During the 2023 season, Rypien appeared in two games (one start) with the Los Angeles Rams. A stint on Seattle's practice squad followed before Rypien closed the season on the New York Jets active roster.
By Craig Peters For the second time this week, the Vikings have added to their tight ends room. Minnesota on Thursday announced the signing of veteran Robert Tonyan (pronounced TUN-yin). The addition provides 85 games of experience and 24 starts. It also gives Tonyan a sweep of spending time as
By Craig Peters Down, set, Jets. Tottenham-Hotspur Stadium will provide the runway for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets on Oct. 6 as part of the 2024 London Games, the teams and the NFL announced Wednesday. The Week 5 contest will be just the 13th meeting between the
By Craig Peters The new year means new players, as well as new numbers for some Vikings returnees. Minnesota on Tuesday announced the jersey numbers assigned to 15 veterans added during free agency, the seven 2024 draft picks and 17 undrafted free agents. The Vikings also announced jersey changes for
By Craig Peters The Vikings on Tuesday announced the re-signing of tight end Nick Muse, who was set to become an exclusive rights free agent next week. Muse originally joined the Vikings as a seventh-round pick (227th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 12 games for
By Craig Peters The Viking responsible for nabbing Minnesota's first interception of 2023 has become the first pending free agent to re-sign with the team for 2024. Theo Jackson, an exclusive rights free agent, has re-signed with the Vikings, the team announced Wednesday. Jackson first joined Minnesota in
By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Tuesday released an updated unofficial depth chart ahead of hosting the Buccaneers in Week 1 at noon (CT) Sunday. The Vikings offense is listed in "21 personnel" with two backs (a running back and fullback) and a tight end. That
O'Connell and other coaches have spoken so glowingly about what (Duluth's CJ) Ham adds to the offense, special teams and locker room. He also can provide a little more depth at running back in a pinch.
By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Monday signed quarterback Jordan Ta'amu. In order to make room for Ta'amu on the roster, the Vikings waived outside linebacker Curtis Weaver. Ta'amu is joining Minnesota after starring for the D.C. Defenders of the XFL.
Alexander Mattison, who has backed up Cook since 2019, is poised to take the reins as the starter. Minnesota also has Kene Nwangwu, Ty Chandler, DeWayne McBride and Abram Smith at the position
By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Monday announced the signing of rookie tackle Chim Okorafor. In order to make room for Okorafor on the roster, Minnesota waived tackle Jacky Chen, who had joined the team in May as an undrafted rookie free agent. Okorafor was signed this spring
By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Monday released their first unofficial depth chart of 2023 ahead of visiting the Seahawks in Seattle on Thursday. The contest between the Vikings and Seahawks is scheduled for 9 p.m. (CT). FOX 9 KMSP and KFAN 100.3-FM will simulcast the
By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings added a receiver to the mix on Sunday. Minnesota signed N'Keal Harry after he tried out at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. The Vikings also placed defensive lineman James Lynch on Injured Reserve after he suffered a knee injury during practice
By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores opened his Saturday media session with bad news about Vikings defensive lineman James Lynch, who suffered a knee injury during Thursday's Night Practice. "Just wanted to get started by talking about the James Lynch situation. Obviously, a
The Vikings have now signed all six of their selections from the 2023 NFL Draft.