Breaking News: Vikings release veteran RB Dalvin Cook
Cook's career in Purple includes 5,993 rushing yards (third in team history) and 47 scores on the ground (fourth in team history).
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Vikings draft picks sign rookie contracts
The Vikings have now signed all six of their selections from the 2023 NFL Draft.
Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman on the Twins, Vikings
'The Vikings cannot advance in the playoffs with untested cornerbacks, no interior rush, a center and a guard that regularly get overrun and a quarterback who has no escapability skills.' -- Fred Friedman
Vikings tight end Ellefson announces retirement
By Craig Peters Vikings tight end Ben Ellefson has retired from playing in the NFL. The Hawley, Minnesota, native announced his decision via his Instagram account on Thursday. "Thank you football for the people you've brought into my life and the opportunities you've given me
Vikings to host joint practices with 2023 preseason opponents Titans and Cardinals
By Craig Peters Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell decided the joint practices with the 49ers in 2022 were so beneficial that he's doubling down on the approach in 2023. O'Connell on Tuesday announced the Vikings will host joint practices with the Titans ahead of
Minnesota Vikings Foundation charity specialty plate process advancing
By Craig Peters In the final days of the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session, state leaders passed legislation allowing the charitable foundations of Minnesota's professional sports teams to pursue specialty license plates for fans. The bill awaits Governor Walz's signature, at which point the Minnesota Vikings Foundation
Vikings sign two tryout players and Minnesota natives to roster
The Vikings have added two new players to their offseason roster. Minnesota has signed fullback Zach Ojile and offensive lineman Sam Schlueter, the team announced Monday. Both participated in the Vikings rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Ojile (Blaine) and Schlueter (Victoria) are both Minnesota natives, and they played collegiately
Jordan Addison joins Vikings draft picks in signing rookie contracts
Addison totaled 59 catches for 875 yards (14.8 average) and eight receiving touchdowns in 11 games in his lone season at USC. He garnered First-Team All-Pac-12 honors.
Vikings assistants McCardell and Daniels attending NFL Coach Accelerator Program
By Craig Peters The NFL will hold its Spring League Meeting next week in Minnesota, and two Vikings assistants — receivers coach Keenan McCardell and Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels — have been selected to participate in a Coach Accelerator program from May 21-23. The Coach Accelerator aims to increase exposure between
Vikings schedule home preseason games vs Titans and Cardinals
By Craig Peters The Vikings have released specifics on their pair of 2023 preseason games at U.S. Bank Stadium. Last week's schedule release revealed that Minnesota's preseason opponents as the Seahawks, Titans and Cardinals, with the latter two being Vikings home games. Minnesota on Tuesday
Minnesota Vikings 2023 Schedule, Game Notes
By Craig Peters The 2023 Vikings better get ready for prime time. When the Vikings announced their full slate of games Thursday along with the rest of the NFL, it revealed five contests scheduled for prime time. Minnesota won't have to wait long for a night game. After
NFL confirms 2023 schedule release date for Thursday
By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The NFL on Monday announced the 2023 NFL preseason and regular-season schedules will be announced at 7 p.m. (CT) on May 11 on NFL Network, NFL.com, the NFL app and NFL+. Vikings.com and the Vikings App will announce the team's
Vikings claim cornerback John Reid on waivers from Falcons
The Vikings have added to their cornerbacks room again. Minnesota on Thursday announced it has claimed former Atlanta Falcons cornerback John Reid via waivers. Reid, 26, is preparing for his fourth NFL season since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans (141st
C.J. Ham signs contract extension with Vikings
EAGAN — Hammer Time is continuing in Minnesota. Fullback C.J. Ham signed a two-year contract extension, the team announced recently after he passed his physical. The previous contract for the 2022 season-long special teams captain was entering its final season. Ham has played in every game in each of the
Vikings agree to terms with 15 undrafted free agents
Eagan – The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster moves: Agreed to terms: OL Alan Ali, TCU DT Calvin Avery, Illinois ILB Abraham Beauplan, Marshall OLB Andre Carter II, Army OL Jacky Chen, Pace CB C.J. Coldon, Oklahoma ILB Wilson Huber, Cincinnati WR Cephus Johnson, Southeastern Louisiana WR Malik
Bud Grant public memorial service scheduled for May 21
By Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings will host a free, public celebration of life for the late Bud Grant in May. Grant passed away March 11 at the age of 95. "As a coach, as a friend, as a man, I loved him," Vikings Legend Jim Marshall