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Chris Kluwe To Sign With the Raiders

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:48:26 +0000

Former Viking punter Chris Kluwe has indicated that he has agreed to a contract to join the Oakland Raiders. Kluwe was released by the Viking earlier this month.

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Vikings Reportedly Not Pursuing Urlacher

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:49:22 +0000

The Vikings had been linked to free agent veteran linebacker Brian Urlacher but Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network says the Vikings are not pursuing him.

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Vikings Unveil Stadium Design Monday Night

Dave Overlund — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:08 +0000

There won't be a retractable roof, but the new Vikings stadium will have a series of giant, 95-foot tall glass panels that will open on the side of the stadium to reveal the Minneapolis skyline.

The stadium is touted as being able to host football, soccer, baseball, the Final Four and the Super Bowl

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Vikings Release Kluwe

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:38:37 +0000

The Vikings released punter Chris Kluwe Monday after drafting punter Jeff Locke from UCLA in the 5th round of last month's NFL draft. Kluwe tweeted "So long Minnesota, and thanks for all the fish.

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Vikings Make Late Trade, Draft Wide Receiver

Dave Overlund — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:38:13 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings made a late trade with the New England Patriots to add a third pick in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night. Minnesota gave New England their 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th round picks for the Patriots first-rounder

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Vikings Sign Pair, Release Veteran Cornerback Winfield

Dave Overlund — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:13:58 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings stirred things up on day one of free agency without signing a single free agent.

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Vikings Trade Percy Harvin to Seattle

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:48:48 +0000

The Vikings traded receiver Percy Harvin to Seattle for at least 1 first round draft pick according to Mike Florio with profootballtalk.com.

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Vikings Release Receiver Jenkins

Dave Overlund — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:14:55 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings have released wide receiver Michael Jenkins to clear salary in anticipation of the upcoming NFL free agency period.

Jenkins had 40 catches for 449 yards and two touchdowns last season for the Vikings

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Vikings Announce 2013 Season Will Be Last In Metrodome

Dave Overlund — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:03:36 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings have decided where they will play while their new stadium is being built.

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Vikings Peterson Has Sports Hernia Surgery

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:26:20 +0000

Viking running back had sports hernia surgery today and revealed he sustained the injury in week 10 and played the rest of the season with the injury.

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Ravens Defeat 49ers To Become Super Bowl Champions

Dave Overlund — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:45:21 +0000

The Baltimore Ravens jumped out to a huge early lead then weathered a comeback attempt to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 at the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday night. Baltimore wide receiver Jacoby Jones set an NFL record with a 108-yard kickoff return and also had a 52-yard touchdown catch in the game

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Adrian Peterson Is Named 2012 NFL MVP

Dave Overlund — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:51:26 +0000

Adrian Peterson's comeback from a torn ACL was beyond remarkable. Peterson didn't just come back and perform at an elite level, instead he record the second most rushing yards in league history with 2,097

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2013 NFL Hall Of Fame Class Includes Cris Carter

Dave Overlund — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:33:03 +0000

Former Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter was named to the NFL Hall of Fame Saturday afternoon along with offensive linemen Jonathan Ogden and Larry Allen, coach Bill Parcells and defensive lineman Warren Sapp

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Vikings' Rudolph Named MVP At Pro Bowl

Dave Overlund — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:35:31 +0000

Vikings Tight End Kyle Rudolph had 5 catches for 122 yards and a touchdown en route to being named the MVP of last night’s Pro Bowl. The NFC won the vanity fair 62-35.

Adrian Peterson had 5 carries for 13 yards in the game, Jared Allen made one tackle and Blair Walsh made two field goals and eight extra points

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Vikings' Greenway Headed to the Pro Bowl

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:10:19 +0000

Viking linebacker Chad Greenway is going back to the Pro Bowl. Greenway was announced by the Vikings as an injury replacement for Dallas outside linebacker Demarcus Ware. Greenway led the Vikings in tackles with 148 in 2012.

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Packers End Vikings Season 24-10; Ponder Doesn't Play

Jay Caldwell — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:13:03 +0000

The Vikings lost 24-10 Saturday night in the NFC Wildcard playoffs to the Packers in Green Bay. Minnesota trailed 17-3 at halftime and fell behind 24-3 before scoring the final touchdown of the game.

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Vikings' Ponder Has Sore Elbow

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:06:47 +0000

Viking quarterback Christian Ponder was limited in practice Wednesday due to a sore elbow. He sustained the injury when he hit the helmet of a Packer player on his follow through. He stayed in the game and is expected to play Saturday at Green Bay.

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Vikings Practice Without Peterson, Smith and Winfield

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:29:20 +0000

The Vikings practiced without running back Adrian Peterson, safety Harrison Smith, cornerback Antoine Winfield, and linebacker/special teammer Tyron McKenzie.

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Vikings Beat Packers at Metrodome, Dec. 30, 2012 [PHOTOS]

Townsquare Media — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:50:40 +0000

It's on to the playoffs for the Minnesota Vikings after a last second field goal launched the purple into post-season play. A 29-yard field goal from Blair Welsh lifted the Vikings over the Packers, 37-34. See the game through the lens of photographer Joe Bielawa.

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Vikings Top Packers to Earn Playoff Spot

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:13:24 +0000

The Vikings got a 29-yard field from Blair Walsh on the last play of the game to beat the Packers 37-34 Sunday. Minnesota led 20-10 at halftime but saw the Packers tie the game at 27 at 34 before won the game on the Walsh field goal.

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