The Vikings on Saturday placed linebacker Troy Dye on Injured Reserve ahead of hosting the Packers in Week 17. Dye has been a core special teams player for Minnesota since his selection in 2020. He's played 296 special teams snaps across all 15 Vikings games this season. The
Jefferson started his fourth pro season ablaze with 36 catches for 571 yards and three scores on 53 targets, good for an average of 114.2 yards per game that is even higher than his 106.4 to lead the league last season.
By Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – Justin Jefferson has made the first step to being back in action. The Vikings announced Jefferson returned to practice Wednesday, effectively activating the 21-day window in which the team can decide to elevate him from Injured Reserve to the 53-man roster. Jefferson injured his hamstring
EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are bolstering their offensive line by signing veteran offensive lineman Dalton Risner. The former Denver Bronco opened the 2023 season as a free agent despite officially visiting Minnesota on Aug. 1. The Vikings (0-2) have opened the season with an elite passing attack but failing to
On the Vikings' 20-17 season-opening home loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday afternoon: Fred Friedman: "Brutal interior offensive line play means a poor season. Suggest you follow baseball or pick another NFL team. Failure to protect your quarterback means turnovers, incompletions and a losing year." Kenny Kalligher:
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
Coach Kevin O'Connell on the Vikings players unanimously picking C.J. Ham of Duluth to be special teams captain: "C.J. Ham, that was one of the cool moments getting to tell the team post-practice yesterday. The votes say one thing, and then it's confirmed
After showing he could catch on fast against the Commanders, Hockenson totaled 60 receptions for 519 yards and three scores on 86 targets in 10 games (seven starts) with Minnesota.
By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — Four Vikings who have previously been named as captains to start a season are welcoming four teammates to the fold as the 2023 Vikings season approaches. Kirk Cousins, Harrison Smith, Brian O'Neill and C.J. Ham all were voted as captains again this
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 Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings have begun their roster reductions ahead of the 2023 regular season. The team on Monday announced the following roster moves: Waived DL Calvin Avery CB Kalon Barnes CB C.J. Coldon, Jr. T Christian DiLauro CB Jameson Houston LB Wilson Huber WR Garett
He first entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Browns but was waived in August 2020. He then spent a stint with the Panthers and his former college coach Matt Rhule but was waived during final roster cuts.
EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Thursday announced the signing of safety Jake Gervase. Gervase joins the Vikings after playing 19 regular-season games over the past four seasons with the Rams. He also played in all four playoff games on the way to Los Angeles winning Super Bowl LVI. In order
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.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Brewers at Texas, 3:05 p.m. Twins host Pittsburgh, 6:10 p.m. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Vikings host Tennessee, 7 p.m. (WDIO 10/13) Packers host New England, 7 p.m. PREP GIRLS TENNIS Simley 7, Hermantown 0 – Hawks lose their season and home opener.
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
