-serious-about-hosting-jaguars-home-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daytona-international-speedway-serious-about-hosting-jaguars-home-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For the Quarterback series, Andy Reid said his meetings with Patrick Mahomes could not be recorded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback, the new show that debuts next week on Netflix, will provide an all-access look at the 2022 seasons of Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota. With one big caveat. There won't be as much Big Red as there could have been.Chiefs coach Andy Reid insisted on no recordings of his meetings with Mahomes. It was his one condition, and the producers agreed.Peyton Manning, whose Omaha Productions partnered with NFL Films to create the series, shared Reid&rsquo;s request/demand<br />
with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/for-the-quarterback-series-andy-reid-said-his-meetings-with-patrick-mahomes-could-not-be-recorded/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/for-the-quarterback-series-andy-reid-said-his-meetings-with-patrick-mahomes-could-not-be-recorded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[During November 2022 collapse, Tom Brady made "urgent phone call" to FTX &mdash; and was snubbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Brady had well-documented distractions during his final year with the Buccaneers (and, presumably, his final year in football). More details are emerging about one of them &mdash; the collapse of crypto trading platform FTX.Per the New York Times, Brady made an "urgent phone call<br />
" during last November's collapse to FTX executive Sina Nader, the head of the company's partnerships. Nader, who was in the middle of a crisis meeting with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, didn't take the call."I ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/during-november-2022-collapse-tom-brady-made-urgent-phone-call-to-ftx-mdash-and-was-snubbed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/during-november-2022-collapse-tom-brady-made-urgent-phone-call-to-ftx-mdash-and-was-snubbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern suspends Pat Fitzgerald for next two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwestern has suspended head coach Pat Fitzgerald for the next two weeks after an investigation into hazing on the football team.The suspension is more symbolic than anything else, as there's not a lot of work for a college football coach to do at this time of year anyway. Northwestern's preseason practices don't start up until August.Still, it's a potentially relevant story to the NFL because Fitzgerald has been mentioned as a possible candidate to leave for a pro job, and the suspension co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/northwestern-suspends-pat-fitzgerald-for-next-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/northwestern-suspends-pat-fitzgerald-for-next-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Reid recruited Drue Tranquill with "think red" and "think Super Bowl" text messages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linebacker Drue Tranquill, a fourth-round pick of the Chargers in 2019, became a free agent in March, and he made the jump to a division rival.Appearing Thursday on NFL Network's Total Access, Tranquill explained the extent to which Chiefs coach Andy Reid got directly involved in recruiting Tranquill."I was really honored by the way the Chiefs pursued me, all the way from the front office down to the coaching staff," Tranquill said, via NFL.com. "Andy Reid literally texted me the morning of [wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/andy-reid-recruited-drue-tranquill-with-think-red-and-think-super-bowl-text-messages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/andy-reid-recruited-drue-tranquill-with-think-red-and-think-super-bowl-text-messages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Huber announces his retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati's former longtime punter is calling it a career. Kevin Huber announced his retirement on Friday morning. A fifth-round pick out of Cincinnati in the 2009 draft, Huber played his entire career for the Bengals. He held down the team's punting job from his first week as a rookie until midway through last season. With Huber's performance dipping, the club replaced Huber with Drue Chrisman. Huber averaged 43.2 yards per punt and 37.4 net yards in Cincinnati&rsquo;s first nine games. Chris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-huber-announces-his-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-huber-announces-his-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Hurts finds thrill in never being satisfied]]></title><description><![CDATA[For quarterbacks who have won a Super Bowl (like Aaron Rodgers), there's a real question that emerges regarding what comes next. For those who are still chasing that first one, there's no ambiguity. They won't be satisfied until they climb the mountain.Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who nearly got there in 2022, remains driven to make it happen. And he enjoys the torment that comes with it.&ldquo;Everybody aspires to be the best and works to be the best, but ultimately you have to find some se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jalen-hurts-finds-thrill-in-never-being-satisfied/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jalen-hurts-finds-thrill-in-never-being-satisfied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maxx Crosby working on grip strength to haul quarterbacks down by their jerseys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has added what he says is a major improvement to his offseason workouts: Training for grip strength.&ldquo;That&rsquo;s another thing that I&rsquo;m religious about,&rdquo; Crosby told TheAthletic.com. &ldquo;My grip strength<br />
. I do it after every single workout. I got a whole crew doing it with me now, too. That&rsquo;s a big part of it, like there&rsquo;s a few sacks this year where you just see me getting a piece of the jersey and pulling them in &mdash; tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/maxx-crosby-working-on-grip-strength-to-haul-quarterbacks-down-by-their-jerseys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/maxx-crosby-working-on-grip-strength-to-haul-quarterbacks-down-by-their-jerseys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL, NFLPA have no specific gambling policy for agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL's gambling policy applies to a broad range of "NFL Personnel." The policy does not apply to agents.The NFL Players Association has the power to regulate the NFL's contract advisors, generally known as agents. But the NFLPA says it has no direct rule against agent gambling.Per a union spokesperson, the regulations regarding NFLPA-certified agents has no specific gambling clause, "but they are implicitly covered in language that prohibits violations of federal and state laws." By way of e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-nflpa-have-no-specific-gambling-policy-for-agents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-nflpa-have-no-specific-gambling-policy-for-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Ingram leaves the playing field for the TV studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran running back Mark Ingram has announced that this season he'll be in the TV studio, not on the field.Ingram and Fox Sports released a statement saying that he'll be part of Fox's college football studio show for the 2023 season. Although the 33-year-old Ingram didn't specifically say he's retired from the NFL, it appears that his playing days are over."I can't wait to feel the energy and excitement every Saturday, alongside some of the most talented and entertaining names in our sport, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mark-ingram-leaves-the-playing-field-for-the-tv-studio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mark-ingram-leaves-the-playing-field-for-the-tv-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brett Favre claims he won't invoke Fifth Amendment in civil case regarding Mississippi welfare funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre continues to face a civil lawsuit arising from a Mississippi welfare scandal. He has not been accused of criminal misconduct.He apparently is very confident he won't be.Via A.J.. Perez of FrontOfficeSports.com, Favre's lawyers have indicated he will not invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination<br />
when testifying in the civil lawsuit. The comment was made in connection with an effort by Favre's lawyers to oppose a an effort by three other defe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favre-claims-he-wont-invoke-fifth-amendment-in-civil-case-regarding-mississippi-welfare-funds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favre-claims-he-wont-invoke-fifth-amendment-in-civil-case-regarding-mississippi-welfare-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: DeAndre Hopkins remains in contact with Titans, Patriots but signing not imminent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals released receiver DeAndre Hopkins on May 26, and he has remained a free agent since.Hopkins visited the Patriots and Titans, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports both teams remain interested. Pelissero added that the sides have had communication this week, but no signing is imminent.Hopkins wrote on social media<br />
Thursday that he will retire when he&rsquo;s not a 1,000-yard receiver.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ll retire from football when I&rsquo;m not a 1k-yard receiver,&rdquo; Hopkins said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-deandre-hopkins-remains-in-contact-with-titans-patriots-but-signing-not-imminent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-deandre-hopkins-remains-in-contact-with-titans-patriots-but-signing-not-imminent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looming federal legislation could allow D.C. to develop site of RFK Stadium for Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The looming departure of Commanders owner Daniel Snyder could open plenty of doors for the team. Specifically, it could open the door for a return to the site of RFK Stadium.According to the Washington Post, House Oversight Committee chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is planning to introduce legislation that "could ultimately allow D.C." to build a stadium for the Commanders or another mixed-use development project on the site of RFK Stadium. This would go a long way toward getting the team back in D.C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/looming-federal-legislation-could-allow-dc-to-develop-site-of-rfk-stadium-for-commanders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/looming-federal-legislation-could-allow-dc-to-develop-site-of-rfk-stadium-for-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Undisputed struggles to find a replacement for Shannon Sharpe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shannon Sharpe is out as the co-host of FS1's Undisputed. So who's in?No one knows.According to Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com, Undisputed will be on hiatus on August 28, due to the struggles to find a replacement for Sharpe<br />
.Part of the problem is that Sharpe, a Hall of Fame tight end, left quickly. Part of the problem, reportedly, is that not many want to work with Skip Bayless, who calls the shots for the debate show.As one unnamed source explained it to McCarthy, the shutdown of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-undisputed-struggles-to-find-a-replacement-for-shannon-sharpe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-undisputed-struggles-to-find-a-replacement-for-shannon-sharpe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NFL linebacker Johnie Cooks dies at 64]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL linebacker Johnie Cooks died Thursday, Colts owner Jim Irsay confirmed on social media. Cooks was 64.Cooks became a star at Mississippi State, manning the middle of the defense and earning a spot in the Davis Wade Stadium Ring of Honor. Cooks and D.D. Lewis are considered the best Bulldog linebackers ever.The Baltimore Colts made Cooks the second overall pick in 1982, and he earned all-rookie honors his first season.He played 83 games with 74 starts over seven seasons with the Colts,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-nfl-linebacker-johnie-cooks-dies-at-64/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-nfl-linebacker-johnie-cooks-dies-at-64/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins says he will retire once he's not a 1,000-yard receiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins doesn't have a new home yet.The receiver remains a free agent and continues to wait for the right offer after visits to the Titans and Patriots.Hopkins, 31, has not had a 1,000-yard season since 2020, having played only 19 games the past two seasons, while missing 15 to a suspension and injuries. He made 106 receptions for 1,289 yards and 11 touchdowns the past two seasons combined.Hopkins, though, said Thursday on social media that he will retire when he's not a 1,000-yard rece]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deandre-hopkins-says-he-will-retire-once-hes-not-a-1000-yard-receiver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deandre-hopkins-says-he-will-retire-once-hes-not-a-1000-yard-receiver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darius Slayton insists he's a No. 1 receiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants have 14 wide receivers on their roster, but do they have a WR1? Darius Slatyon answers emphatically, believing he is a No. 1 receiver who merely hasn't gotten his opportunity."I wouldn't say it bothers me, because everybody doesn&rsquo;t know what I know<br />
," Slayton told Ryan Dunleavy of The New York Post. "Everybody is not in the Giants' building. At the end of the day, you can only judge based on what you see from afar."Slayton re-signed with the Giants in the offseason, joining Ste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darius-slayton-insists-hes-a-no-1-receiver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darius-slayton-insists-hes-a-no-1-receiver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL has no comment on application of gambling policy to Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's July 4 party]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL's gambling policy contains a specific term regarding the acceptance of hospitality or gifts by "NFL personnel" from "Gambling Entities." The language of the provision, like the rest of the policy, reads as if it was written by a lawyer, for a lawyer.It's not clear where the line is. Which, obviously, becomes useful information for those players and other non-lawyers employed by the league and its teams who are expected to stay on the right side of it.For Tuesday's swanky, extravagant, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-has-no-comment-on-application-of-gambling-policy-to-fanatics-ceo-michael-rubins-july-4-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-has-no-comment-on-application-of-gambling-policy-to-fanatics-ceo-michael-rubins-july-4-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys sign kicker Brandon Aubrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys needed another kicker to compete withTristan Vizcaino for the job. Despite several proven veteran kickers still on the market, the team went a different direction.The Cowboys announced Thursday they have signed kicker Brandon Aubrey from the USFL.Aubrey, a native of Plano, Texas, made 14 of 15 field goals and all 35 extra points for the Birmingham Stallions this spring.He signed to play soccer for Notre Dame coming out of high school in 2013, and Toronto FC made him a first-round dr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-sign-kicker-brandon-aubrey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-sign-kicker-brandon-aubrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryce Young working with teammates at SMU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much is expected of Bryce Young this season.As the No. 1 overall pick, the quarterback is the walk-in starter for the Panthers. He is doing all he can to prepare himself for his rookie season.Young is working with his teammates at SMU in Dallas this week. Video from 2LiveCraig<br />
shows Young with receivers Terrace Marshall Jr., Adam Thielen, DJ Chark and Laviska Shenault. Rookie running back Cam Peoples tweeted he also is there.Young has made an early impression with his veteran teammates."Just ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bryce-young-working-with-teammates-at-smu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bryce-young-working-with-teammates-at-smu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Browns sign Thakarius Keyes, waive Dawson Deaton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Browns have made a pair of roster moves on Thursday. Cleveland announced the team has signed cornerback Thakarius Keyes. The Chiefs drafted Keyes in the seventh round of the 2020 draft. He appeared in eight games for the club as a rookie, playing 79 defensive snaps and 58 special teams snaps.He then played one game for Chicago and four games for Indianapolis in 2021.The cornerback bounced around last season, spending time in two separate stints with Houston along with Atlanta and Baltimore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/browns-sign-thakarius-keyes-waive-dawson-deaton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/browns-sign-thakarius-keyes-waive-dawson-deaton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parris Campbell: Matt Ryan boosted my confidence all last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entering the 2022 season, receiver Parris Campbell had not gotten through a pro season healthy.A Colts second-round pick in 2019, Campbell played seven games as a rookie, two games in 2020, and six contests in 2021. But Campbell demonstrated his value last year, recording 63 catches for 623 yards with three touchdowns for Indianapolis. He parlayed that into a one-year deal with the Giants worth a reported $4.7 million in base salary with another $2 million available in incentives.In a recent in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/parris-campbell-matt-ryan-boosted-my-confidence-all-last-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/parris-campbell-matt-ryan-boosted-my-confidence-all-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlton Davis: People who doubt Bucs after Tom Brady are in for a rude awakening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis believes Tampa Bay is being severely underestimated heading into the 2023 season.Davis told Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com that the departure of Tom Brady absolutely does not mean the Bucs are no longer contenders. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re about to do it to &lsquo;em,&rdquo; Davis says. &ldquo;Anybody who feels we&rsquo;ve lost Tom &mdash; and lost something &mdash; is going to be in for a rude awakening<br />
. A rude awakening. Tom was a great addition for us, but obvious]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/carlton-davis-people-who-doubt-bucs-after-tom-brady-are-in-for-a-rude-awakening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/carlton-davis-people-who-doubt-bucs-after-tom-brady-are-in-for-a-rude-awakening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USFL Championship ratings fall short of XFL Championship ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Moose Johnston was confused last week, he's even more confused now.The former NFL fullback and current president of football operations for the USFL expressed confusion last week<br />
over the essential ratings dead heat with the XFL, given Johnston's believe that the USFL has a far superior product. For the final games of their respective seasons, the numbers were not close.Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, the USFL drew an average audience of 1.2 million for the championship game on N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/usfl-championship-ratings-fall-short-of-xfl-championship-ratings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/usfl-championship-ratings-fall-short-of-xfl-championship-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunner Olszewski: Doubt me? I hope you do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gunner Olszewski began the 2022 season as the Steelers punt returner, but was replaced after he muffed two punts in a three-game span. Olszewski had signed a two-year deal with Pittsburgh in free agency after three seasons with New England. He led the league with 17.3 yards per punt return in 2020, which led to him being named a first-team, All-Pro returner that year.But in Week Two of last season, he muffed a punt against his former team &mdash; a critical blow that led to a touchdown in the S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/gunner-olszewski-doubt-me-i-hope-you-do/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/gunner-olszewski-doubt-me-i-hope-you-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Scott: DJ Moore is everything advertised and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Receiver DJ Moore was a significant piece of the deal that the Bears accepted to move out of the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft. Moore was instantly Chicago's No. 1 receiver when he walked into the building. And according to rookie receiver Tyler Scott, he performed like the top dog during the offseason program. "DJ Moore, being a teammate, he is everything advertised<br />
and more," Scott said in a recent episode of the Under Center Podcast, via NBCSportsChicago.com. "He plays with such a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tyler-scott-dj-moore-is-everything-advertised-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tyler-scott-dj-moore-is-everything-advertised-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check us out on Threads]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've been on Twitter since the early days of the app. We joined Threads on the very first day.It was a no-brainer to sign up for the Facebook/Instagram answer to Twitter, since it works the same way &mdash; and will surely have millions of users. (In less than a day, it already does.)We're ProFootballTalk on both Twitter<br />
and on Threads<br />
.I don't care about the whole Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg thing. Like many, I've been concerned about some of the business decisions made by Musk since he plu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/check-us-out-on-threads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/check-us-out-on-threads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Mattison sees "great opportunity" in being Vikings' starting running back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The departure of Dalvin Cook means Alexander Mattison is the No. 1 running back in Minnesota. Mattison says that's a job he's ready for."For me, it&rsquo;s a great opportunity<br />
to step into the role, the limelight and the position I've always dreamt of being in," Mattison said, via the Star-Tribune. "All the work I've put in to this point, all the work following in [Cook's] footsteps, side by side, challenging each other every day, prepared me for a moment like this where I can have the opportun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alexander-mattison-sees-great-opportunity-in-being-vikings-starting-running-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alexander-mattison-sees-great-opportunity-in-being-vikings-starting-running-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Dillon unleashes epic rant on omission from Bengals' Ring of Honor, Pro Football Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL running back Corey Dillon has been out of sight for a while. He's back. In a big way.Dillon recently uncorked an epic rant<br />
while talking to Paul Dehner Jr. of TheAthletic.com. The full interview is worth your time. Some of the highlights appear below.And make no mistake about whether Dillion was actually off the record. As he said to Dehner, &ldquo;Man, you can quote me word-for-fucking-word. Print it. Because nobody gets this shit. I want it exactly how I told you. No spins. No noth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/corey-dillon-unleashes-epic-rant-on-omission-from-bengals-ring-of-honor-pro-football-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/corey-dillon-unleashes-epic-rant-on-omission-from-bengals-ring-of-honor-pro-football-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the Patriots make a play for Dalvin Cook?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Vikings released Dalvin Cook, dumping his $10.4 million salary for 2023, it seemed Cook was determined to go to a team that would give him the best chance to make back as much of that money as possible. Before long, however, Cook began talking about hoping to win a championship.That's when a sense emerged that the Dolphins and Jets had become the top contenders for Cook &mdash; especially when he was asked to elaborate on the teams that could help him get his hands on a Lombardi Troph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/could-the-patriots-make-a-play-for-dalvin-cook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/could-the-patriots-make-a-play-for-dalvin-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Supplemental Draft officially set for July 11, with two players eligible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two players will be available when the 2023 NFL Supplemental Draft takes place on Tuesday, July 11.Jackson State wide receiver Malachi Wideman and Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright have officially been granted eligibility and will be the only two players that teams can consider, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Wideman is 6-foot-5, 190 pounds was a two-sport star in football and basketball in high school and chose to pursue football, picking Tennessee among the many schools offering h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-supplemental-draft-officially-set-for-july-11-with-two-players-eligible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-supplemental-draft-officially-set-for-july-11-with-two-players-eligible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Vick thinks Andy Reid could the greatest coach of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL quarterback and current Fox analyst Mike Vick said plenty of interesting things during an 80-minute interview with Tyreek Hill on his It Needed To Be Said podcast. One thing Vick said merits further discussion.Vick suggested that Chiefs coach Andy Reid could be the greatest coach of all time.&ldquo;I was actually thinking this year like, after Andy won the Super Bowl, he only got two, but he went to like four or five NFC Championship Games [and] every year [the Chiefs were] in the AF]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-vick-thinks-andy-reid-could-the-greatest-coach-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-vick-thinks-andy-reid-could-the-greatest-coach-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Vick thinks Andy Reid could be the greatest coach of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL quarterback and current Fox analyst Mike Vick said plenty of interesting things during an 80-minute interview with Tyreek Hill on his It Needed To Be Said podcast. One thing Vick said merits further discussion.Vick suggested that Chiefs coach Andy Reid could be the greatest coach of all time.&ldquo;I was actually thinking this year like, after Andy won the Super Bowl, he only got two, but he went to like four or five NFC Championship Games [and] every year [the Chiefs were] in the AF]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-vick-thinks-andy-reid-could-be-the-greatest-coach-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-vick-thinks-andy-reid-could-be-the-greatest-coach-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeMaurice Smith proposes alternatives to the Rooney Rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roger Goodell won't be laughing after he reads DeMaurice Smith's latest project.Smith, the outgoing executive director of the NFL Players Association, has co-authored an article that will appear in the next edition of the Yale Law and Policy Review. The article calls for the NFL to declare the Rooney Rule a failed experiment and to scrap it, with other specific measures implemented to improve hiring practices for coaches and other high-level employees. The Executive Summary of the article<br />
makes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/demaurice-smith-proposes-alternatives-to-the-rooney-rule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/demaurice-smith-proposes-alternatives-to-the-rooney-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antwaan Randle El mentoring, encouraging Jameson Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lions receiver Jameson Williams played only six games last season as he worked his way back from a torn ACL. He will miss the first six games of this season while serving a suspension for violating the NFL's gambling policy.The Lions aren't concerned about Williams' on-field play.Lions receivers coach Antwaan Randle El, though, has become a mentor for Williams as the young receiver navigates adversity off the field. "I don't have to motivate him much when it comes to ball. He loves the game<br />
and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/antwaan-randle-el-mentoring-encouraging-jameson-williams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/antwaan-randle-el-mentoring-encouraging-jameson-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With aspirations beyond golf, Saudi Arabia will launch a sports investment group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, when Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund set up its own golf league to compete with the PGA Tour, we pondered whether the country with massive amounts of oil money would ever turn its attention to football.That could be happening.According to the Financial Times, via Sports Business Daily, Saudi Arabia plans to launch a multibillion-dollar investment company in order to "expand its sports interests following its power grab in golf." The sports group will be part of the Public Inves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/with-aspirations-beyond-golf-saudi-arabia-will-launch-a-sports-investment-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/with-aspirations-beyond-golf-saudi-arabia-will-launch-a-sports-investment-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rams sign three more picks, including Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams drafted 14 players this spring. Twelve now are under contract.The team announced<br />
it signed outside linebacker Ochaun Mathis, running back Zach Evans and defensive back Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson.All three were sixth-round picks.Aaron Wilson ofKPRC reports Hodges-Tomlinson signed a four-year deal worth $4.039 million total with a $199,852 signing bonus; Mathis will get $4.022 million total, with a $182,468 signing bonus; and Zach Evans receives $3.973 million over four years with a $133,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/rams-sign-three-more-picks-including-trevius-hodges-tomlinson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/rams-sign-three-more-picks-including-trevius-hodges-tomlinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Juszczyk impressed by Brock Purdy's rookie season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49ers have all but said if Brock Purdy can return to health by the season opener he will start. The question is: Will he? Purdy earned the right to start this season with the way he played in an emergency last season. Still, the 49ers have Trey Lance, the No. 3 overall pick in 2021, and free agent signee Sam Darnold, a former first-round pick, standing by in case.Quarterback is the biggest question for the 49ers as they head into training camp as one of the favorites in the NFC.49ers player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyle-juszczyk-impressed-by-brock-purdys-rookie-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyle-juszczyk-impressed-by-brock-purdys-rookie-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Daniel Jones initially asked for $47 million per year]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Giants quarterback Daniel Jones hired new representation in February, we heard they were looking to get Jones "$45 million per year, or more<br />
.""Or more" wins.Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com reports that Jones's agents asked for $47 million per year<br />
.Jones ended up at $40 million annually<br />
.But that's how negotiation works. The Giants might have opened at $33 million per year; $40 million became the obvious middle ground.And $40 million isn't crazy. It puts him in a three-year tie for ninths]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-daniel-jones-initially-asked-for-47-million-per-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-daniel-jones-initially-asked-for-47-million-per-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darrelle Revis' mom to present him for Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darrelle Revis chose his mother, Diana Askew, to present him for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month.Revis is part of the Class of 2023.He repeatedly has mentioned Askew's influence steering him in the right direction. Her support continues every day, he said, according to the Hall of Fame.In 11 seasons with four teams, Revis received numerous accolades, including first-team All-Pro four times, seven Pro Bowls and a selection to the NFL&rsquo;s All-Decade Team of the 201]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darrelle-revis-mom-to-present-him-for-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darrelle-revis-mom-to-present-him-for-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen made an important disclosure regarding the Stefon Diggs drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills quarterback Josh Allen recently asked the media to stop talking about last month's drama with receiver Stefon Diggs. In talking about why the media shouldn't talk about it, Allen talked about something that hadn't been talked about before.One of the biggest lingering questions was whether Diggs walked out of the facility before a mandatory minicamp practice, or whether he was told to leave. According to Allen, coach Sean McDermott "asked [Diggs] to go home<br />
."That's very significant, for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-made-an-important-disclosure-regarding-the-stefon-diggs-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-made-an-important-disclosure-regarding-the-stefon-diggs-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Roullier announces his retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[One free-agent offensive lineman is taking his name out of consideration on the open market<br />
. Former Commanders center Chase Roullier announced his retirement on Wednesday. &ldquo;I have lived most of my life with football, and because of this, I knew it would be very difficult for me to decide when to move on,&rdquo; Roullier said in a statement released on social media. &ldquo;Two years ago, I would have never thought I&rsquo;d be writing this right now. But in those two years, I have seen tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chase-roullier-announces-his-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chase-roullier-announces-his-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple NFL figures attend Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's July 4 party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever year, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin hosts an exclusive July 4 party at his $50 million house in the Hamptons. This year, the party comes as he's trying to grow the company into a major sports book operation &mdash; and as unprecedented attention is being paid to the NFL's gambling policy.Present at the event, based on the video Rubin posted on his Twitter page<br />
, were (to name a few) Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Ravens receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. Raiders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/multiple-nfl-figures-attend-fanatics-ceo-michael-rubins-july-4-party/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/multiple-nfl-figures-attend-fanatics-ceo-michael-rubins-july-4-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears stadium critic launches recall effort for Arlington Heights politicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to stadium financing, there's a disconnect between the will of the people and the will of the people whom the people will elect.For any proposal regarding taxpayer funding of a sports venue that lands on a ballot, it will lose. It could be the one of the only things that draws true bipartisan report. In contrast, the individuals elected to represent the people will allow their arms to be sufficiently twisted to cough up some of the contents of the public coffers.In Arlington Heigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-stadium-critic-launches-recall-effort-for-arlington-heights-politicians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-stadium-critic-launches-recall-effort-for-arlington-heights-politicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolphins sign second-round pick Cam Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins have taken care of some important business in a slow week for the NFL. Miami announced on Wednesday that the club has signed second-round pick Cam Smith. Smith was the first of Miami's four draft picks this year. A cornerback out of South Carolina, Smith recorded six interceptions and 18 passes defensed in four collegiate seasons.The Dolphins had only four draft picks this year, beginning with Smith at No. 51 overall in the second round. The club has now signed all of its draftees:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dolphins-sign-second-round-pick-cam-smith/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dolphins-sign-second-round-pick-cam-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In time, players could simply be blocked from making prohibited bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[When God dropped Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, he told them to do whatever they want, as long as they don't eat from the apple tree. The first time I heard that story, I thought, "Why didn't he just take out the tree?"When it comes to the NFL's forbidden fruit of betting on NFL games and/or betting on other sports while at work, why don't they just take out the tree?It's a strategy that makes too much sense to ignore. With geolocation tools instantly tracking players who place bets they s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/in-time-players-could-simply-be-blocked-from-making-prohibited-bets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/in-time-players-could-simply-be-blocked-from-making-prohibited-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen A. Smith on ESPN layoffs: "More is coming"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-letter network's Red Wedding from last Friday had a loose sense of finality to it. That's not the case.Beyond the name or two that trickled out since nearly 20 on-air talent were let go on June 30, there could still be more. That's because one of ESPN's most prominent voices says there will be more."This ain&rsquo;t the end, more is coming<br />
,&rdquo; Smith said recently on his self-named show, via Armando Tinoco of Deadline.com. &ldquo;And yes, ladies and gentlemen, I could be next.&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stephen-a-smith-on-espn-layoffs-more-is-coming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stephen-a-smith-on-espn-layoffs-more-is-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen: Media blew Stefon Diggs situation out of proportion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills quarterback Josh Allen says Stefon Diggs' absence from the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp practice was not as big a deal as it was made out to be.&ldquo;I love him. That's my guy,&rdquo; Allen said of Diggs on Bussin With the Boys. &ldquo;The media has blown this so far out of proportion<br />
. We are in minicamp. We're not playing a game for four months. He doesn't show up for one day, he's still there, coach asked him to go home, they're in talks, they're trying to resolve some t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-media-blew-stefon-diggs-situation-out-of-proportion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-media-blew-stefon-diggs-situation-out-of-proportion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears GM Ryan Poles on sleeping in his office: "That was not healthy"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long work days are the norm in the NFL, but Ryan Poles says that in hindsight, he took it too far when he became theBears' General Manager.Poles says that after getting the Bears job in 2022, he began sleeping in his office so he wouldn't miss a minute of preparation for the 2022 NFL draft."That was not healthy<br />
doing that last year," Poles told Courtney Cronin of ESPN. "I don't ever want to go through that again. But it was necessary to get the job done, so a little bit different approach."Plen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-gm-ryan-poles-on-sleeping-in-his-office-that-was-not-healthy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-gm-ryan-poles-on-sleeping-in-his-office-that-was-not-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve McNair was murdered 14 years ago today]]></title><description><![CDATA[A normal Independence Day became anything but in July 4, 2009, when word emerged that former NFL quarterback Steve McNair had been murdered.The news was shocking, the circumstances mysterious. McNair was shot four times. Police ultimately determined that his 20-year-old girlfriend, Jenny Kazemi, killed him before committing suicide. McNair was only 36 at the time. Kazemi had purchased a gun the night before the killing. There were, and in some circles still are, questions about whether she actu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/steve-mcnair-was-murdered-14-years-ago-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/steve-mcnair-was-murdered-14-years-ago-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.J. Gardner-Johnson chimes in on Super Bowl LVII grass]]></title><description><![CDATA[The poor playing surface of Super Bowl LVII continues to be an issue from time to time. Eagles fans generally don't want to be reminded of it, since it brings back bad memories of the loss. Chiefs fans generally don't want to hear it, since it potentially undermines the win.It recently came up after Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham said the Chiefs' offensive line was "blessed" by the subpar footing on grass that didn't perform the way it should. That prompted our report that the league has p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cj-gardner-johnson-chimes-in-on-super-bowl-lvii-grass/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cj-gardner-johnson-chimes-in-on-super-bowl-lvii-grass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Vick's advice for Tua Tagovailoa: Bulk up, avoid hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Mike Vick's recent appearance<br />
on Tyreek Hill's It Needed To Be Said podcast, Vick had a few things he needed to say about Hill's current quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa."I just think he's got to bulk up a little bit," Vick said. "Get a little bit bigger. Get stronger. As you grow into your man body, that's what needs to happen. Ain't nothing wrong with picking up another 10 pounds, 15 pounds. . . .Don't get hit. Don't get knocked around."Tua has been working on how to fall, by studying jiu-j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-vicks-advice-for-tua-tagovailoa-bulk-up-avoid-hits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-vicks-advice-for-tua-tagovailoa-bulk-up-avoid-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of big-name free agents remain available]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's July 4. The annual celebration of American independence. With training camps opening in a few weeks, there are plenty of players who would be interested in shedding their own independence and joining a team.In recent weeks, much of the focus has fallen upon running back Dalvin Cook and receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But there are plenty of other players with instantly-recognizable names who remain available to be signed, by any team at any time.Several quarterbacks remain unattached, including]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/plenty-of-big-name-free-agents-remain-available/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/plenty-of-big-name-free-agents-remain-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tension seems to be on the rise for Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots are at a crossroads. The relationship between owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick seems to be at a crossroads, too.And even with six Super Bowl trophies delivered by Belichick having full control over the football operations, there's a shelf life for everyone who isn't winning. Since winning Super Bowl LIII, Belichick hasn't been winning.No postseason victories. Two playoff appearances, two failures to qualify for the postseason. And since Tom Brady left after the 2019 seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tension-seems-to-be-on-the-rise-for-bill-belichick-robert-kraft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tension-seems-to-be-on-the-rise-for-bill-belichick-robert-kraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaylen Waddle explains why he loves playing with Tua Tagovailoa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle led the NFL in yards per catch last season, and he credits quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for that.Waddle told KPRC in Houston<br />
that coach Mike McDaniel's offense emphasizes receivers gaining yards after the catch, and Tagovailoa puts his receivers in a perfect position to accomplish that."His ball placement. I think everybody sees it, knowing exactly where to place the ball so his receivers can not just catch it, but catch it and run with it. That's what makes T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaylen-waddle-explains-why-he-loves-playing-with-tua-tagovailoa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaylen-waddle-explains-why-he-loves-playing-with-tua-tagovailoa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mason Crosby preparing for 17th season despite remaining unsigned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mason Crosby is one of several veteran kickers still without work. Crosby, though, continues to workout, expecting to get a 17th NFL season.His time in Green Bay likely is over, with the Packers having drafted Auburn kicker Anders Carlson in the sixth round. But Crosby isn't ruling out anything.&ldquo;Never count anything out<br />
in this game,&rdquo; Crosby told Jason Wilde of ESPN Wisconsin, via Rob Reischel of Forbes. &ldquo;Weird stuff happens every year, and you never know. You never know what&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mason-crosby-preparing-for-17th-season-despite-remaining-unsigned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mason-crosby-preparing-for-17th-season-despite-remaining-unsigned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devon Allen says he's the fastest player in the NFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagles receiver Devon Allen, who recently ran the fourth fastest 110-meter hurdles of the year, believes he's faster than any other man in the NFL.Allen made that declaration recently to TMZ.com."I definitely am<br />
," Allen said. "I'm not gonna roast [Tyreek Hill and DK Metcalf] because what they did [in track appearances] was impressive. I raced Tyreek Hill when I was in high school. We raced and he smoked me when we were in high school and DK Metcalf ran a 10.3 a couple years ago is super impres]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/devon-allen-says-hes-the-fastest-player-in-the-nfl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/devon-allen-says-hes-the-fastest-player-in-the-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Darnold: Grasping offense "a work in progress," excited to continue in training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[As long as Brock Purdy remains in rehab mode for his elbow, the 49ers will have a competition between Trey Lance and Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job.The 49ers acquired Lance with the third overall pick of the 2021 draft, so he has spent three years with head coach Kyle Shanahan in the team's offensive system. Darnold was with the Jets and Panthers before signing with the 49ers this offseason, so he's had to get a handle on the offense while also trying to show that he can run it we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sam-darnold-grasping-offense-a-work-in-progress-excited-to-continue-in-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sam-darnold-grasping-offense-a-work-in-progress-excited-to-continue-in-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foster Moreau in full remission from Hodgkin's Lymphoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saints tight end Foster Moreau announced today that he is in full remission, just months after a routine team physical revealed that he has cancer."After a few tumultuous months, I&rsquo;ve been blessed with the news that I am in full remission from Hodgkin Lymphoma! I&rsquo;m so grateful to everyone who reached out to offer their love and support; our prayers were answered. From here I will continue to live my life as God intended," Moreau wrote on social media.The 26-year-old Moreau played hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/foster-moreau-in-full-remission-from-hodgkins-lymphoma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/foster-moreau-in-full-remission-from-hodgkins-lymphoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trey Lance: Last year was a bump in the road, and I will be better for it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the 49ers drafted Trey Lance as their next franchise quarterback, he has experienced nothing but injuries and disappointment. Lance heads into his third season happy and, most importantly, healthy.&ldquo;Yeah, absolutely,&rdquo; Lance told Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area during the recent Tight End University. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m in a great spot<br />
physically, mentally and just excited for this year.&rdquo;Lance broke a finger in the preseason of his rookie season and saw his second se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/trey-lance-last-year-was-a-bump-in-the-road-and-i-will-be-better-for-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/trey-lance-last-year-was-a-bump-in-the-road-and-i-will-be-better-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Riley's wife to present him for Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Ken Riley announced that Barbara Riley will present her late husband during the Class of 2023 enshrinement next month.The couple were married for more than 50 years until his death in 2020 at age 72. They had three children: Kimberly, Ken II and Kenisha. Riley held numerous Bengals records at the time of his retirement in 1984, including most seasons played (15), most games played (207) and interceptions for a career (65) and interceptions in a single season (nine). For his career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ken-rileys-wife-to-present-him-for-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ken-rileys-wife-to-present-him-for-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raiders' Daniel Carlson: Kickers want to perform at the highest level, not be limited by rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson is among the many special teams players and coaches across the NFL who are uneasy about the new rule that will encourage fair catches on kickoffs.&ldquo;You want to be able to perform at the highest level and not be limited by rules<br />
,&rdquo; Carlson told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. &ldquo;And so, we&rsquo;re trying to figure out how to do that now and roll with the punches.&rdquo;The new rule puts the ball on the 25-yard line after fair catches on kickoffs. That]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/raiders-daniel-carlson-kickers-want-to-perform-at-the-highest-level-not-be-limited-by-rules/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/raiders-daniel-carlson-kickers-want-to-perform-at-the-highest-level-not-be-limited-by-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Cardinals coach Vince Tobin dies at 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vince Tobin, who coached the Arizona Cardinals from 1996 into the 2000 season, has died. He was 79.Tobin led the Cardinals to a playoff appearance in 1998, capped by the franchise's first postseason victory since the Truman administration."As head coach of the Cardinals, his steady leadership was a constant and a big part of the success the team enjoyed during his tenure," Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said in a statement. "His football legacy with us is highlighted by the thrilling 1998 seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-cardinals-coach-vince-tobin-dies-at-79/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-cardinals-coach-vince-tobin-dies-at-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ratings for The Match, featuring Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, have cratered]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this rate, TNT will soon be taking a torch to The Match.The ratings have cratered, with a drop of nearly 50 percent from last summer's event pitting Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers against Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, this year's showdown with Mahomes and Travis Kelce taking on NBA teammates Steph Curry and Klay Thompson had an average audience of 782,000.Last June's event generated an average audience of 1.452 million.The trend has not been The Matc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ratings-for-the-match-featuring-patrick-mahomes-and-travis-kelce-have-cratered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ratings-for-the-match-featuring-patrick-mahomes-and-travis-kelce-have-cratered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix on verge of landing Jerry Jones docu-series for nearly $50 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership between the NFL and Netflix is expanding.Next week, the first NFL property debuts on Netflix, with the Quarterback series focusing on Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota. Eventually, Netflix will air the NFL Films docu-series focusing on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones<br />
.Matthew Belloni of Puck.news reports that Netflix will pay "just under $50 million<br />
" for the property. While the deal is not officially done, Netflix has essentialy won a "bidding war" with ESPN. Amazon a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/netflix-on-verge-of-landing-jerry-jones-docu-series-for-nearly-50-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/netflix-on-verge-of-landing-jerry-jones-docu-series-for-nearly-50-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills feel Nyheim Hines can function in all aspects of their offense in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills acquired Nyheim Hines in a midseason trade last year, but the running back was most effective as a special teams player. He memorably returned a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns in Buffalo's regular-season finale against New England. But Hines didn't receive an offensive touch in that contest. In his nine regular-season games with Buffalo, Hines took six carries for -3 yards and caught five passes for 53 yards with a TD.Running backs coach Kelly Skipper recently noted that Hines' trans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-feel-nyheim-hines-can-function-in-all-aspects-of-their-offense-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-feel-nyheim-hines-can-function-in-all-aspects-of-their-offense-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richie James: Andy Reid "smartest and greatest" head coach you could ask for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Richie James is in his first year with the Chiefs, but he had some advance information about the offense he'll be playing in this season. James spent last season with the Giants and played for offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, who was on Andy Reid's staff in Kansas City before being hired by the Giants in 2022. That gave James some familiarity with the Chiefs offense and he said that he's loving "everything" about the opportunity he has in front of him this year. Playing for Reid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/richie-james-andy-reid-smartest-and-greatest-head-coach-you-could-ask-for/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/richie-james-andy-reid-smartest-and-greatest-head-coach-you-could-ask-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jermaine Johnson sees "crazy changes" heading into second Jets season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets got major contributions from their first two first-round picks in 2022, but the third one didn't make the same kind of impact. Edge rusher Jermaine Johnson didn't jump into the starting lineup like Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson, but he did find a rotational role in his rookie season. He finished the year with 29 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a blocked punt that resulted in a safety. As the team's offseason workouts came to an end, Johnson said he feels "insanely more comfortable" heading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jermaine-johnson-sees-crazy-changes-heading-into-second-jets-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jermaine-johnson-sees-crazy-changes-heading-into-second-jets-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Philips: Maybe I'm a forgotten guy to some, but I don't pay attention to that]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Titans are waiting to see if they'll land receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But until they do, Treylon Burks and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are the team's top options at the position. That means 2022 fifth-round pick Kyle Philips has an opportunity to be a key player within a revamped Tennessee offense for the coming season. "Maybe I am a forgotten guy to some, but I don&rsquo;t pay attention<br />
to that," Philips said recently, via Jim Wyatt of the team's website. "I focus on what I need to, which is to le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyle-philips-maybe-im-a-forgotten-guy-to-some-but-i-dont-pay-attention-to-that/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyle-philips-maybe-im-a-forgotten-guy-to-some-but-i-dont-pay-attention-to-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Vick wishes he would have listened to the one person who warned him about dogfighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newest episode of Tyreek Hill's podcast, It Needed To Be Said, features former NFL quarterback Mike Vick<br />
. And in 90 minutes of It Needed To Be Said, one word that needed to be said was completely unsaid.Dogfighting.During the first 30 minutes or so of the discussion, it seemed that the conversation would never even address the two-year break in Vick's career arising from his guilty plea to federal charges from dogfighting and gambling on dogfighting. (He somehow avoided being indicted on c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-vick-wishes-he-would-have-listened-to-the-one-person-who-warned-him-about-dogfighting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-vick-wishes-he-would-have-listened-to-the-one-person-who-warned-him-about-dogfighting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Privately, the NFL blamed Super Bowl slipping on players wearing the wrong cleats]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no dispute that the Super Bowl LVII playing surface was less than subpar. A dispute lingers regarding why players were slipping and sliding<br />
on a grass field that neutralized the pass rushes, to the benefit of the Chiefs and to the detriment of the Eagles.Was it the grass? Was it the watering? Was it something else?To their credit, the Eagles don't use it as an excuse for losing. Then again, they don't need to. Those who understand how a slippery field impacts football players realize th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/privately-the-nfl-blamed-super-bowl-slipping-on-players-wearing-the-wrong-cleats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/privately-the-nfl-blamed-super-bowl-slipping-on-players-wearing-the-wrong-cleats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrace Marshall feels he has a "clean slate" heading into third Panthers season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new coaching staff feels like a new start for Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall. Marshall was a 2021 second-round pick in Carolina and he's started 12 of the 27 games he's played since joining the Panthers. He has 45 catches for 628 yards and a touchdown in those appearances, which isn't quite the level of production that the Panthers hoped to see when they added him to the roster in the draft but Marshall is hopeful about what life will be like with the new staff in place. Marshall sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/terrace-marshall-feels-he-has-a-clean-slate-heading-into-third-panthers-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/terrace-marshall-feels-he-has-a-clean-slate-heading-into-third-panthers-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many USFL players will get NFL opportunities this year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the first season of USFL 2.0, the four-letter league put more than 60 players into NFL training camps. The league's president of football operations, Daryl "Moose" Johnston, said that 19 ended 2022 on NFL 53-man rosters.&ldquo;We did some great stuff last season<br />
,&rdquo; Johnston said, via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. &ldquo;How do you match that and follow that up? Now that you have competition out there [in the XFL] taking players from your league to their league? We&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/how-many-usfl-players-will-get-nfl-opportunities-this-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/how-many-usfl-players-will-get-nfl-opportunities-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Barkley uses recent Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce golf match to take another shot at Skip Bayless]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce appeared on the latest installment of the contrived celebrity golf tournament. Charles Barkley, who makes everything he's involved in more interesting and entertaining, was part of the coverage.While discussing where Kelce ranks among the all-time great tight ends, Barkley mentioned Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, who recently left FS1's Undisputed. And Barkley took a shot at Sharpe's former on-air partner, Skip Bayle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/charles-barkley-uses-recent-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-golf-match-to-take-another-shot-at-skip-bayless/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/charles-barkley-uses-recent-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-golf-match-to-take-another-shot-at-skip-bayless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Evans confident in Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has grown accustomed to catching passes from the greatest quarterback in NFL history over the last three years. But he says even after Tom Brady's retirement, Tampa Bay is going to be just fine at the quarterback position.Evans said that whether Kyle Trask or Baker Mayfield wins the starting job, he believes the Bucs are in good hands."Kyle&rsquo;s improved a lot<br />
," Evans told Ari Alexander of KPRC. "I'm really impressed with what I've seen with Baker. Whoeve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-evans-confident-in-baker-mayfield-kyle-trask/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-evans-confident-in-baker-mayfield-kyle-trask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Joe Burrow waiting for Justin Herbert to do his deal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson have gotten new contracts this offseason. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow have not.Is Burrow waiting for Herbert to do his deal before Burrow does his? Paul Dehner, Jr. of TheAthletic.com believes that&rsquo;s one of the factors<br />
delaying Burrow's deal.Frankly, it shouldn't be. Burrow and Herbert occupy different planes. Herbert is irrelevant to Burrow. The only reason for Burrow to wait wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/is-joe-burrow-waiting-for-justin-herbert-to-do-his-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/is-joe-burrow-waiting-for-justin-herbert-to-do-his-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kellen Moore: We have so much height on offense it will be like throwing in a different jet stream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert tried 68 passes of 20-plus yards during the 2022 season and it helps to have big receivers who can win battles with defensive backs when you uncork deep shots. The Chargers were well-stocked with receivers who fit the bill last year and they added to that strength in the first round of this year's draft. Rookie wide receiver Quentin Johnston is 6'4", which is the same height as Mike Williams and the two wideouts are expected to join the 6'2" Keenan Allen as t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kellen-moore-we-have-so-much-height-on-offense-it-will-be-like-throwing-in-a-different-jet-stream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kellen-moore-we-have-so-much-height-on-offense-it-will-be-like-throwing-in-a-different-jet-stream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kellen Moore: We have so much height, it will be like throwing in a different jet stream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert tried 68 passes of 20-plus yards during the 2022 season and it helps to have big receivers who can win battles with defensive backs when you uncork deep shots. The Chargers were well-stocked with receivers who fit the bill last year and they added to that strength in the first round of this year's draft. Rookie wide receiver Quentin Johnston is 6'4", which is the same height as Mike Williams and the two wideouts are expected to join the 6'2" Keenan Allen as t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kellen-moore-we-have-so-much-height-it-will-be-like-throwing-in-a-different-jet-stream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kellen-moore-we-have-so-much-height-it-will-be-like-throwing-in-a-different-jet-stream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Holmgren experienced "very curious," "very attentive" Russell Wilson in Seattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson at a career crossroads, there's a question as to whether his subpar performance in 2022 was an aberration or a new, post-Seahawks normal. The question has prompted a closer examination of Wilson's work habits and commitment to becoming the best player he can be &mdash; not based on what he chooses to highlight on social media, but based on the reality of what he's truly doing.In Seattle, Wilson tried to augment his understanding of the team's offense by t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-holmgren-experienced-very-curious-very-attentive-russell-wilson-in-seattle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-holmgren-experienced-very-curious-very-attentive-russell-wilson-in-seattle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside information could become a major problem for the NFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news that Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers placed a winning wager<br />
on a teammate's over-under rushing total speaks to a problem potentially far more significant and widespread than players betting on NFL games and events.Inside information. Known in the context of corporate America as material, non-public information. In the NFL, there is plenty of it.The truth about injuries becomes the most obvious. But there are various other forms of it. For teams that script the first 15 offensive plays,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/inside-information-could-become-a-major-problem-for-the-nfl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/inside-information-could-become-a-major-problem-for-the-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars WR Jamal Agnew describes Calvin Ridley as a "mismatch nightmare"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2021, receiver Calvin Ridley instantly became known more for what he did off the field than for anything he had ever done on it. Now that he's back after a full-year (and then some) gambling suspension, Ridley can get back to doing what he'd been doing before his career became derailed.As new Jaguars teammate Jamal Agnew sees it, Ridley will be potentially derailing the careers of defensive backs."Just the way he moves, you can see," Agnew recently told talkSPORT, via NFL.com. "His route run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaguars-wr-jamal-agnew-describes-calvin-ridley-as-a-mismatch-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaguars-wr-jamal-agnew-describes-calvin-ridley-as-a-mismatch-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USFL knows attendance will be an issue, at least until all eight teams are playing in their home markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USFL is hoping to find a way to put more U.S. residents in the stands at its games.In the second year of USFL 2.0, the league expanded its locations from one city (Birmingham) to four. With Canton hosting games but not having a team, five of the eight USFL teams did not play in the cities they represent.The tension for the USFL comes from a desire to minimize travels costs and a goal of maximizing attendance.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re still figuring out the attendance thing in the hub model,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/usfl-knows-attendance-will-be-an-issue-at-least-until-all-eight-teams-are-playing-in-their-home-markets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/usfl-knows-attendance-will-be-an-issue-at-least-until-all-eight-teams-are-playing-in-their-home-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teammates, coaches remember Ryan Mallett's rocket arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died this week, drowning in Florida<br />
. Teammates and coaches have remembered him as a man with rare talent.&ldquo;I think of two things with Ryan," former Patriots and Texans teammate Brian Hoyer told Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. "First, he always had a big grin and was always very lively. He brought a lot of energy and was super interactive with all his teammates. Second, it was his arm strength. He has the strongest arm I&rsquo;ve ever seen to this day<br />
.&rdquo;Ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/teammates-coaches-remember-ryan-malletts-rocket-arm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/teammates-coaches-remember-ryan-malletts-rocket-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[27-year-old carpenter died recently after incident at Lambeau Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent column from Packers CEO Mark Murphy, in which he seems to say the Jets will be the featured team on Hard Knocks<br />
, mentions an incident of which many were not previously aware.Joshua Shaw, 27, died last month following an incident at Lambeau Field, where construction was occurring in connection with upgrades to the videoboards. Via WBAY.com, Joshua Shaw was critically injured at the stadium on a Thursday and passed on Saturday.The Clintonville, Wisconsin resident worked as a carpenter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/27-year-old-carpenter-died-recently-after-incident-at-lambeau-field/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/27-year-old-carpenter-died-recently-after-incident-at-lambeau-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kellen Moore calls Dak Prescott "the best leader I&rsquo;ve ever been around, easily"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kellen Moore left Dallas this offseason after coaching Dak Prescott for the last four years, and Moore is going to miss the quarterback he describes as one of the best people he's ever known.Asked about his experience with Prescott, Moore told Peter Schrager that there's no one else like him.&ldquo;The best person<br />
. I think the best leader I&rsquo;ve ever been around, easily," Moore said. "And in all honesty, player or coach or anything. I think his ability to connect with a team in all spectru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kellen-moore-calls-dak-prescott-the-best-leader-irsquove-ever-been-around-easily/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kellen-moore-calls-dak-prescott-the-best-leader-irsquove-ever-been-around-easily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will NFL ever catch players who place their bets through others?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If players have learned anything in recent months, it's that any bets they place on their own phones could come back to haunt them. The next step in the league's effort to detect gambling-policy violations will become harder for the NFL to prove.When players use their phones to bet, those phones inevitably can betray them. When players use others to bet for them, how will anyone ever know?That basic reality has been obscured by the stream of suspensions. To the average observer, the imposition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-nfl-ever-catch-players-who-place-their-bets-through-others/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-nfl-ever-catch-players-who-place-their-bets-through-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birmingham Stallions win second straight USFL Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Stallions have won the first two championships of USFL 2.0.The Stallions capped off their second straight title run on Saturday night with a 28-12 win over the Pittsburgh Maulers, 28-12.In two seasons with 24 total games, the Stallions have posted a record of 21-3 under coach Skip Holtz.League MVP Alex McGough again led the way for Birmingham, with four touchdown passes and another 64 rushing yards. Receiver Deon Cain caught four passes for 70 yards and three scores. In two posts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/birmingham-stallions-win-second-straight-usfl-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/birmingham-stallions-win-second-straight-usfl-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT, NBC partnership launched 14 years ago today]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 1 is a significant date for us, for two reasons. First, it's the date Bobby Bonilla gets another $1 million from the Mets. Second, it's the anniversary of the launch of the partnership between PFT and NBC.It all started on July 1, 2009. Blame Rick Cordella for it. He's the executive who lured us into the clutches of the peacock. The fact that we were struggling to serve a crush of traffic that was blowing out our servers helped seal the deal.Fourteen years later, we're going &mdash; for at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pft-nbc-partnership-launched-14-years-ago-today/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pft-nbc-partnership-launched-14-years-ago-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Poyer cancels, un-cancels golf tournament at Trump-owned course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Poyer's charity golf tournament at a golf course owned by Donald Trump is off. Unless it isn't.A week after Poyer canceled the event due to backlash for scheduling it at a property owned by the polarizing former president, Poyer has decided to go through with it.Via Tim O'Shei of the Buffalo News, Poyer's representatives announced on Friday that the cancellation has been canceled<br />
, and that the July 10 outing will happen at the Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami.&ldquo;The Jordan Po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-poyer-cancels-un-cancels-golf-tournament-at-trump-owned-course/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-poyer-cancels-un-cancels-golf-tournament-at-trump-owned-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Kraft says spending money "will never be the issue" for the Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots haven't won a playoff game since capturing their sixth Super Bowl title. They've missed the playoffs two of the last three years.So what's wrong with the team that became the first true dynasty of the salary-cap era? Via Khari Thompson of MassLive.com, Patriots owner Robert Kraft believes the problem never should be blamed on a willingness to pay for players.The issue emerged after Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal asked Kraft about comments from coach Bill Belichick that seemed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/robert-kraft-says-spending-money-will-never-be-the-issue-for-the-patriots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/robert-kraft-says-spending-money-will-never-be-the-issue-for-the-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time for another Father of Mine giveaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noah in Illinois was last week's winner. For his inscription, he asked for something I wished I had known when I was 24, like he is now.I can't remember being 24, so I can't remember anything I didn't know.But I came up with something and sent him the book and we're on to the next prize. You know the drill by now. Email your entry to florio@profootballtalk.com. Include in the subject line "July 1 Father of Mine Giveaway."While you wait to see whether you've won, you can buy the ebook for only $]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/its-time-for-another-father-of-mine-giveaway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/its-time-for-another-father-of-mine-giveaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Claypool expects "night and day difference" from last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Chase Claypool's time with the Bears in 2022 wasn't terribly successful, but he thinks things are heading in a better direction in 2023. Claypool only had 14 catches for 140 yards in seven games after joining the Bears in a trade with the Steelers and there was a report this offseason that the team has not been happy<br />
with the way Claypool has been working. During a visit to the United Kingdom this week, Claypool had a more positive take on where things stand with him and the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chase-claypool-expects-night-and-day-difference-from-last-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chase-claypool-expects-night-and-day-difference-from-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL moves to Phase Two of gambling policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 10 players suspended in less than two years for violating the NFL's gambling policy, no player can say he's not aware of the rule.But is it being explained as clearly as it should be? Are the terms as clear and consistent as they could be? Is the NFL's entire approach to gambling rife with hypocrisy? No, no, and abso-freakin'-lutely.But players should at least have a bell or a whistle sound when considering betting on any sport, in any place, at any time. Never bet on the NFL or any NFL ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-moves-to-phase-two-of-gambling-policy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-moves-to-phase-two-of-gambling-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Murphy: I'm anxious to see the Jets, and lots of former Packers, on Hard Knocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officially, the NFL has not announced which team will appear on Hard Knocks this year. Packers President Mark Murphy says it's going to be the Jets.Murphy wrote in his monthly column on Packers.com that he's ready to see the Jets on Hard Knocks and looking forward to seeing the many former Packers on the team, including Aaron Rodgers, Randall Cobb, Allen Lazard, Adrian Amos, Billy Turner, Tim Boyle, Malik Taylor and Adam Pankey."Hard Knocks is a great show and gives fans an inside look at a tea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mark-murphy-im-anxious-to-see-the-jets-and-lots-of-former-packers-on-hard-knocks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mark-murphy-im-anxious-to-see-the-jets-and-lots-of-former-packers-on-hard-knocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, NFL players were allowed to bet on the golf competition involving NFL players]]></title><description><![CDATA[As everyone learns more about the things on which NFL players can and can't gamble, it's important for the players to know exactly where the rubber meets the road.Obviously, players can't bet on NFL games. But they also can't bet on NFL events. These include the Scouting Combine (e.g., who runs the fastest 40), the draft (e.g., who become the first pick), awards (e.g., MVP), and any of the Pro Bowl Games (e.g., possibly, who takes a shot to the groin while running that stupid obstacle course).H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/yes-nfl-players-were-allowed-to-bet-on-the-golf-competition-involving-nfl-players/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/yes-nfl-players-were-allowed-to-bet-on-the-golf-competition-involving-nfl-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the improved new and improved PFT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello again. We're back. Just like Tommy was, and still could be.We introduced a new-look PFT on Monday, and we learned that there's a difference between test-driving a car and owning it. Plenty of changes have been made, minor and major. You've likely noticed the biggest change to the changes, which was motivated by feedback we've gotten from many of you.The front-page experience has been fully restored, with a little more clarity &mdash; and more headlines than we had before the change.On des]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/welcome-to-the-improved-new-and-improved-pft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/welcome-to-the-improved-new-and-improved-pft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jason Wright will be retained by new Commanders ownership, for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[As soon as July 20, the sale of the Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris will become official. Team president Jason Wright will not be promptly asked to leave along with his soon-to-be-former boss.According to the Washington Post, Wright "will be retained and given a chance to earn a continued role" with the team.The report cites "two people with knowledge" of Harris's strategy, adding that one of them said Wright will &ldquo;absolutely have the opportunity to perform in his role,&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-jason-wright-will-be-retained-by-new-commanders-ownership-for-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-jason-wright-will-be-retained-by-new-commanders-ownership-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Pollack out at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Bengals linebacker David Pollack was among the many on-air personalities let go by ESPN on Friday.Pollack, who had worked primarily as a college football studio analyst, confirmed in a video he posted on social media that he was informed he was among the company's many layoffs."I won't be brought back to College Gameday next year, or to ESPN," Pollack said. "I got to work with so many great people and do so many things that were so awesome for so many years, and I'm just very, very thank]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/david-pollack-out-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/david-pollack-out-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Jamie Raskin urges NFL to disclose outcome of Mary Jo White's investigation of Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL has repeatedly vowed to disclose the outcome of attorney Mary Jo White's investigation of the Washington Commanders. On Friday, a member of Congress urged the NFL to honor its promise.Via the Washington Post,Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) sent a two-page letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell regarding the subject.Raskin said he is "heartened by&rdquo; the "stated commitment to full transparency,&rdquo; and that he expects the league to follow through on its promise.&ldquo;I write wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/rep-jamie-raskin-urges-nfl-to-disclose-outcome-of-mary-jo-whites-investigation-of-commanders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/rep-jamie-raskin-urges-nfl-to-disclose-outcome-of-mary-jo-whites-investigation-of-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hassan Haskins charged with aggravated assault by strangulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titans running back Hassan Haskins faces an aggravated assault by strangulation charge after a violent argument with his girlfriend, Turron Davenport of ESPN reports.According to police records obtained by Wayne Steen of ScoopNashville.com, Haskins became angry after his girlfriend &ldquo;liked&rdquo;<br />
another man's Instagram photo on June 22. The couple argued, and when she didn't stop throwing his shoes onto the floor, he reportedly pushed her to the ground, causing an injury to the back of he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hassan-haskins-charged-with-aggravated-assault-by-strangulation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hassan-haskins-charged-with-aggravated-assault-by-strangulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damar Hamlin: I wake up every day thinking how I can impact the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damar Hamlin's second chance at life has led to so many blessings that the Bills safety isn't about to waste a day. Hamlin has become the face of life-saving CPR training, and he is using his Chasing M's Foundation for all the good he can do. &ldquo;I wake up every day and think about how I can impact the world<br />
in a positive way, that&rsquo;s what I care about if you take away everything else,&rdquo; Hamlin told Will Graves of the Associated Press on Friday.He will host his youth football camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/damar-hamlin-i-wake-up-every-day-thinking-how-i-can-impact-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/damar-hamlin-i-wake-up-every-day-thinking-how-i-can-impact-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Callahan: This is best offensive line we've had since I joined the Bengals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bengals have put a lot of effort into finding the right players to protect quarterback Joe Burrow and offensive coordinator Brian Callahan thinks they've hit on the right combination. Left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. joined the team as a free agent this offseason and Jonah Williams is now ticketed<br />
for right tackle after initially requesting a trade in the wake of Brown's arrival. Left guard Cordell Volson should improve on a good rookie season and center Ted Karras and right guard Alex Cappa g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-callahan-this-is-best-offensive-line-weve-had-since-i-joined-the-bengals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-callahan-this-is-best-offensive-line-weve-had-since-i-joined-the-bengals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USFL exec Moose Johnston was surprised by ratings race with XFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its second year of its second iteration, the USFL generated comparable TV ratings to the third-ever first season of the XFL. USFL president of football operations Daryl Johnston is surprised by this development."That was one of the more surprising things for me,&rdquo; Johnston told Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal. &ldquo;You put our game on television up against our competition, there is no competition. We are far superior in production value, far superior in on-air talent. Recogniza]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/usfl-exec-moose-johnston-was-surprised-by-ratings-race-with-xfl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/usfl-exec-moose-johnston-was-surprised-by-ratings-race-with-xfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Drozdov, NFL player turned pro wrestler, dies at 54]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Drozdov, who had a brief career as an NFL player and then became much more famous as a professional wrestler, has died at the age of 54.Drozdov played college football at Maryland and made the Broncos as a defensive tackle in 1993, the only year he got on the field in the regular season. He also spent time with the Jets and Eagles, as well as in the CFL.During the 1993 preseason, Drozdov got a measure of notoriety when he threw up on the football during a nationally televised game. Drozd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darren-drozdov-nfl-player-turned-pro-wrestler-dies-at-54/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darren-drozdov-nfl-player-turned-pro-wrestler-dies-at-54/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers cut Myles Dorn to make room for Taylor Stallworth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers made the signing of free agent defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth to a one-year deal official Friday. They needed a corresponding move to get him on the roster.The team announced it waived safety Myles Dorn, who signed a futures contract with the Panthers in January.Dorn entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2020, signing with the Vikings. He was on and off the team's practice squad the past three seasons.Dorn has played 14 games, all on special teams, the past two seaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/panthers-cut-myles-dorn-to-make-room-for-taylor-stallworth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/panthers-cut-myles-dorn-to-make-room-for-taylor-stallworth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Kaepernick vows to "keep fighting" for an NFL opportunity that likely will never come]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Kaepernick last played in the NFL on January 1, 2017. Whether the product of collusion or coincidentally individual business decisions resulting from the potential impact of giving Kaepernick a roster spot on a team's bottom line, he was shunned by the NFL for his role in sparking protests during the national anthem.Even now, he still wants to play."I&rsquo;m going to keep pushing<br />
,&rdquo; Kaepernick told Gilberto Manzano of SI.com earlier this month, in an item posted on Thursday. &ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/colin-kaepernick-vows-to-keep-fighting-for-an-nfl-opportunity-that-likely-will-never-come/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/colin-kaepernick-vows-to-keep-fighting-for-an-nfl-opportunity-that-likely-will-never-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Nick Caserio adds executive vice president title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans have made a number of staff changes, including an additional title for General Manager Nick Caserio.Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans have named Caserio executive vice president<br />
. He will continue his G.M. duties. Jack Easterby previously served as the franchise's executive vice president before parting ways with the team in October, giving Caserio full control of football operations. Caserio now has the title to go with the duties.The Texans hired C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-nick-caserio-adds-executive-vice-president-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-nick-caserio-adds-executive-vice-president-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Draft analyst Todd McShay is out at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-letter network's Red Wedding continues.Draft expert Todd McShay has been laid off<br />
, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.The 46-year-old McShay joined ESPN in 2006. He became part of the on-air draft coverage in 2009. ESPN seemingly developed him into a potential in-house replacement for Mel Kiper, in the event Kiper ever left. Now, it appears that Matt Miller will become what McShay had been &mdash; short-term foil and long-term successor to Kiper.McShay also worked colle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-draft-analyst-todd-mcshay-is-out-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-draft-analyst-todd-mcshay-is-out-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Pitre working hard to build on rookie season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans drafted safety Jalen Pitre in the second round in 2022 to replace Justin Reid, who left for the Chiefs in free agency. In his first season, Pitre was better than Reid, who was in his fifth season in 2022.Pitre became the sixth player since 1991 to have at least 135 tackles and five interceptions, joining Rashad Jones, Lavonte David, London Fletcher, Donnie Edwards and Ray Lewis. Reid made 83 tackles and had no interceptions.Pitre played 93 pecent of the Texans' defensive snaps and re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jalen-pitre-working-hard-to-build-on-rookie-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jalen-pitre-working-hard-to-build-on-rookie-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budda Baker wants contract that shows he's in Cardinals' long-term plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Budda Baker reported to<br />
Cardinals minicamp earlier this month and he plans to be at training camp next month, but that doesn't mean he's satisfied with where things stand with the team. Baker requested a trade<br />
earlier in the offseason and he has no guaranteed money left in the final two years of his deal with the team. His agent David Mulugheta told Mike Garafolo of NFL Media that his client would like<br />
his contract addressed in a way that shows Baker is a "long-term part of their future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/budda-baker-wants-contract-that-shows-hes-in-cardinals-long-term-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/budda-baker-wants-contract-that-shows-hes-in-cardinals-long-term-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Matt Hasselbeck laid off at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[News continues to trickle out of ESPN's on-air layoffs and another former NFL player is among the cuts. Matt Hasselbeck has been let go<br />
from the company, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Hasselbeck has been with ESPN since retiring from the league in 2016. He was an analyst on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown pregame show, along with Randy Moss, Tedy Bruschi, Rex Ryan, and host Samantha Ponder.A Packers sixth-round pick in 1998, Hasselbeck became a franchise quarterback with the Se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-matt-hasselbeck-laid-off-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-matt-hasselbeck-laid-off-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Young out at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young is among today's layoffs at ESPN.Young has been with ESPN for more than two decades. He is among approximately 20 on-air personalities who are losing their jobs today, as Disney makes significant budget cuts at ESPN.The 61-year-old Young began working part-time with ABC and ESPN almost immediately after retiring from the 49ers in 1999, and he has been full-time with ESPN since 2021.Young was the NFL's regular-season MVP in 1992 and 1994 and won the Super Bow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/steve-young-out-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/steve-young-out-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suzy Kolber announces she's out at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN's pregame show for Monday Night Football will feature a new host next season. Suzy Kolber, who has hosted the program since 2015, announced on social media that she is a part of the company's layoffs on Friday. "Today I join the many hard-working colleagues who have been laid off," Kolber said on Twitter. "Heartbreaking &mdash; but 27 years at ESPN was a good run<br />
." Kolber added that she was so grateful for a 38-year career, noting, "Longevity for a woman in this business is something I&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/suzy-kolber-announces-shes-out-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/suzy-kolber-announces-shes-out-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristan Wirfs predicts a 12-5 season for the Buccaneers]]></title><description><![CDATA[While he's not allowed to bet the over on the team's full-season wins prop, Buccaneers tackle Tristan Wirfs is willing to put his mouth where his money cannot be.Appearing on the Vikes Verified podcast (via JoeBucsFan.com), Wirfs predicted that the Buccaneers will go 12-5<br />
.Crazier things have happened, and 12-5 for the Bucs wouldn't count as full-on cuckoo for Creamsicles. They're in a weak division, and they play the four teams of the NFC North and the AFC South. The slate would be even easier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tristan-wirfs-predicts-a-12-5-season-for-the-buccaneers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tristan-wirfs-predicts-a-12-5-season-for-the-buccaneers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Keyshawn Johnson is out at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[His radio show went first. His job went next.Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that former NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson has been laid off by ESPN<br />
.The news comes little more than a week after Marchand reported that Johnson's morning show on ESPN Radio would be ending<br />
. One of the other hosts of the show, Max Kellerman, also was laid off.But shed no tears for Keyshawn. He signed a five-year deal worth roughly $18 million last year. Per Marchand, Johnson will collect all of it.Keyshaw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-keyshawn-johnson-is-out-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-keyshawn-johnson-is-out-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachaad White: Bucs haven't had 1,000-yard rusher in years, I want to change that]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Mike Evans isn't the only Buccaneers player setting his sights on a 1,000-yard season. Evans is looking for his 10th straight year with 1,000 receiving yards and running back Rachaad White said on NFL Network Friday that he has designs on his first year with 1,000 rushing yards. No Bucs back has crossed that line since Doug Martin in 2015 and White said he's aware of how long a stretch that has been. "My expectation is really just do my job," White said. "Be the guy [General Manag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/rachaad-white-bucs-havent-had-1000-yard-rusher-in-years-i-want-to-change-that/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/rachaad-white-bucs-havent-had-1000-yard-rusher-in-years-i-want-to-change-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KJ Hamler, Broncos agree to reworked contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injuries have kept Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler off the field for most of the last two seasons and his contract has been amended to protect against further absences. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the Broncos and Hamler have agreed to a reworked contract. Hamler's base salary of $1.583 million is unchanged, but he now has $417,000 available via incentives. In exchange, there are now protections for the team against time spent on injured reserve. Hamler tore his ACL in 2021, ended last seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kj-hamler-broncos-agree-to-reworked-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kj-hamler-broncos-agree-to-reworked-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: ESPN to lay off "roughly 20" on-air talent today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, it was reported that ESPN on-air layoffs would happen toward the end of the month<br />
. A few have happened, but not many. Today, the month ends. And, reportedly, a cluster of on-air layoffs are coming.Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com reports that ESPN will lay off "roughly 20<br />
" on-air employees on Friday.It remains to be seen whether and to what extent the departures will impact ESPN's NFL coverage. Recently, former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich was let go. Earlier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-espn-to-lay-off-roughly-20-on-air-talent-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-espn-to-lay-off-roughly-20-on-air-talent-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Jeudy appreciates how Sean Payton coaches "every little detail"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos head coach Sean Payton is known for being one of the best offensive minds in football. That came through during the team's offseason program, as Payton implemented his scheme. Earlier this week, receiver Jerry Jeudy noted how he personally improved from Payton's tutelage. "He coaches me in every way he can<br />
," Jeudy said, via Ben Swanson of the team's website. "Every little detail that he's seen me mess up on, he gives me his opinion on it and thinking of ways for me to get better. I app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerry-jeudy-appreciates-how-sean-payton-coaches-every-little-detail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerry-jeudy-appreciates-how-sean-payton-coaches-every-little-detail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Evans: Would be cool to set record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has an eye on Jerry Rice as he heads into his 10th NFL season. Evans has racked up at least 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first nine seasons, which puts him close to Rice's record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Rice reeled off 11 straight seasons with that many yards during his remarkable run with the 49ers and Evans is well aware of that fact. During an interview at his youth football camp, Evans said winning is his main focus but acknowledged th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-evans-would-be-cool-to-set-record-for-consecutive-1000-yard-seasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-evans-would-be-cool-to-set-record-for-consecutive-1000-yard-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce win celebrity golf match against Steph Curry, Klay Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the NFL, late June is the time for no competition. Unless that competition is totally contrived and has nothing to do with football.Enter the latest installment of The Match, a golf competition that started as two teams consisting of a pro golfer with a pro athlete from another sport and has become a quartet of non-golfers in a two-on-two battle. Last year, it was Old Goats (Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady) against Young Guns (Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen). This year, teammates from their own]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-win-celebrity-golf-match-against-steph-curry-klay-thompson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-win-celebrity-golf-match-against-steph-curry-klay-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker Mayfield: Rams stint "kind of hit reset button" on my career]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Baker Mayfield wins the quarterback job in Tampa Bay, the Rams will be on the list of thank yous for helping him on the way to the job, Mayfield finished out the 2022 season by appearing in five games for the Rams. The team won two of those contests &mdash; a wild comeback in Week 14 against the Rams and a rout of the Broncos on Christmas &mdash; and Mayfield played better than he did in a dismal stretch as the Panthers starter to open the season. That Carolina run came after his time with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/baker-mayfield-rams-stint-kind-of-hit-reset-button-on-my-career/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/baker-mayfield-rams-stint-kind-of-hit-reset-button-on-my-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Dalton: I still view myself as an NFL starter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Dalton signed with the Panthers just days after they acquired the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, which means Dalton knew exactly what he was signing up for: A veteran mentor role with a rookie franchise quarterback.But while Dalton accepts that, he also believes that he's good enough to be a starter.&ldquo;I view myself as a starter<br />
in this league; I don&rsquo;t think there are 32 guys better than me,&rdquo; Dalton told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. &ldquo;But this is the situat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/andy-dalton-i-still-view-myself-as-an-nfl-starter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/andy-dalton-i-still-view-myself-as-an-nfl-starter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Ballard on cutting two suspended Colts: &ldquo;The integrity of the game is of the utmost importance"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after Colts defensive end Rashod Berry and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. were suspended indefinitely for breaking the NFL's gambling rules, Colts General Manager Chris Ballard cut them.Ballard released a statement saying that the Colts won't tolerate activities that put the integrity of the NFL in question.&ldquo;We have made the following roster moves as a consequence of the determination that these players violated the league&rsquo;s gambling policy,&rdquo; Ballard said. &ldquo;The in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chris-ballard-on-cutting-two-suspended-colts-ldquothe-integrity-of-the-game-is-of-the-utmost-importance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chris-ballard-on-cutting-two-suspended-colts-ldquothe-integrity-of-the-game-is-of-the-utmost-importance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriots CB Jonathan Jones pushes back on NFL's anti-gambling stance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL's inconsistent and hypocritical position on legalized gambling makes it difficult for the league to have true moral authority when it comes to telling its players, "Do as we say, not as we do."And it's causing at least one player to push back in a way that goes beyond simply questioning how the league can earn millions from gambling sponsorships and owners can have ownership stakes in sports book companies.Via MassLive.com<br />
, Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones took to Twitter on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-cb-jonathan-jones-pushes-back-on-nfls-anti-gambling-stance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-cb-jonathan-jones-pushes-back-on-nfls-anti-gambling-stance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supplemental draft prospects will hold workouts for scouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL will hold a supplemental draft for the first time since 2019, with two players eligible for selection. Before the July 11 draft, Purdue receiver Milton Wright and Jackson State receiver Malachi Wideman will hold separate workouts for scouts, Howard Balzer of PHNX reports.Wright will have a timing and testing session July 6 at Christian Academy of Louisville.Wideman will work out July 8 at River View High School in Sarasota, Florida. Wideman caught 34 passes for 540 yards and 12 touchdow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/supplemental-draft-prospects-will-hold-workouts-for-scouts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/supplemental-draft-prospects-will-hold-workouts-for-scouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the names of the other NFLPA finalists be kept secret?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL Players Association took great pains<br />
to keep the process of selecting, vetting, and voting on candidates for the executive director job completely secret. From amending the Constitution to thereafter safeguarding the names until the board of player representatives received them this week, the union pulled off its goal of complete and total (and ill-advised) secrecy.The extreme confidentiality necessarily ended once the 48 players who showed up for the selection meeting received the name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-the-names-of-the-other-nflpa-finalists-be-kept-secret/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-the-names-of-the-other-nflpa-finalists-be-kept-secret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Ray Horton aspire to return to the NFL? "I don't think they want me"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL assistant coach Ray Horton will cap his first season in the USFL with an appearance in the championship game, as head coach of the Pittsburgh Maulers.Appearing on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland, Horton was asked whether he aspires to return to the NFL."No, because I don&rsquo;t think that they want me<br />
," Horton said. "I've proven that I can do this at so many levels."He explained that his latest "living resume" is that the took a team that finished in last place in 2022 to the championshi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/does-ray-horton-aspire-to-return-to-the-nfl-i-dont-think-they-want-me/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/does-ray-horton-aspire-to-return-to-the-nfl-i-dont-think-they-want-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid report an investigation has begun, NFL still mum on latest Tyreek Hill incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the first few days after the latest Tyreek Hill incident, the NFL had no comment. Now, in the wake of a report that the league has commenced an investigation<br />
, PFT asked the league for confirmation of that fact."We will decline comment," an NFL spokesperson said via email.Hill allegedly hit a 57-year-old man in the neck on June 18, at a marina in South Florida. Surveillance footage reportedly captured the incident, and the State Attorney's Office is considering the matter.The NFL reportedly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/amid-report-an-investigation-has-begun-nfl-still-mum-on-latest-tyreek-hill-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/amid-report-an-investigation-has-begun-nfl-still-mum-on-latest-tyreek-hill-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff in Florida says Ryan Mallett's drowning not a result of riptides]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Mallett&rsquo;s drowning<br />
in Destin, Florida, this week was a tragic accident and not the result of riptides, according to the Okaloosa County sheriff.Eric Aden released a video statement this week that there was "no indication of dangerous conditions," refuting reports that riptides had contributed to the former NFL quarterback's death. Destin was under a yellow flag at the time, meaning swim with caution."It just seems to be just a tragic accident and not something to do with the conditio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sheriff-in-florida-says-ryan-malletts-drowning-not-a-result-of-riptides/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sheriff-in-florida-says-ryan-malletts-drowning-not-a-result-of-riptides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Robinson apologizes for his four-game suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cam Robinson's four-game suspension<br />
is expensive. It will cost him $3.55 million in base salary and voids the guaranteed money left on his contract, and the Jaguars lose their left tackle for the start of the season.The NFL suspended Robinson for violating the league&rsquo;s performance-enhancing drug policy.He apologized in a statement Thursday."As a veteran leader in the locker room, I always want to set a good example and my actions in this instance are not a reflection of that goal," Robins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cam-robinson-apologizes-for-his-four-game-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cam-robinson-apologizes-for-his-four-game-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: NFL commences investigation of latest Tyreek Hill incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the NFL, actions always speak louder than words.Last week, the league had no comment<br />
when asked by PFT whether it was looking into the latest incident involving Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill. This week, the NFL officially launched an investigation.Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640 reports that the league wants the video<br />
, and it also wants to interview "every police officer and detective<br />
involved in the Tyreek Hill investigation."On June 18, Hill allegedly hit a man in the neck during a dispute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-nfl-commences-investigation-of-latest-tyreek-hill-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-nfl-commences-investigation-of-latest-tyreek-hill-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers sign Taylor Stallworth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers have added some veteran depth to their defensive line.Free agent defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth has agreed to a one-year deal with Carolina, Stallworth's agent announced.Last season Stallworth played six games for the Chiefs and one for the Texans. He previously spent two years with the Colts, where he was coached by Frank Reich, who will coach him again in Carolina. Stallworth played for the Saints in 2018 and 2019.The 6-foot-2, 305-pound Stallworth has played in 57 games with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/panthers-sign-taylor-stallworth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/panthers-sign-taylor-stallworth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Logan Ryan: Off-field and on-field issues were "weighing" on Tom Brady last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buccaneers conducted training camp in 2022 under unique circumstances, with quarterback Tom Brady at one point leaving in order to spend time with his family. Rumors flew (some of which ended up being true), and a dark cloud hovered over the Bucs for much of the season.Former Brady teammate in New England and, for 2022, in Tampa Logan Ryan addressed the dynamics in an appearance with Colin Cowherd.&ldquo;I think just knowing how he was interacting with his family, his kids, in terms of real]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/logan-ryan-off-field-and-on-field-issues-were-weighing-on-tom-brady-last-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/logan-ryan-off-field-and-on-field-issues-were-weighing-on-tom-brady-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Robinson to serve four-game PED suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've known for some time that Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson would serve a suspension<br />
during the 2023 season and word on the length of that ban came on Thursday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Robinson has received<br />
a four-game suspension from the league. Robinson is being suspended for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. The Jaguars open the season with a road game against the Colts, home dates with the Chiefs and Texans, and a Week Four trip to London to face the F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cam-robinson-to-serve-four-game-ped-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cam-robinson-to-serve-four-game-ped-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahkello Witherspoon agrees to terms with Rams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams have agreed to terms with cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, Jordan Schultz of theScore.com reports.Witherspoon, 28, spent the past two seasons with the Steelers. He played only four games last season because of hamstring issues, totaling 20 tackles, an interception and two passes defensed.Witherspoon entered the league as a third-round pick of the 49ers in 2017 and spent four seasons in San Francisco before two in Pittsburgh.He has started 40 of the 60 games played and has totaled 152 ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ahkello-witherspoon-agrees-to-terms-with-rams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ahkello-witherspoon-agrees-to-terms-with-rams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL has suspended 10 players for gambling over past two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL on Thursday suspended three more players<br />
indefinitely for betting on NFL games. Isaiah Rodgers, Rashod Berry and Demetrius Taylor bring the number of players suspended for gambling on NFL games to seven over the past two years. Receiver Calvin Ridley was reinstated after missing the 2022 season and will return this season with the Jaguarsafter a trade from the Falcons.Safety C.J. Moore, receiver Quintez Cephus and defensive end Shaka Toney previously received suspensions of at least a y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-has-suspended-10-players-for-gambling-over-past-two-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-has-suspended-10-players-for-gambling-over-past-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriots, Ja’Whaun Bentley agree to two-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second day in a row, the Patriots have signed a player to an extension. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley has agreed to a two-year extension with New England. The deal is worth a maximum of $18.75 million and includes $9 million fully guaranteed.A fifth-round pick in 2018, Bentley has played his entire career with the Patriots. He started all 17 games last season, recording 125 tackles with 3.0 sacks, five tackles for loss, six QB hits, and an interception.On We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-jawhaun-bentley-agree-to-two-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-jawhaun-bentley-agree-to-two-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Heyward wonders how much Ravens offense will change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward has faced the Ravens many times over his career and he's curious to see what the offense will look like this year. The Ravens made significant changes to the unit by hiring offensive coordinator Todd Monken, signing veteran free agent wideout Odell Beckham Jr. and drafting receiver Zay Flowers in the first round. They also signed quarterback Lamar Jackson to a long-term deal and he's been talking about putting up big numbers<br />
through the air in the team's n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cam-heyward-wonders-how-much-ravens-offense-will-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cam-heyward-wonders-how-much-ravens-offense-will-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Isaiah Rodgers won a $1,000 prop bet on a teammate's over/under rushing yards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers didn't just bet on NFL games last season. He reportedly won a $1,000 bet related to his own team.Rodgers placed a $1,000 prop bet on the over/under rushing yards by a Colts running back last season, according to David Purdum of ESPN. The bet won.The report doesn't say which Colts teammate Rodgers bet on or which game, but it's easy to see how an NFL player could have inside information about a teammate's role in the game plan for that particular week, and how the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-isaiah-rodgers-won-a-1000-prop-bet-on-a-teammates-overunder-rushing-yards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-isaiah-rodgers-won-a-1000-prop-bet-on-a-teammates-overunder-rushing-yards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titans: We know Nicholas Petit-Frere has deep respect for the integrity of the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titans right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere got in front of his impending six-game suspension for sports betting in an NFL facility by releasing a statement earlier on Thursday. The league has since confirmed his suspension as well as the indefinite suspensions for three other players for betting on NFL games<br />
. While the Colts waived Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry, it appears Tennessee will keep Petit-Frere going forward. "We have been made aware of Nick's suspension by the league," the Titans sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/titans-we-know-nicholas-petit-frere-has-deep-respect-for-the-integrity-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/titans-we-know-nicholas-petit-frere-has-deep-respect-for-the-integrity-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colts cut Rashod Berry and Isaiah Rodgers after gambling suspensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minutes after the NFL suspended two Colts players for violating the league's gambling rules, the Colts cut both of them.The Colts announced that defensive end Rashod Berry and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. were both released today.The NFL found that both Berry and Rodgers violated NFL rules by betting on NFL games during the 2022 season. Both players are suspended for the entire 2023 season and will be eligible to apply for reinstatement during the 2024 offseason.Berry is a former undrafted fre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/colts-cut-rashod-berry-and-isaiah-rodgers-after-gambling-suspensions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/colts-cut-rashod-berry-and-isaiah-rodgers-after-gambling-suspensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL suspends Isaiah Rodgers, Rashod Berry and Demetrius Taylor at least one season for gambling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three NFL players have received indefinite suspensions for violating the league's gambling rules.Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor are all suspended indefinitely through for betting on NFL games in 2022. All three players will miss at least the entire 2023 season and then be eligible to apply for reinstatement after that.The NFL has also confirmed that Nicholas Petit-Frere of the Tennessee Titans is suspended for the first six regular seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-suspends-isaiah-rodgers-rashod-berry-and-demetrius-taylor-at-least-one-season-for-gambling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-suspends-isaiah-rodgers-rashod-berry-and-demetrius-taylor-at-least-one-season-for-gambling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles Sanders: It sucks to be a running back right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Miles Sanders signed a multi-year deal with the Panthers as a free agent this offseason, but that isn't stopping him from joining the chorus of players at the position decrying the way the league values them. Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard haven't been able to land long-term contracts after being franchise-tagged early in the offseason, which has been taken by other backs<br />
as an eye-opening commentary on how little the league thinks they're worth. During an appearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/miles-sanders-it-sucks-to-be-a-running-back-right-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/miles-sanders-it-sucks-to-be-a-running-back-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicholas Petit-Frere to receive six-game betting suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[We now know one of the "handful" of NFL players facing a suspension for sports betting. Titans right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere will be suspended six games for gambling on non-NFL sports from a team facility, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. "The betting I engaged in was NOT NFL related<br />
and was legal under Tennessee law. It is only being sanctioned because it occurred at the Titans facility," Petit-Frere said in a statement released to Schefter. &ldquo;I want to apologize to my family, coach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nicholas-petit-frere-to-receive-six-game-betting-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nicholas-petit-frere-to-receive-six-game-betting-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBS adds J.J. Watt to NFL studio shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future Hall of Fame defensive lineman J.J. Watt will appear on CBS this season.Watt announced that he will be in the CBS studio for its Sunday NFL studio shows."I will be working on CBS this fall," Watt said in a social media announcement. "It really is a great opportunity. I'm very much looking forward to it. I'm very much looking forward to talking NFL with all you fans this fall."The 34-year-old Watt retired this year after a 12-year NFL career that included three defensive player of the yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cbs-adds-jj-watt-to-nfl-studio-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cbs-adds-jj-watt-to-nfl-studio-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Jones tweets that he'll win defensive player of the year in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones has spent the offseason looking for a new contract, but he hasn't let that keep him from making big plans for the year to come.Jones finished third in the voting for defensive player of the year in 2022 and was named a first-team All-Pro after recording 15.5 sacks and 29 quarterback hits in 17 regular season contests. He's setting his sights even higher as he heads into the 2023 campaign. "I'll win DPOY<br />
this year," Jones tweeted on Wednesday night. Jones is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chris-jones-tweets-that-hell-win-defensive-player-of-the-year-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chris-jones-tweets-that-hell-win-defensive-player-of-the-year-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Jeudy: Russell Wilson has a big year coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Russell Wilson had the worst season of his career in 2022, teammate Jerry Jeudy is anticipating much different results in 2023. Jeudy hosted a youth football camp in the Denver area on Wednesday and told reporters that he has confidence Wilson will rebound in the coming year because of the quarterback's mentality. "Russ is a soldier<br />
," Jeudy said, via Ben Swanson of the team's website. "So just the way he handles his business, the way he handles situations, I just know the type of guy he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerry-jeudy-russell-wilson-has-a-big-year-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerry-jeudy-russell-wilson-has-a-big-year-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Chubb "not worried at all" about offensive role with Deshaun Watson at QB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the questions for the Browns heading into this season is what impact quarterback Deshaun Watson will have on the offense in his first full season as the team's starterWatson only played six games after an 11-game suspension last season and he'd sat out the entire 2021 season, so there was a lot of adjusting for other players to do on the fly. Running back Nick Chubb was on that list and Watson's arrival in the lineup coincided with a drop in production for the back. Chubb tied a career-hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nick-chubb-not-worried-at-all-about-offensive-role-with-deshaun-watson-at-qb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nick-chubb-not-worried-at-all-about-offensive-role-with-deshaun-watson-at-qb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Patriots still pursuing DeAndre Hopkins after DeVante Parker deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Patriots agreed to terms<br />
with wide receiver DeVante Parker on a new deal on Wednesday, some wondered about whether that would have any impact on their pursuit of DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins visited the Patriots and Titans after being released by the Cardinals, but has not struck a deal with either team. According to multiple reports, the Patriots will continue to pursue Hopkins after signing Parker. Parker's three-year deal is worth up to $33 million and it is expected to include a lower]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/reports-patriots-still-pursuing-deandre-hopkins-after-devante-parker-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/reports-patriots-still-pursuing-deandre-hopkins-after-devante-parker-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions to win the NFC North is one of the NFL's most popular bets this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions are widely viewed as a team on the rise, and plenty of bettors are putting their money behind that belief.Data released by BetMGM shows that the NFC North is the division that has had the most bets of all the division futures this offseason, and the Lions have been the most-bet team in the league to win their division, both in terms of the number of bets placed on the Lions and the total money wagered on the Lions to win the NFC North.At +140, the Lions are the favorites to win the di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lions-to-win-the-nfc-north-is-one-of-the-nfls-most-popular-bets-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lions-to-win-the-nfc-north-is-one-of-the-nfls-most-popular-bets-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Kelce estimates 50% to 80% of NFL players use cannabis]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was playing college football at Cincinnati, he tested positive for marijuana and was suspended for the entire 2010 season. Laws and attitudes relating to marijuana have changed significantly since then, and few people think such a harsh punishment fits such a mild crime. And Kelce now says what he did as a college football player is something most pro football players do.Kelce told Vanity Fair that around 50 percent to 80 percent of NFL players use cannabis, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/travis-kelce-estimates-50-to-80-of-nfl-players-use-cannabis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/travis-kelce-estimates-50-to-80-of-nfl-players-use-cannabis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Mattison: Dalvin Cook’s departure definitely changes things]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Vikings lost to the Giants in the Wild Card round to end their season, there was a lot of uncertainty about what the future held for running back Alexander Mattison. Mattison&rsquo;s rookie deal was up and he was set for a trip to free agency that he thought would take him somewhere else. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alexander-mattison-dalvin-cooks-departure-definitely-changes-things/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alexander-mattison-dalvin-cooks-departure-definitely-changes-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Stefon Diggs think of the contract extensions in Buffalo?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March 2020, the Vikings gave quarterback Kirk Cousins a contract extension. Coincidentally, or not, receiver Stefon Diggs soon thereafter tweeted his way out of town. That chain of evens came to mind on Friday, after seeing the news that the Bills had given contract extensions to coach Sean McDermott and G.M. Brandon Beane. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/what-does-stefon-diggs-think-of-the-contract-extensions-in-buffalo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/what-does-stefon-diggs-think-of-the-contract-extensions-in-buffalo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Bijan Robinson on the team, where does Cordarrelle Patterson fit in the Falcons’ offense?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The addition of running back Bijan Robinson gives the Falcons an impressive array of skill-position players. It also raises questions about which position Cordarrelle Patterson will mainly play. One of the most fascinating NFL Players of the past decade, Patterson has hopscotched both as it relates to geography and role. During his first four years [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/with-bijan-robinson-on-the-team-where-does-cordarrelle-patterson-fit-in-the-falcons-offense/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/with-bijan-robinson-on-the-team-where-does-cordarrelle-patterson-fit-in-the-falcons-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Addison confident he’ll fill Adam Thielen’s shoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell said recently that he thinks first-round pick Jordan Addison will be ready for a full workload once training camp gets underway this summer and that would be a good thing for the team. The departure of Adam Thielen this offseason left a hole alongside Justin Jefferson in the team&rsquo;s offense [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-addison-confident-hell-fill-adam-thielens-shoes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-addison-confident-hell-fill-adam-thielens-shoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings will open 14 practices to fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings announced the practice schedule for their 63rd training camp. Fourteen of the practices will be open to the public. It marks the sixth training camp at the Twin Cities Performance Center in Eagan. The first open practice is July 29 during the league&rsquo;s Back Together Weekend event. The Vikings will host two night [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-will-open-14-practices-to-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-will-open-14-practices-to-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still looking for “right situation,” Dalvin Cook mentions Dolphins and Jets as possible destinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[When free-agent running back Dalvin Cook last mentioned his aspirations in a new team, he said he wants to win a Super Bowl. On Thursday, he was asked to name the teams he has spoken to that could make his objective a reality, during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio. He mentioned two teams. &ldquo;You [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/still-looking-for-right-situation-dalvin-cook-mentions-dolphins-and-jets-as-possible-destinations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/still-looking-for-right-situation-dalvin-cook-mentions-dolphins-and-jets-as-possible-destinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If Vikings wait to extend Justin Jefferson, they could regret it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have one of the best receivers in the league. He&rsquo;s due for a new contract. The Vikings could be content to take advantage of the rules that allow them to wait to extend Justin Jefferson. If they do that, they could end up regretting it, for multiple reasons. First, a little background.&nbsp;The 2011 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/if-vikings-wait-to-extend-justin-jefferson-they-could-regret-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/if-vikings-wait-to-extend-justin-jefferson-they-could-regret-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook is quietly scoring victories in his off-field legal case]]></title><description><![CDATA[As free-agent running back Dalvin Cook continues his conventional search for a new team, he&rsquo;s also continuing an unconventional approach to being sued by someone who has alleged that he engaged in off-field misconduct. Cook has fought back, relentlessly and aggressively, against his accuser and her lawyers. And Cook, to date, is having plenty of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-is-quietly-scoring-victories-in-his-off-field-legal-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-is-quietly-scoring-victories-in-his-off-field-legal-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook: It would be “epic” to end up on same team as DeAndre Hopkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Dalvin Cook is one of the biggest names currently available as a free agent and he&rsquo;s spent a little time thinking about joining forces with another big name currently looking for a new team. During an appearance on The Adam Schefter Podcast, Cook discussed the possibility of landing on the same team as [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-it-would-be-epic-to-end-up-on-same-team-as-deandre-hopkins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-it-would-be-epic-to-end-up-on-same-team-as-deandre-hopkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook: I want to hold up that Lombardi Trophy one time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook anticipated the Vikings moving on from him after the season. It didn&rsquo;t happen until June 9, but the running back now is a free agent and weighing his options. &ldquo;It is strange to me,&rdquo; Cook said on The Adam Schefter Podcast. &ldquo;Being in Minnesota for the last six years, I&rsquo;m grateful. Everything. I [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-i-want-to-hold-up-that-lombardi-trophy-one-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-i-want-to-hold-up-that-lombardi-trophy-one-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell: My expectation is that Jordan Addison will be full go for training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings first-round pick Jordan Addison was dealing with an undisclosed minor injury during the offseason program, which kept him sidelined from the team&rsquo;s practices. But last week, head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell said Addison should be OK when the Vikings reconvene for training camp. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve had a plan in place for him and continuing to kind [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-my-expectation-is-that-jordan-addison-will-be-full-go-for-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-my-expectation-is-that-jordan-addison-will-be-full-go-for-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs will make decision on starting QB “some time during camp or right after”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baker Mayfield is the betting favorite to win the starting job in Tampa Bay, but the Bucs are giving Kyle Trask every chance to prove everybody wrong. The Bucs are taking their time declaring the starting quarterback for the season opener against the Vikings. &ldquo;Some time during camp or right after there will be a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bucs-will-make-decision-on-starting-qb-some-time-during-camp-or-right-after/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bucs-will-make-decision-on-starting-qb-some-time-during-camp-or-right-after/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.J. Wonnum working to make “that Year 4 leap” with Danielle Hunter absent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Hunter&lsquo;s absence from the Vikings&rsquo; offseason program has created questions about whether he will be a member of the team this fall. It&rsquo;s also created more opportunities for another one of the team&rsquo;s edge rushers. D.J. Wonnum has been working with the first team while Hunter has been away and he said this week [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dj-wonnum-working-to-make-that-year-4-leap-with-danielle-hunter-absent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dj-wonnum-working-to-make-that-year-4-leap-with-danielle-hunter-absent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite absence of “no tag” clause, Vikings can’t tag Kirk Cousins next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[With quarterback Kirk Cousins saying he doesn&rsquo;t intend to resume contract talks with the Vikings until March 2024, a thought came to mind. What about the franchise tag? Cousins&rsquo;s current contract doesn&rsquo;t include a clause preventing the Vikings from tagging him. It doesn&rsquo;t have to. Per a source with knowledge of the deal, the contract [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/despite-absence-of-no-tag-clause-vikings-cant-tag-kirk-cousins-next-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/despite-absence-of-no-tag-clause-vikings-cant-tag-kirk-cousins-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins doesn’t expect further contract talks with Vikings until March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins is entering his sixth season with the Vikings. It could be his last. His contract expires after the season. And he told reporters on Wednesday that he expects no further contract discussions until after the upcoming season ends, via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. &ldquo;Until then, just focus on this season and the job [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-doesnt-expect-further-contract-talks-with-vikings-until-march/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-doesnt-expect-further-contract-talks-with-vikings-until-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins muses about possibility of Dalvin Cook re-signing with Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, this was unexpected. The Vikings released running back Dalvin Cook on Friday, tearing up a contract that would have paid him $10.4 million this year. Cook is in the market for the new team. What if his new team is his old team? Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, when answering a question from reporters regarding [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-muses-about-possibility-of-dalvin-cook-re-signing-with-vikings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-muses-about-possibility-of-dalvin-cook-re-signing-with-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Dalvin Cook wants something “far closer” to $10.4 million than $5 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was due to make $10.4 million in 2023. The fact that the Vikings weren&rsquo;t able to trade him means no one is willing to pay him that. Now that he&rsquo;s a free agent, what does he want? Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald recently reported that Cook is looking [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-dalvin-cook-wants-something-far-closer-to-104-million-than-5-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-dalvin-cook-wants-something-far-closer-to-104-million-than-5-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Quarterback” trailer debuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark your calendar. Get someone&rsquo;s password. (OK, don&rsquo;t do that.) And get ready for the launch of Quarterback. It&rsquo;s the first partnership between the NFL and Netflix. It will premiere on July 12. A lengthy trailer has emerged. It&rsquo;s worth watching. It makes the show worth trying, too. The series delves into the lives of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/quarterback-trailer-debuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/quarterback-trailer-debuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Najee Harris: “Eye-opening” to see how NFL values running backs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steelers running back Najee Harris ran for 2,234 yards, caught 115 passes, and scored 20 touchdowns in his first two seasons, so no one would blame him for having some thoughts about angling for an extension if he produces more of the same in his third NFL campaign. No one would blame him if he [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/najee-harris-eye-opening-to-see-how-nfl-values-running-backs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/najee-harris-eye-opening-to-see-how-nfl-values-running-backs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson says he’ll show up for training camp, even without a new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, the 2022 NFL offensive rookie of the year, stayed away from the team during the voluntary portion of the offseason program. He reported for mandatory minicamp, however, and when speaking to reporters he made something else clear. Jefferson will be present for training camp, even if he doesn&rsquo;t have a new [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-says-hell-show-up-for-training-camp-even-without-a-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-says-hell-show-up-for-training-camp-even-without-a-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell sees Danielle Hunter staying with the Vikings as a “real outcome”]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Vikings moving on from plenty of veterans, another potential future former Vikings is absent from mandatory minicamp, unhappy with a contract that pays $5.5 million in 2023. Coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell was asked about pass rusher Danielle Hunter&lsquo;s situation; specifically, whether it can be resolved in a way that keeps Hunter with the Vikings. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-sees-danielle-hunter-staying-with-the-vikings-as-a-real-outcome/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-sees-danielle-hunter-staying-with-the-vikings-as-a-real-outcome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook: No rush to sign, I’m looking for right situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Dalvin Cook became a free agent when the Vikings released him last week and it may be a little while before he is back under contract to an NFL team. Cook appeared on The Rich Eisen Show Tuesday and said he&rsquo;s &ldquo;looking forward to this next step&rdquo; in his football career. He said [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-no-rush-to-sign-im-looking-for-right-situation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-no-rush-to-sign-im-looking-for-right-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson reports for Vikings’ mandatory minicamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, who has earned a massive contract but who has yet to get it, has skipped the voluntary portion of the team&rsquo;s offseason program. Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, Diggs is present for the team&rsquo;s mandatory minicamp. The Vikings surely would like to extend Jefferson&rsquo;s contract. It won&rsquo;t be cheap. And it [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-reports-for-vikings-mandatory-minicamp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-reports-for-vikings-mandatory-minicamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Danielle Hunter won’t attend Vikings minicamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings won&rsquo;t have Dalvin Cook at this week&rsquo;s mandatory minicamp and it looks like edge rusher Danielle Hunter won&rsquo;t be there either. Cook was released last week, but Hunter remains under contract to the team so his absence would be a very different issue. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Hunter plans to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-danielle-hunter-wont-attend-vikings-minicamp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-danielle-hunter-wont-attend-vikings-minicamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Jordan takes a little shot at Kirk Cousins]]></title><description><![CDATA[For seven years now, pass rushers gather under the leadership of Von Miller to compare notes about how to get to quarterbacks. In a clip posted on Twitter by Bleacher Report, Saints defensive end Cam Jordan explains the difference between making quick decisions and making slow decisions &mdash; both from the perspective of pass rushers [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cam-jordan-takes-a-little-shot-at-kirk-cousins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cam-jordan-takes-a-little-shot-at-kirk-cousins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Raiders rescind Josh Jacobs franchise tag, sign Dalvin Cook?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CBA giveth, and the CBA potentially taketh away. Under the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Raiders used the franchise tag to keep running back Josh Jacobs in place for at least another season, at $10.1 million. The Raiders also could, under those same rules, rescind the franchise tag. Would they? If Jacobs [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/would-raiders-rescind-josh-jacobs-franchise-tag-sign-dalvin-cook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/would-raiders-rescind-josh-jacobs-franchise-tag-sign-dalvin-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Broncos “do not appear to be in on” Dalvin Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Denver Broncos were believed to be a potential landing spot for free-agent running back Dalvin Cook. Now that he&rsquo;s available to be signed by any team at any time, that doesn&rsquo;t seem to be the case. Via Mike Klis of 9News.com, the Broncos &ldquo;do not appear to be in on&rdquo; Cook, who was officially [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-broncos-do-not-appear-to-be-in-on-dalvin-cook/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-broncos-do-not-appear-to-be-in-on-dalvin-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A year after running it back, the Vikings are tearing it down]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Vikings not-surprisingly jettisoned coach Mike Zimmer and somewhat-surprisingly dumped G.M. Rick Spielman after the 2021 season, the new regime kept around an unexpectedly high number of existing players. This year, G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell are tearing it down, a year after an unlikely 13-4 season. Gone, to date, are running [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/a-year-after-running-it-back-the-vikings-are-tearing-it-down/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/a-year-after-running-it-back-the-vikings-are-tearing-it-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where will Dalvin Cook land?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook is available to sign with any team, at any time. That&rsquo;s not likely to last very long. Unlike other free-agent options at running back, such as Ezekiel Elliott and Kareem Hunt, Cook has plenty of tread on the tires. He also has a fully-repaired shoulder, which will allow him to be 100 percent [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/where-will-dalvin-cook-land/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/where-will-dalvin-cook-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings release Dalvin Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook is finally set to hit the open market. As expected, the Vikings did not find a last-minute trade partner and therefore announced on Friday that they&rsquo;ve released Cook. Minnesota let it be known on Thursday that the club would make the move on Friday. Cook was set to make $10.4 million in base [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-release-dalvin-cook/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-release-dalvin-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Saleh: We’ll turn the stones over on Dalvin Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Dalvin Cook is expected to become a free agent on Friday and some have wondered if the Jets might make a run at adding Cook to the roster once the Vikings release him. Jets head coach Robert Saleh didn&rsquo;t say definitively whether the Jets will be making a bid for Cook&rsquo;s services when [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/robert-saleh-well-turn-the-stones-over-on-dalvin-cook/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/robert-saleh-well-turn-the-stones-over-on-dalvin-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings send strange message by dumping Dalvin Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the Vikings doing? It&rsquo;s a question many will be asking as the news spreads that running back Dalvin Cook will be released on Friday. For casual fans who pay little attention to football from February to September, it will be a surprise. For those who follow it closely, it&rsquo;s the culmination of weeks [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-send-strange-message-by-dumping-dalvin-cook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-send-strange-message-by-dumping-dalvin-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings will release Dalvin Cook on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trade could have happened last week. It didn&rsquo;t. It still could happen this week. Per a league source, the Vikings have informed running back Dalvin Cook that he will be released. Also per the source, the transaction is expected to be processed on Friday. This creates a two-day window for someone who wants to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-will-release-dalvin-cook-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-will-release-dalvin-cook-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Vikings getting calls about Danielle Hunter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook&rsquo;s future with the Vikings has been the subject of a lot of speculation recently, but the running back may not the only veteran who is less than a sure thing to remain in Minnesota for the coming season. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Vikings have been receiving calls from teams [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-vikings-getting-calls-about-danielle-hunter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-vikings-getting-calls-about-danielle-hunter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broncos could have interest in Dalvin Cook, if he’s released]]></title><description><![CDATA[It remains unclear whether the Vikings will keep, trade, or cut running back Dalvin Cook. If they eventually release him, plenty of teams are expected to be interested. One such team, according to Mike Klis of 9News.com, could be the Broncos. It makes sense. G.M. George Paton served as assistant G.M. in Minnesota when Cook [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/broncos-could-have-interest-in-dalvin-cook-if-hes-released/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/broncos-could-have-interest-in-dalvin-cook-if-hes-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings sign DeWayne McBride to wrap up draft class]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have all of their 2023 draft picks under contract. Running back DeWayne McBride has signed his four-year rookie deal. The seventh-round pick was the sixth and final draft pick by the team in April and the sixth and final draft pick to agree to his deal. McBride averaged 7.4 yards per carry while [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-dewayne-mcbride-to-wrap-up-draft-class/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-dewayne-mcbride-to-wrap-up-draft-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recently retired Ben Ellefson will join Vikings football staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Ellefson won&rsquo;t be playing for the Vikings this season, but he&rsquo;s staying in the organization. Ellefson announced his retirement last week and Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell said on Tuesday that the former tight end will be joining the team&rsquo;s football staff. Ellefson&rsquo;s role will include coaching, scouting, and player development duties. &ldquo;When you [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/recently-retired-ben-ellefson-will-join-vikings-football-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/recently-retired-ben-ellefson-will-join-vikings-football-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Vikings part owner, AAF investor Reggie Fowler receives six-year sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reggie Fowler, who originally attempted to buy the Vikings from Red McCombs in 2005 before becoming a minority owner, has received a prison term in excess of six years for his role in a $70 million cryptocurrency scheme. Via the Associated Press, the 64-year-old Fowler was given a sentence of 75 months. He also must [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-vikings-part-owner-aaf-investor-reggie-fowler-receives-six-year-sentence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-vikings-part-owner-aaf-investor-reggie-fowler-receives-six-year-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leslie Frazier visits with Packers, Commanders, Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official story out of Buffalo in late February was that defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was taking a year off from coaching. The unofficial story always seemed to be that he got a belated nudge from the Bills, as the unofficial scapegoat for the team&rsquo;s failure to live up to sky-high expectations in 2022. Frazier [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/leslie-frazier-visits-with-packers-commanders-giants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/leslie-frazier-visits-with-packers-commanders-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravens agree to terms with Laquon Treadwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ravens have agreed to terms with free agent receiver Laquon Treadwell on a one-year deal, according to his agent, Michael Portner. Treadwell visited the 49ers in April and worked out for the Cowboys in March but had remained a free agent. The Vikings made Treadwell a first-round pick in 2016. He was most recently [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ravens-agree-to-terms-with-laquon-treadwell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ravens-agree-to-terms-with-laquon-treadwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madden 24 cover reveal is coming Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Madden game is coming. Before the new Madden game is released, the cover is revealed. That&rsquo;s coming on Wednesday. The folks at EA have released a video featuring noted thespian Rob Gronkowski clunkily delivering the line, &ldquo;Who&rsquo;s going to be on the cover this year? We&rsquo;ll see.&rdquo; There has been chatter that it [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/madden-24-cover-reveal-is-coming-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/madden-24-cover-reveal-is-coming-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Vikings torn on whether to move on from Dalvin Cook?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout the 2023 offseason, the writing has been on the wall regarding the eventual trade or release of running back Dalvin Cook. Last week, there were indications that, once June 1 came and went, Cook could (would) be traded. But then he wasn&rsquo;t traded. Or released. So what happened? It&rsquo;s possible that some in the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/are-vikings-torn-on-whether-to-move-on-from-dalvin-cook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/are-vikings-torn-on-whether-to-move-on-from-dalvin-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: If Dalvin Cook is released, Miami is a “real possibility”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins and Dalvin Cook has been linked for weeks. Weeks from now, will Cook be a Dolphin? The question comes down to whether the Vikings can find a trade partner for Cook; ideally, one that will pay Cook the full $10.4 million he&rsquo;s due to make this year. If the Vikings can&rsquo;t find someone [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-if-dalvin-cook-is-released-miami-is-a-real-possibility/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-if-dalvin-cook-is-released-miami-is-a-real-possibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Ta’amu works out for Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback Jordan Ta&rsquo;amu, the XFL offensive player of the year, worked out for the Vikings on Friday, Jordan Schultz of theScore reports. He led the D.C. Defenders to a 9-1 regular season record, throwing for 1,894 yards with 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. He also contributed 298 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. Ta&rsquo;amu, 25, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-taamu-works-out-for-vikings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-taamu-works-out-for-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings sign Garett Maag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings added a local product to their roster on Friday. Wide receiver Garett Maag grew up near Minneapolis in Inver Grove Heights and he&rsquo;s now a member of Minnesota&rsquo;s only NFL football team. The team did not include any terms of the deal in their announcement of Maag&rsquo;s signing. Maag played in 49 games [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-garett-maag/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-garett-maag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The window is open for a Dalvin Cook trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 1 has come and gone. The ability to spread the cap hit over two years has arrived. Other teams with previous June 1 cuts have realized the cap relief from the official departure of the player&rsquo;s salary from the roster. The stage is set for a potential trade of Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-window-is-open-for-a-dalvin-cook-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-window-is-open-for-a-dalvin-cook-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Ellefson announces his retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings tight end Ben Ellefson has decided to bring his playing career to an end. Ellefson announced his retirement in a message posted to his Instagram account on Thursday. Ellefson wrote that he&rsquo;s &ldquo;been blessed on my path to have people who believed in me&rdquo; and said that injuries contributed to his decision to walk [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ben-ellefson-announces-his-retirement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ben-ellefson-announces-his-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irv Smith finding his groove with Bengals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bengals signed Irv Smith Jr. to be their starting tight end, replacing Hayden Hurst. Smith has not disappointed thus far. Quarterback Joe Burrow has noted Smith&rsquo;s work ethic in the film room alongside tight ends coach James Casey, with Smith pushing the younger tight ends. &ldquo;A lot of hard work has been put in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/irv-smith-finding-his-groove-with-bengals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/irv-smith-finding-his-groove-with-bengals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook resolution could be coming by end of week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings and running back Dalvin Cook have had an unsettled situation, to say the least, throughout the 2023 offseason. It has seemed at times inevitable that the Vikings will part ways with Cook. The only remaining questions have been when, and how. A trade remains very possible, and it could happen by the end [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-resolution-could-be-coming-by-end-of-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-resolution-could-be-coming-by-end-of-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell: Been really good to see Alexander Mattison take on three-down role]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have not settled running back Dalvin Cook&lsquo;s status for the 2023 season at this point in the offseason, but the team took his picture out of their Twitter header and replaced it with one of Alexander Mattison. Mattison has been the No. 2 back with Cook in recent years and this offseason has [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-been-really-good-to-see-alexander-mattison-take-on-three-down-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-been-really-good-to-see-alexander-mattison-take-on-three-down-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings’ contract structure could complicate Justin Jefferson deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson&lsquo;s absence from offseason workouts isn&rsquo;t accidental. He wants a new contract. He has earned a new contract. And he has no reason to show up without one. The Vikings obviously want to give him a contract. The sticking points will be the amount and the structure. When it comes to new [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-contract-structure-could-complicate-justin-jefferson-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-contract-structure-could-complicate-justin-jefferson-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawyers representing Brett Favre, Shannon Sharpe don’t seem to be getting along]]></title><description><![CDATA[In any piece of litigation, it&rsquo;s important to balance the zealous representation of a client with the ability to work cooperatively with the other side&rsquo;s lawyer. As to the defamation lawsuit filed by Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre against Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe, the lawyers don&rsquo;t seem to be getting along. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lawyers-representing-brett-favre-shannon-sharpe-dont-seem-to-be-getting-along/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lawyers-representing-brett-favre-shannon-sharpe-dont-seem-to-be-getting-along/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Addison not practicing because of unspecified injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell spent time with receiver Jordan Addison on the side during Tuesday&rsquo;s work. The first-round draft pick is not participating in on-field work in the organized team activities. O&rsquo;Connell wouldn&rsquo;t reveal the injury but deemed it as minor. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re being overly cautious with him right now,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Connell said, via Will Ragatz [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-addison-not-practicing-because-of-unspecified-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-addison-not-practicing-because-of-unspecified-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell hopes to see Justin Jefferson as soon as possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell said earlier this month that there was no timetable in place when it came to a contract extension for wide receiver Justin Jefferson, but that he was optimistic that a deal would come together before Jefferson&rsquo;s fourth season. Jefferson has not been taking part in the team&rsquo;s voluntary workouts and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-hopes-to-see-justin-jefferson-as-soon-as-possible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-hopes-to-see-justin-jefferson-as-soon-as-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings to host practices with Titans, Cardinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings will be welcoming a pair of their preseason opponents to their facility for joint practices this summer. Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell announced at a Tuesday press conference that the Titans and Cardinals will both practice with the team ahead of preseason games. The Vikings host the Titans in their second preseason game [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-host-practices-with-titans-cardinals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-host-practices-with-titans-cardinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell looking for Vikings players to take personal leadership to the next level]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings kicked off the offseason by releasing linebacker Eric Kendricks and wide receiver Adam Thielen in moves that foreshadowed further veteran departures once free agency got underway. Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson and cornerback Patrick Peterson moved on to other teams in March while edge rusher Za'Darius Smith was traded to the Browns this month. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-looking-for-vikings-players-to-take-personal-leadership-to-the-next-level/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-looking-for-vikings-players-to-take-personal-leadership-to-the-next-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Flores wants Vikings’ defense to develop an identity as aggressive but not reckless]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his first few months as the Vikings&rsquo; defensive coordinator, Brian Flores has been at work explaining to his players what kind of identity he wants his defense to have. &ldquo;I think building an identity is a big part of playing defense,&rdquo; Flores said, via the St. Paul Pioneer Press. &ldquo;I try to impart that [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-flores-wants-vikings-defense-to-develop-an-identity-as-aggressive-but-not-reckless/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2023 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-flores-wants-vikings-defense-to-develop-an-identity-as-aggressive-but-not-reckless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After three stints in concussion protocol, Akayleb Evans changing what he can to avoid any more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans had three stints in concussion protocol during an eight-week period last season. The team ended his rookie season after the third, placing him on injured reserve Dec. 7. Evans, though, is not concerned about a premature end to his career. &ldquo;I haven&rsquo;t really thought about it like that,&rdquo; Evans said, via [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/after-three-stints-in-concussion-protocol-akayleb-evans-changing-what-he-can-to-avoid-any-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/after-three-stints-in-concussion-protocol-akayleb-evans-changing-what-he-can-to-avoid-any-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis Cine: I feel like I’m a better player, person having gone through injury rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings safety Lewis Cine&lsquo;s took another step forward on the path back to the playing field this week. Cine is working with the team at their OTAs as he continues to recover from the compound fracture of his leg that he suffered in Week Four last season. The 2022 first-round pick missed the rest of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lewis-cine-i-feel-like-im-a-better-player-person-having-gone-through-injury-rehab/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lewis-cine-i-feel-like-im-a-better-player-person-having-gone-through-injury-rehab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings stadium will be paid off before 2023 season begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings can soon send the mortgage to Valhalla. According to Rochelle Olson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, a new tax bill will dramatically accelerate the process of paying off U.S. Bank Stadium. Before July 1, $377 million in bonds on the building will be retired, at a savings of $226 million in interest. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-stadium-will-be-paid-off-before-2023-season-begins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-stadium-will-be-paid-off-before-2023-season-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adrian Peterson: Mentally, I haven’t officially hung it up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adrian Peterson is retired, even if he isn&rsquo;t ready to acknowledge it. He is 38, hasn&rsquo;t played a game since 2021 and hasn&rsquo;t played a full season since 2020. No one is calling the former running back. Peterson, though, still hasn&rsquo;t closed the door on his 15-year career. &ldquo;Mentally, I haven&rsquo;t officially hung it up. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adrian-peterson-mentally-i-havent-officially-hung-it-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adrian-peterson-mentally-i-havent-officially-hung-it-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings sign Lucky Jackson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have added a receiver from the XFL. Minnesota announced on Tuesday that the club has signed Dontavian &ldquo;Lucky&rdquo; Jackson. Jackson played for the D.C. Defenders this year, making 36 catches for 572 yards with five touchdowns. After playing his college ball at Western Kentucky, Jackson also played in The Spring League and the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-lucky-jackson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-lucky-jackson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 teams start OTAs today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offseason program is a three-phase process. And Phase Three is the most important of all of them. That&rsquo;s when Organized Team Activities happen, a fancy, verbose phrase for &ldquo;practice.&rdquo; They&rsquo;re now commonly known as OTAs, still one syllable more than just saying &ldquo;practice.&rdquo; Twenty teams start OTAs on Monday, based on the calendar the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/20-teams-start-otas-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/20-teams-start-otas-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brett Favre asks Mississippi Supreme Court to dismiss him from civil case over welfare funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre continues to deal with the possibility of a criminal indictment, he&rsquo;s still fighting the reality of a civil suit. Favre recently took to the Mississippi Supreme Court his effort to be dismissed from a lawsuit aimed at recovering welfare funds that allegedly were misappropriated. Favre has tried repeatedly [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favre-asks-mississippi-supreme-court-to-dismiss-him-from-civil-case-over-welfare-funds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favre-asks-mississippi-supreme-court-to-dismiss-him-from-civil-case-over-welfare-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions public relations staff wins 2023 Pete Rozelle Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pro Football Writers of America announced Friday that the Lions public relations staff has won the 2023 Pete Rozelle Award. It is the first time in franchise history the Lions have won the Rozelle, earning the 34th edition of the award. The Rozelle Award goes to the NFL club public relations staff that consistently [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lions-public-relations-staff-wins-2023-pete-rozelle-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lions-public-relations-staff-wins-2023-pete-rozelle-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New report details Brett Favre’s involvement in Mississippi scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brett Favre has not yet been criminally charged for his role in an extensive Mississippi scandal that entailed the misuse of federal welfare funds. Based on a lengthy new item from Michael Rosenberg of SI.com, it&rsquo;s clear that Favre still faces the possibility of indictment. Rosenberg&rsquo;s story &mdash; a very, very #longread &mdash; paints a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/new-report-details-brett-favres-involvement-in-mississippi-scandal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/new-report-details-brett-favres-involvement-in-mississippi-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why haven’t the Vikings released Dalvin Cook?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been obvious for weeks that it&rsquo;s just a matter of time before running back Dalvin Cook is no longer a Viking. So why is Cook still a Viking? It&rsquo;s a strange situation. The Vikings don&rsquo;t want to pay Cook $10.4 million this year. They&rsquo;d clearly like to trade him. They have yet to find [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/why-havent-the-vikings-released-dalvin-cook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/why-havent-the-vikings-released-dalvin-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings sign first-round pick Jordan Addison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings first-round pick Jordan Addison has agreed to his first NFL contract. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Vikings signed Addison on Wednesday. It&rsquo;s a four-year deal worth over $13.73 million with a team option for a fifth season. That option must be exercised before the start of the fourth season and it [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-first-round-pick-jordan-addison/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-first-round-pick-jordan-addison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings make conspicuous change to Twitter header, with Dalvin Cook missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players send messages through social media on a regular basis. Teams might send some, too. At some point in the not-too-distant past, the Vikings made a change to the collection of players shown on the header of their Twitter page. Previously, the images consisted of running back Dalvin Cook, receiver Justin Jefferson, tight end T.J. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-make-conspicuous-change-to-twitter-header-with-dalvin-cook-missing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-make-conspicuous-change-to-twitter-header-with-dalvin-cook-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings sign two participants from rookie minicamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have added two players who participated in their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Minnesota announced on Tuesday that the club has signed fullback Zach Ojile and offensive lineman Sam Schlueter. Ojile played his college ball at Minnesota-Duluth, where he caught 25 passes for 289 yards with five touchdowns and had 12 carries [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-two-participants-from-rookie-minicamp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-two-participants-from-rookie-minicamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Browns officially announce Za’Darius Smith trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Za'Darius Smith is officially a member of the Browns. The Browns agreed to trade for Smith late last week and the they announced that the deal has been finalized on Tuesday morning. They will send a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick to Minnesota as compensation for the veteran edge rusher. Smith spent [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/browns-officially-announce-zadarius-smith-trade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/browns-officially-announce-zadarius-smith-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple short weeks could create various competitive issues in the NFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the schedule was released, we explored whether the league&rsquo;s new ability to schedule teams for two short-week, Sunday-to-Thursday games would become an indirect parity tool, making things harder for some of the best teams and, in turn, easier for some of the bad teams. It didn&rsquo;t really happen that way. The best teams from [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/multiple-short-weeks-could-create-various-competitive-issues-in-the-nfc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/multiple-short-weeks-could-create-various-competitive-issues-in-the-nfc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings trade Za’Darius Smith to Browns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are trading edge rusher Za'Darius Smith to the Browns, NFL Media reports. The Browns get Smith, a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-round pick, while the Vikings get a fifth-round pick in 2024 and a fifth-round pick in 2025. Smith&rsquo;s renegotiated contract guarantees him $11.75 million in 2023 before he becomes a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-trade-zadarius-smith-to-browns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-trade-zadarius-smith-to-browns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viking sign third-round pick Mekhi Blackmon, three others]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have most of their draft class under contract. They selected six players during last month&rsquo;s draft and announced on Friday that they have signed four of them. Third-rounder Mekhi Blackmon was the highest of those picks. Blackmon was at Colorado to start his collegiate time, but the cornerback transferred to USC for his [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/viking-sign-third-round-pick-mekhi-blackmon-three-others/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/viking-sign-third-round-pick-mekhi-blackmon-three-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Kapp’s Lawsuit Paved the Way for N.F.L. Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football&rsquo;s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the players&rsquo; union used to win later court battles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-kapps-lawsuit-paved-the-way-for-nfl-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-kapps-lawsuit-paved-the-way-for-nfl-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Vikings schedule and results 2023: Dates, times, TV, opponents for Weeks 1-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a dominant NFC North best 13-4 season came to a halt at the hands of the New York Giants in the Wild Card round, the Minnesota Vikings hope to repeat 2022&rsquo;s success. With increased pressure to perform in the playoffs, could this be the last year of Kirk Cousins in Minnesota? Or will Cousins [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/minnesota-vikings-schedule-and-results-2023-dates-times-tv-opponents-for-weeks-1-18/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/minnesota-vikings-schedule-and-results-2023-dates-times-tv-opponents-for-weeks-1-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday Night Football: Cowboys will be featured three times in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full 2023 NFL schedule has been released and this year, NBC&rsquo;s slate includes 17 Sundays, two Thursdays, and a Saturday. The annual kickoff game will be televised on the network, with the Lions visiting Kansas City to play the defending champion Chiefs. Then the Cowboys will visit the Giants to begin the season&rsquo;s Sunday [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sunday-night-football-cowboys-will-be-featured-three-times-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sunday-night-football-cowboys-will-be-featured-three-times-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brett Favre says he and Pat McAfee have “settled” Favre’s defamation case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although different words are being used to describe the path, the destination is the same. The defamation case filed by Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre against Pat McAfee is over. Pat McAfee said the case has been withdrawn, with no payment made. Favre uses a different term. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy that Pat McAfee and I [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favre-says-he-and-pat-mcafee-have-settled-favres-defamation-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favre-says-he-and-pat-mcafee-have-settled-favres-defamation-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat McAfee says Brett Favre has withdrawn defamation case against him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat McAfee opened his Thursday show with a fairly significant statement. McAfee said that Brett Favre&rsquo;s defamation case against McAfee has been withdrawn. &ldquo;As many of you know, Brett Favre sued me over statements over him that I made about him on this program,&rdquo; McAfee said. &ldquo;As I confirmed in my court papers and I [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-mcafee-says-brett-favre-has-withdrawn-defamation-case-against-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-mcafee-says-brett-favre-has-withdrawn-defamation-case-against-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell wants Kirk Cousins to embrace his ability to extend plays]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a Tuesday interview of Vikings coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell on #PFTPM, O&rsquo;Connell was asked two specific questions about quarterback Kirk Cousins. First, what is his best attribute for which he doesn&rsquo;t get enough credit. Second, what can he do to improve in 2023? As to the second question, O&rsquo;Connell pointed to one thing &mdash; Cousins [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-wants-kirk-cousins-to-embrace-his-ability-to-extend-plays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-wants-kirk-cousins-to-embrace-his-ability-to-extend-plays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell on Dalvin Cook: “They’re still working through some things”]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the question for Vikings coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell focused on the future of receiver Justin Jefferson, there was no equivocation. As to running back Dalvin Cook, the situation continues to be a bit murkier. During Thursday&rsquo;s visit to #PFTPM, O&rsquo;Connell specifically was asked about Cook&rsquo;s unsettled contract situation. &ldquo;I tend to let [G.M.] Kwesi [Adofo-Mensah] [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-on-dalvin-cook-theyre-still-working-through-some-things/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-on-dalvin-cook-theyre-still-working-through-some-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anna Wolfe wins Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of Brett Favre, Mississippi welfare scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The whole truth remains to be determined &mdash; and thanks to several pending legal actions it possibly will be &mdash; regarding what Brett Favre knew and when he knew it regarding federal welfare funds that were not used as intended in Mississippi. No matter where it goes from here, Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today surely [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/anna-wolfe-wins-pulitzer-prize-for-her-coverage-of-brett-favre-mississippi-welfare-scandal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/anna-wolfe-wins-pulitzer-prize-for-her-coverage-of-brett-favre-mississippi-welfare-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell: “No timeline” on Justin Jefferson extension, but “we will get that done”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, arguably the best receiver in football and the reigning offensive player of the year, is eligible for a new contract. So when will it happen? Before camp? By Week One? Coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell was asked that question during a Tuesday visit to #PFTPM. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know if I&rsquo;d put a timeline [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-no-timeline-on-justin-jefferson-extension-but-we-will-get-that-done/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-no-timeline-on-justin-jefferson-extension-but-we-will-get-that-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When meeting him in February, Adam Thielen was instantly impressed by Bryce Young]]></title><description><![CDATA[In February, neither Bryce Young nor Adam Thielen knew they were destined to become teammates. That didn&rsquo;t stop Young from seeking out Thielen in Ariaonz and paying the proper respect to an established player. &ldquo;I was with my wife at the Adidas suite, hanging out there for a little bit,&rdquo; Thielen told TheAthletic.com. &ldquo;Super Bowl [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/when-meeting-him-in-february-adam-thielen-was-instantly-impressed-by-bryce-young/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/when-meeting-him-in-february-adam-thielen-was-instantly-impressed-by-bryce-young/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Kapp, Quarterback Who Led Vikings to Super Bowl IV, Dies at 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[He found his way to the N.F.L. after playing eight seasons in Canadian football and was remembered for his toughness, playing through injury after injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-kapp-quarterback-who-led-vikings-to-super-bowl-iv-dies-at-85/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/joe-kapp-quarterback-who-led-vikings-to-super-bowl-iv-dies-at-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ron Rivera: Joe Kapp “has been an inspiration in my life”]]></title><description><![CDATA[In late 1981, Commanders coach Ron Rivera had finished his sophomore year at Cal when the coaching change was made. Out was Roger Theder. In was a former Cal quarterback with no coaching experience. Rivera spent two years playing for Joe Kapp, who has died at the age of 85. It had a massive impact [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ron-rivera-joe-kapp-has-been-an-inspiration-in-my-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ron-rivera-joe-kapp-has-been-an-inspiration-in-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp dies at 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Kapp, who led the Vikings to an appearance in Super Bowl IV, has died. He was 85. Kapp&rsquo;s son, J.J., confirmed the passing of Joe Kapp in an email to the San Francisco Chronicle. J.J. Kapp said that his father died after a &ldquo;15-year battle with dementia.&rdquo; Joe Kapp played college football at Cal, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-vikings-quarterback-joe-kapp-dies-at-85/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-vikings-quarterback-joe-kapp-dies-at-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings sign fifth-round pick Jaquelin Roy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings drafted six players last month. They have the fifth of those under contract. The team has agreed to terms with LSU defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy, his agent, Jamal L. Tooson, announced. Roy was the first of two fifth-round picks by the team, with the Vikings trading up to select him. Roy receives $4.180 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-fifth-round-pick-jaquelin-roy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-fifth-round-pick-jaquelin-roy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Thielen: I didn’t want to leave Minnesota, but they had a different vision for me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen, a Minnesota native, is preparing for his first season away from home after the Vikings released him this offseason. He says it&rsquo;s not what he wanted, but he understands. &ldquo;I think there are like two sides of it,&rdquo; Thielen said on the Daily Delivery podcast, via NFL.com. &ldquo;It was a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-i-didnt-want-to-leave-minnesota-but-they-had-a-different-vision-for-me/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2023 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-i-didnt-want-to-leave-minnesota-but-they-had-a-different-vision-for-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Text messages show Brett Favre, others, sought help from White House for concussion drug funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Mississippi governor Phil Bryant has released his texts. Anthony Olivieri of ESPN.com has read them so you (and we) don&rsquo;t have to. Via Olivieri, the texts show that quarterback Brett Favre, a business associate, and Bryant sought assistance from the Trump White House in 2019, at a time when they were seeking funding for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/text-messages-show-brett-favre-others-sought-help-from-white-house-for-concussion-drug-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/text-messages-show-brett-favre-others-sought-help-from-white-house-for-concussion-drug-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two USC journalism students arrested in jersey thefts at NFL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two USC journalism students covering the NFL draft for the student news outlet instead made news themselves. The Kansas City Police Department arrested Eric Lambkins II and Jude Oca&ntilde;as in the theft of more than $1,000 worth of first-round draft pick jerseys, the Los Angeles Times reports. The students worked for the student-run multiplatform news [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/two-usc-journalism-students-arrested-in-jersey-thefts-at-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/two-usc-journalism-students-arrested-in-jersey-thefts-at-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings claim John Reid off waivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings used the waiver wire to bolster their secondary on Thursday. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the team claimed cornerback John Reid off of waivers. The Falcons cut Reid on Wednesday. Reid signed to the Falcons practice squad late last season after being let go by the Titans. He had five tackles in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-claim-john-reid-off-waivers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-claim-john-reid-off-waivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins “really encouraged” by offensive continuity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is experiencing something different this season because the Vikings have the same offensive coaches and scheme in place from last season. It&rsquo;s the first time that&rsquo;s happened during his time in Minnesota and he said Wednesday that the difference has already made an impression on him. Cousins said head coach Kevin [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-really-encouraged-by-offensive-continuity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-really-encouraged-by-offensive-continuity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osi Umenyiora’s initiative lands six Nigerian players on NFL rosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL player Osi Umenyiora, born in London to Nigerian parents, has made attracting more international players to the league one of his top priorities. And this year he has found significant success. The NFL announced today that eight players have been given roster spots for the 2023 season via the league&rsquo;s International Pathway Program, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/osi-umenyioras-initiative-lands-six-nigerian-players-on-nfl-rosters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/osi-umenyioras-initiative-lands-six-nigerian-players-on-nfl-rosters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins: I’m excited to get Jordan Addison in here and see what he’s got]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings addressed their receiving corps in last week&rsquo;s draft, taking Jordan Addison with the 23rd overall pick. On Wednesday, quarterback Kirk Cousins said he wasn&rsquo;t sure what to expect with Minnesota&rsquo;s first-round pick since it came so late in the round. But Cousins certainly welcomes a new weapon. &ldquo;I felt like anything was possible [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-im-excited-to-get-jordan-addison-in-here-and-see-what-hes-got/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-im-excited-to-get-jordan-addison-in-here-and-see-what-hes-got/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins: I want to be with the Vikings, so hopefully I can earn the right to do that]]></title><description><![CDATA[While quarterback Kirk Cousins is entering the last year of his contract with the Vikings, he&rsquo;s hoping it won&rsquo;t be the last season he&rsquo;s with the club. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said over the weekend that the door is not closed on a potential extension for Cousins &mdash; though at this point that seems unlikely. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-i-want-to-be-with-the-vikings-so-hopefully-i-can-earn-the-right-to-do-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-i-want-to-be-with-the-vikings-so-hopefully-i-can-earn-the-right-to-do-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings won’t exercise option on Jalen Reagor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles, for all their recent draft prowess, could have had receiver Justin Jefferson in 2020. Instead, they took receiver Jalen Reagor one spot before Jefferson was picked. It didn&rsquo;t work out for Reagor in Philly. He was traded last year to the Vikings. And it didn&rsquo;t work out sufficiently well during his first year [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-wont-exercise-option-on-jalen-reagor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-wont-exercise-option-on-jalen-reagor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undrafted rookie Andre Carter II gets $340,000 guaranteed from Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Army edge rusher Andre Carter II is getting a lot more money guaranteed than he would have if he had been a late-round draft pick. Carter is getting a $40,000 signing bonus and $300,000 of his base salary guaranteed with the Vikings, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. That&rsquo;s one of the biggest [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/undrafted-rookie-andre-carter-ii-gets-340000-guaranteed-from-vikings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/undrafted-rookie-andre-carter-ii-gets-340000-guaranteed-from-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings announce 15 undrafted free agents, including Andre Carter II]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the draft ends (technically), teams start trying to line up their classes of undrafted free agents. And plenty of undrafted free agents &mdash; especially in a seven-round draft &mdash; have a chance to contribute. The Vikings have announced 15 UDFAs. They are: TCU offensive lineman Alan Ali, Illinois defensive tackle Calvin Avery, Marshall linebacker [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-announce-15-undrafted-free-agents-including-andre-carter-ii/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-announce-15-undrafted-free-agents-including-andre-carter-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike McDaniel: Dolphins could still add a veteran running back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins had only four draft picks in 2023. They used one on a running back, third-rounder Devon Achane. So does that investment close the door on the possibility of adding a veteran? It does not. Here&rsquo;s what coach Mike McDaniel said regarding potential interest in a veteran tailback on Saturday. &ldquo;Generally, nothing is off [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-mcdaniel-dolphins-could-still-add-a-veteran-running-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-mcdaniel-dolphins-could-still-add-a-veteran-running-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: Door is not closed on Kirk Cousins extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings were seen as a potential landing spot for a quarterback early in this year&rsquo;s draft because Kirk Cousins is heading into the final year of his contract and they talked about an ideal situation of having his successor sit behind him for a year, but the team did not add a quarterback to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kwesi-adofo-mensah-door-is-not-closed-on-kirk-cousins-extension/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kwesi-adofo-mensah-door-is-not-closed-on-kirk-cousins-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings draft Jaren Hall with 164th overall choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have their developmental quarterback. They used the second of two fifth-round picks, No. 164 overall, on BYU quarterback Jaren Hall. He joins Nick Mullens behind Kirk Cousins, who is 35 and entering the final year of his contract. Hall&rsquo;s injury history and age caused him to fall in the draft. Hall, 25, was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-draft-jaren-hall-with-164th-overall-choice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-draft-jaren-hall-with-164th-overall-choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings end round three with USC cornerback Mekhi Blackmon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are creating a pipeline to L.A. Both picks made this year by Minnesota come from USC. Following the selection of receiver Jordan Addison with pick No. 23 on Thursday, the Vikings selected cornerback Mekhi Blackmon with the last pick of round three. Blackmon and Addison were teammates and opponents at practice last season. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-end-round-three-with-usc-cornerback-mekhi-blackmon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-end-round-three-with-usc-cornerback-mekhi-blackmon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[49ers trade up to No. 87, select Ji’Ayir Brown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2023 draft, San Francisco. The 49ers have traded up to No. 87 to select safety Ji&rsquo;Ayir Brown out of Penn State. It&rsquo;s their first selection of this year&rsquo;s draft, as they were previously slated to make their first pick at No. 99. San Francisco acquired the pick from Minnesota in exchange for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/49ers-trade-up-to-no-87-select-jiayir-brown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/49ers-trade-up-to-no-87-select-jiayir-brown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell: We felt like Jordan Addison was one of the premier players at receiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings brought in another first-round receiver by selecting Jordan Addison with the 23rd overall pick on Thursday night. Addison was part of a string of receivers to come off the board at that point in the first round. While he clearly fills a need for Minnesota after longtime receiver Adam Thielen&lsquo;s departure, Addison was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-we-felt-like-jordan-addison-was-one-of-the-premier-players-at-receiver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-we-felt-like-jordan-addison-was-one-of-the-premier-players-at-receiver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At No. 23, the Vikings select Jordan Addison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The run on receivers continues. After no receivers were taken in the first 19 selections of the 2023 draft, receivers have now gone four in a row, with USC receiver Jordan Addison joining the Vikings. Addison was the Biletnikoff award winner for 2021. He transferred from Pitt to USC in 2022. The six-foot, 175-pounder becomes [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/at-no-23-the-vikings-select-jordan-addison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/at-no-23-the-vikings-select-jordan-addison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How high will Anthony Richardson go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our mock draft has him at No. 5. He surely won&rsquo;t go No. 1, not at this point. But how high will Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson go tonight? For some reason, Caesars has pushed his odds for being the second overall pick from +10000 to +650. (Others have yet to follow suit.) At a time [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/how-high-will-anthony-richardson-go/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/how-high-will-anthony-richardson-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many quarterbacks will be drafted tonight? The over/under is 4.5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years ago, five quarterbacks went in the first 15 picks. There&rsquo;s a chance, albeit slim, that this could happen again. Whenever they go, the thinking is that five quarterbacks eventually will be drafted in round one. The over/under for quarterbacks taken in round one currently is 4.5, with the over being the favorite. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/how-many-quarterbacks-will-be-drafted-tonight-the-overunder-is-45/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/how-many-quarterbacks-will-be-drafted-tonight-the-overunder-is-45/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings draft picks 2023: All of Minnesota’s selections, NFL draft results, team order]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the first season under head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell, the Minnesota Vikings won the NFC North with a 13-4 record but failed to win a playoff game after being upset by the New York Giants in the Wild Card. The Vikings had a .765 winning percentage but still finished the regular season with a negative [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-draft-picks-2023-all-of-minnesotas-selections-nfl-draft-results-team-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-draft-picks-2023-all-of-minnesotas-selections-nfl-draft-results-team-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings exercise fifth-year option on Justin Jefferson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have officially exercised the fifth-year option on wide receiver Justin Jefferson&lsquo;s rookie contract. There was never any doubt that the Vikings would do it, but today it became official, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. That means Jefferson is guaranteed a salary of $19.7 million for the 2024 season. In 2023 he&rsquo;ll [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-justin-jefferson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-justin-jefferson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packers have the longest odds to win the NFC North; should they?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers will move on from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love. They&rsquo;ll also move on from being the presumptive annual favorite to win the NFC North. Via BetMGM, they&rsquo;re currently +450 to capture the division crown, the longest of the odds for the four teams. The Lions are +130 favorites. The Vikings have the second-best [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/packers-have-the-longest-odds-to-win-the-nfc-north-should-they/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/packers-have-the-longest-odds-to-win-the-nfc-north-should-they/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hendon Hooker makes the case to be the first quarterback drafted]]></title><description><![CDATA[In five days, Bryce Young will be the first quarterback &mdash; and first player &mdash; taken in the draft. Quarterback Hendon Hooker isn&rsquo;t ready to concede that point. Via Tyler Dragon of USA Today, Hooker recently made the case for the 25-year-old former Tennessee quarterback to be the first quarterback taken in the 2023 draft. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hendon-hooker-makes-the-case-to-be-the-first-quarterback-drafted/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hendon-hooker-makes-the-case-to-be-the-first-quarterback-drafted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Vikings, Falcons quarterback Bob Berry dies at 81]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Vikings quarterback Bob Berry died Wednesday in California, the team announced. He was 81. Berry had two stints with the Vikings and played on three Super Bowl teams. The Eagles drafted Berry in the 11th round in 1964 out of the University of Oregon, and the Broncos took him in the 26th round of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-vikings-falcons-quarterback-bob-berry-dies-at-81/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-vikings-falcons-quarterback-bob-berry-dies-at-81/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings to hold public celebration of Bud Grant’s life on May 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Vikings coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant, an icon in Minnesota and throughout the NFL, died on March 11. Next month, the team will honor him with a public celebration of his life. The Vikings have announced that a free event will be held on Sunday, May 21 at noon CT at U.S. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-hold-public-celebration-of-bud-grants-life-on-may-21/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-hold-public-celebration-of-bud-grants-life-on-may-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings, 49ers talked Trey Lance at the Scouting Combine]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this year&rsquo;s Scouting Combine, there were rumors of a potential Kirk Cousins trade from Minnesota to San Francisco. Those rumors may have come from the reality that the 49ers and Vikings had discussions about another quarterback. Per a league source, the two teams talked about Trey Lance. The source doesn&rsquo;t know whether that&rsquo;s currently [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-49ers-talked-trey-lance-at-the-scouting-combine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-49ers-talked-trey-lance-at-the-scouting-combine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deonte Banks closes out pre-draft visits with Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornerback Deonte Banks has been a busy man on the pre-draft circuit and his final trip will take him to Buffalo. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Banks is meeting with the Bills on Wednesday. It is the final day that teams can host prospects at their facilities. Banks closed out his four years [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deonte-banks-closes-out-pre-draft-visits-with-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deonte-banks-closes-out-pre-draft-visits-with-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stefon Diggs not at start of Bills’ offseason program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lasting image of Stefon Diggs from the 2022 season, along with his cryptic tweets this offseason, have left plenty of questions about the star receiver&rsquo;s future. Will he or won&rsquo;t he? Does he or doesn&rsquo;t he? Diggs, who has admitted he became a &ldquo;bad teammate&rdquo; in Minnesota after he decided he wanted out, showed [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stefon-diggs-not-at-start-of-bills-offseason-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stefon-diggs-not-at-start-of-bills-offseason-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Caserio says Texans have gotten calls for second pick in draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans would have had the first pick in the draft, but for a meaningless late-game win in the final weekend of the 2022 season. The now have the second pick, and they&rsquo;re willing to at least explore the possibility of trading down. &ldquo;Are we open for business?&rdquo; G.M. Nick Caserio said during Monday&rsquo;s pre-draft [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nick-caserio-says-texans-have-gotten-calls-for-second-pick-in-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nick-caserio-says-texans-have-gotten-calls-for-second-pick-in-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis Cine on rehab: It’s a marathon, not a sprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings safety Lewis Cine&lsquo;s rookie season ended when he suffered a a compound fracture of his lower left leg during a game in London last October and he&rsquo;s been doing rehab work for some time in order to get ready for this season. Cine called that a &ldquo;grueling process&rdquo; during a Monday press conference, but [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lewis-cine-on-rehab-its-a-marathon-not-a-sprint/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lewis-cine-on-rehab-its-a-marathon-not-a-sprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings agree to terms with Joejuan Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota has added some depth to its defensive backfield. The Vikings announced on Monday that they&rsquo;ve agreed to terms with cornerback Joejuan Williams. A Patriots second-round pick in 2019, Williams has started just one game in his first four seasons. He appeared in nine games as a rookie, 15 games in 2020, and 12 games [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-agree-to-terms-with-joejuan-williams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-agree-to-terms-with-joejuan-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoulder healed but status unresolved, Dalvin Cook stays in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings and running back Dalvin Cook continue to be at impasse. The impasse likely will linger, at least through the draft. At issue is Cook&rsquo;s $10.4 million salary, only $2 million of which is guaranteed. Will the Vikings keep him, cut him, trade him? Will he get the full $10.4 million from Minnesota, from [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/shoulder-healed-but-status-unresolved-dalvin-cook-stays-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/shoulder-healed-but-status-unresolved-dalvin-cook-stays-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Danielle Hunter isn’t expected at start of Vikings offseason program]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like the Vikings will be starting their offseason work without defensive end Danielle Hunter. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Hunter is not expected to report for the first day of offseason work on Monday. All work at this stage of the program is voluntary. Hunter&rsquo;s contract is the likely reason for his [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-danielle-hunter-isnt-expected-at-start-of-vikings-offseason-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-danielle-hunter-isnt-expected-at-start-of-vikings-offseason-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where will Bijan Robinson land in the draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas running back Bijan Robinson is widely viewed as one of the best players in the draft. But he&rsquo;s a running back, and running backs don&rsquo;t get drafted as high as they once did. The NFL has come a long way from 2005, when three running backs (Ronnie Brown, Cedric Benson, Cadillac Williams) went in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/where-will-bijan-robinson-land-in-the-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/where-will-bijan-robinson-land-in-the-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings, Dalvin Cook remain at a crossroads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the Vikings didn&rsquo;t trade or release running back Dalvin Cook at or about the start of the league year last month, it still might happen. Cook&rsquo;s $10.4 million salary remains largely non-guaranteed. Of that amount, $2 million became fully guaranteed on March 17. When he wasn&rsquo;t cut before then, some assumed he wouldn&rsquo;t be. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-dalvin-cook-remain-at-a-crossroads/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-dalvin-cook-remain-at-a-crossroads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brett Favre amends his complaint against Pat McAfee to beef up “actual malice” allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat McAfee&rsquo;s motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed against him by Brett Favre got the attention of Favre&rsquo;s lawyer. And now Favre&rsquo;s lawyers are trying to rectify the flaws in Favre&rsquo;s original filing. Sports and gaming attorney Daniel Wallach has passed along a copy of Favre&rsquo;s amended complaint against McAfee. The document, filed on Friday, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favre-amends-his-complaint-against-pat-mcafee-to-beef-up-actual-malice-allegations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favre-amends-his-complaint-against-pat-mcafee-to-beef-up-actual-malice-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings the favorites to draft Hendon Hooker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four quarterbacks are expected to go in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft: Alabama&rsquo;s Bryce Young, Ohio State&rsquo;s C.J. Stroud, Kentucky&rsquo;s Will Levis and Florida&rsquo;s Anthony Richardson. The next question is where Tennessee&rsquo;s Hendon Hooker might go. The betting odds suggest he might go to Minnesota. The Vikings are the betting favorites to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-the-favorites-to-draft-hendon-hooker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-the-favorites-to-draft-hendon-hooker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell “very excited” about Kirk Cousins having second year in same offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Thursday&rsquo;s pre-draft press conference, Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell and General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah discussed the future of the quarterback position and how it would be ideal to have the team&rsquo;s next quarterback on hand for a year before they took over the offense. It&rsquo;s unclear if the Vikings will have a developmental quarterback [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-very-excited-about-kirk-cousins-having-second-year-in-same-offense/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-very-excited-about-kirk-cousins-having-second-year-in-same-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings would “ideally” like to have next quarterback behind Kirk Cousins for a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins is in the final year of his contract with the Vikings and the team&rsquo;s plans for the position after Cousins were part of the discussion at a press conference on Thursday. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said that he doesn&rsquo;t think there&rsquo;s &ldquo;one right answer&rdquo; to handling a change at the quarterback position, but [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-would-ideally-like-to-have-next-quarterback-behind-kirk-cousins-for-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-would-ideally-like-to-have-next-quarterback-behind-kirk-cousins-for-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: Conversations are ongoing with Dalvin Cook, Za’Darius Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[The futures of a couple of veteran Vikings players have been the subject of speculation throughout the offseason and General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah didn&rsquo;t have anything concrete to say about either one of them at a Thursday press conference. Running back Dalvin Cook&lsquo;s departure as a post-June 1 cut would save the Vikings $9 million [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kwesi-adofo-mensah-conversations-are-ongoing-with-dalvin-cook-zadarius-smith/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kwesi-adofo-mensah-conversations-are-ongoing-with-dalvin-cook-zadarius-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings draft picks 2023: Full list of Minnesota’s selections for every round]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the first season under head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell, the Minnesota Vikings won the NFC North with a 13-4 record but failed to win a playoff game after being upset by the New York Giants in the Wild Card. The Vikings had a .765 winning percentage but still finished the regular season with a negative [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-draft-picks-2023-full-list-of-minnesotas-selections-for-every-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-draft-picks-2023-full-list-of-minnesotas-selections-for-every-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanner McKee visits Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have only starter Kirk Cousins and backup Nick Mullens on the roster at quarterback. They will have to add a quarterback somehow. The Vikings could draft one. To that end, they are doing their homework on the class of prospects. Darren Wolfson of KSTP reports the Vikings hosted Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tanner-mckee-visits-vikings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tanner-mckee-visits-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Thielen plans to end career in Carolina, not “bounce around”]]></title><description><![CDATA[After growing up in Minnesota and going to college there and willing his way toward having a pro football career there, receiver Adam Thielen has moved to Carolina. He intends for it to be the final move of his career. &ldquo;I wanted to go somewhere late in my career to end my career, and be [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-plans-to-end-career-in-carolina-not-bounce-around/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-plans-to-end-career-in-carolina-not-bounce-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Addison slated to meet with Bills, Giants, Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Jordan Addison&rsquo;s list of pre-draft visits is growing. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Addison is visiting the Vikings before moving on to meetings with the Bills and Giants. Addison has already met with the Patriots and Ravens. Addison transferred from Pitt to USC after catching 100 passes, 1,593 yards, and 17 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-addison-slated-to-meet-with-bills-giants-vikings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jordan-addison-slated-to-meet-with-bills-giants-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quentin Johnston has visits to Titans, Cardinals, Vikings, Falcons this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[TCU receiver Quentin Johnston is making the rounds this week on some top-30 pre-draft visits. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Johnston is in Tennessee today, visiting the Titans&rsquo; facility. He will meet with the Cardinals in Arizona tomorrow and later this week will visit the Vikings and the Falcons. Johnston met with the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/quentin-johnston-has-visits-to-titans-cardinals-vikings-falcons-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/quentin-johnston-has-visits-to-titans-cardinals-vikings-falcons-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals sign core special teams player Kris Boyd]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals signed cornerback Kris Boyd, the team announced Monday. Boyd, a seventh-round selection of the Vikings in 2019, has played 197 snaps on defense the past two seasons and has six career starts. But he has made his living as a core special teams player, seeing action on 648 snaps in his career. Boyd [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cardinals-sign-core-special-teams-player-kris-boyd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cardinals-sign-core-special-teams-player-kris-boyd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerick McKinnon remains available to any, every team]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a player tweets a comment without context, the usual response is to apply common sense to provide meaning. So when free-agent running back Jerick McKinnon says on the social-media platform that recently has supplanted bird outline with Dogecoin logo, &ldquo;The disrespect is crazy,&rdquo; the initial reaction becomes to tie it to the fact that, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerick-mckinnon-remains-available-to-any-every-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerick-mckinnon-remains-available-to-any-every-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions have offered Teddy Bridgewater a contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple veteran quarterbacks remain available in free agency, including former first-rounders like Carson Wentz, Matt Ryan, Blaine Gabbert, and Joe Flacco. The last player selected in round one nine years ago also is available, and he&rsquo;s reportedly holding a contract offer. Via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Teddy Bridgewater has a deal on the table from [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-lions-have-offered-teddy-bridgewater-a-contract/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-lions-have-offered-teddy-bridgewater-a-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, there were rumors of Kirk Cousins to the 49ers at the Scouting Comvbine]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve yet to write it here. Given that it&rsquo;s being attributed to me pretty much everywhere else because I said it somewhere (maybe on PFT Live, maybe elsewhere), I might as well type it up and hit &ldquo;publish.&rdquo; At the Scouting Combine, there were rumors of a potential trade that would have sent Vikings quarterback [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/yes-there-were-rumors-of-kirk-cousins-to-the-49ers-at-the-scouting-comvbine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/yes-there-were-rumors-of-kirk-cousins-to-the-49ers-at-the-scouting-comvbine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, there were rumors of Kirk Cousins to the 49ers at the Scouting Combine]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve yet to write it here. Given that it&rsquo;s being attributed to me pretty much everywhere else because I said it somewhere (maybe on PFT Live, maybe elsewhere), I might as well type it up and hit &ldquo;publish.&rdquo; At the Scouting Combine, there were rumors of a potential trade that would have sent Vikings quarterback [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/yes-there-were-rumors-of-kirk-cousins-to-the-49ers-at-the-scouting-combine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/yes-there-were-rumors-of-kirk-cousins-to-the-49ers-at-the-scouting-combine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brett Favre’s lawyers continue effort to get him dismissed from Mississippi welfare case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre continues to be a defendant in a civil suit aimed at recovering misspent welfare funds in Mississippi. His lawyers continue to try to get him dismissed from the case. Via the Associated Press, Favre&rsquo;s lawyers filed fresh paperwork on Monday aimed at getting the claims against him thrown out. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favres-lawyers-continue-effort-to-get-him-dismissed-from-mississippi-welfare-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favres-lawyers-continue-effort-to-get-him-dismissed-from-mississippi-welfare-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook “on his way to 100 percent recovery” from shoulder surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings running back Dalvin Cook underwent shoulder surgery on Feb. 14. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media provided an update on Cook&rsquo;s rehab Monday and reports that the four-time Pro Bowler&rsquo;s &ldquo;shoulder is much more stable than it had been and he is on his way to 100 percent recovery.&rdquo; Cook has a history of shoulder [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-on-his-way-to-100-percent-recovery-from-shoulder-surgery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-on-his-way-to-100-percent-recovery-from-shoulder-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What were the best taunts in NFL history?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best news for women&rsquo;s college basketball on Sunday, which some believe is being covered more intensely not because of organic interest but because it&rsquo;s required by the unofficial &ldquo;woke&rdquo; agenda, is that a truly organic and viral moment emerged late in the championship game. LSU&rsquo;s Angel Reese provided a taunt or two to Iowa&rsquo;s [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/what-were-the-best-taunts-in-nfl-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/what-were-the-best-taunts-in-nfl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears and Vikings also made offers to David Montgomery before Lions signed him]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions moved quickly at the start of free agency to agree to terms with running back David Montgomery, and they may have been motivated in part to keep Montgomery away from a couple of division rivals. Montgomery also had offers to stay with the Bears or sign with the Vikings, according to Brad Biggs [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-and-vikings-also-made-offers-to-david-montgomery-before-lions-signed-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-and-vikings-also-made-offers-to-david-montgomery-before-lions-signed-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-time Vikings scout Frank Gilliam dies at 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Gilliam, a scout with the Vikings from 1970 through 2007, has died. He was 89. The Steubenville, Ohio native became one of the first Black scouts in NFL history, per Vikings.com. He arrived when Jim Finks was the team&rsquo;s General Manager and former Iowa teammate Jerry Reichow was the director of player personnel. Gilliam [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/long-time-vikings-scout-frank-gilliam-dies-at-89/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/long-time-vikings-scout-frank-gilliam-dies-at-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings stadium needs $280 million in maintenance over the next decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Bank Stadium didn&rsquo;t open very long ago, in the grand scheme of things. It already needs a makeover. Via Rochelle Olson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, an architectural assessment released on Friday indicates that the stadium will need $280 million in maintenance over the next decade. Within the next year, $48 million will be [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-stadium-needs-280-million-in-maintenance-over-the-next-decade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-stadium-needs-280-million-in-maintenance-over-the-next-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Cook switches to his brother Dalvin’s number, 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills running back James Cook spent his rookie year wearing No. 28. For his second season, he&rsquo;ll be wearing a different number. Via CBSSports.com, the Bills announced on Friday that James Cook will wear No. 4. That&rsquo;s the same number his older brother, Dalvin, currently wears in Minnesota. Dalvin wore No. 33 for the Vikings [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/james-cook-switches-to-his-brother-dalvins-number-4/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/james-cook-switches-to-his-brother-dalvins-number-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat McAfee files motion to dismiss Brett Favre’s defamation case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The battle officially has been joined. In the lawsuit filed against Pat McAfee by Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, McAfee has filed a motion to dismiss the case. The 25-page memorandum in support of the motion to dismiss makes arguments both substantive and procedural. Four reasons are given for dismissal &mdash; Favre&rsquo;s complaint cites [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-mcafee-files-motion-to-dismiss-brett-favres-defamation-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-mcafee-files-motion-to-dismiss-brett-favres-defamation-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is anyone going to make a move for Lamar Jackson?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson and the Ravens remain at contractual impasse. The door has been wide open for another team to make a move to try to acquire him from the Ravens. No one seems to be interested in doing it. What was apparent before the annual league meetings has become more and more clear. Team after [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/is-anyone-going-to-make-a-move-for-lamar-jackson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/is-anyone-going-to-make-a-move-for-lamar-jackson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irv Smith on joining Bengals: I feel like I’m almost the missing piece to get us that Super Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bengals signed Irv Smith Jr. this week, filling a need at tight end after Hayden Hurst departed the organization in free agency. In speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Smith outlined one particular reason why he wanted to join Cincinnati. &ldquo;I felt like Cincinnati had the best chance to win a Super Bowl,&rdquo; Smith said, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/irv-smith-on-joining-bengals-i-feel-like-im-almost-the-missing-piece-to-get-us-that-super-bowl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/irv-smith-on-joining-bengals-i-feel-like-im-almost-the-missing-piece-to-get-us-that-super-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shannon Sharpe has removed Brett Favre’s case against him to federal court, too]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, Pat McAfee exercised his prerogative to move to federal court the defamation lawsuit filed against him by Brett Favre. Earlier in the week, former Ravens and Broncos tight end (and also, like Favre, a Hall of Famer) Shannon Sharpe made the same move. Sharpe&rsquo;s position is the same as McAfee&rsquo;s. Because Sharpe isn&rsquo;t [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/shannon-sharpe-has-removed-brett-favres-case-against-him-to-federal-court-too/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/shannon-sharpe-has-removed-brett-favres-case-against-him-to-federal-court-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat McAfee thought pre-lawsuit letters from Brett Favre’s lawyers were “fake”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has sued three different people, so far, for defamation arising from comments made regarding Favre&rsquo;s role in a Mississippi welfare-fund controversy. One of them thought the letters sent by Favre&rsquo;s lawyers before the case was filed were a joke. &ldquo;Honestly, I was like, &lsquo;Oh, this has gotta be fake,&rsquo;&rdquo; [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-mcafee-thought-pre-lawsuit-letters-from-brett-favres-lawyers-were-fake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-mcafee-thought-pre-lawsuit-letters-from-brett-favres-lawyers-were-fake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packers re-sign Eric Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers re-signed linebacker Eric Wilson on Saturday, the team announced. He originally signed with the Packers off the Saints&rsquo; practice squad on Oct. 4. Wilson played 13 games for the Packers and tied for the team lead with 13 special teams tackles. He is a seventh-year player who entered the NFL as an undrafted [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/packers-re-sign-eric-wilson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Mar 2023 21:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/packers-re-sign-eric-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat McAfee removes Brett Favre defamation case to federal court]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Super Bowl week, news emerged that Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre had sued broadcasters (and former NFL players) Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe and Mississippi auditor Shad White for defamation in connection with the ongoing Mississippi welfare-fraud scandal. It appears that Favre sued each of them separately. The case against McAfee was filed [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-mcafee-removes-brett-favre-defamation-case-to-federal-court/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-mcafee-removes-brett-favre-defamation-case-to-federal-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings officially introduce Marcus Davenport]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took a while, but it finally has happened. The Vikings officially introduced defensive end Marcus Davenport on Thursday, with a virtual press conference. A first-round pick of the Saints in 2018, Davenport recently signed a one-year deal with the Vikings. The process took a little while to finalize, due in part to the fact [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-officially-introduce-marcus-davenport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-officially-introduce-marcus-davenport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raiders sign Duke Shelley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas has added to its secondary. The Raiders have signed cornerback Duke Shelley, the club announced on Thursday. Shelley spent the 2022 season with the Vikings, appearing in 11 games with five starts. He recorded 31 total tackles with eight passes defensed and an interception. A sixth-round pick in the 2019 draft, Shelley spent [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/raiders-sign-duke-shelley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/raiders-sign-duke-shelley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.J. Ham agrees to two-year contract extension with Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have agreed to a two-year contract extension with fullback C.J. Ham, his representation, Team IFA, announced. Ham was entering a contract year, due $2.95 million in base salary and set to count $3.8 million against the cap. The Vikings likely picked up cap space for 2023 with the extension. He caught 10 passes [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cj-ham-agrees-to-two-year-contract-extension-with-vikings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cj-ham-agrees-to-two-year-contract-extension-with-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings agree to terms with Troy Reeder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota has added a linebacker. The Vikings announced on Wednesday that they agreed to terms with Troy Reeder. Reeder, who turns 29 in September, started his career with the Rams &mdash;&nbsp;helping the club win Super Bowl LVI. But he switched his home locker room at SoFi Stadium in 2022, playing for the Chargers. He was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-agree-to-terms-with-troy-reeder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-agree-to-terms-with-troy-reeder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Brandon Powell reaches agreement with Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are signing free agent receiver Brandon Powell to a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. It reunites Powell with Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell, who previously was the Rams&rsquo; offensive coordinator. Powell, 27, spent the past two seasons with the Rams. In 2022, he played 17 games with six starts and totaled [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-brandon-powell-reaches-agreement-with-vikings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-brandon-powell-reaches-agreement-with-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings cut Thomas Hennigan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings waived receiver Thomas Hennigan on Tuesday, the team announced. He signed with Minnesota during training camp last summer but ended up landing on injured reserve. Hennigan starred at Appalachian State, setting the school record for career catches (242). He ranks second in school history for receiving yards (3,124) and fourth in receiving touchdowns [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-cut-thomas-hennigan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-cut-thomas-hennigan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings to re-sign Jonathan Bullard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have brought back one of their own in free agency. Minnesota has agreed to terms to re-sign defensive end Jonathan Bullard, the team announced on Tuesday. Bullard appeared in 12 games for the Vikings with seven starts in 2022. He recorded 23 tackles with five tackles for loss and a QB hit while [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-re-sign-jonathan-bullard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-re-sign-jonathan-bullard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Davenport officially signed Vikings contract on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drama is over. If there ever was any, there isn&rsquo;t now. Per a Vikings representative, former Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport signed his one-year contract with Minnesota on Monday. It has been submitted to the league. It should appear on the official transactions report today. It would have been done sooner, but Davenport is [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/marcus-davenport-officially-signed-vikings-contract-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/marcus-davenport-officially-signed-vikings-contract-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mississippi auditor pushes back against Brett Favre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Often lost in the fact that Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre sued broadcasters Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe for defamation is that Mississippi auditor Shad White also has been accused of telling lies about Favre&rsquo;s role in the state&rsquo;s welfare-fund scandal. White is now pushing back publicly against Favre. Recently, Mississippi filed a response [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mississippi-auditor-pushes-back-against-brett-favre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mississippi-auditor-pushes-back-against-brett-favre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings still haven’t officially introduced Marcus Davenport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, the introductory press conference for new Vikings defensive end Marcus Davenport was scheduled, but it didn&rsquo;t happen. It still hasn&rsquo;t happened. On Friday afternoon, the team made it known that the contract was officially agreed to and done, and that it was just a matter of gathering final signatures. Through Monday, there was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-still-havent-officially-introduced-marcus-davenport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-still-havent-officially-introduced-marcus-davenport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons announce Mike Hughes’ signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcons announced the signing of defensive back Mike Hughes to a one-year deal Monday. Hughes, 26, visited the team earlier in the day. He spent last season with the Lions. He played 53 percent of the offensive snaps over 16 games, with six starts. He saw action on 563 defensive snaps and 100 on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/falcons-announce-mike-hughes-signing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/falcons-announce-mike-hughes-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Hughes visits Falcons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent defensive back Mike Hughes visited the Falcons on Monday, according to the NFL&rsquo;s personnel notice. Hughes, 26, spent last season with the Lions. He played 53 percent of the offensive snaps over 16 games, with six starts. He saw action on 563 defensive snaps and 100 on special teams. Hughes totaled 51 tackles [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-hughes-visits-falcons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-hughes-visits-falcons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Thielen: Broncos, Cowboys showed interest before I agreed to join Panthers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Receiver Adam Thielen will continue his career with the Panthers after agreeing to a three-year deal with the club. But he had some other suitors on the open market after being released by the Vikings earlier this month. &ldquo;There was the Broncos, Cowboys &mdash; I had conversations with those teams and a few others,&rdquo; Thielen [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-broncos-cowboys-showed-interest-before-i-agreed-to-join-panthers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-broncos-cowboys-showed-interest-before-i-agreed-to-join-panthers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Thielen scored his first career TD against the Panthers — the hard way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The year was 2014. On the final day of November, a little-known player found his way to the end zone for the first time in his career. Vikings receiver Adam Thielen, who had one snap on offense and 20 on special teams that day, slipped up the middle on a punt, blocked it, recovered it, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-scored-his-first-career-td-against-the-panthers-the-hard-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-scored-his-first-career-td-against-the-panthers-the-hard-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers announce agreement with Adam Thielen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent receiver Adam Thielen has found a new home. Nine days after the Vikings released him, Thielen has agreed to terms with the Panthers. He announced the deal on Instagram just before the team did. Thielen visited Carolina last week. The Panthers needed to rebuild their receiving corps after trading DJ Moore to the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/panthers-announce-agreement-with-adam-thielen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/panthers-announce-agreement-with-adam-thielen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Panthers want to sign both Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark]]></title><description><![CDATA[With receiver D.J. Moore traded to the Bears, the Panthers need help at receiver. They&rsquo;re currently targeting two players to replace Moore. According to ESPN, via USA Today, the Panthers want to sign both Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark. Thielen was cut by the Vikings before free agency. He visited Carolina on Wednesday. Chark became [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-panthers-want-to-sign-both-adam-thielen-and-dj-chark/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-panthers-want-to-sign-both-adam-thielen-and-dj-chark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byron Murphy goes from being charged for meals to “all you can eat”]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey released earlier this month by the NFL Players Association chided the Cardinals for charging players for meals, under certain circumstances. Cornerback Byron Murphy has now joined a team where there&rsquo;s no charge for food. &ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s free, so I&rsquo;m good now,&rdquo; Murphy told reporters at his introductory press conference, via SI.com. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/byron-murphy-goes-from-being-charged-for-meals-to-all-you-can-eat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/byron-murphy-goes-from-being-charged-for-meals-to-all-you-can-eat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings agree to terms with Olisaemeka Udoh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have agreed to terms with offensive lineman Olisaemeka Udoh, the team announced Saturday. He has spent the past four seasons with the team. Udoh, 26, appeared in 17 regular-season games with one start last season. He saw action on 131 offensive snaps and 81 on special teams. Udoh started the postseason loss to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-agree-to-terms-with-olisaemeka-udoh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 22:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-agree-to-terms-with-olisaemeka-udoh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings sign Dean Lowry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defensive lineman Dean Lowry is switching sides in the Packers-Vikings rivalry. The Vikings announced that Lowry has agreed to terms on a contract with the team on Friday. He has spent all seven of his NFL seasons with the Packers. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that it is a two-year, $8.5 million for Lowry. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-dean-lowry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-dean-lowry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings re-sign Austin Schlottmann]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are holding onto another member of their offensive line. According to multiple reports, the Vikings have reached an agreement to re-sign Austin Schlottmann. They have also re-signed center Garrett Bradbury and tackle Blake Brandel this offseason. Schlottmann joined the Vikings last year after spending three seasons with the Broncos. He played in 42 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-re-sign-austin-schlottmann/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-re-sign-austin-schlottmann/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrison Smith, Vikings agree on reworked contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Harrison Smith was mentioned as a potential cap casualty in Minnesota this offseason, but he won&rsquo;t be leaving the Vikings. According to multiple reports, Smith and the Vikings have worked out a revised contractual agreement that will keep Smith with the team. Smith had been set to make $14.7 million this season with a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/harrison-smith-vikings-agree-on-reworked-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/harrison-smith-vikings-agree-on-reworked-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Mattison set to re-sign with Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Alexander Mattison hit free agency this week, but he will remain in purple for a little while longer. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Mattison has agreed to a new deal with the Vikings. It&rsquo;s a two-year pact that can be worth as much as $8 million with $6.35 million in guaranteed [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alexander-mattison-set-to-re-sign-with-vikings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alexander-mattison-set-to-re-sign-with-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two years, $17.5 million for Byron Murphy in Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings could have kept former Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson with a one-year contract essentially worth $7.15 million. The Vikings will instead sign another former Cardinals cornerback for roughly a million more than that. Byron Murphy&lsquo;s two-year deal, per a source with knowledge of the terms, pays out $8.1 million guaranteed in 2023. Murphy also [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/two-years-175-million-for-byron-murphy-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/two-years-175-million-for-byron-murphy-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Byron Murphy agrees to two-year deal with Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have their replacement for Patrick Peterson. A day after losing Peterson to the Steelers, the Vikings have agreed to a two-year, $22 million deal with cornerback Byron Murphy, NFL Media reports. Murphy ranks 62nd on PFT&rsquo;s list of top-100 free agents. His departure leaves Marco Wilson as the top corner in Arizona. Murphy, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-byron-murphy-agrees-to-two-year-deal-with-vikings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-byron-murphy-agrees-to-two-year-deal-with-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greg Joseph signs new contract with Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have struggled to find a consistently reliable kicker in recent years. They now have one, and they&rsquo;re not letting him go. Agent Brett Tessler has disclosed that Joseph has a new deal with the Vikings. As noted by Tessler, Joseph had five game-winning field goals in 2022. He also kicked a franchise-record 61-yard [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/greg-joseph-signs-new-contract-with-vikings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 01:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/greg-joseph-signs-new-contract-with-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Thielen will visit the Panthers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cut last week after spending his entire career in Minnesota, receiver Adam Thielen is looking for a new team. His search begins in Carolina. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Thielen is expected to visit the Panthers on Wednesday. With DJ Moore due to be traded to the Bears, the Panthers will have needs [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-will-visit-the-panthers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-will-visit-the-panthers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew DePaola staying with Vikings on three-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have reached agreement on a three-year, $4.025 million contract with long snapper Andrew DePaola, according to his agent, Sean Stellato. DePaola will receive $2.265 million guaranteed, the largest ever for a long snapper. DePaola, 35, earned Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors last season. He has played for four teams in eight seasons, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/andrew-depaola-staying-with-vikings-on-three-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/andrew-depaola-staying-with-vikings-on-three-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Dalvin Tomlinson deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson intends to sign with the Browns on Wednesday, ending a two-year run with the Vikings. Here&rsquo;s a look inside the four-year, $57 million contract he&rsquo;ll be signing, per a source with knowledge of the deal. 1. Signing bonus: $15.085 million. 2. 2023 base salary: $1.08 million, fully guaranteed. 3. 2024 option [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/inside-the-dalvin-tomlinson-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/inside-the-dalvin-tomlinson-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Vikings keep Dalvin Cook?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings aren&rsquo;t rebuilding, but they&rsquo;re clearly re-something. As the team continues an overhaul after an impressive 13-4 season, questions still linger about the status of running back Dalvin Cook. Cook, a second-round pick in 2017 and one of the most recognizable players on the team, has a base salary of $10.4 million for 2023 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-the-vikings-keep-dalvin-cook/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-the-vikings-keep-dalvin-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 57 players on PFT’s top 100 remain unrestricted free agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going, going, almost gone. . . . In a little more than 24 hours since the legal tampering period opened, only 57 of PFT&rsquo;s top 100 free agents remain unrestricted free agents. Six players received the non-exclusive franchise tag, and Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne since has signed a long-term deal. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/only-57-players-on-pfts-top-100-remain-unrestricted-free-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/only-57-players-on-pfts-top-100-remain-unrestricted-free-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett Bradbury agrees to new deal with Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Center Garrett Bradbury will be staying in Minnesota. According to multiple reports, Bradbury has agreed to a three-year, $15.75 million contract to remain with the Vikings. The Vikings did not exercise Bradbury&rsquo;s fifth-year option before the 2022 season, but they decided to bring him back after he started 12 regular season games and a playoff [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-bradbury-agrees-to-new-deal-with-vikings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-bradbury-agrees-to-new-deal-with-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings create $16 million in cap room with Kirk Cousins restructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Word over the weekend was that the Vikings and quarterback Kirk Cousins were not close to an agreement about a contract extension, so the team has gone another route to lower his cap number for the 2023 season. Ian Rapoport if NFL Media reports that the team has converted a chunk of Cousins&rsquo; compensation into [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-create-16-million-in-cap-room-with-kirk-cousins-restructure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-create-16-million-in-cap-room-with-kirk-cousins-restructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Vikings are expected to re-sign Nick Mullens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are keeping their backup quarterback around for 2023. Minnesota is expected to re-sign Nick Mullens, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Mullens, who turns 28 this month, appeared in four games for the Vikings last year. He completed 21-of-25 passes for 224 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Minnesota acquired the quarterback [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-vikings-are-expected-to-re-sign-nick-mullens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-vikings-are-expected-to-re-sign-nick-mullens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Peterson gets $7.15 million for one year, with a Steelers option for 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson wanted to stay with the Vikings. But the Vikings didn&rsquo;t offer enough money to keep him. The Steelers offered enough to snatch him. He&rsquo;ll get, per a source with knowledge of the deal, a two-year contract worth a total of $14 million. However, the structure shows that it&rsquo;s a one-year, $7.15 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-peterson-gets-715-million-for-one-year-with-a-steelers-option-for-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-peterson-gets-715-million-for-one-year-with-a-steelers-option-for-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Browns poach Dalvin Tomlinson from Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings will see another member of an overmatched 2022 defense go elsewhere in 2023. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the Browns are expected to sign defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson. It reportedly will be a four-year, $57 million deal with $27.5 million guaranteed. As usual, the full structure and breakdown will reveal what the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/browns-poach-dalvin-tomlinson-from-vikings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/browns-poach-dalvin-tomlinson-from-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings to sign Marcus Davenport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Davenport will need to buy a winter coat. Davenport, a first-round pick of the Saints in 2018, will sign a one-year deal with the Vikings, according to NFL Media. It&rsquo;s reportedly a $13 million contract. Davenport, whom the Saints sacrificed their 2019 first-round pick to get in a trade up in round one, has [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-sign-marcus-davenport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-sign-marcus-davenport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Kendricks says he’s joining the Chargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cut last week by the Vikings, linebacker Eric Kendricks already has a new home. He posted on social media that he&rsquo;ll be joining the L.A. Chargers. Kendricks, a second-round pick of the Vikings in 2015, played college football at UCLA. He&rsquo;s a native of Clovis, California, and he played high-school football in Fresno. He was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/eric-kendricks-says-hes-joining-the-chargers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/eric-kendricks-says-hes-joining-the-chargers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commanders claim Cam Dantzler off waivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commanders have struck a couple of deals with free agent offensive linemen on Monday, but that&rsquo;s not the only avenue they&rsquo;re using to bolster their roster. The team announced that they have claimed cornerback Cam Dantzler off of waivers. The Vikings waived Dantzler last Friday. Dantzler was a 2020 third-round pick of the Vikings [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/commanders-claim-cam-dantzler-off-waivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/commanders-claim-cam-dantzler-off-waivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh plucks Patrick Peterson from Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson is changing teams again. After two years with the Vikings, Peterson will sign a one-year deal with the Steelers, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. A first-round pick of the Cardinals in 2011, Peterson spent 10 years with Arizona and two with Minnesota. He&rsquo;s trading places with Brian Flores. The Steelers [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pittsburgh-plucks-patrick-peterson-from-vikings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pittsburgh-plucks-patrick-peterson-from-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings to sign Josh Oliver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are adding a tight end. Minnesota has agreed to sign Josh Oliver on a three-year deal worth $21 million with $10.75 million guaranteed, according to NFL Media&rsquo;s Mike Garafolo. The contract also includes incentives that could push Oliver&rsquo;s compensation to $24 million. Oliver started his career as a Jaguars&rsquo; third-round pick but was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-sign-josh-oliver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-sign-josh-oliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings restructure Jordan Hicks’ contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a time when plenty of Vikings players are getting a pink slip, a relative newcomer has gotten a restructured deal. Via Adam Caplan, the Vikings and linebacker Jordan Hicks have agreed to a restructured contract. Hicks signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Vikings in 2022. He had a base salary of $4.45 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-restructure-jordan-hicks-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-restructure-jordan-hicks-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Vikings have had extension talks with Kirk Cousins, nothing is imminent]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a press conference at the Scouting Combine, Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was asked about the possibility of signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to an extension this offseason. Adofo-Mensah said that the team didn&rsquo;t want to be throwing darts at the quarterback position and that the team is &ldquo;always trying to be solutions-oriented and find [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-vikings-have-had-extension-talks-with-kirk-cousins-nothing-is-imminent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 21:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-vikings-have-had-extension-talks-with-kirk-cousins-nothing-is-imminent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilf family: Bud Grant “was the Vikings”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL lost an icon on Saturday. The Vikings lost the man who best symbolizes what the organization has aspired to be, for decades. &ldquo;No single individual more defined the Minnesota Vikings than Bud Grant,&rdquo; the Wilf family said in a statement. &ldquo;A once-in-a-lifetime man, Bud will forever be synonymous with success, toughness, the North [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/wilf-family-bud-grant-was-the-vikings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 21:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/wilf-family-bud-grant-was-the-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bud Grant, Longtime Minnesota Vikings Coach, Dies at 95]]></title><description><![CDATA[He took his Vikings, with Fran Tarkenton at quarterback and the famed Purple People Eaters defensive line, to four Super Bowls &mdash; although he lost each time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bud-grant-longtime-minnesota-vikings-coach-dies-at-95/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bud-grant-longtime-minnesota-vikings-coach-dies-at-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bud Grant dies at 95]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame head coach Bud Grant, who led the Vikings to four Super Bowl, has died. He was 95. Born May 20, 1927 in Superior Wisconsin, Harry Peter Grant Jr. played in the NBA, the NFL, and the CFL. He was the oldest living NBA champion, a member of the 1950 Minneapolis Lakers. Grant [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bud-grant-dies-at-95/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bud-grant-dies-at-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys not one of 12 teams at Odell Beckham’s workout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve teams attended Odell Beckham Jr.&rsquo;s private workout in Arizona on Friday, and the Cowboys weren&rsquo;t one of them. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports the Panthers, Giants, Patriots, Rams, Cardinals, 49ers, Bills, Chiefs, Vikings, Browns and Ravens were represented at the workout. He later added that the Jets also were present. The free agent [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-not-one-of-12-teams-at-odell-beckhams-workout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-not-one-of-12-teams-at-odell-beckhams-workout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys not one of 11 teams at Odell Beckham’s workout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven teams attended Odell Beckham Jr.&rsquo;s private workout in Arizona on Friday, and the Cowboys weren&rsquo;t one of them. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports the Panthers, Giants, Patriots, Rams, Cardinals, 49ers, Bills, Chiefs, Vikings, Browns and Ravens were represented at the workout. The free agent receiver missed all of last season after tearing an [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-not-one-of-11-teams-at-odell-beckhams-workout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-not-one-of-11-teams-at-odell-beckhams-workout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings waive Cameron Dantzler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have elected to part ways with another player on Friday. Minnesota announced the club has waived cornerback Cameron Dantzler. A third-round pick in the 2020 draft, Dantzler appeared in 10 games with nine starts in 2022. He recorded 50 tackles with three for loss, five passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a fumble [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-waive-cameron-dantzler/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-waive-cameron-dantzler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings officially bid farewell to hometown product Adam Thielen]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the best stories from the past decade of the NFL has ended. The Vikings officially have released receiver Adam Thielen. A native of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Thielen played high school and college football in Minnesota. He was a standout at Minnesota State (formerly Mankato State), where the Vikings held training camp for decades. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-officially-bid-farewell-to-hometown-product-adam-thielen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-officially-bid-farewell-to-hometown-product-adam-thielen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings to release Adam Thielen on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are moving on from longtime receiver Adam Thielen. Thielen will be released on Friday, according to multiple reports. There was some thought that Thielen could restructure his deal to remain with Minnesota in 2023. He was slated to carry a $20 million cap hit. But instead, Thielen will have a clean break and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-release-adam-thielen-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-release-adam-thielen-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[49ers receive seven compensatory draft picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL announced on Thursday that 37 compensatory draft picks have been doled out for this year&rsquo;s draft and the 49ers picked up seven selections in the process. Four of the 49ers&rsquo; new picks come as a result of the NFL&rsquo;s formula awarding picks to teams that have a net loss in free agents. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/49ers-receive-seven-compensatory-draft-picks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/49ers-receive-seven-compensatory-draft-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Za’Darius Smith asks Vikings for release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edge rusher Za'Darius Smith signed a three-year deal with the Vikings last year, but he&rsquo;s reportedly hoping to move on after just one season in Minnesota. Smith tweeted a thank you message &ldquo;to Skol Nation for an amazing season &amp; experience&rdquo; in 2022, which looked like it might be a response to the Vikings releasing [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-zadarius-smith-asks-vikings-for-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-zadarius-smith-asks-vikings-for-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings could have Andrew Booth, Lewis Cine available for OTAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings used their top two 2022 draft picks on defensive backs, but they didn&rsquo;t have either of them on the field as much as they would have hoped last season. First-round safety Lewis Cine broke his tibia and fibula in his third appearance of the season and second-round cornerback Andrew Booth played in six [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-could-have-andrew-booth-lewis-cine-available-for-otas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-could-have-andrew-booth-lewis-cine-available-for-otas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings expect Brian O’Neill to be ready for training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell provided an update on right tackle Brian O'Neill&lsquo;s health with the start of the new league year right around the corner. O&rsquo;Connell said, via Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press, that he expects O&rsquo;Neill to be ready for training camp this summer. O&rsquo;Neill tore his Achilles in Week 17 and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-expect-brian-oneill-to-be-ready-for-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-expect-brian-oneill-to-be-ready-for-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: “Real possibility” Vikings move on from Adam Thielen in coming days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A month ago, Adam Thielen acknowledged that the Vikings might be moving on from him entering 2023 given his large cap hit. As the new league year approaches, that&rsquo;s looking a little more likely. ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter reports on Thursday that there&rsquo;s a &ldquo;real possibility&rdquo; the Vikings will &ldquo;part ways&rdquo; with Thielen in the coming [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-real-possibility-vikings-move-on-from-adam-thielen-in-coming-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-real-possibility-vikings-move-on-from-adam-thielen-in-coming-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which quarterback would you prefer, Daniel Jones or Kirk Cousins?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While discussing during Monday&rsquo;s PFT Live the contract impasse between the Giants and quarterback Daniel Jones, a question emerged organically and spontaneously. If you&rsquo;re the Giants, would you trade Jones for Kirk Cousins, and if you&rsquo;re the Vikings, would you trade Cousins for Jones? Chris Simms responded in the moment by basically saying the Giants [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/which-quarterback-would-you-prefer-daniel-jones-or-kirk-cousins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/which-quarterback-would-you-prefer-daniel-jones-or-kirk-cousins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn saves a man’s life, pulling him from a burning car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings receiver K.J. Osborne is a grossly underrated football player. He&rsquo;s also a grossly underrated human. People are getting a glimpse of the kind of man Osborn is. On Sunday night, he helped pull a man to safety from a burning car. &ldquo;Most of the time the saying goes &lsquo;wrong place wrong time,'&rdquo; Osborn tweeted. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-receiver-kj-osborn-saves-a-mans-life-pulling-him-from-a-burning-car/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-receiver-kj-osborn-saves-a-mans-life-pulling-him-from-a-burning-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings release Eric Kendricks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are moving on from one of their key defensive players. Minnesota has released linebacker Eric Kendricks, the team announced on Monday morning. &ldquo;As a Pro Bowler and team captain, a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and a leader of the Vikings social justice efforts, Eric leaves a powerful, permanent legacy within [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-release-eric-kendricks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-release-eric-kendricks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Vikings hire Dalmin Gibson as assistant special teams coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are hiring Dalmin Gibson as their assistant special teams coach, Matt Zenitz of on3sports.com reports. Gibson replaces Ben Kotwica, who left to become special teams coordinator for the Broncos, and will assist Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels. Gibson is leaving Southern Illinois, where he served as special teams coordinator and defensive ends [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-vikings-hire-dalmin-gibson-as-assistant-special-teams-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Mar 2023 04:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-vikings-hire-dalmin-gibson-as-assistant-special-teams-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFLPA survey results can become a free-agency tiebreaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond providing some interesting anecdotal media content, the results of the NFL Players Association&rsquo;s report card regarding the manner in which the 32 teams treat their players has an important practical impact as free agency approaches. It can be the deciding factor for free agents considering offers from multiple teams. That&rsquo;s the benefit to the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nflpa-survey-results-can-become-a-free-agency-tiebreaker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 02:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nflpa-survey-results-can-become-a-free-agency-tiebreaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Harbaugh: I think Jim Harbaugh is probably at Michigan for life]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last two years, former 49ers head coach &mdash; and current University of Michigan head coach &mdash; Jim Harbaugh has drawn serious interest to become a head coach again at the NFL level. Harbaugh said late last month that he&rsquo;s planning to be at Michigan as long as the program wants him. But it [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/john-harbaugh-i-think-jim-harbaugh-is-probably-at-michigan-for-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/john-harbaugh-i-think-jim-harbaugh-is-probably-at-michigan-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell: Lewis Cine is in a great spot right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings drafted safety Lewis Cine with the 32nd overall choice in the 2022 draft. He played only two defensive snaps and 34 on special teams in three games before a compound fracture of his lower left leg. The broken tibia and fibula and dislocated ankle required surgery at the Cleveland Clinic London before he [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-lewis-cine-is-in-a-great-spot-right-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-lewis-cine-is-in-a-great-spot-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell: Just scratching the surface of where we can go with Justin Jefferson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is eligible for a contract extension and General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said this week that the team views getting something done as a &ldquo;high priority&rdquo; this offseason. Head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell didn&rsquo;t delve into contract details when he spoke to reporters from the Scouting Combine on Wednesday, but he did [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-just-scratching-the-surface-of-where-we-can-go-with-justin-jefferson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-just-scratching-the-surface-of-where-we-can-go-with-justin-jefferson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFLPA survey: Vikings top “player team report card,” and Commanders rank last]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, the NFL Players Association conducted a &ldquo;player team report card&rdquo; for all 32 teams. It presented the results of the player survey of eight topics &mdash; treatment of player families, food service/nutrition, weight room, strength coaches, training room, training staff, locker room and team travel &mdash; on Wednesday. The players&rsquo; union [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nflpa-survey-vikings-top-player-team-report-card-and-commanders-rank-last/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nflpa-survey-vikings-top-player-team-report-card-and-commanders-rank-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings, Kirk Cousins trying to “find a way” that works for both sides]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings and quarterback Kirk Cousins agreed on a one-year contract extension around this time last year and the brief term of that deal puts contract talks back on the docket for this offseason. At a press conference in Indianapolis on Tuesday, General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah addressed Cousins&rsquo; status. An extension would bring Cousins&rsquo; cap [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-kirk-cousins-trying-to-find-a-way-that-works-for-both-sides/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-kirk-cousins-trying-to-find-a-way-that-works-for-both-sides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: Justin Jefferson contract a high priority]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the end of the Vikings season, wide receiver Justin Jefferson was asked about being eligible for an extension this offseason and said that he&rsquo;ll be in Minnesota if the Vikings want him in Minnesota. It&rsquo;s no surprise that the Vikings want Jefferson around after watching him put up huge numbers over his first three [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kwesi-adofo-mensah-justin-jefferson-contract-a-high-priority/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kwesi-adofo-mensah-justin-jefferson-contract-a-high-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Top 100 2023 free agents: Lamar Jackson, Derek Carr, Geno Smith top the list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following are PFT&rsquo;s top 100 free agents for the start of the 2023 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The list will be updated as events warrant, with signings, tags and re-signings denoted when announced and/or reported. Players released after initial publication may be added and all 100 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-top-100-2023-free-agents-lamar-jackson-derek-carr-geno-smith-top-the-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-top-100-2023-free-agents-lamar-jackson-derek-carr-geno-smith-top-the-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings announce additions to their coaching staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings announced three changes to their coaching staff. Grant Udinski will serve as assistant quarterbacks coach on head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell&rsquo;s staff. Udinski earned a promotion after spending his first season with the Vikings as the assistant to the head coach/special projects. Udinski previously worked as a coaching assistant for the Panthers from 2020-21. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-announce-additions-to-their-coaching-staff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-announce-additions-to-their-coaching-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals to hire Sam Siefkes as linebackers coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals are set to bring on another defensive assistant for Jonathan Gannon&rsquo;s first staff. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Arizona is hiring Sam Siefkes as its linebackers coach. Siefkes was with the Vikings for the last two seasons. He spent 2021 as the club&rsquo;s defensive quality control and assistant linebackers coach. In [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cardinals-to-hire-sam-siefkes-as-linebackers-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cardinals-to-hire-sam-siefkes-as-linebackers-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix, NFL partner on Quarterback series]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the NFL embraces streaming, the NFL has embraced a new streaming company. Netflix announced on Wednesday its first partnership with the NFL. The end result is Quarterback, a docu-series that explores each season through the lens of an NFL quarterback. The first season, coming this summer, focuses on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Vikings quarterback [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/netflix-nfl-partner-on-quarterback-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/netflix-nfl-partner-on-quarterback-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Void date of Dalvin Tomlinson’s contract moved to March 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson played out the final year of his contract during the 2022 season and that deal was set to void early this week with negative salary cap implications for the team, but the two sides reportedly agreed to move that date back. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the void date [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-void-date-of-dalvin-tomlinsons-contract-moved-to-march-15/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-void-date-of-dalvin-tomlinsons-contract-moved-to-march-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red McCombs, Car Salesman Turned Media Mogul, Dies at 95]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Texas entrepreneur, he co-founded the media giant Clear Channel, owned pro sports teams and created more than 400 businesses in a variety of industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/red-mccombs-car-salesman-turned-media-mogul-dies-at-95/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/red-mccombs-car-salesman-turned-media-mogul-dies-at-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red McCombs, Used Car Salesman Turned Media Mogul, Dies at 95]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Texas entrepreneur, he co-founded the media giant Clear Channel, owned pro sports teams and created more than 400 businesses in a variety of industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/red-mccombs-used-car-salesman-turned-media-mogul-dies-at-95/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/red-mccombs-used-car-salesman-turned-media-mogul-dies-at-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Stefon Diggs trade would come with a major cap charge for the Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three years ago, receiver Stefon Diggs tweeted his way out of Minnesota. After three years in Buffalo, capped by a playoff loss featuring frustrations and gesticulations that could be interpreted as a desire for yet another fresh start, speculation has emerged again that Diggs could again be on the move. Whether it&rsquo;s his brother, Trevon, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/a-stefon-diggs-trade-would-come-with-a-major-cap-charge-for-the-bills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/a-stefon-diggs-trade-would-come-with-a-major-cap-charge-for-the-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Vikings owner Red McCombs dies at 95]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billy Joe &ldquo;Red&rdquo; McCombs, former owner of the Vikings and multiple other sports teams, has died. He was 95. He made his money originally in car sales. He owned the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets before buying the Vikings in 1998 for $250 million. Under his ownership, the Vikings went to two NFC [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-vikings-owner-red-mccombs-dies-at-95/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-vikings-owner-red-mccombs-dies-at-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals hire Drew Petzing as offensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a defensive coordinator becoming the new head coach of the Cardinals, the most important hire as it relates to franchise quarterback Kyler Murray is offensive coordinator. New Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon has made his move. Via multiple reports, former Browns quarterbacks coach Drew Petzing has gotten the job. Petzing, 35, will be responsible for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cardinals-hire-drew-petzing-as-offensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cardinals-hire-drew-petzing-as-offensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings re-sign Khyiris Tonga]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings brought defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga to Minnesota in 2022 and he&rsquo;ll be sticking around in 2023. The team announced that they have re-signed Tonga on Friday night. Tonga was set to be an exclusive rights free agent and joins tackle Blake Brandel in avoiding that process by re-signing with the Vikings right away. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-re-sign-khyiris-tonga/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-re-sign-khyiris-tonga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Broncos hire Ben Kotwica as special teams coordinator, Mike Westoff as assistant head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Broncos have hired Ben Kotwica as special teams coordinator and Mike Westhoff as assistant head coach to oversee special teams, Jeff Legwold of ESPN reports. Westhoff has ties to head coach Sean Payton, having served as the Saints&rsquo; special teams coordinator in 2017-18 before retiring. From 2009-12, Westhoff was special teams coordinator for the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-broncos-hire-ben-kotwica-as-special-teams-coordinator-mike-westoff-as-assistant-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-broncos-hire-ben-kotwica-as-special-teams-coordinator-mike-westoff-as-assistant-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings re-sign Blake Brandel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have re-signed one of their offensive linemen for the 2023 season. Tackle Blake Brandel was set to be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, but the Vikings circumvented that process by re-signing him on Friday. Brandel made three starts in place of left tackle Christian Darrisaw while Darrisaw dealt with concussions during [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-re-sign-blake-brandel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-re-sign-blake-brandel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Cowboys hire Sharrif Floyd as assistant defensive line coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys have hired Sharrif Floyd as their assistant defensive line/defensive quality control coach, ESPN reports. The Cowboys have overturned their coaching staff this offseason, and one of those who departed is Leon Lett after 12 seasons as assistant defensive line coach. Floyd played defensive tackle at the University of Florida for Dan Quinn and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-cowboys-hire-sharrif-floyd-as-assistant-defensive-line-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-cowboys-hire-sharrif-floyd-as-assistant-defensive-line-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge inches toward ruling on whether claims in Brian Flores lawsuit must go to arbitration]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than twelve and a half months since Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores filed a landmark racial discrimination lawsuit against the league, the litigation remains stuck at square one. The NFL wants the claims of all three plaintiffs (Flores, Steve Wilks, and Ray Horton) to be resolved in arbitration ultimately controlled by Commissioner Roger Goodell. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/judge-inches-toward-ruling-on-whether-claims-in-brian-flores-lawsuit-must-go-to-arbitration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/judge-inches-toward-ruling-on-whether-claims-in-brian-flores-lawsuit-must-go-to-arbitration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings to keep 3-4 base defense, with adjustments suited to opponent]]></title><description><![CDATA[After many years with the 4-3 alignment as the base defense in Minnesota, the Vikings switched in 2022 to a 3-4, under Ed Donatell. With Donatell out after one bad season and former Dolphins coach Brian Flores in, the Vikings will continue to use the 3-4. But there&rsquo;s one important caveat. The deployment of defenders [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-keep-3-4-base-defense-with-adjustments-suited-to-opponent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-to-keep-3-4-base-defense-with-adjustments-suited-to-opponent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Flores: “Great opportunity for growth” with Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Flores was still in the mix for the Cardinals head coaching job when he spoke to the Vikings about their defensive coordinator vacancy a little more than a week ago, but that conversation ended with him out of the running in Arizona. At a press conference in Minnesota on Wednesday, Flores said that he [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-flores-great-opportunity-for-growth-with-vikings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-flores-great-opportunity-for-growth-with-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our habit of giving prizes to PFT award winners is taking on a life of its own]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you may know, we announce a variety of PFT award winners at the end of each regular season. Offensive and defensive rookies of the year. Offensive and defensive players of the year. Comeback player of the year. Coach of the year. Executive of the year. MVP. Typically, the awards carry nothing other than satisfaction. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/our-habit-of-giving-prizes-to-pft-award-winners-is-taking-on-a-life-of-its-own/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/our-habit-of-giving-prizes-to-pft-award-winners-is-taking-on-a-life-of-its-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A’lique Terry leaves Vikings for job at the University of Oregon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings assistant defensive line coach A&rsquo;lique Terry is returning to the University of Oregon. Ducks head coach Dan Lanning announced Terry as the team&rsquo;s new offensive line coach Tuesday. Terry spent 2019 and 2020 as a graduate assistant for the Ducks, working with the offensive line. Oregon had a trio of all-Americans in Penei Sewell, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alique-terry-leaves-vikings-for-job-at-the-university-of-oregon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alique-terry-leaves-vikings-for-job-at-the-university-of-oregon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There really is no place like home]]></title><description><![CDATA[We left for Arizona on Sunday, February 5. We finally got home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 14. It was a very long nine days away from home. And it was a reminder that there truly is no place like home. Our dog, Macy, displayed her usual unrestrained excitement upon seeing us [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/there-really-is-no-place-like-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/there-really-is-no-place-like-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook had shoulder surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will be in recovery mode to kick off the offseason. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Cook had shoulder surgery on Tuesday. Cook has a history of shoulder issues dating back to college and the report indicates that this operation is dealing with an injury he initially suffered in 2019. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-had-shoulder-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-had-shoulder-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 NFL draft order is set: Bears draft first and Chiefs last]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first-round of the 2023 NFL draft is set to take place Thursday, April 27, in Kansas City. Chiefs fans will have a long wait after their team won Super Bowl LVII on Sunday. The Chiefs draft last in the first round, which this year is 31st after the Dolphins forfeited their first-round choice for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/2023-nfl-draft-order-is-set-bears-draft-first-and-chiefs-last/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/2023-nfl-draft-order-is-set-bears-draft-first-and-chiefs-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texans set to hire Jerrod Johnson as quarterbacks coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans&rsquo; offensive coaching staff is starting to come together. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that they are set to hire Vikings assistant quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson as their quarterbacks coach. Johnson also interviewed for the Chargers offensive coordinator post before Los Angeles hired Kellen Moore. It&rsquo;s a homecoming for the Houston native who [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/texans-set-to-hire-jerrod-johnson-as-quarterbacks-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 21:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/texans-set-to-hire-jerrod-johnson-as-quarterbacks-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat McAfee to Brett Favre: “I’ll see you in court, pal”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their playing careers overlapped by only two seasons. They&rsquo;ll potentially be getting very acquainted in the coming months. A day after Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre filed a defamation lawsuit against Pat McAfee and Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe, McAfee said on his weekday show (via FrontOfficeSports.com), &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s ride this fucker. I&rsquo;m [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-mcafee-to-brett-favre-ill-see-you-in-court-pal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pat-mcafee-to-brett-favre-ill-see-you-in-court-pal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanded MVP voting results in 15 players getting recognition — and one trainer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, the MVP voting would have resulted in three players being mentioned in the voting. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, with 48 votes, and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Bills quarterback Josh Allen with one vote each. This year, the expansion from one vote per voter to first- through fifth-place voting resulted in 16 total [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/expanded-mvp-voting-results-in-15-players-getting-recognition-and-one-trainer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/expanded-mvp-voting-results-in-15-players-getting-recognition-and-one-trainer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 NFL offensive player of the year: Justin Jefferson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson turned in an outstanding 2022 season and was even named an MVP finalist. While it&rsquo;s unlikely that he&rsquo;ll end up with that honor, he has won the Associated Press offensive player of the year award at NFL Honors on Thursday night. Jefferson was long the frontrunner for it, having led the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/2022-nfl-offensive-player-of-the-year-justin-jefferson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/2022-nfl-offensive-player-of-the-year-justin-jefferson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson: Not mad about it, but wanted opportunity on final play of Giants loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson made one of the best plays of the 2022 season when he went up over coverage to secure a fourth-down pass from Kirk Cousins with one hand in a win over the Bills and he would have liked a chance to make another highlight reel play on the Vikings&rsquo; final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-not-mad-about-it-but-wanted-opportunity-on-final-play-of-giants-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-not-mad-about-it-but-wanted-opportunity-on-final-play-of-giants-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Thielen: Vikings are working through some stuff on my contract, I’ve got a big cap hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have to make some moves before the start of the league year just to get under the salary cap, and wide receiver Adam Thielen&lsquo;s $19.97 million cap hit is the second-highest on the team behind only Kirk Cousins. Which means Thielen&rsquo;s contract is under scrutiny. Thielen acknowledged today in an interview with Pat [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-vikings-are-working-through-some-stuff-on-my-contract-ive-got-a-big-cap-hit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-vikings-are-working-through-some-stuff-on-my-contract-ive-got-a-big-cap-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Flores opted for bird in the hand in Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the strangest stories of the week came from Minnesota, by way of Arizona. Brian Flores opted to become the new defensive coordinator of the Vikings while still in the running to become the head coach of the Cardinals. Some have wondered whether Flores had learned that he wouldn&rsquo;t get the Cardinals job. Some [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-flores-opted-for-bird-in-the-hand-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-flores-opted-for-bird-in-the-hand-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Reid: Patrick Mahomes is “for sure” deserving of MVP award]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFL Honors is on Thursday night, which means we&rsquo;ll all learn who the Associated Press voters have elected MVP. While there are five finalists, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the frontrunner to win the award. As the quarterback of the AFC&rsquo;s No. 1 seed, Mahomes secured 49 of the 50 first-place votes for the AP&rsquo;s [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/andy-reid-patrick-mahomes-is-for-sure-deserving-of-mvp-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/andy-reid-patrick-mahomes-is-for-sure-deserving-of-mvp-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday’s PFT Live is headlined by Justin Jefferson]]></title><description><![CDATA[He&rsquo;s an MVP candidate. He&rsquo;s the PFT offensive player of the year. And he&rsquo;s joining PFT Live on Thursday. Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson will sit down with Chris Simms and me for tomorrow&rsquo;s show. Other Thursday guests include Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett, Cardinals [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/thursdays-pft-live-is-headlined-by-justin-jefferson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/thursdays-pft-live-is-headlined-by-justin-jefferson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings officially name Brian Flores defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Brian Flores filed a landmark lawsuit last year against the NFL and multiple teams for decades of racial discrimination, he surely knew he may have been sacrificing his coaching career. He didn&rsquo;t. Last year, the Steelers made a space for him on the defensive side of the ball, recognizing his value as an instructor, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-officially-name-brian-flores-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 03:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-officially-name-brian-flores-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings hire Brian Flores as defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Flores will be heading to Minnesota to run the defense. Flores has accepted the Vikings&rsquo; offer to become their new defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. Although Flores had been considered a strong candidate for the Cardinals&rsquo; head-coaching job, that he would take a defensive coordinator job suggests he has learned he wasn&rsquo;t going [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-hire-brian-flores-as-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-hire-brian-flores-as-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Flores to get a second interview with Cardinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Vikings pivot from Ejiro Evero to Brian Flores as the top candidate to become the team&rsquo;s new defensive coordinator, the Vikings need to have a fallback. Because Flores could still fall into the head-coaching job in Arizona. Via NFL Media, Flores is expected to have a second interview for the Cardinals&rsquo; vacancy on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-flores-to-get-a-second-interview-with-cardinals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-flores-to-get-a-second-interview-with-cardinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers hire Ejiro Evero as defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[From one team that just hired a new head coach, to another. The Panthers have announced that the franchise&rsquo;s new defensive coordinator is former Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, Evero spent one season as defensive coordinator in Denver, arriving from the Rams. On Saturday, Denver released him from his contract, a day after officially hiring [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/panthers-hire-ejiro-evero-as-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/panthers-hire-ejiro-evero-as-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ejiro Evero out of Broncos contract, is expected to interview with Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ejiro Evero has been a candidate for multiple jobs this offseason, but he hasn&rsquo;t been able to interview for some of them because of the remaining time on his defensive coordinator contract with the Broncos. That is set to change. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Broncos will let Evero out of the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ejiro-evero-out-of-broncos-contract-is-expected-to-interview-with-vikings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2023 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ejiro-evero-out-of-broncos-contract-is-expected-to-interview-with-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Broncos have not given Vikings permission to interview Ejiro Evero]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings want to interview Ejiro Evero for their defensive coordinator opening, but the Broncos are reportedly keeping that from happening at the moment. Evero is still under contract after serving as the Broncos&rsquo; defensive coordinator in 2022 and Albert Breer of SI.com reports that they have not granted him permission to interview for the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-broncos-have-not-given-vikings-permission-to-interview-ejiro-evero/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2023 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-broncos-have-not-given-vikings-permission-to-interview-ejiro-evero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Vikings request permission to interview Ejiro Evero for defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings requested permission to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for the same job, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. New Broncos coach Sean Payton has spoken to Evero about retaining him in his current job. Evero also has drawn interest from all five teams with a head coaching vacancy and remains a candidate [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-vikings-request-permission-to-interview-ejiro-evero-for-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2023 01:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-vikings-request-permission-to-interview-ejiro-evero-for-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Sean Desai withdraws from consideration for Vikings DC]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report earlier on Friday brought word that the Broncos have requested an interview with Seahawks associate head coach Sean Desai for their defensive coordinator vacancy. There&rsquo;s now a new wrinkle to that news. According to Mike Klis of KUSA, Desai has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Vikings defensive coordinator job to focus [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-sean-desai-withdraws-from-consideration-for-vikings-dc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-sean-desai-withdraws-from-consideration-for-vikings-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Angelichio had an interview for Cowboys OC, set for second interview with Ravens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings tight ends coach/passing game coordinator Brian Angelichio is up for a couple of offensive coordinator openings at the moment. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Angelichio interviewed for the Cowboys&rsquo; vacancy on Thursday. The Cowboys and Kellen Moore parted ways last week and Moore has since been hired as the Chargers offensive coordinator. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-angelichio-had-an-interview-for-cowboys-oc-set-for-second-interview-with-ravens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-angelichio-had-an-interview-for-cowboys-oc-set-for-second-interview-with-ravens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brett Favre’s Bountygate game jersey is up for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is not Detroit, it&rsquo;s an auction. The jersey worn by former Vikings quarterback Brett Favre in the notorious Bountygate game is up for auction, just over 13 years after New Orleans defeated Minnesota in the NFC Championship that eventually prompted a protracted brouhaha between the league and the Saints. The current bid is $8,000. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favres-bountygate-game-jersey-is-up-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brett-favres-bountygate-game-jersey-is-up-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Ejiro Evero to talk to Sean Payton about staying in Denver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ejiro Evero didn&rsquo;t land the Broncos head coaching job, but the door may not be closed on him remaining in Denver. Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Evero is set to talk to incoming Broncos head coach Sean Payton about the possibility of Evero remaining the defensive coordinator for the Broncos. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-ejiro-evero-to-talk-to-sean-payton-about-staying-in-denver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-ejiro-evero-to-talk-to-sean-payton-about-staying-in-denver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings want to interview Ejiro Evero for defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have not hired a new defensive coordinator since firing Ed Donatell and part of the reason for that appears to be their desire to interview someone who is still up for head coaching jobs. Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports that the Vikings want to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for the position. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-want-to-interview-ejiro-evero-for-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-want-to-interview-ejiro-evero-for-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL sets 2023 salary cap at $224.8 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offseason is underway for 30 of the NFL&rsquo;s 32 teams and they now know the salary cap they&rsquo;ll be working with in 2023. The NFL informed teams that the cap will be set at $224.8 million for next season. That&rsquo;s up from $208.2 million for the current season and reflects the uptick in revenue [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-sets-2023-salary-cap-at-2248-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-sets-2023-salary-cap-at-2248-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On three fourth-down plays, quarterbacks aired it out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago, the football-following world was trying to understand why/how Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins threw the ball five yards short of the sticks on fourth and eight, with the season on the line in the wild-card round. On Sunday, three quarterbacks showed a willingness and ability to throw past the sticks on a high-stakes [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/on-three-fourth-down-plays-quarterbacks-aired-it-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/on-three-fourth-down-plays-quarterbacks-aired-it-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Ramsey, Penei Sewell, Danielle Hunter among those added to NFC Pro Bowl roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles had eight players selected for the Pro Bowl and their trip to the Super Bowl means there will be a lot of replacements heading to Las Vegas in their place this week. A number of those replacements were announced on Monday, including Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Ramsey will be taking the place of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jalen-ramsey-penei-sewell-danielle-hunter-among-those-added-to-nfc-pro-bowl-roster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jalen-ramsey-penei-sewell-danielle-hunter-among-those-added-to-nfc-pro-bowl-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deion Sanders confirms Mike Zimmer is joining his staff at Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer will have a role on Deion Sanders&rsquo; staff at the University of Colorado. Sanders confirmed that during an interview with Thee Pregame Show posted on YouTube on Monday. He did not indicate Zimmer&rsquo;s role. Zimmer served as an analyst for Sanders at Jackson State in 2022. Former Florida State [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deion-sanders-confirms-mike-zimmer-is-joining-his-staff-at-colorado/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deion-sanders-confirms-mike-zimmer-is-joining-his-staff-at-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings complete interview with Brian Flores for defensive coordinator job]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings completed an interview with Steelers assistant Brian Flores for their open defensive coordinator position, the team announced Thursday. The Vikings are seeking a replacement for Ed Donatell, who they fired last week. The Minnesota defense was one of the worst in franchise history, finishing the season ranked 28th in points allowed (25.1) and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-complete-interview-with-brian-flores-for-defensive-coordinator-job/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 02:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-complete-interview-with-brian-flores-for-defensive-coordinator-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buccaneers complete interview with Keenan McCardell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buccaneers have wrapped up another offensive coordinator interview. The team announced that they completed an interview with Vikings wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell on Thursday afternoon. McCardell was also in the mix for the Patriots offensive coordinator opening before they hired Bill O&rsquo;Brien. McCardell played two seasons for the Buccaneers and helped them win [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/buccaneers-complete-interview-with-keenan-mccardell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/buccaneers-complete-interview-with-keenan-mccardell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings complete interview with Mike Pettine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have completed an interview with their assistant head coach, Mike Pettine, for the defensive coordinator opening, the team announced. The Vikings are seeking a replacement for Ed Donatell, who they fired Thursday. The Minnesota defense was one of the worst in franchise history finishing the season ranked 28th in points allowed (25.1) and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-complete-interview-with-mike-pettine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 02:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-complete-interview-with-mike-pettine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chargers interview Jerrod Johnson for offensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chargers have completed another interview in their search for a new offensive coordinator. The team announced that they interviewed Vikings assistant quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson on Wednesday. They&rsquo;ve also interviewed Rams quarterbacks coach/pass game coordinator Zac Robinson and Rams senior offensive assistant Greg Olson since firing Joe Lombardi in the wake of their playoff [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chargers-interview-jerrod-johnson-for-offensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chargers-interview-jerrod-johnson-for-offensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buccaneers announce completed interview with Klint Kubiak for OC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buccaneers have officially gotten their search for a new offensive coordinator underway. Tampa Bay announced on Wednesday that the club has completed an interview with Broncos passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Klint Kubiak. Kubiak, the son of former Texans and Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, just finished his first season with Denver. Before [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/buccaneers-announce-completed-interview-with-klint-kubiak-for-oc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/buccaneers-announce-completed-interview-with-klint-kubiak-for-oc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Pettine, Brian Flores to interview for Vikings defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings will interview a couple of defensive coordinator candidates over the next two days. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports on Wednesday that they are interviewing their assistant head coach Mike Pettine for the opening. Steelers linebackers coach Brian Flores is set to interview with the team on Thursday. Pettine joined Kevin O&rsquo;Connell&rsquo;s staff [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-pettine-brian-flores-to-interview-for-vikings-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-pettine-brian-flores-to-interview-for-vikings-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Justin Jefferson are the AP MVP finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is one clear frontrunner for the Associated Press Most Valuable Player award. But there is also a non-quarterback among the contenders. Kansas City&rsquo;s Patrick Mahomes, Cincinnati&rsquo;s Joe Burrow, Philadelphia&rsquo;s Jalen Hurts, Buffalo&rsquo;s Josh Allen, and Minnesota&rsquo;s Justin Jefferson are the five finalists for this year&rsquo;s MVP. Mahomes, who was named PFT&rsquo;s MVP earlier this [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-joe-burrow-jalen-hurts-josh-allen-justin-jefferson-are-the-ap-mvp-finalists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-mahomes-joe-burrow-jalen-hurts-josh-allen-justin-jefferson-are-the-ap-mvp-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson, Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes are AP offensive player of the year finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Associated Press are announcing finalists for the NFL&rsquo;s year-end awards on Wednesday and they&rsquo;ve moved on to the contenders for offensive player of the year. Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was PFT&rsquo;s choice for the award and he is one of the three finalists. Jefferson led the league with 128 catches and 1,809 receiving [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-jalen-hurts-patrick-mahomes-are-ap-offensive-player-of-the-year-finalists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-jalen-hurts-patrick-mahomes-are-ap-offensive-player-of-the-year-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Bucs plan to interview Keenan McCardell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buccaneers will interview Vikings receivers coach Keenan McCardell for their offensive coordinator position, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The team has scheduled an interview with Jaguars passing game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for Thursday and have asked for permission to interview Broncos passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Klint Kubiak. Tampa [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-bucs-plan-to-interview-keenan-mccardell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-bucs-plan-to-interview-keenan-mccardell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings complete interview with Sean Desai]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have completed an interview with Seahawks assistant Sean Desai for their open defensive coordinator position, the team announced. The Vikings are seeking a replacement for Ed Donatell, who they fired Thursday. The Minnesota defense was one of the worst in franchise history finishing the season ranked 28th in points allowed (25.1) and 31st [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-complete-interview-with-sean-desai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-complete-interview-with-sean-desai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Falcons interviewed Ryan Nielsen on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcons interviewed Saints assistant coach Ryan Nielsen for their defensive coordinator job, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees, 73, retired Jan. 9 after 18 seasons coaching in NFL. The Falcons also have completed interviews with former Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, Steelers senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach Brian Flores and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-falcons-interviewed-ryan-nielsen-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-falcons-interviewed-ryan-nielsen-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook makes it to non-Pro Bowl Pro Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[The injury to Cowboys running back Tony Pollard has opened a spot on the non-Pro Bowl Pro Bowl roster. That spot for the game that won&rsquo;t be played will go to Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. Cook rushed for 1,173 yards on 264 carries in 2022, his fourth 1,000-yard season. He becomes the sixth Vikings [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-makes-it-to-non-pro-bowl-pro-bowl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-makes-it-to-non-pro-bowl-pro-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan players took possibility of Jim Harbaugh leaving in stride]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Michigan football program spent a couple of weeks, again, wondering whether coach Jim Harbaugh will be back in 2023. So during that period of football limbo, what did the players think? Defensive lineman Mazi Smith recently shared some of his thoughts with Christopher Breiler of SI.com. &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t nobody talk about it,&rdquo; Smith (pictured with [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/michigan-players-took-possibility-of-jim-harbaugh-leaving-in-stride/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 03:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/michigan-players-took-possibility-of-jim-harbaugh-leaving-in-stride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings interview Ryan Nielsen for defensive coordinator job]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have completed an interview with Saints assistant coach Ryan Nielsen for their defensive coordinator job, the team announced. The Vikings are seeking a replacement for Ed Donatell, who they fired Thursday. The Minnesota defense was one of the worst in franchise history finishing the season ranked 28th in points allowed (25.1) and 31st [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-interview-ryan-nielsen-for-defensive-coordinator-job/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-interview-ryan-nielsen-for-defensive-coordinator-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stefon Diggs makes quick exit from Bills locker room after playoff loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years ago, after the Bills lost to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship, Buffalo receiver Stefon Diggs lingered on the field for a long time. Today, after the team&rsquo;s second straight loss in the divisional round, Diggs made a quick exit. Via Joe Buscaglia of TheAthletic.com, Diggs left the locker room at Highmark Stadium [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stefon-diggs-makes-quick-exit-from-bills-locker-room-after-playoff-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 02:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stefon-diggs-makes-quick-exit-from-bills-locker-room-after-playoff-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Ravens want to interview Dave Canales, Brian Angelichio for their coordinator opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ravens have requested to interview Seahawks quarterbacks coach Dave Canales and Vikings passing game coordinator Brian Angelichio for their offensive coordinator position, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. The Ravens fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman on Thursday. Canales, 41, has 13 years of NFL coaching experience. He has served in several offensive roles since joining [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-ravens-want-to-interview-dave-canales-brian-angelichio-for-their-coordinator-opening/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-ravens-want-to-interview-dave-canales-brian-angelichio-for-their-coordinator-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolphins, Vikings request interviews with Sean Desai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seahawks assistant head coach Sean Desai is drawing interest from teams looking for a new defensive coordinator. Desai was on the list of candidates in Cleveland before the Browns hired Jim Schwartz and a couple of other teams would like to speak with him about their vacancies. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dolphins-vikings-request-interviews-with-sean-desai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2023 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dolphins-vikings-request-interviews-with-sean-desai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings request interview with Ryan Nielsen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are looking to New Orleans as they try to find a new defensive coordinator. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team has requested an interview with Saints co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen for the opening on Kevin O&rsquo;Connell&rsquo;s staff. The Vikings fired Ed Donatell late last week. Nielsen has been with the Saints [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-request-interview-with-ryan-nielsen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2023 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-request-interview-with-ryan-nielsen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings request interview with Brian Flores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steelers linebackers coach Brian Flores&rsquo; name has come up in conjunction with a number of jobs since the end of the regular season and we can add Vikings defensive coordinator to the list. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Vikings have requested an interview with Flores as part of their search for a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-request-interview-with-brian-flores/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-request-interview-with-brian-flores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Peterson hopes to remain with Vikings in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson is set to become a free agent in March, but his hope is that he&rsquo;ll remain in Minnesota. Peterson said on his podcast, All Things Covered, that Minnesota, where he has played the last two seasons after playing his first 10 seasons in Arizona, has come to feel like home. &ldquo;I [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-peterson-hopes-to-remain-with-vikings-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-peterson-hopes-to-remain-with-vikings-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings will have to decide whether to stick with 3-4 or revert to 4-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Kevin O&rsquo;Connell became Minnesota&rsquo;s new coach last year, he explained that the defense would pivot from decades of a base defense with a four-man front to a 3-4 look. With defensive coordinator Ed Donatell now gone, the question becomes whether the Vikings will stick with the 3-4 or revert to a 4-3? The candidates [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-will-have-to-decide-whether-to-stick-with-3-4-or-revert-to-4-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-will-have-to-decide-whether-to-stick-with-3-4-or-revert-to-4-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talks between NCAA and Michigan crater over Jim Harbaugh’s refusal to admit to lying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is staying put. And he&rsquo;ll be dealing with a formal NCAA investigation as he does. Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports reports that talks between the NCAA and Michigan fell apart this week, after Harbaugh refused to admit that he lied to the NCAA when asked about low-level violations. Per the report, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/talks-between-ncaa-and-michigan-crater-over-jim-harbaughs-refusal-to-admit-to-lying/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/talks-between-ncaa-and-michigan-crater-over-jim-harbaughs-refusal-to-admit-to-lying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On fateful play, Patrick Peterson thought Kirk Cousins didn’t know what down it was]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special season for the Vikings had an abrupt ending, with quarterback Kirk Cousins throwing five yards short of the sticks on fourth and eight. Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson addressed the moment during the latest episode of his podcast, All Things Covered. &ldquo;Going into that final play, when I saw it, the only thing I [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/on-fateful-play-patrick-peterson-thought-kirk-cousins-didnt-know-what-down-it-was/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 02:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/on-fateful-play-patrick-peterson-thought-kirk-cousins-didnt-know-what-down-it-was/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings fire defensive coordinator Ed Donatell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell. Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell announced the move today, a day after declining to answer whether Donatell would return. &ldquo;Today I informed Ed Donatell we will be going in a different direction at defensive coordinator in 2023,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Connell said in a statement. &ldquo;While this was a difficult [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-fire-defensive-coordinator-ed-donatell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-fire-defensive-coordinator-ed-donatell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Wes Phillips plans to stay with Vikings after Chargers interview request]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chargers are looking for a new offensive coordinator, but it doesn&rsquo;t look like it will be Wes Phillips. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Chargers requested an interview with the Vikings offensive coordinator after firing Joe Lombardi earlier this week. Fowler reports that Phillips plans to remain with the Vikings rather than vie [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-wes-phillips-plans-to-stay-with-vikings-after-chargers-interview-request/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-wes-phillips-plans-to-stay-with-vikings-after-chargers-interview-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings have had preliminary contract negotiations with Justin Jefferson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Receiver Justin Jefferson has made the Pro Bowl all three seasons since the Vikings drafted him in the first round. He made All-Pro this season and is among the favorites for offensive player of the year. Jefferson also now is eligible for a (BIG) contract extension. Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said Wednesday the team [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-have-had-preliminary-contract-negotiations-with-justin-jefferson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-have-had-preliminary-contract-negotiations-with-justin-jefferson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings expect Kirk Cousins back in 2023, no word on contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah sounded less than convinced that quarterback Kirk Cousins was the right guy to lead the team where it wants to go last year and Cousins&rsquo; future came up again in a press conference with Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell Wednesday. The Vikings won the NFC North, but lost their [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-expect-kirk-cousins-back-in-2023-no-word-on-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-expect-kirk-cousins-back-in-2023-no-word-on-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell declines to say if Ed Donatell will return as Vikings’ defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell isn&rsquo;t saying if Ed Donatell will return as defensive coordinator for the 2023 season. O&rsquo;Connell was asked today if Donatell will be back and didn&rsquo;t answer, instead saying that right now he&rsquo;s in &ldquo;evaluation mode&rdquo; with both his players and his assistant coaches, and that the evaluation will be &ldquo;ongoing&rdquo; [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-declines-to-say-if-ed-donatell-will-return-as-vikings-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-declines-to-say-if-ed-donatell-will-return-as-vikings-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson on extension: If they want me here, I’m here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson&lsquo;s third NFL season ended with Sunday&rsquo;s 31-24 loss to the Giants and turning to the offseason means questions about his contract. The 2020 first-round pick is able to sign a long-term deal before his fourth season and he indicated that he&rsquo;s ready to talk about an extension if the Vikings [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-extension-if-they-want-me-here-im-here/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-extension-if-they-want-me-here-im-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Daboll on facing Eagles a third time: Every game’s a new game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants closed out the regular season in Philadelphia and they will be back there this Saturday after beating the Vikings in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. The Eagles got a win in Week 18 to clinch the division title and top seed in the playoffs, but the Giants were resting their starters [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-daboll-on-facing-eagles-a-third-time-every-games-a-new-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-daboll-on-facing-eagles-a-third-time-every-games-a-new-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Jones: Sunday’s win means a lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants quarterback Daniel Jones quieted a lot of doubters over the course of the 2022 season and any remaining ones likely gave up the cause on Sunday. Jones threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns while running for 78 yards in a 31-24 win that sent the Giants into the divisional round of the playoffs. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daniel-jones-sundays-win-means-a-lot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daniel-jones-sundays-win-means-a-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins “didn’t feel good about putting it up to Justin” Jefferson on final play]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a game at Buffalo hanging in the balance, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins decided on fourth and 18 to throw it up for grabs to receiver Justin Jefferson. And it worked. With the season hanging in the balance on fourth and eight against the Giants in the wild-card round, Cousins opted not to throw it [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-didnt-feel-good-about-putting-it-up-to-justin-jefferson-on-final-play/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-didnt-feel-good-about-putting-it-up-to-justin-jefferson-on-final-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Daboll on fourth downs: Confident in Daniel Jones, we were trying to win the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants head coach Brian Daboll set the tone for his first season on the job in the opening game. After a touchdown brought them within 20-19 of the Titans, Daboll went for two and the Giants got a win when running back Saquon Barkley got into the end zone. After the game, Daboll said the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-daboll-on-fourth-downs-confident-in-daniel-jones-we-were-trying-to-win-the-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-daboll-on-fourth-downs-confident-in-daniel-jones-we-were-trying-to-win-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants Put Comeback Just Out of Vikings’ Reach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants&rsquo; fourth-quarter stop ended the Vikings&rsquo; streak of victories in one-score games and gave the N.F.L. playoffs its first upset by a lower-seeded team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-put-comeback-just-out-of-vikings-reach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-put-comeback-just-out-of-vikings-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Pinnock flying home with Giants after evaluation at hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants defensive back Jason Pinnock had to leave Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Vikings after suffering an abdomen injury and he did not remain at U.S. Bank Stadium for evaluation. Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters after the game that Pinnock was taken to the hospital after being taken off the field. Mike Garafolo of NFL [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jason-pinnock-flying-home-with-giants-after-evaluation-at-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jason-pinnock-flying-home-with-giants-after-evaluation-at-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants hold off Vikings 31-24 to advance to Philadelphia next weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings defense has been the team&rsquo;s Achilles&rsquo; heel all season. Minnesota ended the season ranked 31st in total defense and tied for 28th in scoring defense. But most of the season, the Vikings were able to overcome any deficiencies and find a way to win. They were 11-0 in one-score games in the regular [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-hold-off-vikings-31-24-to-advance-to-philadelphia-next-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-hold-off-vikings-31-24-to-advance-to-philadelphia-next-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saquon Barkley scores second touchdown, giving Giants 31-24 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings tied the Giants 24-24 on a 38-yard field goal from Greg Joseph with 12:34 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Vikings trailed by 10 in the third quarter. But the Giants have regained the fourth quarter lead on a 2-yard touchdown run by Saquon Barkley. They lead 31-24 with 7:47 left. It was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/saquon-barkley-scores-second-touchdown-giving-giants-31-24-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/saquon-barkley-scores-second-touchdown-giving-giants-31-24-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings close to within 24-21 on Irv Smith’s touchdown catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings aren&rsquo;t going away quietly. They answered again, as they have all season. Minnesota drove 75 yards in eight plays for a touchdown after falling behind 24-14. Irv Smith&lsquo;s 3-yard touchdown catch from Kirk Cousins has drawn the Vikings back to within 24-21 with 7:46 remaining in the third quarter. The teams have scored [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-close-to-within-24-21-on-irv-smiths-touchdown-catch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-close-to-within-24-21-on-irv-smiths-touchdown-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants score on opening possession of second half, take 24-14 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have made a living of coming back this season. They will have to do it again if they are going to keep their season going. The Giants opened the second half with a six-play, 75-yard drive that ended with Daniel Bellinger&lsquo;s 9-yard touchdown reception from Daniel Jones. The Giants lead 24-14. They faced [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-score-on-opening-possession-of-second-half-take-24-14-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-score-on-opening-possession-of-second-half-take-24-14-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Jones leads Giants to 17-14 halftime lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings and Giants played an entertaining first half, combining for 31 points and 439 yards. The Giants lead 17-14 at halftime. The Giants, who have 265 yards, scored on their first three possessions. They would have scored three touchdowns, but tight end Daniel Bellinger got anxious on a designed run for Daniel Jones from [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daniel-jones-leads-giants-to-17-14-halftime-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daniel-jones-leads-giants-to-17-14-halftime-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Jones is 5-for-5 for 100 yards and his TD pass has Giants up 14-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas looked like he had a false start on first down from the Minnesota 14. Vikings pass rusher Za'Darius Smith stopped, anticipating the flag and the whistle. Instead, Daniel Jones threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Hodgins, giving the Giants a 14-7 lead over the Vikings with 1:03 left in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daniel-jones-is-5-for-5-for-100-yards-and-his-td-pass-has-giants-up-14-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daniel-jones-is-5-for-5-for-100-yards-and-his-td-pass-has-giants-up-14-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants answer Vikings on 28-yard run by Saquon Barkley]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings struck first. The Giants had a quick answer. The Giants needed only five plays to go 75 yards after the Vikings took 12 plays. With 5:11 left in the first quarter, it&rsquo;s 7-7. Saquon Barkley had only one carry on the drive. He took it 28 yards to the house. Daniel Jones completed [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-answer-vikings-on-28-yard-run-by-saquon-barkley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-answer-vikings-on-28-yard-run-by-saquon-barkley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins perfect on opening drive as Vikings take 7-0 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings had a textbook 12-play, 75-yard drive to open Sunday&rsquo;s wild card game in Minnesota. With most of the nation still watching the end of the Bills&rsquo; victory over the Dolphins, which went almost four hours, the Vikings took the opening kickoff and marched right down the field. They had only one third down, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-perfect-on-opening-drive-as-vikings-take-7-0-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-perfect-on-opening-drive-as-vikings-take-7-0-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron Dantzler is inactive, but Vikings will have Harrison Smith, Kene Nwangwu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings won&rsquo;t have cornerback Cameron Dantzler for Sunday&rsquo;s wild card playoff game. He is inactive. Dantzler missed practice all week with a personal matter, which coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell said Friday was &ldquo;serious.&rdquo; The Vikings had listed him as questionable. Safety Harrison Smith (knee) and RB Kene Nwangwu (illness) both are active. They were questionable. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cameron-dantzler-is-inactive-but-vikings-will-have-harrison-smith-kene-nwangwu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cameron-dantzler-is-inactive-but-vikings-will-have-harrison-smith-kene-nwangwu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings, Giants meet for fourth time in playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[For two teams that aren&rsquo;t in the same division, the Vikings and Giants have an intriguing history. They&rsquo;ve met 30 times since the Vikings entered the league 60 years ago, with three of those games coming in the postseason. The Vikings lead the overall series 18-12, but the Giants are 2-1 when it matters most. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-giants-meet-for-fourth-time-in-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-giants-meet-for-fourth-time-in-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings activate Blake Brandel from injured reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings activated offensive tackle Blake Brandel from injured reserve, the team announced Saturday. Brandel returned to practice this week. He injured an MCL in a Dec. 11 game against the Lions and missed the final four games of the season. Brandel started at left tackle when Christian Darrisaw missed time earlier this season with [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-activate-blake-brandel-from-injured-reserve/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-activate-blake-brandel-from-injured-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Giants turn Daniel Jones loose as a running threat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants coach Brian Daboll has said that playoff experience is overrated. That hasn&rsquo;t stopped his inexperienced playoff quarterback from getting any information he can about what to expect. The quarterback of the team&rsquo;s first playoff game since 2016 has contacted the quarterback who last led the Giants to the playoffs, in 2016. Eli Manning, who [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-the-giants-turn-daniel-jones-loose-as-a-running-threat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-the-giants-turn-daniel-jones-loose-as-a-running-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why N.F.L. Receivers Don’t Get Enough Credit]]></title><description><![CDATA[In split seconds, their moves make all the difference. Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, Tyreek Hill, DeVonta Smith and CeeDee Lamb helped us dissect the art of route running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/why-nfl-receivers-dont-get-enough-credit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/why-nfl-receivers-dont-get-enough-credit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How NFL Receivers Run Their Routes, Step by Step]]></title><description><![CDATA[In split seconds, their moves make all the difference. Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, Tyreek Hill, DeVonta Smith and CeeDee Lamb helped us dissect the art of route running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/how-nfl-receivers-run-their-routes-step-by-step/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/how-nfl-receivers-run-their-routes-step-by-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s NFL 2022 MVP: Patrick Mahomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout every given season, the question of who will or could be the MVP becomes a rollercoaster. Candidates emerge. Some remain viable, others come and go. By the time all 17 games are played, the answer becomes obvious. This year, the obvious answer is Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. It&rsquo;s easy to take his wizardry for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-nfl-2022-mvp-patrick-mahomes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 01:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-nfl-2022-mvp-patrick-mahomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants have no players with injury designations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants are as healthy as they can be for Sunday&rsquo;s return to playoff action. The team did not issue any injury designations for their road game against the Vikings. Everyone on the 53-man roster practiced all week and they&rsquo;re set to be available for the team&rsquo;s first playoff game in six years. Cornerback Adoree' [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-have-no-players-with-injury-designations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-have-no-players-with-injury-designations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett Bradbury has no injury designation, will return Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings starting center Garrett Bradbury will return to action Sunday. He has no designation after practicing fully Thursday and Friday. Bradbury was limited in Wednesday&rsquo;s work, his first practice since Dec. 15. Bradberry has not played since Dec. 4 and was working his way back from his lower back injury when he was involved in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-bradbury-has-no-injury-designation-will-return-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-bradbury-has-no-injury-designation-will-return-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson, Travis Kelce become unanimous AP All-Pros]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All-Pro team comes from 50 media voters selected by the Associated Press. This year, two players appeared on the first-team ballot of every player. The unanimous first-team All-Pros were Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Both received 50 first-place votes from the 50 voters. Kelce&rsquo;s achievement is more significant, given [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-travis-kelce-become-unanimous-ap-all-pros/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-travis-kelce-become-unanimous-ap-all-pros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s NFL 2022 coach of the year: Brian Daboll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coach of the year typically refers to the coach whose team most exceeded the general expectations that existed before the season started. In 2022, plenty of coaches fell into that category. One managed to take his team to the playoffs under circumstances that seemed unlikely to the point of no chance in hell. In [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-nfl-2022-coach-of-the-year-brian-daboll/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-nfl-2022-coach-of-the-year-brian-daboll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett Bradbury has full participation Thursday; Cameron Dantzler remains out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings center Garrett Bradbury had a full practice Thursday, putting him on track to return to game action this weekend. Bradbury was limited in Wednesday&rsquo;s work, his first practice since Dec. 15. Bradberry has not played since Dec. 4 and was working his way back from his lower back injury when he was involved in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-bradbury-has-full-participation-thursday-cameron-dantzler-remains-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-bradbury-has-full-participation-thursday-cameron-dantzler-remains-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evan Neal added to Giants injury report as a limited participant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants had everyone on the practice field for the second straight day, but there were more names on Thursday&rsquo;s injury report than there were on Wednesday. Right tackle Evan Neal was added to the report as a limited participant. An ankle injury is given as the reason why he was put on the list. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/evan-neal-added-to-giants-injury-report-as-a-limited-participant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/evan-neal-added-to-giants-injury-report-as-a-limited-participant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s NFL wild-card 2023 picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s wild-card weekend. Actually, the league would prefer that we call it &ldquo;super wild-card weekend.&rdquo; Which is something I won&rsquo;t do, largely because they want me to do it. I also don&rsquo;t want to call it wild-card weekend either, because it&rsquo;s not. It used to be, with teams that didn&rsquo;t win their divisions (the fourth [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-nfl-wild-card-2023-picks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-nfl-wild-card-2023-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s NFL 2022 offensive player of the year: Justin Jefferson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back in the summer, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson made some headlines when he said in an interview that Davante Adams was the best receiver in the NFL, but Jefferson himself would have that title after the 2022 season. People like to talk about manifesting all the time. But Jefferson played that prediction into existence. Jefferson [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-nfl-2022-offensive-player-of-the-year-justin-jefferson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-nfl-2022-offensive-player-of-the-year-justin-jefferson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Jones: We’re not satisfied just making the playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants are preparing to play the Vikings on Sunday in a playoff game that few people expected them to be playing this season. After changing coaches and General Managers in the wake of a fifth straight season with at least 10 losses, the perception was that the Giants would spend this year cleaning up [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daniel-jones-were-not-satisfied-just-making-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daniel-jones-were-not-satisfied-just-making-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Wild-Card Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seahawks will try to find a weakness in the 49er defense, and the Giants look to slip past the Vikings before Tom Brady attempts to extend his postseason magic against the Cowboys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-playoff-predictions-our-picks-in-the-wild-card-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-playoff-predictions-our-picks-in-the-wild-card-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett Bradbury has limited practice in his return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings center Garrett Bradbury returned to practice for the first time since Dec. 15. The team listed him as limited. Coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell said the Vikings will see how Bradbury&rsquo;s lower back responds to practice reps as they slowly work him back in. Bradberry has not played since Dec. 4 and was working his way [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-bradbury-has-limited-practice-in-his-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-bradbury-has-limited-practice-in-his-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leonard Williams, Azeez Ojulari limited in Giants practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants rested most of their starters during their Week 18 loss to the Eagles and they reaped the benefit of that decision at practice on Wednesday. Every player on the active roster participated in their first on-field work ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Vikings. That includes a pair of front seven players who [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/leonard-williams-azeez-ojulari-limited-in-giants-practice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/leonard-williams-azeez-ojulari-limited-in-giants-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings designate Blake Brandel for return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tackle Blake Brandel is back at practice for the Vikings. Brandel suffered an MCL injury in December and missed the final four games of the season. The Vikings designated him for return on Wednesday, which opens a 21-day window for him to be activated. Brandel started at left tackle when Christian Darrisaw missed time earlier [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-designate-blake-brandel-for-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-designate-blake-brandel-for-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFLPA announces first-ever Players’ All-Pro team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL Players Association announced the first Players&rsquo; All-Pro Team on Wednesday. Only active players were eligible to vote and players could not vote for themselves or for their teammates. They also only voted for the position group they play in as well as the players that they lined up against on the other side [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nflpa-announces-first-ever-players-all-pro-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nflpa-announces-first-ever-players-all-pro-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stats That Will Define the N.F.L.’s Wild-Card Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Brady&rsquo;s comebacks and Dak Prescott&rsquo;s interceptions are just some of the statistical trends that could affect the results of first-round playoff games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-stats-that-will-define-the-nfls-wild-card-weekend-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-stats-that-will-define-the-nfls-wild-card-weekend-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s NFL 2022 executive of the year: Howie Roseman]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the 2021 season, the Eagles were in an interesting spot. The club had gone 9-8 in Nick Sirianni&rsquo;s first year as head coach, falling in the first round of the playoffs to the Buccaneers. Jalen Hurts was solid in his first full season as a starter, tossing 16 touchdown passes while also rushing for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-nfl-2022-executive-of-the-year-howie-roseman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-nfl-2022-executive-of-the-year-howie-roseman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stats That Will Define the N.F.L.’s Wild Card Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Brady&rsquo;s comebacks and Dak Prescott&rsquo;s interceptions are just some of the statistical trends that could affect the results of first-round playoff games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-stats-that-will-define-the-nfls-wild-card-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-stats-that-will-define-the-nfls-wild-card-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Daboll: I really think playoff experience is an overrated thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants head coach Brian Daboll was part of five Super Bowl champions during two stints as an assistant with the Patriots and he coached in several playoff games with the Bills in recent years, but his team doesn&rsquo;t have the same kind of playoff experience. The Giants haven&rsquo;t been to the playoffs since 2016 and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-daboll-i-really-think-playoff-experience-is-an-overrated-thing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-daboll-i-really-think-playoff-experience-is-an-overrated-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[49ers favored by 10, Vikings and Cowboys each favored by 3 in NFC wild card round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The betting lines are out for the NFC wild card round, and the 49ers are unsurprisingly heavy favorites. San Francisco is a 10-point favorite over Seattle in the wild card round. The 49ers beat the Seahawks twice this season, 27-7 in San Francisco in Week Two and 21-13 in Seattle in Week 15. The Vikings [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/49ers-favored-by-10-vikings-and-cowboys-each-favored-by-3-in-nfc-wild-card-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/49ers-favored-by-10-vikings-and-cowboys-each-favored-by-3-in-nfc-wild-card-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild card playoff schedule: Cowboys-Bucs will play on Monday Night Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only minutes after the Seahawks clinched the final wild-card playoff berth, the NFL announced the wild card weekend schedule. Tom Brady and the Bucs face the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. He is 7-0 all-time against Dallas, including a season-opening win over them in September. Saturday, January 14 NFC: 4:30 PM (ET) 7 Seattle at [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/wild-card-playoff-schedule-cowboys-bucs-will-play-on-monday-night-football/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/wild-card-playoff-schedule-cowboys-bucs-will-play-on-monday-night-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2022 playoffs will have at least six new teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL usually has playoff turnover in the range of 50 percent. It could happen again this year, if the Lions beat the Packers on Sunday night. That would send Seattle to the postseason, and it would increase the number of teams that made the playoffs this year after missing the playoffs in 2021 from [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/2022-playoffs-will-have-at-least-six-new-teams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 03:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/2022-playoffs-will-have-at-least-six-new-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles clinch NFC East title, top seed in NFC playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles didn&rsquo;t have their sharpest offensive performance in quarterback Jalen Hurts&lsquo; return to the lineup, but they&rsquo;ll have a couple of weeks to work things out before they&rsquo;ll be back on the field. The Eagles built a 16-0 lead in the first half and ground their way to a 22-16 win over the Giants. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/eagles-clinch-nfc-east-title-top-seed-in-nfc-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 01:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/eagles-clinch-nfc-east-title-top-seed-in-nfc-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings waltz into playoffs with easy win over Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most of this season, the Vikings&rsquo; wins have been close and hard-fought. Not today. The Vikings went to Chicago and easily beat an overmatched Bears team today, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. Kirk Cousins had a great first half and then gave way to Nick Mullens, who did enough [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-waltz-into-playoffs-with-easy-win-over-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-waltz-into-playoffs-with-easy-win-over-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings put Nick Mullens in at QB, Kirk Cousins rests for the playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have decided that keeping Kirk Cousins healthy is more important than potentially moving from the No. 3 seed to the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. As a result, Cousins has been pulled at halftime and Nick Mullens is now in at quarterback for the Vikings against the Bears. Cousins had an [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-put-nick-mullens-in-at-qb-kirk-cousins-rests-for-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-put-nick-mullens-in-at-qb-kirk-cousins-rests-for-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texans winning, Bears losing with first overall pick in 2023 NFL draft on the line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans aren&rsquo;t tanking, and the Bears may benefit. Heading into today&rsquo;s games, the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft came down to this: The Texans own the first pick unless both the Texans win and the Bears lose. And at halftime the Texans lead the Colts 17-7, while the Vikings lead the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/texans-winning-bears-losing-with-first-overall-pick-in-2023-nfl-draft-on-the-line/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/texans-winning-bears-losing-with-first-overall-pick-in-2023-nfl-draft-on-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 18 early inactives: Tyler Huntley, Mark Andrews inactive for Ravens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. The Ravens will be closing out the regular season with their third-string quarterback. Tyler Huntley is inactive with the right shoulder injury that limited his practice work this week, so Anthony Brown [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-18-early-inactives-tyler-huntley-mark-andrews-inactive-for-ravens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-18-early-inactives-tyler-huntley-mark-andrews-inactive-for-ravens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings rule Harrison Smith out for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Harrison Smith won&rsquo;t be in the Vikings lineup on Sunday. Smith was a full participant in practice all week, but the team announced on Saturday afternoon that he has been ruled out after experiencing knee soreness on Friday. The Vikings have already clinched the NFC North and will be hosting a playoff game Wild [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-rule-harrison-smith-out-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 22:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-rule-harrison-smith-out-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 18 injury report roundup: Deebo Samuel set to play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final week of the 2022 NFL regular season gets underway with a pair of games on Saturday and the remaining 28 teams will play on Sunday with the Lions and Packers putting a cap on the regular season on Sunday night. The final injury reports for all of those games appear below. Chiefs at [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-18-injury-report-roundup-deebo-samuel-set-to-play/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-18-injury-report-roundup-deebo-samuel-set-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings set to activate Irv Smith Jr. from IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tight end Irv Smith Jr. is set to return to the active roster in Minnesota. Smith has been out since Week Eight with an ankle injury, but has been back at practice the last couple of weeks. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the team will activate Smith in time for Sunday&rsquo;s game against [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-set-to-activate-irv-smith-jr-from-ir/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-set-to-activate-irv-smith-jr-from-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips notes problems with players slipping at Lambeau Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings offensive coordinator says one of the things that went wrong for his team in Sunday&rsquo;s loss at Green Bay was players slipping on the grass at Lambeau Field. Phillips said today that he has emphasized with the players that they need to prepare themselves better for treacherous field conditions. &ldquo;We definitely have to take [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-offensive-coordinator-wes-phillips-notes-problems-with-players-slipping-at-lambeau-field/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-offensive-coordinator-wes-phillips-notes-problems-with-players-slipping-at-lambeau-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas, Dwight Freeney among finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 15 finalists for the Class of 2023 on Wednesday night, and three first-year-eligible players are on the list. Cornerback Darrelle Revis, offensive tackle Joe Thomas and edge rusher Dwight Freeney made the cut five years after their careers ended. In addition, safety Darren Woodson and cornerback Albert [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2023-darrelle-revis-joe-thomas-dwight-freeney-among-finalists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2023-darrelle-revis-joe-thomas-dwight-freeney-among-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields out for Week 18 with hip injury, Nathan Peterman to start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears won&rsquo;t have quarterback Justin Fields for their season finale against the Vikings. Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that Fields came out of Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Lions with a sore hip and is out for Week 18. Eberflus noted that Fields had an MRI, which revealed a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-fields-out-for-week-18-with-hip-injury-nathan-peterman-to-start/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-fields-out-for-week-18-with-hip-injury-nathan-peterman-to-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings designate Jonathan Bullard for return from IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings placed a couple of offensive linemen on injured reserve Tuesday, but they may be getting a member of their defensive line back ahead of the playoffs. The team announced on Wednesday that they have designated Jonathan Bullard for return. Bullard will practice on Wednesday and will have a 21-day window to be activated. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-designate-jonathan-bullard-for-return-from-ir/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-designate-jonathan-bullard-for-return-from-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings put Brian O’Neill, Austin Schlottmann on IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell suggested on Monday the team would be making roster moves on the offensive line this week and they announced a series of them on Tuesday. Right tackle Brian O'Neill and center Austin Schlottmann have both been placed on injured reserve. O&rsquo;Neill suffered a calf injury in the Week 17 loss [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-put-brian-oneill-austin-schlottmann-on-ir/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-put-brian-oneill-austin-schlottmann-on-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a look at the options for proceeding with the 2022 regular season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the primary concern for everyone who cares about the NFL and the men who play the game continues to be the health of Bills safety Damar Hamlin, the 2022 regular season eventually will continue. It&rsquo;s unclear how and when that will happen. We&rsquo;ve been thinking about and discussing potential options. There is no perfect [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/taking-a-look-at-the-options-for-proceeding-with-the-2022-regular-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 02:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/taking-a-look-at-the-options-for-proceeding-with-the-2022-regular-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL teams cancel media availabilities Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is not business as usual around the NFL on Tuesday. The suspension of Monday night&rsquo;s game after Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field in Cincinnati has been followed by a suspension of usual football activities around the league. Hamlin remains at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in critical [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-teams-cancel-media-availabilities-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-teams-cancel-media-availabilities-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears having conversations about whether to play Justin Fields in Week 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears head coach Matt Eberflus sounded a lot less committed to playing quarterback Justin Fields in the season finale during his Monday press conference than he has at other points when the topic has come up. Eberflus said last week that Fields would start the final two games of the season and defended keeping Fields [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-having-conversations-about-whether-to-play-justin-fields-in-week-18/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-having-conversations-about-whether-to-play-justin-fields-in-week-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian O’Neill has “significant” calf injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are going to be shorthanded on the offensive line for Week 18 and they may remain that way into the playoffs. Head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell said on Monday that right tackle Brian O'Neill suffered a &ldquo;significant&rdquo; calf injury during Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Packers. O&rsquo;Neill will not play against the Bears in Week [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-oneill-has-significant-calf-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/brian-oneill-has-significant-calf-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers: When you believe something strongly, miraculous things can happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers injured his ribs with the Packers at 4-8 in November, there were questions about whether he&rsquo;d shut things down for the season and Rodgers said he would play as long as the team was not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Math never shut the door on Green Bay, however. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-when-you-believe-something-strongly-miraculous-things-can-happen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-when-you-believe-something-strongly-miraculous-things-can-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaire Alexander on backing up his talk vs. Justin Jefferson: I’m a great corner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson entered Sunday with a league-leading 1,756 receiving yards, putting him 208 behind the NFL-record 1,964 yards Calvin Johnson had in 2012. Jefferson ended Sunday with 1,771 yards, leaving him 193 behind Johnson heading into the final week. It was quite a turnaround for the Packers, who allowed Jefferson to catch nine [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaire-alexander-on-backing-up-his-talk-vs-justin-jefferson-im-a-great-corner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 04:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaire-alexander-on-backing-up-his-talk-vs-justin-jefferson-im-a-great-corner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerick McKinnon is close to tying, and breaking, a single-season record for running backs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early in his career, running back Jerick McKinnon showed great potential, as a backup in Minnesota who made the most of the opportunities he received. After losing two seasons to a knee injury, McKinnon has developed into a very dangerous weapon for a diverse Chiefs offense. This year, he&rsquo;s got a chance to set a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerick-mckinnon-is-close-to-tying-and-breaking-a-single-season-record-for-running-backs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 02:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerick-mckinnon-is-close-to-tying-and-breaking-a-single-season-record-for-running-backs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What We Learned From Week 17 in the N.F.L.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback problems doomed the Jets and Commanders, while Tampa Bay won the woeful N.F.C. South with a banner day from Mike Evans in a victory over Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/what-we-learned-from-week-17-in-the-nfl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 02:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/what-we-learned-from-week-17-in-the-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12-4 Vikings have been outscored by 19 points]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Vikings win, they don&rsquo;t win by much. When they lose, they don&rsquo;t mess around. After losing 41-17 to the Packers on Sunday, the 12-4 Vikings has given up 19 more points than they have scored this year. It&rsquo;s 395 for, and 414 against. With one game left to play. Barring a 20-point win [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/12-4-vikings-have-been-outscored-by-19-points/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 02:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/12-4-vikings-have-been-outscored-by-19-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 18 playoff picture: Packers, Seahawks, Lions vying for final NFC wild card]]></title><description><![CDATA[We know six of the seven NFC playoff teams. The seventh will be determined on the final day of the season. The Packers, Seahawks and Lions are all still alive for the final wild card spot in the NFC. The Packers are favored, needing only to beat the Lions at home, while the Seahawks need [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-18-playoff-picture-packers-seahawks-lions-vying-for-final-nfc-wild-card/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 02:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-18-playoff-picture-packers-seahawks-lions-vying-for-final-nfc-wild-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packers rout Vikings 41-17, can clinch postseason berth with win in Week 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s happening. The Packers, left for dead only a month ago, won their fourth consecutive game with a 41-17 blowout of the Vikings. The result eliminates the Commanders and Saints, leaving the Packers, Seahawks and Lions alive for the final playoff berth in the NFC. Green Bay will clinch the wild-card berth with a win [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/packers-rout-vikings-41-17-can-clinch-postseason-berth-with-win-in-week-18/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 01:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/packers-rout-vikings-41-17-can-clinch-postseason-berth-with-win-in-week-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broncos have reached out to Jim Harbaugh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Harbaugh has said he&rsquo;s done pursuing NFL jobs. This doesn&rsquo;t mean that NFL jobs are done pushing him. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Denver Broncos have reached out to Harbaugh to inform him that they have interest in talking to him about the vacancy that emerged six days ago, with [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/broncos-have-reached-out-to-jim-harbaugh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/broncos-have-reached-out-to-jim-harbaugh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packers pouring it on, lead Vikings 34-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since they&rsquo;re not playing the Colts, and it&rsquo;s already the fourth quarter, a Vikings&rsquo; comeback today would be even more impressive than the biggest one in NFL history. But it&rsquo;s highly unlikely. The Packers have scored again to make it 34-3 six seconds into the fourth quarter. The Vikings scored the first points of the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/packers-pouring-it-on-lead-vikings-34-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/packers-pouring-it-on-lead-vikings-34-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything going Packers’ way as they lead Vikings 27-3 at halftime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have comeback all season. They will need another big one if they are going to win today. The Packers lead 27-3 at halftime. Green Bay, which now needs only to win out to clinch a playoff berth, got two return touchdowns in the first half, along with Mason Crosby field goals of 26 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/everything-going-packers-way-as-they-lead-vikings-27-3-at-halftime/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/everything-going-packers-way-as-they-lead-vikings-27-3-at-halftime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darnell Savage gives Packers their second return touchdown and a 14-3 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers and Vikings have combined for 27 yards, one first down and are 0-for-6 on third down and 0-for-2 on fourth down. But they also have combined for 17 points. The Vikings used a blocked punt for an opening field goal, and the Packers have had two return touchdowns. Packers returner Keisean Nixon returned [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darnell-savage-gives-packers-their-second-return-touchdown-and-a-14-3-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darnell-savage-gives-packers-their-second-return-touchdown-and-a-14-3-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings get a field goal after a blocked punt, but Packers return the kickoff for a touchdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings struck first in the NFC North battle in Green Bay, but it was a win-win for the Packers. Josh Metellus blocked Pat O'Donnell&lsquo;s punt, and Packers safety Dallin Leavitt covered it at the 1-yard line. The Vikings, though, didn&rsquo;t get any closer. Kirk Cousins threw incomplete before Preston Smith stopped Dalvin Cook for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-get-a-field-goal-after-a-blocked-punt-but-packers-return-the-kickoff-for-a-touchdown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-get-a-field-goal-after-a-blocked-punt-but-packers-return-the-kickoff-for-a-touchdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Watson, Keisean Nixon active for Packers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers announced their inactives for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Vikings, and receiver Christian Watson (hip) and cornerback/returner Keisean Nixon (groin) are not on it. Watson missed two practices this week before limited work Friday. Both players were questionable. The Packers&rsquo; inactives are cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles, running back Tyler Goodson, linebacker Krys Barnes, offensive tackle [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-watson-keisean-nixon-active-for-packers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-watson-keisean-nixon-active-for-packers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Shanahan would support Nick Bosa for overall MVP]]></title><description><![CDATA[49ers coach Kyle Shanahan recently has said it would blow his mind if defensive end Nick Bosa isn&rsquo;t the NFL&rsquo;s defensive player of the year for 2022. On Friday, Shanahan made the case for Bosa to be the overall MVP. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s always tough with quarterbacks because of how big of a deal quarterbacks are to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyle-shanahan-would-support-nick-bosa-for-overall-mvp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 02:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyle-shanahan-would-support-nick-bosa-for-overall-mvp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 17 injury report roundup: Azeez Ojulari questionable, Adoree’ Jackson doubtful for Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Cowboys and it continues with 14 games on Sunday. Injury reports for all of those games appear below. The Bills and Bengals play on Monday night and those teams will hand in their final injury reports on Saturday. Cardinals [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-17-injury-report-roundup-azeez-ojulari-questionable-adoree-jackson-doubtful-for-giants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-17-injury-report-roundup-azeez-ojulari-questionable-adoree-jackson-doubtful-for-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 17 injury report roundup: Azeel Ojulari questionable, Adoree’ Jackson doubtful for Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Cowboys and it continues with 14 games on Sunday. Injury reports for all of those games appear below. The Bills and Bengals play on Monday night and those teams will hand in their final injury reports on Saturday. Cardinals [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-17-injury-report-roundup-azeel-ojulari-questionable-adoree-jackson-doubtful-for-giants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-17-injury-report-roundup-azeel-ojulari-questionable-adoree-jackson-doubtful-for-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Watson practices Friday, listed as questionable for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said before Friday&rsquo;s practice that wide receiver Christian Watson had a chance to play against the Vikings even if he didn&rsquo;t take part in the session, but that&rsquo;s not a decision the Packers will have to weigh on Sunday. Watson&rsquo;s hip was feeling well enough for him to take part [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-watson-practices-friday-listed-as-questionable-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-watson-practices-friday-listed-as-questionable-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt LaFleur: Christian Watson may play vs. Vikings, even if he doesn’t practice on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though rookie receiver Christian Watson has not yet practiced this week with his hip injury, there&rsquo;s still a chance he&rsquo;ll be on the field when the Packers take on the Vikings on Sunday. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Watson will work out with the medical staff and if he can practice then he&rsquo;ll be on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/matt-lafleur-christian-watson-may-play-vs-vikings-even-if-he-doesnt-practice-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/matt-lafleur-christian-watson-may-play-vs-vikings-even-if-he-doesnt-practice-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaire Alexander calls Justin Jefferson’s Week 1 performance a fluke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is on pace to set a new single-season record for receiving yards and he got the ball rolling on that pursuit with a big game in the season opener against the Packers. Jefferson caught 11 passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-7 home win that also started [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaire-alexander-calls-justin-jeffersons-week-1-performance-a-fluke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jaire-alexander-calls-justin-jeffersons-week-1-performance-a-fluke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers limited in practice, Christian Watson still out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers had quarterback Aaron Rodgers back at practice on Thursday. Rodgers didn&rsquo;t practice on Wednesday because of a knee issue, but said there wasn&rsquo;t any concern about his availability for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Vikings. He was back for a limited practice on Thursday, so that lack of concern likely remains in place. Things [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-limited-in-practice-christian-watson-still-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-limited-in-practice-christian-watson-still-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears: “No timeline” for announcing new team president/CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are looking for a new president and CEO. On Thursday, a report emerged that Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren has emerged as a &ldquo;strong candidate&rdquo; for the job. The Bears have responded by pointing out that there is no timetable for announcing the successor to long-time team president Ted Phillips. &nbsp; &ldquo;We have [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-no-timeline-for-announcing-new-team-presidentceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-no-timeline-for-announcing-new-team-presidentceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson on Kirk Cousins: Everyone wants to make jokes; we’re definitely standing behind him]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the changes to the procedures in 2022, there&rsquo;s a decent chance receiver Justin Jefferson could receive some votes for MVP this season. There&rsquo;s a much lower shot of that happening for the person who throws him the ball. Jefferson may set a new single-season record for receiving yards in the next two games, as [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-kirk-cousins-everyone-wants-to-make-jokes-were-definitely-standing-behind-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-kirk-cousins-everyone-wants-to-make-jokes-were-definitely-standing-behind-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers: Vikings have been better than Bears, which makes our rivalry more intense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers and Bears may have the NFL&rsquo;s oldest rivalry, but Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says that in recent years it&rsquo;s been the Vikings who have been the Packers&rsquo; true rivals. Asked to compare the Packers&rsquo; rivalries with the Bears and Vikings, Rodgers noted that in recent years it hasn&rsquo;t been all that competitive with [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-vikings-have-been-better-than-bears-which-makes-our-rivalry-more-intense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-vikings-have-been-better-than-bears-which-makes-our-rivalry-more-intense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers has no concern about his availability for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not practice Wednesday, which wasn&rsquo;t unusual for the first practice day of the week, but he had a knee injury added to the practice report. Rodgers&rsquo; right thumb injury also remained on the report. Rodgers termed it a veteran rest day. He said he has no concern about his availability [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-has-no-concern-about-his-availability-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-has-no-concern-about-his-availability-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings designate Irv Smith Jr. for return from IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tight end Irv Smith Jr. could be back in the Vikings lineup before their season is over. Smith was designated for return from injured reserve on Wednesday. He can be activated at any point in the next three weeks, so he could join the team in the playoffs even if he doesn&rsquo;t get on the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-designate-irv-smith-jr-for-return-from-ir/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-designate-irv-smith-jr-for-return-from-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers out of Wednesday practice with knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers&rsquo; late-season surge may be hitting a snag in Week 17. According to multiple reporters on the Green Bay beat, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is not practicing on Wednesday with a knee injury he sustained during the victory over Miami on Sunday. Rodgers did not miss a snap in Sunday&rsquo;s game, finishing 24-of-38 passing for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-out-of-wednesday-practice-with-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-out-of-wednesday-practice-with-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greg Joseph named NFC special teams player of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings keep winning one-score games and it is hard to pull that off without a kicker you can count on to make clutch kicks. Greg Joseph has proven to be just that kind of kicker this season and he hit his biggest one against the Giants last Saturday. After a Saquon Barkley touchdown tied [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/greg-joseph-named-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/greg-joseph-named-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 17 playoff scenarios: Bucs, Bengals can clinch division titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[There haven&rsquo;t been a lot of attractive wins for the Buccaneers this season, but there&rsquo;s been enough unattractive ones to give them a chance to sew up the NFC South on Sunday. A win over the Panthers is all the Bucs need to secure their second straight division title and third straight playoff berth. If [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-17-playoff-scenarios-bucs-bengals-can-clinch-division-titles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-17-playoff-scenarios-bucs-bengals-can-clinch-division-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision to flex Steelers-Ravens instead of Dolphins-Patriots suddenly looks even better]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL had a decision to make regarding the Week 17 prime-time game. The league knew that Rams-Chargers had to exit prime-time on NBC. The question what which game to replace it with? Eyebrows were raised when the league decided to flex Steelers-Ravens. However, per a source with knowledge of the situation, CBS had protected [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/decision-to-flex-steelers-ravens-instead-of-dolphins-patriots-suddenly-looks-even-better/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 02:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/decision-to-flex-steelers-ravens-instead-of-dolphins-patriots-suddenly-looks-even-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: James Lynch will miss rest of regular season with shoulder injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[It sounds like the Vikings will be without one of their rotational defensive linemen for at least the next couple of games. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, James Lynch will miss the last two weeks of the regular season with a shoulder injury. But the team hopes that Lynch will be able to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-james-lynch-will-miss-rest-of-regular-season-with-shoulder-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-james-lynch-will-miss-rest-of-regular-season-with-shoulder-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 17 playoff picture: Giants, Bucs would clinch NFC playoff berths with wins this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four teams have clinched playoff berths in the NFC, and two more can clinch with wins on Sunday. The Buccaneers will clinch the NFC South if they beat the Panthers, and the Giants will clinch an NFC wild card if they beat the Colts. Here&rsquo;s how the playoff picture looks heading into Week 17: CURRENTLY [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-17-playoff-picture-giants-bucs-would-clinch-nfc-playoff-berths-with-wins-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 13:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-17-playoff-picture-giants-bucs-would-clinch-nfc-playoff-berths-with-wins-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12-3 Vikings are 3.5-point underdogs at 7-8 Packers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have 12 wins this season. Eleven happened by one score. The other one happened back in Week One, when the Vikings beat the Packers, 23-7. The two teams get together again in Week 17, with the Packers at 7-8. And, via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, the Packers are consensus favorites, at 3.5 points. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/12-3-vikings-are-35-point-underdogs-at-7-8-packers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/12-3-vikings-are-35-point-underdogs-at-7-8-packers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Watson says his injured hip is OK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers receiver Christian Watson was ruled out of Sunday&rsquo;s game in the third quarter with a hip injury. It&rsquo;s a concern because Watson already has dealt with hamstring and head injuries this season. But Watson told Ryan Wood of USA Today that he isn&rsquo;t concerned. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll be all right,&rdquo; Watson told Wood. Watson surely will [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-watson-says-his-injured-hip-is-ok/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-watson-says-his-injured-hip-is-ok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steelers-Ravens flexed to Sunday night in Week 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was little doubt that the NFL would be flexing the Rams and Chargers out of Sunday Night Football in Week 17, but the game that will be taking its place comes as a surprise. The league announced on Sunday that the Steelers and Ravens will now square off at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/steelers-ravens-flexed-to-sunday-night-in-week-17/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2022 23:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/steelers-ravens-flexed-to-sunday-night-in-week-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saquon Barkley: Win at home and we’re in playoffs, that’s beautiful]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants had a chance to clinch a playoff berth on Saturday with a win over the Vikings and losses by at least two of the Lions, Seahawks, and Commanders. All three of those teams losses, but the Giants couldn&rsquo;t handle their own business. Running back Saquon Barkley&lsquo;s late 27-yard touchdown run tied the Vikings [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/saquon-barkley-win-at-home-and-were-in-playoffs-thats-beautiful/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2022 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/saquon-barkley-win-at-home-and-were-in-playoffs-thats-beautiful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson increases record pace to 1,990 yards]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 133 receiving yards on Saturday, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson now has a real shot at history. He has 1,756 yards through 15 games. At that rate (117 yard per game), Jefferson will finish the year with 1,990 receiving yards. He previously was on pace for 1,970, which would have surpassed Calvin Johnson&rsquo;s single-season record [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-increases-record-pace-to-1990-yards/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2022 04:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-increases-record-pace-to-1990-yards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings win eleventh one-score game, an all-time record]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Week One, the Vikings beat the Packers by two scores, 23-7. Since then, the Vikings have won 11 games. Each has been a one-score game. Saturday&rsquo;s walk-off winner, courtesy of a 61-yard field goal from kicker Greg Joseph, gave Minnesota its eleventh one-score victory of the year, an all-time record. The kick from Joseph [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-win-eleventh-one-score-game-an-all-time-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-win-eleventh-one-score-game-an-all-time-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson: Randy Moss has the golden jacket, so I’m still chasing him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been one of the most productive offensive players in the league since his rookie year and he set a pair of franchise records in Sunday&rsquo;s 27-24 win over the Giants. Jefferson&rsquo;s second catch of the day went for 25 yards and pushed him past Randy Moss for the most [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-randy-moss-has-the-golden-jacket-so-im-still-chasing-him/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-randy-moss-has-the-golden-jacket-so-im-still-chasing-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What We Learned From Week 16 in the N.F.L.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions and the Seahawks lost, diminishing their chances of making the playoffs, while the Panthers kept hope alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/what-we-learned-from-week-16-in-the-nfl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 23:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/what-we-learned-from-week-16-in-the-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings beat Giants on 61-yard field goal at the whistle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings and Giants came into Saturday having played 21 one-score games between them, so there was little doubt about how things would play out in Minneapolis. Justin Jefferson caught a 17-yard touchdown with three minutes left to play to give the Vikings a 24-16 lead over the Giants, but the Giants were able to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-beat-giants-on-61-yard-field-goal-at-the-whistle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-beat-giants-on-61-yard-field-goal-at-the-whistle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings back in front after T.J. Hockenson’s second TD of the day]]></title><description><![CDATA[An apparent interception by the Giants came off the board in the third quarter and the Vikings made the most of their reprieve. Tight end T.J. Hockenson went up and over a couple of Giants defenders to haul in a 15-yard pass from Kirk Cousins for his second touchdown of the game early in the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-back-in-front-after-tj-hockensons-second-td-of-the-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-back-in-front-after-tj-hockensons-second-td-of-the-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants tie Vikings, but lose Azeez Ojulari to ankle injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants have tied the Vikings early in the third quarter, but they&rsquo;ll be missing a key defensive player for the rest of the afternoon. Linebacker Azeez Ojulari has been ruled out due to an ankle injury he suffered in the first half of the game. Ojulari had a sack of Kirk Cousins before leaving [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-tie-vikings-but-lose-azeez-ojulari-to-ankle-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 20:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-tie-vikings-but-lose-azeez-ojulari-to-ankle-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings lead Giants 10-7 at halftime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings won&rsquo;t need a furious second half comeback to win this week. Minnesota scored the first 10 points of this Saturday&rsquo;s game against the Giants and they went into the locker room with a 10-7 halftime lead at home. The Giants will get the ball to start the second half and it looked for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-lead-giants-10-7-at-halftime/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-lead-giants-10-7-at-halftime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants cut Vikings lead to 10-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants can wrap up a playoff berth with the right set of results this weekend and all of them require them to beat the Vikings. They got off to a slow start on that front, but they&rsquo;ve finally gotten on the scoreboard. Daniel Jones hit wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins for a seven-yard touchdown in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-cut-vikings-lead-to-10-7/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-cut-vikings-lead-to-10-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson sets Vikings single-season receiving yard record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move over Randy Moss because Justin Jefferson is now holds the Vikings record for single-season receiving yards. Jefferson broke the mark with his second catch of Saturday&rsquo;s home game against the Giants. The 25-yard pickup moved Jefferson up to 1,649 yards on the season, which leaves Moss&rsquo; 1,632 yards in second place. Jefferson added a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-sets-vikings-single-season-receiving-yard-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-sets-vikings-single-season-receiving-yard-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 16 early inactives: Tyler Huntley officially active for Ravens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. The Ravens knew they would not have quarterback Lamar Jackson available for Saturday&rsquo;s home game against the Falcons as he was ruled out for the third straight week with a knee injury, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-16-early-inactives-tyler-huntley-officially-active-for-ravens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-16-early-inactives-tyler-huntley-officially-active-for-ravens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants believe some players were in Mall of America during Friday night’s shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another shooting happened in a public place on Friday night. The latest occurred in the Mall of America. A 19-year-old man (boy, really) was shot multiple times and killed after an altercation between two groups. The mall was locked down for roughly an hour. The Giants, in town for Saturday&rsquo;s game against the Vikings, stayed [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-believe-some-players-were-in-mall-of-america-during-friday-nights-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-believe-some-players-were-in-mall-of-america-during-friday-nights-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandon Sullivan fined $9,444 for removing his helmet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chandon Sullivan should have had a touchdown. Instead, the Vikings cornerback got a fine. The NFL fined Sullivan $9,444 for unsportsmanlike conduct after he removed his helmet in frustration over a blown call by officials. Colts running back Deon Jackson fumbled at the Indianapolis 39, and Sullivan returned it for a touchdown. Officials, though, ruled [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chandon-sullivan-fined-9444-for-removing-his-helmet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chandon-sullivan-fined-9444-for-removing-his-helmet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephon Gilmore fined $15,914 for hit on Justin Jefferson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings were hopping mad about a hit that Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore put on wide receiver Justin Jefferson last week, and the league disciplinary process has confirmed that Gilmore crossed the line. Gilmore was fined $15,914 for his hit on Jefferson, in which he launched into Jefferson on a pass over the middle. Vikings [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stephon-gilmore-fined-15914-for-hit-on-justin-jefferson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stephon-gilmore-fined-15914-for-hit-on-justin-jefferson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 16 injury report roundup: Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Jaguars and it continues with 11 games on Saturday and three more on Sunday. Injury reports for all of those games appear below. The Colts and Chargers play on Monday night and those teams will hand in their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-16-injury-report-roundup-bradley-chubb-jaelan-phillips-questionable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-16-injury-report-roundup-bradley-chubb-jaelan-phillips-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landon Collins “thankful” for return to Giants active roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landon Collins&lsquo; career hit some snags after he was named an All-Pro safety for the Giants in 2016, but he has found his way back to where he starter his career. Collins was a second-round pick by the Giants in 2015, but he left for Washington as a free agent after four seasons. Injuries cost [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/landon-collins-thankful-for-return-to-giants-active-roster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/landon-collins-thankful-for-return-to-giants-active-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett Bradbury out for Vikings; Eric Kendricks, Cam Dantzler questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings will play without center Garrett Bradbury again this weekend. Bradbury has been ruled out for Saturday&rsquo;s game against the Giants. Bradbury started the first 12 games of the season before missing the last two weeks with a back injury. He said earlier this week that he aggravated the injury in a minor car [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-bradbury-out-for-vikings-eric-kendricks-cam-dantzler-questionable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-bradbury-out-for-vikings-eric-kendricks-cam-dantzler-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants to sign Landon Collins to active roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landon Collins&lsquo; return to the Giants has gone well enough for him to earn a permanent spot on the active roster. The Giants have used up Collins&rsquo; temporary elevations since he rejoined the team earlier this season and head coach Brian Daboll said on Thursday that they will be signing him off of the practice [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-to-sign-landon-collins-to-active-roster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-to-sign-landon-collins-to-active-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges against Vikings OL Oli Udoh from October arrest dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings offensive lineman Oli Udoh disputed allegations that led to his arrest in Florida during the team&rsquo;s October bye week and those charges have now been dismissed. Udoh was charged with a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest without violence and his attorney Brian Bieber told PFT in a statement at the time that his client [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/charges-against-vikings-ol-oli-udoh-from-october-arrest-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/charges-against-vikings-ol-oli-udoh-from-october-arrest-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Bronco Ronnie Hillman dies at 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman has died at the age of 31. Hillman&rsquo;s family announced his death late on Wednesday night. The family said in a statement earlier this week that Hillman was diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma, a form of liver cancer, in August and that he was in hospice care in Atlanta. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-bronco-ronnie-hillman-dies-at-31/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/former-bronco-ronnie-hillman-dies-at-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.F.L. Week 16 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles face the Cowboys in a game that looks very different without Jalen Hurts. And some matchups, like the Giants at the Vikings, are just plain fun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-16-predictions-our-picks-for-each-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-16-predictions-our-picks-for-each-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 Pro Bowl rosters announced: Eagles have eight players selected; Cowboys, Chiefs seven each]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL announced the complete rosters for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games, a week-long celebration of player skills featuring a new format spotlighting flag football. Six teams are sending at least five players to Las Vegas for the Feb. 5 event, with the Eagles leading the way with eight players. Receiver A.J. Brown, guard Landon [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/2023-pro-bowl-rosters-announced-eagles-have-eight-players-selected-cowboys-chiefs-seven-each/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 02:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/2023-pro-bowl-rosters-announced-eagles-have-eight-players-selected-cowboys-chiefs-seven-each/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson on hits he takes: They try whatever it takes for me to not get big plays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell expressed unhappiness this week about the number of illegal hits that wide receiver Justin Jefferson has taken this season and shared his feeling that &ldquo;they&nbsp;don&rsquo;t just seem to be by accident.&rdquo; Jefferson weighed in on the topic on Wednesday and he appears to have the same view as his coach. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-hits-he-takes-they-try-whatever-it-takes-for-me-to-not-get-big-plays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-hits-he-takes-they-try-whatever-it-takes-for-me-to-not-get-big-plays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Bosa: You can’t really dial back when you’re trying to get the best seed possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49ers head into Week 16 with an NFC West title secured and the knowledge that they can&rsquo;t fall below the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs. Moving up to the No. 1 seed and getting the lone bye in the conference isn&rsquo;t out of reach, but it is unlikely since the Eagles need [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nick-bosa-you-cant-really-dial-back-when-youre-trying-to-get-the-best-seed-possible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nick-bosa-you-cant-really-dial-back-when-youre-trying-to-get-the-best-seed-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Jones: I’ve gotten a better idea of what wins in the NFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a win and the right results in other games this weekend, the Giants will clinch a playoff spot for the first time since they drafted quarterback Daniel Jones in the first round of the 2019 draft. After three losing seasons filled with flashes of talent mixed with terrible turnovers, the Giants opted not to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daniel-jones-ive-gotten-a-better-idea-of-what-wins-in-the-nfl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/daniel-jones-ive-gotten-a-better-idea-of-what-wins-in-the-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s Week 15 2022 NFL awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 15 was the Week of the Comeback. The Vikings (33-point deficit), the Bengals (17) and the Jaguars (17) all overcame deficits of at least 17 points. It marked the first time in NFL history that three teams came back to win after trailing by 17 or more points in the same week. With so [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-week-15-2022-nfl-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-week-15-2022-nfl-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No decision yet on Week 17 Sunday Night Football game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today usually is the NFL deadline for TV flex decisions for the following week. But for Week 17, the league has the option of delaying the decision another week. No decision came today. Thus, it isn&rsquo;t expected to come until after this weekend&rsquo;s games. The Chargers-Rams game currently is scheduled for Sunday Night Football on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/no-decision-yet-on-week-17-sunday-night-football-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 03:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/no-decision-yet-on-week-17-sunday-night-football-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants waive Tae Crowder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants waived waived third-year linebacker Tae Crowder on Tuesday, the team announced. His departure makes room for a roster spot for defensive back Landon Collins. Crowder started the first eight games this season before losing his job. He has played only 46 defensive snaps in five games since and was a healthy scratch Sunday. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-waive-tae-crowder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/giants-waive-tae-crowder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayvon Thibodeaux, Leonard Williams estimated as limited participants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants didn&rsquo;t practice Tuesday, but they did issue an estimated practice report ahead of Saturday&rsquo;s game against the Vikings. Defensive back Adoree&rsquo; Jackson (knee) and offensive lineman Shane Lemieux (toe) were listed as non-participants. Neither played Sunday night, and neither appears moving in a direction toward a return for this week. Linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kayvon-thibodeaux-leonard-williams-estimated-as-limited-participants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kayvon-thibodeaux-leonard-williams-estimated-as-limited-participants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 16 playoff scenarios: Eagles can clinch No. 1 seed, Bills can clinch AFC East]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles have already clinched a playoff berth and the right combination of results this week can end the race for the top seed in the NFC. If the Eagles beat the Cowboys, they will lock up both the NFC West and the No. 1 seed in the conference. That would give them the only [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-16-playoff-scenarios-eagles-can-clinch-no-1-seed-bills-can-clinch-afc-east/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-16-playoff-scenarios-eagles-can-clinch-no-1-seed-bills-can-clinch-afc-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings sign Josh Rosen to practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Rosen is getting another NFL opportunity. The Vikings signed Rosen to the practice squad this morning. A quarterback drafted by the Cardinals with the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, Rosen has never come close to living up to his pre-draft expectations. He lasted just one year in Arizona before he was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-josh-rosen-to-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-josh-rosen-to-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers: Things are looking up, three difficult games left]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday night&rsquo;s 24-12 win over the Rams lifted the Packers&rsquo; record to 6-8 on the season and it allows them to continue thinking about the playoffs. They currently sit in 10th place in the NFC and will need to keep winning while having other results go their way in order to actually advance to the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-things-are-looking-up-three-difficult-games-left/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/aaron-rodgers-things-are-looking-up-three-difficult-games-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell: Justin Jefferson keeps taking illegal hits, and they don’t seem to be accidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell is not happy with some of the hits wide receiver Justin Jefferson has taken. Jefferson, who was on the receiving end of a hit that drew an unnecessary roughness penalty on Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore on Saturday, has repeatedly drawn illegal hits, and O&rsquo;Connell believes opposing teams are targeting him. &ldquo;I [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-justin-jefferson-keeps-taking-illegal-hits-and-they-dont-seem-to-be-accidents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-justin-jefferson-keeps-taking-illegal-hits-and-they-dont-seem-to-be-accidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeForest Buckner “in disbelief” after Colts blew 33-0 halftime lead to Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like millions of fans watching at home, Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner couldn&rsquo;t believe what he was seeing as he watched his team collapse on Saturday. The Colts went from a 33-0 halftime lead to a 39-36 overtime loss, and Buckner didn&rsquo;t know what to say afterward. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m still in disbelief,&rdquo; Buckner said, via the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deforest-buckner-in-disbelief-after-colts-blew-33-0-halftime-lead-to-vikings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/deforest-buckner-in-disbelief-after-colts-blew-33-0-halftime-lead-to-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 16 playoff picture: Eagles marching to No. 1 seed, all four NFC East teams currently in]]></title><description><![CDATA[All four NFC East teams are in good shape to make the playoffs, but the Eagles are by far the best of the bunch. With three weeks remaining in the 2022 NFL season, the Eagles are almost certain to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. And the three wild card teams at [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-16-playoff-picture-eagles-marching-to-no-1-seed-all-four-nfc-east-teams-currently-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-16-playoff-picture-eagles-marching-to-no-1-seed-all-four-nfc-east-teams-currently-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson inches ahead of Calvin Johnson’s record pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[When former Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O&rsquo;Connell became head of the Vikings, receiver Justin Jefferson got excited. After generating great numbers during two years in a ho-hum offensive system, Jefferson could break out as Minnesota&rsquo;s answer to Cooper Kupp. And Jefferson has. Currently, he&rsquo;s on pace to do what Kupp nearly did in 2021. Jefferson, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-inches-ahead-of-calvin-johnsons-record-pace/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-inches-ahead-of-calvin-johnsons-record-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins didn’t realize he was engineering the greatest comeback of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, the Vikings made history, overcoming the biggest deficit in league history to get a win. Down 33-0 at the half, the Vikings ultimately tied the game at 36, and won it in overtime. Quarterback Kirk Cousins didn&rsquo;t realize that he was engineering history. He thought the Bills (quarterbacked that day by fired Colts [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-didnt-realize-he-was-engineering-the-greatest-comeback-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-didnt-realize-he-was-engineering-the-greatest-comeback-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Ryan: I’ve played long enough to know anything can happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings&rsquo; comeback from being down 33-0 to beating the Colts on Saturday was the biggest comeback in NFL history, but the unprecedented change of fortunes probably felt familiar to one Indianapolis player. Quarterback Matt Ryan was also on the wrong side of the biggest Super Bowl comeback in history. Ryan and the Falcons led [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/matt-ryan-ive-played-long-enough-to-know-anything-can-happen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/matt-ryan-ive-played-long-enough-to-know-anything-can-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Jeff Saturday blow his shot at being full-time Colts coach?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At halftime of Saturday&rsquo;s Colts-Vikings game, interim Indy coach Jeff Saturday seemed destined to get the permanent job after the 2022 season ends. Now, it&rsquo;s far less clear. To say the least. Saturday, one game after his team allowed 33 points in the fourth quarter to the Cowboys, saw the Colts blow a 33-0 lead [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/did-jeff-saturday-blow-his-shot-at-being-full-time-colts-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 03:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/did-jeff-saturday-blow-his-shot-at-being-full-time-colts-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings Beat Colts for Biggest Comeback in NFL History]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings were down by 33 points to Indianapolis, but they scored five touchdowns in the second half to force overtime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-beat-colts-for-biggest-comeback-in-nfl-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 02:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-beat-colts-for-biggest-comeback-in-nfl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Vikings Beat Colts for Biggest Comeback in N.F.L. History]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings were down by 33 points to Indianapolis, but they scored five touchdowns in the second half to force overtime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/minnesota-vikings-beat-colts-for-biggest-comeback-in-nfl-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 02:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/minnesota-vikings-beat-colts-for-biggest-comeback-in-nfl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Peterson told Vikings offense at halftime: “We’re gonna get stops, you just need five touchdowns”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings trailed the Colts at halftime, 33-0. In the second half (and overtime), they accomplished the biggest comeback in NFL history. After the 39-36 overtime win, Minnesota coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell told reporters that cornerback Patrick Peterson had a simple message for the offense at halftime. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re gonna get stops,&rdquo; Peterson said, via O&rsquo;Connell. &ldquo;You [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-peterson-told-vikings-offense-at-halftime-were-gonna-get-stops-you-just-need-five-touchdowns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 01:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-peterson-told-vikings-offense-at-halftime-were-gonna-get-stops-you-just-need-five-touchdowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walt Anderson explains ruling that took scoop-and-score off the board in Colts-Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of a team that blows a horn and beats a drum ultimately didn&rsquo;t have to grab any pitchforks and torches and march from Minneapolis to Manhattan after Saturday&rsquo;s Colts-Vikings game, since the home team eventually won. Along the way, however, there was a very bad call that took a touchdown off the board that [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/walt-anderson-explains-ruling-that-took-scoop-and-score-off-the-board-in-colts-vikings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/walt-anderson-explains-ruling-that-took-scoop-and-score-off-the-board-in-colts-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings complete largest comeback in NFL history to defeat Colts 39-36, clinch NFC North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever seen a game like that? Of course you haven&rsquo;t. None of us have. The Vikings were down 33-0 at halftime and outscored the Colts 39-3 in the second half and overtime to pull off the largest comeback in NFL history for a 39-36 victory. It was a performance that essentially had to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-complete-largest-comeback-in-nfl-history-to-defeat-colts-39-36-clinch-nfc-north/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 23:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-complete-largest-comeback-in-nfl-history-to-defeat-colts-39-36-clinch-nfc-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings, Colts headed to overtime tied 36-36]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings were down 33-0 at halftime. It&rsquo;s now 36-36 and the game is headed to overtime in Minnesota. If the Vikings get the victory, it would be the largest comeback in NFL history. There&rsquo;s reason to think Minnesota would have won the game in regulation if not for a massive officiating error in the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-colts-headed-to-overtime-tied-36-36/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-colts-headed-to-overtime-tied-36-36/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings making it interesting, Justin Jefferson touchdown cuts Colts lead to 36-21]]></title><description><![CDATA[At one point, the Colts led the Vikings 33-0. But Minnesota has done enough in the second half to at least make the game&rsquo;s score look respectable. And there&rsquo;s a chance the club could complete a remarkable comeback. Receiver Justin Jefferson made his way into the end zone with a nasty route to make the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-making-it-interesting-justin-jefferson-touchdown-cuts-colts-lead-to-36-21/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-making-it-interesting-justin-jefferson-touchdown-cuts-colts-lead-to-36-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After C.J. Ham touchdown, Vikings trail Colts 36-14]]></title><description><![CDATA[A comeback is still unlikely, but a least the Vikings have now scored on consecutive possessions. Fullback C.J. Ham bulldozed his way into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown run, making the score 36-14, Colts, with 1:13 left in the third quarter. Running back Dalvin Cook got the offense moving with a 19-yard run [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/after-cj-ham-touchdown-vikings-trail-colts-36-14/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/after-cj-ham-touchdown-vikings-trail-colts-36-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings get on the board, down 33-7 to Colts in third quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the journey to a comeback begins with a single score, consider the Vikings on the path. Minnesota has finally gotten on the board against Indianapolis, with Kirk Cousins throwing a 2-yard touchdown to receiver K.J. Osborn. Indianapolis now leads 33-7 with 8:22 left in the third quarter. Cousins and Osborn also hit on a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-get-on-the-board-down-33-7-to-colts-in-third-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-get-on-the-board-down-33-7-to-colts-in-third-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colts crushing Vikings, lead 33-0 at halftime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday was supposed to be a coronation of sorts for the Vikings. Defeat the Colts and the team would celebrate clinching the NFC North with hats and T-shirts. But that dream has turned into a nightmare. Indianapolis leads Minnesota 33-0 at halftime after a disaster of a first two quarters for the home team in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/colts-crushing-vikings-lead-33-0-at-halftime/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/colts-crushing-vikings-lead-33-0-at-halftime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins pick-six gives Colts 30-0 lead over Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a chance to clinch the division, the Vikings are getting their doors blown off at home. Midway through the second quarter, Kirk Cousins threw a pick-six to give the Colts a 30-0 lead. Cousins was looking for Jalen Reagor over the middle, but he and Cousins didn&rsquo;t appear to be on the same page [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-pick-six-gives-colts-30-0-lead-over-vikings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-pick-six-gives-colts-30-0-lead-over-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Taylor downgraded to out, but Colts push lead to 20-0 over Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between the Colts and Vikings, one team has a chance to clinch a division and the other is ostensibly playing for pride at 4-8-1. But Indianapolis is beating the brakes off Minnesota early, increasing its lead to 20-0 early on in the second quarter. Down 1o-0, it looked like the Vikings were going to get [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jonathan-taylor-downgraded-to-out-but-colts-push-lead-to-20-0-over-vikings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jonathan-taylor-downgraded-to-out-but-colts-push-lead-to-20-0-over-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colts return blocked punt for touchdown; Jonathan Taylor questionable to return with ankle injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colts are trying to hold off the Vikings from clinching the NFC North for at least another week. They&rsquo;re off to a good start in that endeavor. After a productive first drive ended in a field goal, the Colts&rsquo; defense forced a three-and-out. And then the special teams unit blocked a punt and returned [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/colts-return-blocked-punt-for-touchdown-jonathan-taylor-questionable-to-return-with-ankle-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/colts-return-blocked-punt-for-touchdown-jonathan-taylor-questionable-to-return-with-ankle-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Hunter active, Garrett Bradbury inactive for Vikings-Colts]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Vikings try to clinch the NFC North with a victory over the Colts on Saturday, they&rsquo;ll have to do it without their starting center. But they will have one of their key defensive players. While edge rusher Danielle Hunter is active after he was listed as questionable with a neck injury, center Garrett [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/danielle-hunter-active-garrett-bradbury-inactive-for-vikings-colts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/danielle-hunter-active-garrett-bradbury-inactive-for-vikings-colts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 15 Tripleheader: How to Watch Saturday’s Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Week 15 lineup features a rare Saturday lineup of three games topped by a prime-time matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-15-tripleheader-how-to-watch-saturdays-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-15-tripleheader-how-to-watch-saturdays-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 15 injury report roundup: Jakobi Meyers, Rhamondre Stevenson questionable for Pats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the 49ers and it continues with three games on Saturday and 11 more on Sunday. Injury reports for all of those games appear below. The Rams and Packers play on Monday night and those teams will hand in their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-15-injury-report-roundup-jakobi-meyers-rhamondre-stevenson-questionable-for-pats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-15-injury-report-roundup-jakobi-meyers-rhamondre-stevenson-questionable-for-pats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 49ers have a dilemma over the final three weeks of the regular season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49ers have won seven games in a row. They&rsquo;ve clinched the NFC West title. While clinching the division isn&rsquo;t the &ldquo;final goal,&rdquo; there&rsquo;s not much more that they can do over the balance of the regular season. With three games left, the only real question for the 49ers is whether they finish as the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-49ers-have-a-dilemma-over-the-final-three-weeks-of-the-regular-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-49ers-have-a-dilemma-over-the-final-three-weeks-of-the-regular-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 15 playoff picture: 49ers join Eagles in the NFC playoffs, five spots still open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49ers have won the NFC West, becoming the second team in the NFC to clinch a playoff berth and the first to clinch their division. Thursday night&rsquo;s win over the Seahawks made the 49ers the NFC West champions. The 49ers actually don&rsquo;t have a whole lot to play for over the final three weeks [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-15-playoff-picture-49ers-join-eagles-in-the-nfc-playoffs-five-spots-still-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-15-playoff-picture-49ers-join-eagles-in-the-nfc-playoffs-five-spots-still-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Hunter questionable, Harrison Smith set to play for Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are set to have safety Harrison Smith back in the lineup on Saturday, but a few other members of the defense are uncertain to play against the Colts. Edge rusher Danielle Hunter is at the top of that list. Hunter has been limited in practice the last two days with a neck injury [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/danielle-hunter-questionable-harrison-smith-set-to-play-for-vikings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/danielle-hunter-questionable-harrison-smith-set-to-play-for-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colts rule out Kenny Moore, Mike Strachan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colts ruled out cornerback Kenny Moore II (ankle) and wide receiver Mike Strachan (concussion) for Saturday&rsquo;s game against the Vikings. Interim head coach Jeff Saturday announced those designations during his news conference Thursday. The team&rsquo;s injury report will come out later in the day. Cornerback Brandon Facyson (illness) did not practice for the third [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/colts-rule-out-kenny-moore-mike-strachan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/colts-rule-out-kenny-moore-mike-strachan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings haven’t beaten the Colts since 1997]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Vikings play the Colts on Saturday, a division title will be on the line. The Vikings are favored to win the game. If they do, it&rsquo;ll be the first time the Vikings have beaten the Colts in a very long time. Twenty-five years, almost to the day. On December 21, 1997, the Vikings [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-havent-beaten-the-colts-since-1997/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-havent-beaten-the-colts-since-1997/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals to sign David Blough off Vikings practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Kyler Murray out for the rest of the year with a torn ACL, the Cardinals had a need for a quarterback that they are filling on Wednesday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Cardinals will sign David Blough off of the Vikings practice squad. Blough has not appeared in any games this [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cardinals-to-sign-david-blough-off-vikings-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cardinals-to-sign-david-blough-off-vikings-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell: Defense with “work through” recent struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are 10-3. That&rsquo;s good.&nbsp;Their defense is not. Despite having a knack (in most close games) to make a big play in a big spot, the Minnesota defense has yielded points and yards in significant chunks. For five straight games, the opposing offense has gained more than 400 yards, a franchise record. And the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-defensive-coordinator-ed-donatell-defense-with-work-through-recent-struggles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-defensive-coordinator-ed-donatell-defense-with-work-through-recent-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings sign Kalon Barnes off Dolphins practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have lost a couple of cornerbacks to injuries in recent weeks, so they&rsquo;ve made a move to add a healthy body to the group this week. According to multiple reports, the Vikings have signed rookie Kalon Barnes to their active roster. Barnes had been on the Dolphins practice squad. Barnes was a Panthers [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-kalon-barnes-off-dolphins-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-sign-kalon-barnes-off-dolphins-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiefs, Bills, Vikings, 49ers, Cowboys can all clinch playoff berths in Week 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles are currently the only team that has clinched a playoff berth. By Sunday evening, as many as five more teams may have joined Philadelphia in the postseason. The Chiefs, Bills, Vikings, 49ers and Cowboys can all clinch playoff berths in Week 15. Here&rsquo;s how each team can clinch: The Chiefs clinch the AFC [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chiefs-bills-vikings-49ers-cowboys-can-all-clinch-playoff-berths-in-week-15/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chiefs-bills-vikings-49ers-cowboys-can-all-clinch-playoff-berths-in-week-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrison Smith, Garrett Bradbury listed as limited in Vikings practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings safety Harrison Smith and center Garrett Bradbury both missed last Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Lions and the first injury report of this week offers some hope that they&rsquo;ll be back for Saturday&rsquo;s game against the Colts. Both players were listed as limited participants on the team&rsquo;s estimated practice report. The team only held a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/harrison-smith-garrett-bradbury-listed-as-limited-in-vikings-practice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/harrison-smith-garrett-bradbury-listed-as-limited-in-vikings-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 15 playoff picture: 49ers-Seahawks could decide the NFC West race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFC West could be decided on Sunday. If the 49ers beat the Seahawks, the division race is over and the 49ers win. Even if the Seahawks win the 49ers will be the favorites, but Seattle has to win to stay alive. Here&rsquo;s how the NFC playoff picture looks after Monday night: CURRENTLY IN 1. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-15-playoff-picture-49ers-seahawks-could-decide-the-nfc-west-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-15-playoff-picture-49ers-seahawks-could-decide-the-nfc-west-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Ryan not currently thinking about whether he’ll play in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though it&rsquo;s been a rough first year with the Colts for Matt Ryan, the quarterback is still under contract for 2023. With Indianapolis&rsquo; record at 4-8-1, it doesn&rsquo;t look like the club is postseason bound. But Ryan remains the team&rsquo;s starting quarterback heading into its Week 15 matchup with Minnesota. Coming off a bye, Ryan [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/matt-ryan-not-currently-thinking-about-whether-hell-play-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/matt-ryan-not-currently-thinking-about-whether-hell-play-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL contends Thanksgiving Day audience was 31 percent higher than previously reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[As fans find more and more ways to watch pro football live, it&rsquo;s becoming harder and harder to properly calculate the number of fans who are actually watching live pro football. As it relates to the triple header of NFL games from Thanksgiving, the NFL contends that the actual audience for the trio of contests [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-contends-thanksgiving-day-audience-was-31-percent-higher-than-previously-reported/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-contends-thanksgiving-day-audience-was-31-percent-higher-than-previously-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell isn’t considering change in defensive play caller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings gave up 464 yards to the Lions in last Sunday&rsquo;s 34-23 loss to the Lions and that was actually a slight improvement over the previous week. The Jets had 486 yards in Week 13 and the Vikings have allowed more than 400 yards to each of their last five opponents. The team now [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-isnt-considering-change-in-defensive-play-caller/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-isnt-considering-change-in-defensive-play-caller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Darrisaw is expected to return for Week 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell had good news and bad news for his team&rsquo;s offensive line during his Monday news conference. Via multiple reporters, O&rsquo;Connell said left tackle Christian Darrisaw and center Garrett Bradbury are set to return in Week 14 against the Colts. Darrisaw has been out since suffering a concussion during the Week [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-darrisaw-is-expected-to-return-for-week-15/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-darrisaw-is-expected-to-return-for-week-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings may eventually get their “T-shirt and hat” — and not much more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings played what quarterback Kirk Cousins called a &ldquo;T-shirt and hat&rdquo; game on Sunday. They lost. They&rsquo;ll keep playing &ldquo;T-shirt and hat&rdquo; games, until they finally win one and in turn secure the division title. Eventually they&rsquo;ll get their T-shirts, and their hats. Which is likely about all they&rsquo;re going to get this year. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-may-eventually-get-their-t-shirt-and-hat-and-not-much-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-may-eventually-get-their-t-shirt-and-hat-and-not-much-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Saturday confirms Matt Ryan will remain Colts’ starting quarterback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Ryan remains the Colts&rsquo; starting quarterback. Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday confirmed today that Ryan will start for the Colts against the Vikings on Saturday. After the Colts&rsquo; ugly loss last week, Saturday said that everything was on the table, including potentially changing quarterbacks. But no change will happen this week. The Colts [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jeff-saturday-confirms-matt-ryan-will-remain-colts-starting-quarterback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jeff-saturday-confirms-matt-ryan-will-remain-colts-starting-quarterback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell: Lions know they belong]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions opened the season with six losses in their first seven games and it was easy to believe that this would be the latest in a long line of subpar years in Detroit. It looks a lot different for the team right now, however. Sunday&rsquo;s 34-23 win over the Vikings was the Lions&rsquo; fifth [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dan-campbell-lions-know-they-belong/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dan-campbell-lions-know-they-belong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-3 Vikings have given up more points than they have scored]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are 9-0 in one-score games. They&rsquo;re 1-3 in games decided by two or more scores. And that has giving the Vikings a dubious distinction when it comes to total scoring. As noted by Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Vikings are the first team in NFL history to have a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/10-3-vikings-have-given-up-more-points-than-they-have-scored/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/10-3-vikings-have-given-up-more-points-than-they-have-scored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson on pace to threaten single-season receiving yardage record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, there are now 17 regular-season games. And, yes, records set in a 16-game season inevitably will fall. Last year, Rams receiver Cooper Kupp nearly broke Calvin Johnson&rsquo;s single-season receiving yardage record of 1,964 yards. This year, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson poised to make a run at it. With a franchise record 223 yards today [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-pace-to-threaten-single-season-receiving-yardage-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-pace-to-threaten-single-season-receiving-yardage-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 14 NFL playoff picture: Eagles pulling away from the rest of the NFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles are the class of the NFC. That was clear before Sunday&rsquo;s games, but it&rsquo;s even more clear now. The Eagles blew out the Giants, the Vikings lost to the Lions, and now Philadelphia has a two-game lead over the rest of the conference with only four games left in the season. Here&rsquo;s how [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-eagles-pulling-away-from-the-rest-of-the-nfc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-eagles-pulling-away-from-the-rest-of-the-nfc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penei Sewell first learned of key play designed for him on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Vikings still undecided, the Lions put the ball in the hands of a guy who never touches it. And it wasn&rsquo;t a play that they&rsquo;ve secretly been practicing for just the right moment. The pass to tackle Penei Sewell on third and seven with two minutes left was a new [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/penei-sewell-first-learned-of-key-play-designed-for-him-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/penei-sewell-first-learned-of-key-play-designed-for-him-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red-hot Lions beat Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some were surprised that the Lions were 2.5-point favorites today against the Vikings. It turns out the point spread should have been higher. The red-hot Lions beat the Vikings today, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back, winning 34-23. Lions quarterback Jared Goff was excellent, throwing touchdown passes to Jameson Williams, D.J. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/red-hot-lions-beat-vikings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/red-hot-lions-beat-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions take 14-7 halftime lead over Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A back-and-forth NFC North battle has the Lions with a halftime lead over the Vikings. Detroit has two touchdowns on two long Jared Goff passes, while Minnesota got a Dalvin Cook touchdown run, and the Lions lead 14-7. The Vikings were poised to tie the score just before halftime, but on first-and-goal Cook fumbled and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lions-take-14-7-halftime-lead-over-vikings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lions-take-14-7-halftime-lead-over-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jameson Williams scores first NFL touchdown as Lions lead Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions had to wait to see first-round wide receiver Jameson Williams, but it was worth the wait. Williams, the rookie who suffered a torn ACL in last year&rsquo;s College Football National Championship Game, got wide open in the Vikings&rsquo; secondary and caught a 41-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff in the first quarter today. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jameson-williams-scores-first-nfl-touchdown-as-lions-lead-vikings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jameson-williams-scores-first-nfl-touchdown-as-lions-lead-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrison Smith, Garrett Bradbury inactive for Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings had a few starters listed as questionable for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Lions and they all wound up on the wrong side of game-time decisions. As reported earlier, left tackle Christian Darrisaw will miss his third straight game with a concussion. The team&rsquo;s inactive list also includes safety Harrison Smith and center Garrett [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/harrison-smith-garrett-bradbury-inactive-for-vikings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/harrison-smith-garrett-bradbury-inactive-for-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 14 early inactives: Trevor Lawrence officially active for Jaguars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence didn&rsquo;t miss any snaps for the Jaguars after hurting his toe last Sunday and he won&rsquo;t miss any this week if all goes according to plan in Tennessee. Lawrence [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-14-early-inactives-trevor-lawrence-officially-active-for-jaguars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-14-early-inactives-trevor-lawrence-officially-active-for-jaguars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Darrisaw out for Vikings vs. Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings won&rsquo;t have their starting left tackle today against the Lions. Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw, who had been listed as questionable with a concussion, will miss today&rsquo;s game, according to multiple reports. The Vikings have said Darrisaw has cleared the concussion protocol, but they apparently think he could use another week off before [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-darrisaw-out-for-vikings-vs-lions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-darrisaw-out-for-vikings-vs-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the Vikings keep the magic happening?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s only one way to beat the Vikings &mdash; blow them out.&nbsp;If it&rsquo;s close, the Vikings quite possibly will find a way to win. In those coin-flip moments, they&rsquo;ve won the toss every time this year, with a 9-0 record in one-score games. Today, it continues in Detroit, where the Lions are favored. In large [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/can-the-vikings-keep-the-magic-happening/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/can-the-vikings-keep-the-magic-happening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Eagles extend Jalen Hurts between end of regular season and first playoff game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement extended from two years to three the minimum period for extending the contracts of draft picks. Technically, the extension can be signed upon completion of a player&rsquo;s third regular season. Since then, no team has signed a player in the window between the end of his third regular season and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-eagles-extend-jalen-hurts-between-end-of-regular-season-and-first-playoff-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 23:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/will-eagles-extend-jalen-hurts-between-end-of-regular-season-and-first-playoff-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings activate Cameron Dantzler, place Jonathan Bullard on IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Vikings get ready to face one of the most potent offenses in the NFL, they&rsquo;ll be getting some help in the defensive backfield. Cornerback Cameron Dantzler has been activated from injured reserve. Dantzler, a third-round pick in 2020, suffered an ankle injury last month at Washington. He was placed on IR before the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-activate-cameron-dantzler-place-jonathan-bullard-on-ir/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-activate-cameron-dantzler-place-jonathan-bullard-on-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 14 injury report roundup: Antoine Winfield, Tristan Wirfs doubtful for Bucs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Rams and it continues with 11 more games on Sunday, which means that the 26 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The Patriots and Cardinals play on Monday and their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-14-injury-report-roundup-antoine-winfield-tristan-wirfs-doubtful-for-bucs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 23:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-14-injury-report-roundup-antoine-winfield-tristan-wirfs-doubtful-for-bucs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Mattison receives fine for touchdown celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings running back Alexander Mattison celebrated his 14-yard touchdown run with a fake hamstring injury and twerking. He expressed confidence earlier this week that the NFL wouldn&rsquo;t fine him because the NFL shared it on its social media channels and on its TV network. But the league docked him $6,503, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alexander-mattison-receives-fine-for-touchdown-celebration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/alexander-mattison-receives-fine-for-touchdown-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Okudah questionable for Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah was back at practice on Friday and the team is hopeful about having him against the Vikings on Sunday. Okudah missed two days of practice with an illness before returning as a limited participant. His return would seem to bode well for his chances of playing, although final word won&rsquo;t come [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jeff-okudah-questionable-for-lions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jeff-okudah-questionable-for-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Darrisaw, Harrison Smith questionable for Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings could be getting left tackle Christian Darrisaw back this Sunday. Darrisaw has missed the last two games with a concussion, but he practiced all of this week and head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell said that he has cleared the protocol. The team still listed him as questionable, but it seems like there&rsquo;s a good [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-darrisaw-harrison-smith-questionable-for-vikings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-darrisaw-harrison-smith-questionable-for-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell on Lions being favored over Vikings: I’m shocked by that]]></title><description><![CDATA[The folks in Vegas like the Lions this week. Detroit is generally favored by 1.5 points in Sunday&rsquo;s matchup against division rival Minnesota. It&rsquo;s apparently the first time in the Super Bowl era that a 10-2 team has been an underdog to a 5-7 team. The Lions have been playing better as of late, winning [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dan-campbell-on-lions-being-favored-over-vikings-im-shocked-by-that/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dan-campbell-on-lions-being-favored-over-vikings-im-shocked-by-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six teams that missed postseason last year are in playoff position heading into Week 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Significant turnover is coming in this year&rsquo;s playoffs. Heading into Week 14, six teams that missed the playoffs last year are in playoff position this year: The Ravens, Dolphins, Jets, Vikings, Giants and Seahawks. Meanwhile, six teams that made last year&rsquo;s postseason are poised to miss it this year: The Patriots, Steelers, Raiders, Packers, Rams [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/six-teams-that-missed-postseason-last-year-are-in-playoff-position-heading-into-week-14/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/six-teams-that-missed-postseason-last-year-are-in-playoff-position-heading-into-week-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 14 NFL playoff picture: Eagles, Vikings can clinch on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL playoff race is in full swing, and two NFC teams can clinch playoff berths on Sunday. Meanwhile, another game features two NFC division leaders squaring off, and a couple of teams on the cusp of the playoff race have big opportunities to get into the thick of it. Here&rsquo;s how the NFC playoff [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-eagles-vikings-can-clinch-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-eagles-vikings-can-clinch-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings’ illness doesn’t spread, so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, five Vikings players missed practice with an illness. On Thursday, no one else got sick. The same five players showed up on Thursday&rsquo;s practice report, with three of them returning to practice. Cornerback Patrick Peterson and safety Theo Jackson fully participated on Thursday. Safety Harrison Smith was limited. Still out were defensive end [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-illness-doesnt-spread-so-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-illness-doesnt-spread-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Lions have been out this week with an illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings had five players miss practice on Wednesday with an illness. The Lions have come close to matching that. Three Detroit players didn&rsquo;t practice Wednesday or Thursday, with an illness designation. Cornerback Jeff Okudah, receiver Kalif Raymond, and quarterback Nate Sudfeld are the currently sick Lions players. Also not practicing on Thursday were tackle [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/three-lions-have-been-out-this-week-with-an-illness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/three-lions-have-been-out-this-week-with-an-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig Reynolds designated for return from IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lions running back Craig Reynolds returned to practice on Thursday. Reynolds has been designated to return from injured reserve. He missed the last four games with a rib injury. Reynolds appeared in the first eight games of the year. He ran 23 times for 102 yards and caught nine passes for 116 yards while also [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/craig-reynolds-designated-for-return-from-ir/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/craig-reynolds-designated-for-return-from-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Johnson hopes Jameson Williams can have larger role this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions have a big game on Sunday against the Vikings and may get a little boost to their offense from a young receiver. First-round pick Jameson Williams made his pro debut last week in the win over the Jaguars. He was on the field for eight offensive snaps and received one target in his [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ben-johnson-hopes-jameson-williams-can-have-larger-role-this-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ben-johnson-hopes-jameson-williams-can-have-larger-role-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calais Campbell, Dalvin Cook among finalists for 2022 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL announced 32 nominees for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award earlier this year and that group has been pared down to eight finalists. A panel of former players &mdash; Warrick Dunn, Curtis Martin, Leonard Wheeler, and Larry Fitzgerald &mdash; selected four finalists from each conference as part of the process. The award was created [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/calais-campbell-dalvin-cook-among-finalists-for-2022-art-rooney-sportsmanship-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/calais-campbell-dalvin-cook-among-finalists-for-2022-art-rooney-sportsmanship-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell: I’ll regret not going for it on fourth down against the Vikings until I die]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lions coach Dan Campbell ignored the analytics and attempted a field goal late in Detroit&rsquo;s Week Three loss at Minnesota, and he still regrets it. In fact, he&rsquo;ll always regret it. The Lions were leading 24-21 with 1:14 left in the game when Campbell decided to try a field goal on fourth-and-4. Going for it [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dan-campbell-ill-regret-not-going-for-it-on-fourth-down-against-the-vikings-until-i-die/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dan-campbell-ill-regret-not-going-for-it-on-fourth-down-against-the-vikings-until-i-die/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Vikings miss practice with illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty of bugs are currently going around. Plenty of Vikings currently have one of them. Five Vikings players didn&rsquo;t practice on Wednesday due to illness. Out were defensive end Danielle Hunter, cornerback Patrick Peterson, safety Harrison Smith, safety Theo Jackson, and fullback C.J. Ham. As the week unfolds, more players and coaches could end up [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/five-vikings-miss-practice-with-illness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/five-vikings-miss-practice-with-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings put Akayleb Evans, Ben Ellefson on IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings ruled cornerback Akayleb Evans out for this week with a concussion and Wednesday brought word that he is going to be out for an extended period of time. Evans suffered his third concussion of the season and second in as many weeks during last Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Jets. Evans started against the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-put-akayleb-evans-ben-ellefson-on-ir/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-put-akayleb-evans-ben-ellefson-on-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings designate Cam Dantzler and Ty Chandler for return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings had cornerback Cam Dantzler in the starting lineup for the first eight games of the season and they&rsquo;re moving closer to getting him back in uniform. Dantzler was designated for return from injured reserve on Wednesday. The Vikings also opened the return window for running back Ty Chandler. Both players will be able [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-designate-cam-dantzler-and-ty-chandler-for-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-designate-cam-dantzler-and-ty-chandler-for-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s Week 13 2022 NFL awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stretch run is coming, one week at a time. And to cap every remaining week, we&rsquo;ll have out some awards. You know the routine by now. Five winners. Plenty of other deserving finalists. Here we go. Offensive player of the week: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Superman has Kryptonite, and Patrick Mahomes has Joe Burrow. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-week-13-2022-nfl-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-week-13-2022-nfl-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NFL Playoff Picture Isn’t as Cloudy as Records Make It Seem]]></title><description><![CDATA[As teams jockey for 14 playoff spots over the end of the regular season, the gap between postseason hopefuls and championship contenders is widening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-nfl-playoff-picture-isnt-as-cloudy-as-records-make-it-seem-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-nfl-playoff-picture-isnt-as-cloudy-as-records-make-it-seem-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The N.F.L. Playoff Picture Isn’t as Cloudy as Records Make It Seem]]></title><description><![CDATA[As teams jockey for 14 playoff spots over the end of the regular season, the gap between postseason hopefuls and championship contenders is widening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-nfl-playoff-picture-isnt-as-cloudy-as-records-make-it-seem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/the-nfl-playoff-picture-isnt-as-cloudy-as-records-make-it-seem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys signing Mackensie Alexander to their practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys are making a signing, but it&rsquo;s not the one fans wanted. It is a signing, however, that&rsquo;s more needed right now. The team is signing cornerback Mackensie Alexander to its practice squad, according to his agents, David Canter and Ness Mugrabi. The Cowboys have worrisome injury issues at the position. A foot injury [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-signing-mackensie-alexander-to-their-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-signing-mackensie-alexander-to-their-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiefs, Eagles, Vikings can clinch playoff spots this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[No teams have booked a postseason berth yet this season, but there are three teams that could sew up their spots before Week 14 is over. Two of those teams could end the week with a division title. The Chiefs will win their seventh straight AFC West title if they win in Denver while the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chiefs-eagles-vikings-can-clinch-playoff-spots-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chiefs-eagles-vikings-can-clinch-playoff-spots-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL announces 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL has unveiled this year&rsquo;s list of nominees for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. The award has been given out since 1970 and was renamed for the late Bears star in 1999. The award honors a player for his excellence on and off the field with each team nominating a player [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-announces-2022-walter-payton-man-of-the-year-nominees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-announces-2022-walter-payton-man-of-the-year-nominees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell: Vikings game is big, why you get into coaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions have won four of their last five game, which has moved them onto the fringes of the NFC playoff picture heading into the final weeks of the regular season. A win over the Vikings in Week 14 would push them even closer to a seat at the postseason table and Lions head coach [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dan-campbell-vikings-game-is-big-why-you-get-into-coaching/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dan-campbell-vikings-game-is-big-why-you-get-into-coaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Saturday: We’re looking at everything, including quarterback]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Sunday night&rsquo;s 54-19 loss to the Cowboys came to an end, Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said he didn&rsquo;t give any thought to benching quarterback Matt Ryan despite his four turnovers on the evening. On Monday, the prospect of making changes during the bye week came up. Saturday said any changes the 4-8-1 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jeff-saturday-were-looking-at-everything-including-quarterback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jeff-saturday-were-looking-at-everything-including-quarterback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 14 NFL playoff picture: Buccaneers take big step toward winning NFC South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone has to win the NFC South, and after Monday night, it will almost certainly be the Buccaneers. The 6-6 Bucs haven&rsquo;t had a good season, but their 17-16 comeback win over the Saints on Monday night gives them a 1.5-game lead over the Falcons in the NFC South, and the Bucs also have the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-buccaneers-take-big-step-toward-winning-nfc-south/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-buccaneers-take-big-step-toward-winning-nfc-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings rule Akayleb Evans out for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings rookie cornerback Akayleb Evans returned to action on Sunday, after exiting the concussion protocol. He&rsquo;s now back in it. Coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell told reporters on Monday that Evans is back in the protocol, and that he has been ruled out for Sunday against the Lions. Evans, a fourth-round pick, has suffered three concussions this [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-rule-akayleb-evans-out-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-rule-akayleb-evans-out-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL flexes Giants-Commanders to Sunday night in Week 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL made several announcements for the Week 15 schedule on Monday afternoon, including moving the season&rsquo;s second matchup between the Giants and Commanders into a national viewing window. The Patriots and Raiders game has been flexed out of Sunday Night Football in favor of the NFC East contest. New England and Las Vegas will [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-flexes-giants-commanders-to-sunday-night-in-week-15/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-flexes-giants-commanders-to-sunday-night-in-week-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 13 NFL playoff picture: Buccaneers can take commanding lead in NFC South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight&rsquo;s game between the Buccaneers and Saints matches up two teams with losing records, but it still has major playoff implications. The Bucs are already in first place in the NFC South, but a win would give them a commanding lead in the division, and not much time for the Saints, Falcons or Panthers to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/week-13-nfl-playoff-picture-buccaneers-can-take-commanding-lead-in-nfc-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/week-13-nfl-playoff-picture-buccaneers-can-take-commanding-lead-in-nfc-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jared Goff: In the last five games, we’ve been playing good football]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Sunday&rsquo;s victory over the Jaguars, the Lions have won four of their last five games after starting the season 1-6. Detroit dominated Jacksonville for a 40-14 victory, with all three phases positively contributing to the result. After the game, quarterback Jared Goff agreed that the Lions are playing with a confidence that they can [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jared-goff-in-the-last-five-games-weve-been-playing-good-football/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jared-goff-in-the-last-five-games-weve-been-playing-good-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett Wilson praises Mike White, despite loss in Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[They wore T-shirts with his face on them during the trip to Minnesota, in search of their eighth win of the season. Even after the Jets came up short, they were still singing the praises of quarterback Mike White. Consider this quote from rookie receiver Garrett Wilson after the 27-22 loss, via Rich Cimini of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-wilson-praises-mike-white-despite-loss-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/garrett-wilson-praises-mike-white-despite-loss-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings hold on for 27-22 win over Jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have made a habit of pulling out close wins this season and they did it again on Sunday. In the final two minutes of the game, their defense had a successful goal-line stand and Camryn Bynum intercepted Jets quarterback Mike White just outside the end zone to clinch a 27-22 home win. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-hold-on-for-27-22-win-over-jets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-hold-on-for-27-22-win-over-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets cut Vikings lead to 20-15 in fourth quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets defense has come up strong in the second half of Sunday&rsquo;s game in Minneapolis, but their offense hasn&rsquo;t been able to fully capitalize. The Jets have forced three Vikings punts since halftime and the offense has driven the ball into Vikings territory all three times they&rsquo;ve had the ball, but all three drives [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jets-cut-vikings-lead-to-20-15-in-fourth-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 21:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jets-cut-vikings-lead-to-20-15-in-fourth-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings lead Jets 20-6 at halftime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings can clinch the NFC North on Sunday with a win and a Lions loss or tie and they&rsquo;re doing their part through one half of play on Sunday. Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison ran for touchdowns and the Vikings defense has held Mike White and the Jets in check through 30 minutes of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-lead-jets-20-6-at-halftime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-lead-jets-20-6-at-halftime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook stakes Vikings to 10-3 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neither the Vikings nor the Jets got into the end zone in the first quarter of Sunday&rsquo;s game in Minneapolis, but the Vikings were able to end that streak in the second quarter. Dalvin Cook ran for a four-yard touchdown a couple of minutes into the second quarter and Greg Joseph&lsquo;s extra point gave the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-stakes-vikings-to-10-3-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-stakes-vikings-to-10-3-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 13 early inactives: T.J. Watt is active for Steelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. Linebacker T.J. Watt&lsquo;s availability was the biggest question mark for the Steelers heading into Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Falcons. Watt was a limited participant in practice all week because of injured ribs [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-13-early-inactives-tj-watt-is-active-for-steelers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-13-early-inactives-tj-watt-is-active-for-steelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets activate George Fant from injured reserve, place Cedric Ogbuehi on IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets activated offensive tackle George Fant from injured reserve, the team announced. Fant went on IR on Sept. 27 and returned to practice Nov. 23. He played 197 offensive snaps in the first three games. Fant played 15 games in 2021, 14 at left tackle, before he was placed on injured reserve with a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jets-activate-george-fant-from-injured-reserve-place-cedric-ogbuehi-on-ir/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jets-activate-george-fant-from-injured-reserve-place-cedric-ogbuehi-on-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kid who dressed up as Kirk Cousins in chain will be back at Vikings game on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have found themselves a kid who may end up being part mascot, part good-luck charm. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the boy who attended last Thursday&rsquo;s Patriots-Vikings game without a shirt and with a bunch of chains (an homage to quarterback Kirk Cousins on the plane home after last [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kid-who-dressed-up-as-kirk-cousins-in-chain-will-be-back-at-vikings-game-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kid-who-dressed-up-as-kirk-cousins-in-chain-will-be-back-at-vikings-game-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 13 injury report roundup: Josh Jacobs questionable for the Raiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Bills and it continues with 13 more games on Sunday, which means that the 26 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The Saints and Buccaneers play on Monday and their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-13-injury-report-roundup-josh-jacobs-questionable-for-the-raiders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-13-injury-report-roundup-josh-jacobs-questionable-for-the-raiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Darrisaw out again for Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Vikings face the Jets on Sunday, they won&rsquo;t have tackle Christian Darrisaw for the second straight game. Darrisaw remains in the concussions protocol. He has been ruled out for the Week 13 contest. The second-year first-rounder originally suffered a concussion against the Bills in Week 10. He was cleared to return against the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-darrisaw-out-again-for-vikings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-darrisaw-out-again-for-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claiming no “beef,” Patrick Peterson has tried to contact Kyler Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson made some waves earlier this week, with public criticism of a former Arizona teammate. &ldquo;Kyler Murray don&rsquo;t care about nobody but Kyler Murray,&rdquo; Peterson said. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s just a matter of fact.&rdquo; On Thursday, Peterson elaborated on his sentiments. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t have any beef with Kyler Murray,&rdquo; Peterson said, via Chris [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/claiming-no-beef-patrick-peterson-has-tried-to-contact-kyler-murray/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/claiming-no-beef-patrick-peterson-has-tried-to-contact-kyler-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheldon Rankins set to return for Jets, Michael Carter doubtful to play]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like the Jets defensive line will have Sheldon Rankins back for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Vikings. Rankins has missed the last two games with an elbow injury, but he&rsquo;s practiced all this week and head coach Robert Saleh said on Friday that the team expects him to play this weekend. &ldquo;Knock on wood, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sheldon-rankins-set-to-return-for-jets-michael-carter-doubtful-to-play/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sheldon-rankins-set-to-return-for-jets-michael-carter-doubtful-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 13 NFL playoff picture: Commanders-Giants has big NFC postseason implications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday&rsquo;s biggest game in the NFC playoff picture is the Commanders against the Giants, with Washington surging and New York fading. Early in the season the Giants looked like this year&rsquo;s surprise playoff team, while the Commanders looked like they were going nowhere fast. But the Giants have collapsed just as the Commanders have turned [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/week-13-nfl-playoff-picture-commanders-giants-has-big-nfc-postseason-implications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/week-13-nfl-playoff-picture-commanders-giants-has-big-nfc-postseason-implications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson: Being in MVP discussion is good enough for me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was named the NFC&rsquo;s offensive player of the month for November on Thursday and that led to some conversation about another award later in the day. Jefferson has the best odds of any non-quarterback for the MVP award this season and he was asked about being mentioned as a candidate [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-being-in-mvp-discussion-is-good-enough-for-me/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-being-in-mvp-discussion-is-good-enough-for-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike LaFleur: Zach Wilson’s handling it the best he can, trying to get better]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Jets head coach Robert Saleh announced that Mike White will be starting at quarterback against the Vikings this Sunday, he also touched on Zach Wilson&lsquo;s status. Saleh said that &ldquo;there&rsquo;s things we&rsquo;d love to see Zach accomplish over the course of a quality reset&rdquo; and added that &ldquo;when we feel like Zach is ready [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-lafleur-zach-wilsons-handling-it-the-best-he-can-trying-to-get-better/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-lafleur-zach-wilsons-handling-it-the-best-he-can-trying-to-get-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sauce Gardner on Justin Jefferson: I love going against the best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner was a Justin Jefferson fan when the Vikings wideout made a remarkable one-handed catch against the Bills a few weeks ago because he wanted to see Minnesota knock off their AFC East rivals, but there won&rsquo;t be the same love on display this weekend. Gardner and the Jets will be [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sauce-gardner-on-justin-jefferson-i-love-going-against-the-best/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sauce-gardner-on-justin-jefferson-i-love-going-against-the-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyler Murray, Patrick Peterson exchange pleasantries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, the Cardinals and Vikings have already played this year. In the newest episode of the All Things Covered podcast, former Cardinals and current Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson, who played with Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray for two years, offered a blunt assessment of his former teammate. &ldquo;Kyler Murray don&rsquo;t care about nobody but Kyler Muray,&rdquo; [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-patrick-peterson-exchange-pleasantries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 02:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kyler-murray-patrick-peterson-exchange-pleasantries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Robinson: I was upset about being inactive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets made running back James Robinson a healthy scratch for last Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Bears and that was not a happy turn of events for the veteran. Robinson was traded to the Jets late last month after Breece Hall tore his ACL and he appeared in three games for the team before being [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/james-robinson-i-was-upset-about-being-inactive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/james-robinson-i-was-upset-about-being-inactive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings “not really putting a timetable” on Christian Darrisaw’s return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw did not play on Thanksgiving because of a concussion and head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell didn&rsquo;t offer much of an idea about when he might be back when he spoke to reporters on Wednesday. Darrisaw&rsquo;s most recent concussion came days after he had been cleared from one he suffered the previous [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-not-really-putting-a-timetable-on-christian-darrisaws-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-not-really-putting-a-timetable-on-christian-darrisaws-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings put Andrew Booth on IR, activate Ben Ellefson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings rookie cornerback Andrew Booth&lsquo;s season is over, so the team moved him off the active roster on Wednesday. Booth was placed on injured reserve after having season-ending knee surgery earlier this year. The team filled his spot on the roster by activating tight end Ben Ellefson off of injured reserve. Booth last appeared in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-put-andrew-booth-on-ir-activate-ben-ellefson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-put-andrew-booth-on-ir-activate-ben-ellefson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving touchdown return earns Kene Nwangwu NFC special teams player of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings return man Kene Nwangwu turned in a spectacular performance in prime time on Thanksgiving, and he&rsquo;s being recognized for it. Nwangwu was named the NFC special teams player of the week today. In the Thanksgiving night game against the Patriots, Nwangwu returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown, the winning margin in a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/thanksgiving-touchdown-return-earns-kene-nwangwu-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/thanksgiving-touchdown-return-earns-kene-nwangwu-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Saleh wants Jets to keep focus on the process]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the season eneded today, the Jets would be the seventh seed in the AFC playoffs and that would mark their first postseason berth since 2010. It&rsquo;s November 30, though, and that means there is still a lot of football to play before the final playoff schedule is set in stone. That leaves a lot [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/robert-saleh-wants-jets-to-keep-focus-on-the-process/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/robert-saleh-wants-jets-to-keep-focus-on-the-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson leads early Pro Bowl voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson made the Pro Bowl each of his first two seasons, but he has never made All-Pro. Davante Adams, Cooper Kupp and Deebo Samuel made it over Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase last year, and in 2020, Adams, Stefon Diggs and Tyreek Hill were the choices over Jefferson and four others. This season, though, Jefferson [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-leads-early-pro-bowl-voting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-leads-early-pro-bowl-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Andrew Booth out for year after having knee surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth&lsquo;s rookie season is reportedly over. Booth had knee surgery on Monday and word was that his recovery timeline would be determined once doctors decided what kind of procedure he needed to repair his injury. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they determined he needed an operation that will not allow [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-andrew-booth-out-for-year-after-having-knee-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-andrew-booth-out-for-year-after-having-knee-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis Cine: Field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was sketchy, like running on concrete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings first-round pick Lewis Cine didn&rsquo;t get much of a chance to make an impression during his rookie season. The safety suffered a compound fracture of his lower left leg in a Week Four game against the Saints in London and had to remain in England in order to have surgery. Cine has been rehabbing [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lewis-cine-field-at-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-was-sketchy-like-running-on-concrete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/lewis-cine-field-at-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-was-sketchy-like-running-on-concrete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Carter has ankle injury, Jets think he could play this week.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets running back Michael Carter left Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Bears with an ankle injury, but the team isn&rsquo;t ruling him out of their Week 13 trip to Minnesota at this point. Head coach Robert Saleh said at his Monday press conference that Carter suffered a low ankle sprain. He added that the team sees [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/michael-carter-has-ankle-injury-jets-think-he-could-play-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/michael-carter-has-ankle-injury-jets-think-he-could-play-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Saleh: We’re week-to-week at QB, Mike White starts again this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Jets head coach Robert Saleh met with reporters for a Monday press conference last week, the topic of conversation was whether he was going to bench starting quarterback Zach Wilson. Saleh waited a couple of days to announce that Mike White would get the start against the Bears in Week 12 and his three [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/robert-saleh-were-week-to-week-at-qb-mike-white-starts-again-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/robert-saleh-were-week-to-week-at-qb-mike-white-starts-again-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings can clinch NFC North this week, Eagles can sew up playoff spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The calendar will flip to December in a couple of days and that means it&rsquo;s really time to start thinking about who will be making the playoffs this season. Two teams are in position to book spots in the tournament in Week 13 as the NFL has announced a pair of playoff clinching scenarios for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-can-clinch-nfc-north-this-week-eagles-can-sew-up-playoff-spot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-can-clinch-nfc-north-this-week-eagles-can-sew-up-playoff-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings’ Andrew Booth having knee surgery today, recovery time not yet known]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth is set for knee surgery, and it&rsquo;s unclear how much time he&rsquo;ll miss. Doctors will determine by assessing Booth&rsquo;s knee during the surgery which kind of procedure he needs, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Only then will they know whether Booth has a chance of returning this season. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-andrew-booth-having-knee-surgery-today-recovery-time-not-yet-known/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-andrew-booth-having-knee-surgery-today-recovery-time-not-yet-known/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike White took advantage of the lesson learned in three 2021 starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, Jets quarterback Mike White started three games. The lessons he learned in that trio of contests helped prepare him for Sunday&rsquo;s unexpected (as of last week) debut, against the Bears. &ldquo;I think the biggest thing I&rsquo;ve learned just from my playing experiences last year was how to handle success because the Cincinnati game, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-white-took-advantage-of-the-lesson-learned-in-three-2021-starts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-white-took-advantage-of-the-lesson-learned-in-three-2021-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Harbaugh hasn’t closed the door on the NFL; could 2023 be the year he returns?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Setting aside the spin, Jim Harbaugh wanted to become the head coach of the Vikings earlier this year. And even though he has since tried to claim that his NFL ship has sailed, Harbaugh has made it clear that he has &ldquo;unfinished business&rdquo; at the next level. He said it himself in September. On the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jim-harbaugh-hasnt-closed-the-door-on-the-nfl-could-2023-be-the-year-he-returns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 04:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jim-harbaugh-hasnt-closed-the-door-on-the-nfl-could-2023-be-the-year-he-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins wants shirtless kid in chains to become team mascot, and the kid is willing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday night&rsquo;s game between the Patriots and Vikings included a moment on the big screen in Minnesota featuring a shirtless kid in chains, mimicking quarterback Kirk Cousins on the flight home from Washington after a Week Nine win there. Cousins and his teammates noticed. &ldquo;The young kid in the stands who was shirtless, that was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-wants-shirtless-kid-in-chains-to-become-team-mascot-and-the-kid-is-willing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 02:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-wants-shirtless-kid-in-chains-to-become-team-mascot-and-the-kid-is-willing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins want shirtless kid in chains to become team mascot, and the kid is willing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday night&rsquo;s game between the Patriots and Vikings included a moment on the big screen in Minnesota featuring a shirtless kid in chains, mimicking quarterback Kirk Cousins on the flight home from Washington after a Week Nine win there. Cousins and his teammates noticed. &ldquo;The young kid in the stands who was shirtless, that was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-want-shirtless-kid-in-chains-to-become-team-mascot-and-the-kid-is-willing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 02:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-want-shirtless-kid-in-chains-to-become-team-mascot-and-the-kid-is-willing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jakobi Meyers says shoulder will be alright]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers picked up 26 yards on a pass from Mac Jones on New England&rsquo;s first offensive play of Thursday&rsquo;s game in Minnesota, but he didn&rsquo;t see the field for a long stretch after that play. Meyers hurt his shoulder on the catch and went to the locker room for an evaluation [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jakobi-meyers-says-shoulder-will-be-alright/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jakobi-meyers-says-shoulder-will-be-alright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings have second highest single-game completion percentage against Bill Belichick’s Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Belichick is in his 23rd year of coaching the Patriots. That&rsquo;s 364 regular-season games. Last night, the Vikings connected on a higher percentage of throws than any other team had in 362 of them. Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, the Vikings generated a completion percentage of 81.6 percent on Thursday night. It came on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-have-second-highest-single-game-completion-percentage-against-bill-belichicks-patriots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-have-second-highest-single-game-completion-percentage-against-bill-belichicks-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson: No better time to go off than primetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have a quarterback with a history of struggling in primetime. Balancing that out is the presence of a receiver with a habit of showing up in primetime. And in most every other game. &ldquo;I love it,&rdquo; receiver Justin Jefferson said after Thursday night&rsquo;s 33-26 win over the Patriots, via Chris Tomasson of the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-no-better-time-to-go-off-than-primetime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-no-better-time-to-go-off-than-primetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter Henry: I believe I caught the ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest moments in Thursday night&rsquo;s game came in the third quarter when a replay overturned a touchdown catch by Patriots tight end Hunter Henry because officials ruled that he did not survive hitting the ground with possession of the ball. Images of the play seemed to show that Henry&rsquo;s hand was under [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hunter-henry-i-believe-i-caught-the-ball/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/hunter-henry-i-believe-i-caught-the-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell: Vikings were dejected after loss, I’m proud of how we responded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell says his team bounced back quickly from its lowest moment. On Sunday, the Vikings got blown out at home, 40-3 by the Cowboys. But they shook it off quickly to beat the Patriots on Thursday night, and O&rsquo;Connell was proud of that. &ldquo;Four days after being here with a pretty [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-vikings-were-dejected-after-loss-im-proud-of-how-we-responded/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-vikings-were-dejected-after-loss-im-proud-of-how-we-responded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walt Anderson on reversal of Hunter Henry touchdown: Ball touched ground and player lost control]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Thursday night&rsquo;s game tied at 23, the Patriots had the ball at the Minnesota six. It was third and goal. Tight end Hunter Henry caught the ball at the goal line and reached it across before hitting the ground. He lost possession of the ball and then finished the catch in the field of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/walt-anderson-on-reversal-of-hunter-henry-touchdown-ball-touched-ground-and-player-lost-control/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/walt-anderson-on-reversal-of-hunter-henry-touchdown-ball-touched-ground-and-player-lost-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missed facemask foul ended key Patriots drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, game officials have missed multiple facemask fouls in real time. They called two on the Patriots in Minnesota on Thanksgiving. But they failed to call a critical facemask that would have extended a key New England drive in the fourth quarter. The Vikings led 33-26. The Patriots had the ball on their own 34, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/missed-facemask-foul-ended-key-patriots-drive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/missed-facemask-foul-ended-key-patriots-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson passes Randy Moss with most receiving yards in first three NFL seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots coach Bill Belichick has a long history of trying to take away the thing that the opposing offense does best. It usually works. On Thanksgiving night in Minnesota, it didn&rsquo;t. Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson caught nine passes for 139 yards and a touchdown. Along the way, he passed former Vikings receiver Randy Moss for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-passes-randy-moss-with-most-receiving-yards-in-first-three-nfl-seasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-passes-randy-moss-with-most-receiving-yards-in-first-three-nfl-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday Night Football: Vikings improve to 9-2 with 33-26 victory over Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong day of Thanksgiving football had an exciting finish, with the Vikings holding on to defeat the Patriots 33-26 on Thursday night. While it was a back-and-forth game for most of the contest, Minnesota took the lead for the last time early in the fourth quarter when quarterback Kirk Cousins hit receiver Adam Thielen [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/thursday-night-football-vikings-improve-to-9-2-with-33-26-victory-over-patriots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/thursday-night-football-vikings-improve-to-9-2-with-33-26-victory-over-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings take 33-26 lead with Adam Thielen 15-yard touchdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are back on top of the Patriots in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Kirk Cousins hit receiver Adam Thielen in the back of the end zone for a 15-yard touchdown, giving Minnesota a 33-26 lead with 9:34 left in the contest. On the play before, receiver Justin Jefferson made another outstanding catch to put [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-take-33-26-lead-with-adam-thielen-15-yard-touchdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-take-33-26-lead-with-adam-thielen-15-yard-touchdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriots-Vikings turns into a shootout, New England leads 26-23]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second half of Patriots-Vikings on Thanksgiving night has turned into a shootout. Patriots opened the second half with a 37-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Mac Jones to tight end Hunter Henry. But then something unexpected happened: The Vikings returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown to tie the score 23-23. New England didn&rsquo;t take [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-vikings-turns-into-a-shootout-new-england-leads-26-23/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 04:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-vikings-turns-into-a-shootout-new-england-leads-26-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday Night Football: Patriots, Vikings tied 16-16 at halftime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots and Vikings have gone back and forth in the first half of the Thanksgiving nightcap and are tied 16-16 at halftime. Justin Jefferson has once again led the way, catching six of his seven targets for 94 yards with a touchdown in the first 30 minutes. He opened the scoring with a 6-yard [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/thursday-night-football-patriots-vikings-tied-16-16-at-halftime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/thursday-night-football-patriots-vikings-tied-16-16-at-halftime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jakobi Meyers questionable to return with shoulder injury, Patriots lead 10-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots may be without their leading receiver for the rest of Thursday night&rsquo;s game against the Vikings. Jakobi Meyers is questionable to return with a shoulder injury, New England announced. Meyers had to leave the game after New England&rsquo;s first offensive play. Meyers made a 26-yard catch but exited the field immediately. After being [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jakobi-meyers-questionable-to-return-with-shoulder-injury-patriots-lead-10-7/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 03:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jakobi-meyers-questionable-to-return-with-shoulder-injury-patriots-lead-10-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nelson Agholor 34-yard touchdown ties score at 7-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings got off to a hot start against the Patriots on Thanksgiving night, scoring a touchdown to cap an eight-play, 80-yard drive. But it didn&rsquo;t take long at all for New England to erase Minnesota&rsquo;s early advantage. The Patriots went right down the field, scoring on a 34-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Mac Jones [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nelson-agholor-34-yard-touchdown-ties-score-at-7-7/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 02:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nelson-agholor-34-yard-touchdown-ties-score-at-7-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson opens scoring with 6-yard touchdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once again, the Vikings are off to a hot start. Receiver Justin Jefferson led the way on the first drive of the Thanksgiving nightcap against the Patriots, scoring a 6-yard touchdown to give Minnesota an early 7-0 lead. Jefferson caught a pair of passes for 13 yards on the possession, also gaining 15 extra yards [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-opens-scoring-with-6-yard-touchdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 02:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-opens-scoring-with-6-yard-touchdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday Night Football: David Andrews, Dalvin Tomlinson inactive for Patriots-Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Patriots center David Andrews was able to practice this week, he won&rsquo;t be available for the final Thanksgiving matchup against the Vikings. New England has made Andrews inactive with his thigh injury. Andrews was questionable on the Patriots&rsquo; Wednesday injury report. It was somewhat of a surprise that he was even able to practice [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/thursday-night-football-david-andrews-dalvin-tomlinson-inactive-for-patriots-vikings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/thursday-night-football-david-andrews-dalvin-tomlinson-inactive-for-patriots-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.F.L. Week 12 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Thanksgiving Day lineup is stocked, but Sunday is no dud as the Bengals and Titans look to keep streaking and the Jets experiment at quarterback to keep their playoff hopes alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-12-predictions-our-picks-for-each-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-12-predictions-our-picks-for-each-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Andrews and Yodny Cajuste questionable, Isaiah Wynn out for Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots came out of last Sunday&rsquo;s game with a pair of injured offensive linemen and a third popped up on their final injury report before their Thanksgiving game agains the Vikings. Tackle Yodny Cajuste was limited in practice on Wednesday because of a calf injury. Cajuste, who has started the last two games at [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/david-andrews-and-yodny-cajuste-questionable-isaiah-wynn-out-for-patriots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/david-andrews-and-yodny-cajuste-questionable-isaiah-wynn-out-for-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Za’Darius Smith off injury report for Vikings-Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings will have one of their key defensive players for Thursday&rsquo;s game against the Patriots. Edge rusher Za'Darius Smith has no game status and is expected to play. He was listed as limited on the Monday and Tuesday injury reports with a knee issue but was full on Wednesday. Smith leads the Vikings with [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/zadarius-smith-off-injury-report-for-vikings-patriots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/zadarius-smith-off-injury-report-for-vikings-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin O’Connell says he can’t put into words how much he respects Bill Belichick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell was a third-round draft pick of the Patriots in 2008 and spent a year and a half in New England, and although O&rsquo;Connell rarely got much playing time, he did leave with a lot o respect for Patriots coach Bill Belichick. O&rsquo;Connell, who will coach against Belichick on Thanksgiving, said [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-says-he-cant-put-into-words-how-much-he-respects-bill-belichick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-says-he-cant-put-into-words-how-much-he-respects-bill-belichick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracy Walker believes artificial turf in Minnesota led to his torn Achilles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Add Lions safety Tracy Walker to the list of players who think artificial turf increases their risk of injuries. Walker, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Week Three at Minnesota, told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that he could feel during pregame warmups that his cleats were sticking awkwardly in the turf [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tracy-walker-believes-artificial-turf-in-minnesota-led-to-his-torn-achilles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tracy-walker-believes-artificial-turf-in-minnesota-led-to-his-torn-achilles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Pollard named NFC offensive player of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott was back in the Cowboys lineup for last Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Vikings, but Tony Pollard held onto a starring role in the team&rsquo;s offense. Pollard ran 15 times for 80 yards and caught six passes for 109 yards in Dallas&rsquo; 40-3 road win. Two of Pollard&rsquo;s catches went for touchdowns that covered [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tony-pollard-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/tony-pollard-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Thanksgiving Games 2022: When and How to Watch Teams Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday&rsquo;s games should see playoff jockeying between the Bills and Lions, and the Giants and Cowboys, before the Patriots and Vikings match wits in prime time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-thanksgiving-games-2022-when-and-how-to-watch-teams-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-thanksgiving-games-2022-when-and-how-to-watch-teams-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings’ practice report remains the same with Za’Darius Smith, Akayleb Evans limited]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings&rsquo; practice report had no changes to it Tuesday. Cornerback Akayleb Evans, who was diagnosed with a concussion in Week 10 and missed Sunday&rsquo;s game, had another limited practice. Cornerback Andrew Booth, Jr., who had a rough outing starting in Evans&rsquo; place, remained out with a knee injury. Outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (knee) and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-practice-report-remains-the-same-with-zadarius-smith-akayleb-evans-limited/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-practice-report-remains-the-same-with-zadarius-smith-akayleb-evans-limited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriots sign Conor McDermott off Jets practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots have some injury issues on their offensive line right now, so they signed a healthy one off of the Jets&rsquo; practice squad on Tuesday. Field Yates of ESPN reports that they have signed tackle Conor McDermott. McDermott entered the league as a 2017 sixth-round pick in New England, but he was claimed off [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-sign-conor-mcdermott-off-jets-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-sign-conor-mcdermott-off-jets-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas among Hall of Fame semifinalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the list of 28 semifinalists who will continue to be considered for election to the Hall next year. The group includes five candidates who are in their first year of eligibility. &nbsp;Cornerback Darrelle Revis, tackle Joe Thomas, defensive end Dwight Freeney, linebacker James Harrison, and guard Jahri Evans [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darrelle-revis-joe-thomas-among-hall-of-fame-semifinalists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/darrelle-revis-joe-thomas-among-hall-of-fame-semifinalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Andrews on practice field Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots center David Andrews left Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Jets with a thigh injury and a report on Sunday night indicated that there was fear of a long-term injury, but it now looks like there&rsquo;s a more optimistic outlook for his availability in the future. Reporters at the open portion of Tuesday&rsquo;s practice in New [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/david-andrews-on-practice-field-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/david-andrews-on-practice-field-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A great trio of Thanksgiving games is looming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first annual John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration will be memorable, in more ways that one. For the first time since the NFL expanded the Thanksgiving slate in 2006 to include a prime-time game, it&rsquo;s the best trio of Turkey Day contests the league has ever presented. It didn&rsquo;t look like it was going to be [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/a-great-trio-of-thanksgiving-games-is-looming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/a-great-trio-of-thanksgiving-games-is-looming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Za’Darius Smith estimated as limited participant; Andrew Booth sits out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings already know they won&rsquo;t have left tackle Christian Darrisaw (concussion) for Thursday&rsquo;s game. Darrisaw was diagnosed with his second concussion in two weeks. Blake Brandel replaced him. The Vikings did not practice Monday, but since they play on Thanksgiving Day, they had to release an estimated practice report. Cornerback Akayleb Evans, who was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/zadarius-smith-estimated-as-limited-participant-andrew-booth-sits-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/zadarius-smith-estimated-as-limited-participant-andrew-booth-sits-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson: “Embarrassing” loss to Cowboys was “a lesson learned”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings followed a regular-season win for the ages with the worst home loss in decades. Meeting with reporters on Monday, star receiver Justin Jefferson called the 40-3 loss to the Cowboys &ldquo;embarrassing&rdquo; and a &ldquo;disaster all around&rdquo; and &ldquo;it happens . . . we&rsquo;re human beings&rdquo; and a &ldquo;lesson learned.&rdquo; The lesson was, as [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-embarrassing-loss-to-cowboys-was-a-lesson-learned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-embarrassing-loss-to-cowboys-was-a-lesson-learned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaiah Wynn limited, David Andrews out on Monday’s injury report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots lost a pair of offensive linemen to injuries in Sunday&rsquo;s 10-3 win over the Jets, but they estimated that one of them would have been able to practice on Monday. There was no actual practice session for the Patriots because they are playing in Minnesota on Thanksgiving. If the team had practiced, they [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/isaiah-wynn-limited-david-andrews-out-on-mondays-injury-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/isaiah-wynn-limited-david-andrews-out-on-mondays-injury-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings absorb worst home loss in 59 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a very long day for the Vikings on Sunday. It was their longest day for a home game in a very, very long time. Via ESPN Stats &amp; Information, the 40-3 splattering at the hands of the Cowboys was the worst home loss for the Vikings since a 56-14 blowout against the then-St. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-absorb-worst-home-loss-in-59-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-absorb-worst-home-loss-in-59-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Jones: I see a team that you could go get a Super Bowl with]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys were firing on all cylinders in Minnesota on Sunday. They ran for 151 yards, picked up 307 yards through the air and their pass rush overwhelmed the Vikings during a 40-3 win that moved Dallas to 7-3 on the season. It also moved team owner Jerry Jones to think about how long the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerry-jones-i-see-a-team-that-you-could-go-get-a-super-bowl-with/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jerry-jones-i-see-a-team-that-you-could-go-get-a-super-bowl-with/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Darrisaw will not play on Thanksgiving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw was cleared from the concussion protocol in time to play against the Cowboys, but he wound up back in the protocol before the day was out. Darrisaw left the 40-3 loss in the first half to be evaluated for a concussion and he was ruled out with his second concussion [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-darrisaw-will-not-play-on-thanksgiving/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 02:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/christian-darrisaw-will-not-play-on-thanksgiving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys roll up 458 yards, record seven sacks in dismantling Vikings 40-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys-Vikings game was so lopsided that CBS cut away from it in all but the home markets during the third quarter. It was such a blowout and Cooper Rush and Nick Mullens finished it up. It went so poorly for the home team that in the second half Cowboys fans could be heard chanting [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-roll-up-458-yards-record-seven-sacks-in-dismantling-vikings-40-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 01:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-roll-up-458-yards-record-seven-sacks-in-dismantling-vikings-40-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Micah Parsons returns to game after injuring left knee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys and Vikings both play Thursday. They both still had starters in Sunday&rsquo;s game after Dallas went up by 34 points. Why? Mike McCarthy surely will face that question after the Cowboys finish off a game they currently lead 40-3 in the fourth quarter. Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons got his left knee caught up [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/micah-parsons-returns-to-game-after-injuring-left-knee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/micah-parsons-returns-to-game-after-injuring-left-knee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys piling on, now holding 37-3 lead on Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys are rolling. The Vikings aren&rsquo;t. Dallas has 365 yards and a 37-3 lead on the Vikings, and it&rsquo;s safe to say Minnesota will not rally today. The Cowboys have scored on all seven possessions, with four touchdowns and three field goals. Ezekiel Elliott scored his second 1-yard touchdown with 8:15 remaining in the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-piling-on-now-holding-37-3-lead-on-vikings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-piling-on-now-holding-37-3-lead-on-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys open second half with 68-yard catch-and-run touchdown by Tony Pollard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fat Lady might not be singing, but she&rsquo;s warming her vocals. The Vikings have come back all season. They made a comeback harder for today by opening the second half by giving up a 68-yard touchdown catch-and-run by Tony Pollard. Minnesota trails 30-3. The Cowboys have scored 10 points in the last 2:28, having [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-open-second-half-with-68-yard-catch-and-run-touchdown-by-tony-pollard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-open-second-half-with-68-yard-catch-and-run-touchdown-by-tony-pollard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys dominate Vikings in first half, take 23-3 halftime lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings came back from a 17-point deficit last week. They will have to come back from even more today if they are going to win. The Cowboys dominated the first half, taking a 23-3 lead into the locker room at halftime. Dallas outgained Minnesota 249 to 98 in the first half. Brett Maher made [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-dominate-vikings-in-first-half-take-23-3-halftime-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-dominate-vikings-in-first-half-take-23-3-halftime-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott’s touchdown run gives Cowboys 10-3 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Pollard got the Cowboys on the doorstep of the end zone, and Ezekiel Elliott kicked the door down. Elliott&rsquo;s 1-yard touchdown run, which came on the Cowboys&rsquo; ninth snap in the red zone today, gave the Cowboys a 10-3 lead. Pollard had runs of 18 and 20 yards in the drive, but he couldn&rsquo;t [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliotts-touchdown-run-gives-cowboys-10-3-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliotts-touchdown-run-gives-cowboys-10-3-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriots fear serious thigh injury for David Andrews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots center David Andrews appeared to be in a lot of pain when he was taken to the locker room after injuring his thigh in the first half of Sunday&rsquo;s 10-3 win over the Jets and an initial report says he suffered the kind of injury you&rsquo;d expect to cause that reaction. Ian Rapoport of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-fear-serious-thigh-injury-for-david-andrews/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-fear-serious-thigh-injury-for-david-andrews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Micah Parsons strip-sacks Kirk Cousins, sets up Cowboys field goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[It didn&rsquo;t take long for Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons to make his latest impact play. Parsons strip-sacked Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins on the first possession of today&rsquo;s game, setting up the Cowboys in good field position. Dallas couldn&rsquo;t get the ball into the end zone, but a Brett Maher 27-yard field goal made the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/micah-parsons-strip-sacks-kirk-cousins-sets-up-cowboys-field-goal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/micah-parsons-strip-sacks-kirk-cousins-sets-up-cowboys-field-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys will have Ezekiel Elliott, DeMarcus Lawrence; Za’Darius Smith active for Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys will welcome back running back Ezekiel Elliott against the Vikings today. He is active after missing the past two games with a hyperextended right knee. He has not played since Oct. 23 against the Lions. Elliott has 109 carries for 443 yards and four touchdowns while sharing time in the backfield with Tony [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-will-have-ezekiel-elliott-demarcus-lawrence-zadarius-smith-active-for-vikings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-will-have-ezekiel-elliott-demarcus-lawrence-zadarius-smith-active-for-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 11 injury report roundup: Christian Barmore out for Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Titans and it continues with 12 more games on Sunday, which means that the 24 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The Cardinals and 49ers play on Monday and their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-11-injury-report-roundup-christian-barmore-out-for-patriots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-11-injury-report-roundup-christian-barmore-out-for-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott, DeMarcus Lawrence listed as questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott sounded like he expects to play against the Vikings this Sunday when he discussed his knee injury earlier this week, but the team hasn&rsquo;t written him into the lineup just yet. Elliott got in another limited practice on Friday and the team has listed him as questionable to go this [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliott-demarcus-lawrence-listed-as-questionable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliott-demarcus-lawrence-listed-as-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeMarcus Lawrence has injuries to both feet and knees but plans to keep playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence fractured the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during the team&rsquo;s Sept. 15, 2021, practice and missed 10 games last season. Earlier this season, he injured his left foot in a Week 3 game against the Giants but, after two limited practices leading up to Week 4, he played 51 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/demarcus-lawrence-has-injuries-to-both-feet-and-knees-but-plans-to-keep-playing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 02:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/demarcus-lawrence-has-injuries-to-both-feet-and-knees-but-plans-to-keep-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott remains limited; DeMarcus Lawrence still out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is &ldquo;very optimistic&rdquo; about returning to action this week. Owner Jerry Jones was optimistic about Elliott&rsquo;s return for last week, too, but Elliott said he experienced discomfort after limited practices last week. &ldquo;I mean like I felt cool at practice, but it was just like those days after the work [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliott-remains-limited-demarcus-lawrence-still-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliott-remains-limited-demarcus-lawrence-still-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott “very optimistic” about returning this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s looking like running back Ezekiel Elliott will be making his return to the Cowboys lineup this week. Elliott has missed the last two games with a knee injury, but he&rsquo;s taken part in practice both days this week. On Thursday, he said that he&rsquo;s feeling good about his outlook for this Sunday&rsquo;s game against [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliott-very-optimistic-about-returning-this-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliott-very-optimistic-about-returning-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson says his toe is fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings fans who remain intoxicated by the fumes of Sunday&rsquo;s Western New York rollercoaster got a splash of cold water in the face on Wednesday, when receiver Justin Jefferson was listed as limited in practice with a toe injury. They can now exhale. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Jefferson told reporters [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-says-his-toe-is-fine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-says-his-toe-is-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeMarcus Lawrence set to practice Thursday, Cowboys expect him to play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence didn&rsquo;t practice on Wednesday, but the team doesn&rsquo;t have much concern about his foot injury. That was the message that head coach Mike McCarthy sent during a press conference on Thursday. McCarthy told reporters that Lawrence is set to work as a limited participant in practice and that the team [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/demarcus-lawrence-set-to-practice-thursday-cowboys-expect-him-to-play/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/demarcus-lawrence-set-to-practice-thursday-cowboys-expect-him-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.F.L. Week 11 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter weather enters the picture as the Bills try to halt their slide against the Browns and the Packers host the Titans. But conditions should be electric for Kansas City&rsquo;s rematch against the Chargers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-11-predictions-our-picks-for-each-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-week-11-predictions-our-picks-for-each-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jayron Kearse: Justin Jefferson is the best receiver in the league]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys&rsquo; loss to the Packers on Sunday brought their run defense into focus. Green Bay ran it more than it threw it, rushing for 207 yards on 39 carries. So, while the Cowboys&rsquo; first priority on Sunday is slowing running back Dalvin Cook, they also know they will have to deal with Justin Jefferson [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jayron-kearse-justin-jefferson-is-the-best-receiver-in-the-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 02:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/jayron-kearse-justin-jefferson-is-the-best-receiver-in-the-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott limited in Wednesday’s practice; DeMarcus Lawrence DNP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has missed the past two games with a hyperextended right knee. He was limited Wednesday. The Cowboys play the Vikings on Sunday and the Giants on Thanksgiving Day, but Mike McCarthy said Wednesday the quick turnaround between games will not factor into the decision about whether to play Elliott this [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliott-limited-in-wednesdays-practice-demarcus-lawrence-dnp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/ezekiel-elliott-limited-in-wednesdays-practice-demarcus-lawrence-dnp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson listed as limited in Wednesday’s practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday began with Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson being named the NFC&rsquo;s offensive player of the week in recognition of his performance in last Sunday&rsquo;s 33-30 overtime win over the Bills and it continued with Jefferson making an appearance on the team&rsquo;s injury report. Jefferson is listed as a limited participant in practice due to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-listed-as-limited-in-wednesdays-practice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-listed-as-limited-in-wednesdays-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Herndon suspended eight games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL has suspended free agent tight end Chris Herndon for the eight remaining weeks of the 2022 regular season, Field Yates of ESPN reports. A reason was not given for Herndon&rsquo;s suspension. He previously was suspended for the first four games of the 2019 regular season for violating the league&rsquo;s policy on substances of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chris-herndon-suspended-eight-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/chris-herndon-suspended-eight-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriots emerge from bye with three key games in 12 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the season ended today (and if it did that would mean something really bad has happened), the AFC East would send all four teams to the playoffs. From first place to last, the AFC East would squat on the automatic berth and all three wild-card spots. The Patriots are nevertheless in fourth place in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-emerge-from-bye-with-three-key-games-in-12-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patriots-emerge-from-bye-with-three-key-games-in-12-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys add Takk McKinley to practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[News emerged on Tuesday night that the Cowboys were signing receiver Antonio Callaway to their practice squad. Callaway isn&rsquo;t the only high-profile player Dallas is bringing in for Week 11. The Cowboys announced on Wednesday that they&rsquo;ve also signed former first-round pick Takk McKinley their practice squad. As noted by Todd Archer of ESPN, McKinley [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-add-takk-mckinley-to-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cowboys-add-takk-mckinley-to-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8-1 Vikings are home underdogs against the Cowboys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many believe in the Vikings. Many still don&rsquo;t. The Vikings, despite an 8-1 record and a thrilling road win over the Bills, return to Minneapolis as underdogs to the Cowboys. Dallas, at both the Draftkings and FanDuel sports books, are 1.5-point favorites over the Vikings. As noted by Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, if the Vikings [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/8-1-vikings-are-home-underdogs-against-the-cowboys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/8-1-vikings-are-home-underdogs-against-the-cowboys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson on pace for NFL’s first 2,000-yard receiving season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2,000-yard season has never been reached by a wide receiver in NFL history, but Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson may do it this season. Jefferson has 1,060 yards through nine games this season, putting him on pace for 2,003 yards in a 17-game season. That would be an NFL first. The NFL record for receiving [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-pace-for-nfls-first-2000-yard-receiving-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-pace-for-nfls-first-2000-yard-receiving-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s Week 10 NFL awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The season is halfway over, plus a week. And it&rsquo;s getting interesting on the field. Off the field, our admiration of the exploits becomes reflected in the awards for each group of games. It&rsquo;s the Week 10 awards. Same categories as always. All award winners, plus finalists, appear below. Offensive player of the week: Vikings [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-week-10-nfl-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/pfts-week-10-nfl-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL attracts biggest audience of the year with Cowboys-Packers on Fox]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s Team continues to deliver the biggest chunk of American eyeballs, in comparison to anything else that currently captures a simultaneous audience. Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, Sunday&rsquo;s game between the Cowboys and Packers at Lambeau Field generated 29.2 million average viewers on Fox. It was the biggest audience of the season to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-attracts-biggest-audience-of-the-year-with-cowboys-packers-on-fox/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-attracts-biggest-audience-of-the-year-with-cowboys-packers-on-fox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears will be first team eliminated from its division with a loss and a Vikings win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right now, every NFL team is still mathematically alive in its division. After Sunday&rsquo;s games, the Bears might not be. The Bears would be eliminated from the NFC North race if they lose on Sunday and the Vikings win, via NFLPlayoffScenarios.com. A loss on Sunday would drop the Bears to 3-8, and a win on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-will-be-first-team-eliminated-from-its-division-with-a-loss-and-a-vikings-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bears-will-be-first-team-eliminated-from-its-division-with-a-loss-and-a-vikings-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike McCarthy: Pass rush is a privilege we don’t get without stopping the run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys defense has had a lot of success rushing quarterbacks this season, but that doesn&rsquo;t help them if teams are able to avoid dropping back to pass too often. Sunday&rsquo;s overtime loss to the Packers illustrated that issue. They were able to sack Aaron Rodgers twice during the game, but the Packers ran 39 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-mccarthy-pass-rush-is-a-privilege-we-dont-get-without-stopping-the-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/mike-mccarthy-pass-rush-is-a-privilege-we-dont-get-without-stopping-the-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Lewis: If I knock the ball down to keep Justin Jefferson from catching it, we win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fat Lady was warming her vocal cords as the Vikings faced a fourth-and-18 at the Minnesota 27 with two minutes left. But the Fat Lady forgot Justin Jefferson plays for the Vikings. Jefferson caught the 32-yard prayer from Kirk Cousins, making a one-hand catch while leaning back like Odell Beckham in 2014, while stealing [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cam-lewis-if-i-knock-the-ball-down-to-keep-justin-jefferson-from-catching-it-we-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/cam-lewis-if-i-knock-the-ball-down-to-keep-justin-jefferson-from-catching-it-we-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills defense had 12 men on the field for OT stop on Dalvin Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills defense came up with a big stop of Vikings running back Dalvin Cook on a first-and-goal from the 2-yard-line in overtime of Sunday&rsquo;s game and they did it with a little extra assistance. Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell said on Sunday that he thought Buffalo&rsquo;s defense had 12 men on the field when [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-defense-had-12-men-on-the-field-for-ot-stop-on-dalvin-cook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-defense-had-12-men-on-the-field-for-ot-stop-on-dalvin-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research shows “statistically significant higher risk” of lower extremity injuries on slit-film turf]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL has stirred up a hornet&rsquo;s nest regarding the question of field safety. It started last week, with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones trying to argue that artificial turf fields are every bit as safe as grass fields. The NFL, during a media conference call scheduled primarily to talk about the looming game in Germany, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/research-shows-statistically-significant-higher-risk-of-lower-extremity-injuries-on-slit-film-turf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/research-shows-statistically-significant-higher-risk-of-lower-extremity-injuries-on-slit-film-turf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson on catch of a lifetime: Kirk Cousins said “I might just throw this up to you”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every great catch begins with a throw. Sometimes the throw is great. Sometimes it&rsquo;s just a desperation heave-ho. Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson made the catch of a lifetime on Sunday in Buffalo. A blend of David Tyree in Super Bowl XLII and OBJ on SNF with a dash of Jermaine Kearse in Super Bowl XLIV. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-catch-of-a-lifetime-kirk-cousins-said-i-might-just-throw-this-up-to-you/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-catch-of-a-lifetime-kirk-cousins-said-i-might-just-throw-this-up-to-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick: Coaches should always be able to challenge, including inside two minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL has admitted that a crucial catch by Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis should have been ruled an incomplete pass, and would have been overturned if only the replay assistant had initiated a replay review. The Vikings had no mechanism for challenging that mistake by the replay assistant, because there were less than two [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bill-belichick-coaches-should-always-be-able-to-challenge-including-inside-two-minutes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bill-belichick-coaches-should-always-be-able-to-challenge-including-inside-two-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stefon Diggs: I feel like we’re blinking a little bit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Von Miller brought a mantra with him to Buffalo this season. Miller tells his teammates &ldquo;don&rsquo;t blink&rdquo; whether they&rsquo;re up big or down big in a game, but wide receiver Stefon Diggs thinks the team failed to live up to that on Sunday. They led the Vikings 27-10 in the third quarter before spitting up [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stefon-diggs-i-feel-like-were-blinking-a-little-bit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stefon-diggs-i-feel-like-were-blinking-a-little-bit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Peterson: Vikings expected, and wanted, to face Josh Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills were trying to play a Jedi mind trick on the Vikings regarding the identity of their starting quarterback on Sunday. The Vikings ultimately got the droid they were looking for. After the crazy, insane, insane, crazy showdown in Buffalo, which resulted in a 33-30 overtime win for Minnesota, I asked cornerback Patrick Peterson [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-peterson-vikings-expected-and-wanted-to-face-josh-allen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-peterson-vikings-expected-and-wanted-to-face-josh-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson racks up record number of 100-, 150-yard games in first three seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson had the catch of a lifetime on Sunday, a one-handed snag in traffic on fourth and 18. He also racked up 193 receiving yards. Per the league, it was Jefferson&rsquo;s 20th career 100-yard game. He now owns the record for the most such efforts in the first three years of a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-racks-up-record-number-of-100-150-yard-games-in-first-three-seasons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 03:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-racks-up-record-number-of-100-150-yard-games-in-first-three-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson on one-handed catch: Unreal, it felt like a movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has had a lot of highlights during his three-year NFL career, but he topped them all in Buffalo on Sunday. The Vikings had to convert a 4th-and-18 while down four points in the fourth quarter and quarterback Kirk Cousins looked Jefferson&rsquo;s way while he was well guarded by Bills defensive [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-one-handed-catch-unreal-it-felt-like-a-movie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 02:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-on-one-handed-catch-unreal-it-felt-like-a-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Peterson on Kirk Cousins’s plane attire:  “We got a surprise for y’all to see.”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings somehow beat the Bills in Buffalo. They&rsquo;ll have another raucous flight home. It will be virtually impossible to top last week&rsquo;s celebration, which featured quarterback Kirk Cousins shirtless and wearing multiple expensive chains. So what will happen this time, after a much bigger win over a much better foe? &ldquo;We got a surprise [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-peterson-on-kirk-cousinss-plane-attire-we-got-a-surprise-for-yall-to-see/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/patrick-peterson-on-kirk-cousinss-plane-attire-we-got-a-surprise-for-yall-to-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings Beat the Bills With ‘Unreal’ Overtime Catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[With help from a one-handed, acrobatic catch from Justin Jefferson and Josh Allen&rsquo;s late-game miscues, the Vikings came back to beat the Bills in overtime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-beat-the-bills-with-unreal-overtime-catch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-beat-the-bills-with-unreal-overtime-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In an ‘Unreal’ Ending, Vikings Come Back Against the Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[With help from a one-handed, acrobatic catch from Justin Jefferson and Josh Allen&rsquo;s late-game miscues, the Vikings came back to beat the Bills in overtime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/in-an-unreal-ending-vikings-come-back-against-the-bills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/in-an-unreal-ending-vikings-come-back-against-the-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walt Anderson: Gabe Davis catch should have been reviewed, would have been reversed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final drive of regulation in the #NuttiestGameEver between the Vikings and Bills featured a sideline catch by Buffalo receiver Gabe Davis that appeared to be not a catch. The play was not reviewed, because the replay assistant did not activate the automatic process that applies in the final two minutes of regulation. The Bills [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/walt-anderson-gabe-davis-catch-should-have-been-reviewed-would-have-been-reversed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/walt-anderson-gabe-davis-catch-should-have-been-reviewed-would-have-been-reversed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What We Learned From Week 10 in the N.F.L.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings proved their mettle once again, Tom Brady finally has a full complement of receivers and is making use of them, and Justin Fields continues to be dangerous as a runner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/what-we-learned-from-week-10-in-the-nfl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/what-we-learned-from-week-10-in-the-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings get improbable 33-30 overtime victory over Bills in game of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2022 Vikings like doing things the hard way. They made Sunday their hardest victory yet in the game of the year. In a game reminiscent of the Chiefs-Bills playoff game in January, Sunday&rsquo;s game in Buffalo between the Vikings and Bills wasn&rsquo;t over until it was over. That came after the fat lady warmed [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-get-improbable-33-30-overtime-victory-over-bills-in-game-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-get-improbable-33-30-overtime-victory-over-bills-in-game-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen carries Bills to 24-10 halftime lead over Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Allen&rsquo;s injured elbow hasn&rsquo;t been a factor Sunday. The Bills quarterback has run for 46 yards on three carries, while completing 14 of 18 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown. The Bills lead the Vikings 24-10 at halftime. Both teams left the field thinking about the points they gave away. Devin Singletary fumbled [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-carries-bills-to-24-10-halftime-lead-over-vikings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-carries-bills-to-24-10-halftime-lead-over-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devin Singletary has two touchdown runs as Bills lead 14-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devin Singletary had no touchdowns in his first eight games. He has two touchdowns in the first 13:56 on Sunday. The Bills running back has scored on runs of 5 yards and 1 yard, giving his team a 14-7 lead near the end of the first quarter. He has six carries for 33 yards. Rookie [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/devin-singletary-has-two-touchdown-runs-as-bills-lead-14-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/devin-singletary-has-two-touchdown-runs-as-bills-lead-14-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson has two catches, 68 yards, touchdown on Vikings’ opening drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Allen started, but he didn&rsquo;t look much like himself on the first drive. The Bills didn&rsquo;t either. The Bills&rsquo; first play, a short pass to Stefon Diggs, lost 4 yards. Khalil Shakir gained 6 yards on a pass from Allen on second down, and in order to avoid a delay of game penalty, the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-has-two-catches-68-yards-touchdown-on-vikings-opening-drive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/justin-jefferson-has-two-catches-68-yards-touchdown-on-vikings-opening-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings return to scene of Chuck Foreman taking a snowball to the eye in 1975]]></title><description><![CDATA[I visited with Matthew Berry and Michael Smith on Fantasy Football Pregame while wearing a Chuck Foreman hoodie. It has special significance today, with the Vikings returning to Buffalo for an interconference clash. On December 1975, the Vikings closed the regular season by playing the Bills in Buffalo on a Saturday. Chuck Foreman, who was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-return-to-scene-of-chuck-foreman-taking-a-snowball-to-the-eye-in-1975/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-return-to-scene-of-chuck-foreman-taking-a-snowball-to-the-eye-in-1975/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 10 early inactives: Josh Allen, Ryan Tannehill officially active]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. Four teams listed their starting quarterbacks as questionable to play in Week 10, but neither the Bills nor the Titans will have to call on their backups. Signs pointed to Josh Allen [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-10-early-inactives-josh-allen-ryan-tannehill-officially-active/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-10-early-inactives-josh-allen-ryan-tannehill-officially-active/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills hope to keep Vikings in the dark, for as long as possible, about whether Josh Allen will play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills quarterback Josh Allen reportedly will play today. The Bills, however, are keeping the official word close to the vest for as long as possible. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reiterates that it&rsquo;s believed Allen will start despite an elbow injury. Schefter explains that the Bills won&rsquo;t confirm any final decisions, in order to avoid giving [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-hope-to-keep-vikings-in-the-dark-for-as-long-as-possible-about-whether-josh-allen-will-play/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-hope-to-keep-vikings-in-the-dark-for-as-long-as-possible-about-whether-josh-allen-will-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings put Cam Dantzler on injured reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings cornerback Cam Dantzler is going to miss the next stretch of games. The Vikings ruled Dantzler out for Sunday&rsquo;s game in Buffalo because of an ankle injury and he&rsquo;ll miss at least three more contests before he&rsquo;ll be back in their secondary. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Dantzler is going on injured [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-put-cam-dantzler-on-injured-reserve/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/vikings-put-cam-dantzler-on-injured-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFLPA renews call for safer fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent weeks, numerous players and coaches have called for safer playing fields. This week, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones tried to pooh-pooh those concerns &mdash; and he found immediate support from NFL-backed statistics that, as always, can be twisted to support nearly any given premise. The NFL Players Association has responded, accusing the &ldquo;NFL PR [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nflpa-renews-call-for-safer-fields/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nflpa-renews-call-for-safer-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Jones makes it clear Cowboys will pursue OBJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys are officially in play for OBJ. Appearing on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Cowboys executive Stephen Jones made it clear that his team will indeed try to put a blue star on the helmet of Odell Beckham, Jr. &ldquo;Well, first of all, we&rsquo;ve always emphasized around here that player acquisition&rsquo;s 365 days a year,&rdquo; Jones [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stephen-jones-makes-it-clear-cowboys-will-pursue-obj/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 01:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/stephen-jones-makes-it-clear-cowboys-will-pursue-obj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 10 injury report roundup: Ryan Tannehill officially listed as questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Panthers and it continues with 12 more games on Sunday, which means that the 22 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The Commanders and Eagles play on Monday and their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-10-injury-report-roundup-ryan-tannehill-officially-listed-as-questionable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-2022-week-10-injury-report-roundup-ryan-tannehill-officially-listed-as-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills list Josh Allen as questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple reporters at the open portion of Bills practice on Friday noted that quarterback Josh Allen was not on the field, but he isn&rsquo;t listed as a non-participant in practice on the team&rsquo;s injury report. The Bills listed Allen as a limited participant with the right elbow injury that kept him from practicing on Wednesday [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-list-josh-allen-as-questionable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-list-josh-allen-as-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL announces annual “John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, the NFL gets it wrong. Sometimes, the NFL gets it right. Every once in a while, the NFL knocks it out of the park. The league announced on Friday an annual John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration. It will include tributes on CBS, Fox, and NBC during the three games played on November 24. Each network [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-announces-annual-john-madden-thanksgiving-celebration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/nfl-announces-annual-john-madden-thanksgiving-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen remains out of practice on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s looking like Case Keenum will be behind center when the Bills take on the Vikings this weekend. According to multiple reporters on the scene, Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen was not on the field for the portion of practice open to media on Friday. That means Allen has missed all three sessions this week with [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-remains-out-of-practice-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-remains-out-of-practice-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills taking it “one hour at a time” with Josh Allen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills have been taking things day by day with quarterback Josh Allen&rsquo;s elbow injury this week and head coach Sean McDermott said they&rsquo;re going to go even more granular on Friday. Allen has not practiced this week, but McDermott did not rule him out for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Vikings during a Friday morning [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-taking-it-one-hour-at-a-time-with-josh-allen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/bills-taking-it-one-hour-at-a-time-with-josh-allen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Raiders to sign Jacob Hollister off Vikings practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders will be without tight end Darren Waller for at least the next four games and they&rsquo;re making a move to add a player to help fill in for him on offense. Getty Images&hellip;Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Raiders are signing tight end Jacob Hollister off of the Vikings practice squad. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-raiders-to-sign-jacob-hollister-off-vikings-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/report-raiders-to-sign-jacob-hollister-off-vikings-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaiir Elam, Jordan Poyer join Josh Allen in missing Thursday’s practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one saw quarterback Josh Allen on the field during the open portion of Thursday&rsquo;s Bills practice and the team confirmed he never got on the field when they released their injury report later in the day. Allen, who has an elbow injury, was one of five players to miss practice on Thursday. The other [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kaiir-elam-jordan-poyer-join-josh-allen-in-missing-thursdays-practice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kaiir-elam-jordan-poyer-join-josh-allen-in-missing-thursdays-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen absent during open portion of Bills practice Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like Bills quarterback Josh Allen will be listed as out of practice again on Thursday. Reporters at the open portion of the Bills workout noted that Allen was not on the field with the rest of the team. Allen sat out of practice on Wednesday with the right elbow injury he picked up [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-absent-during-open-portion-of-bills-practice-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-absent-during-open-portion-of-bills-practice-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case Keenum: I’ve been in all situations, doing the same thing I’ve done every week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills quarterback Josh Allen&rsquo;s availability for this Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Vikings is up in the air because of a right elbow injury, but Case Keenum said that isn&rsquo;t changing anything about his own preparation this week. Keenum would get the start against one of his former teams in the event that Allen can&rsquo;t play [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/case-keenum-ive-been-in-all-situations-doing-the-same-thing-ive-done-every-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/case-keenum-ive-been-in-all-situations-doing-the-same-thing-ive-done-every-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins: Stefon Diggs trade worked out well with how Justin Jefferson has played]]></title><description><![CDATA[For two years together in Minnesota, Kirk Cousins and Stefon Diggs were an effective quarterback-receiver pairing. Then the Vikings traded Diggs to Buffalo, and Cousins admits he was concerned. But in that trade the Vikings acquired the Bills&rsquo; first-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, and they selected wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who made instantly [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-stefon-diggs-trade-worked-out-well-with-how-justin-jefferson-has-played/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-stefon-diggs-trade-worked-out-well-with-how-justin-jefferson-has-played/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook looks forward to playing his brother for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings running back Dalvin Cook usually roots for his younger brother, but not this week. For the first time, Cook will face James, a rookie running back for the Bills. &ldquo;Yeah, it&rsquo;s different,&rdquo; Dalvin Cook said, via Sam Thiel of the team website. &ldquo;I never had the opportunity to be in this predicament, but one [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-looks-forward-to-playing-his-brother-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-looks-forward-to-playing-his-brother-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen officially listed as DNP on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills have released their practice report for Wednesday, and quarterback Josh Allen officially was a non-participant. Bills coach Sean McDermott announced before practice that Allen would spend the day rehabbing. McDermott calls Allen &ldquo;day to day.&rdquo; Allen injured his right elbow late in Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Jets when defensive lineman Bryce Huff hit [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-officially-listed-as-dnp-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/josh-allen-officially-listed-as-dnp-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Line moves sharply from Bills toward Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officially, Bills quarterback Josh Allen&rsquo;s availability for Sunday against the Vikings is up in the air. If that were truly the case, however, the Vikings-Bills game likely would be off the board at every sports book. Instead, the game is available for wagering. With a line that has sharply moved toward the visiting team. It [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/line-moves-sharply-from-bills-toward-vikings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/line-moves-sharply-from-bills-toward-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean McDermott: Josh Allen is day to day, “We’ll see” if he plays on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills head coach Sean McDermott is not prepared to say whether quarterback Josh Allen will play on Sunday against the Vikings. Asked today about the elbow injury Allen suffered last week against the Jets, McDermott described Allen as &ldquo;day to day.&rdquo; As to whether Allen will play on Sunday, McDermott said only, &ldquo;We&rsquo;ll see.&rdquo; Allen [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sean-mcdermott-josh-allen-is-day-to-day-well-see-if-he-plays-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/minnesota-vikings/sean-mcdermott-josh-allen-is-day-to-day-well-see-if-he-plays-on-sunday/</guid></item></channel></rss>