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Viking Head Coach Mike Zimmer has indicated that Running Back Adrian Peterson has  torn Meniscus and has no timetable for his return. Peterson suffered the injury in the Vikings 17-14 win over the Packers Sunday night. The injury is to his right knee...

The Vikings play at Carolina at noon on Sunday. The game can be heard on AM 1240 WJON.

The Vikings will host the Packers at US Bank Stadium Sunday night at 7:30. The game can be heard on AM 1240 WJON.

The Minnesota Vikings have traded for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford, according to multiple sources.

The Vikings wrap up the preseason with a home game against the Los Angeles Rams at US Bank Stadium Thursday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

Shaun Hill started for the Vikings and was 10-17 for 129 yards. Running back Jerick McKinnon rushed for a touchdown, and defensive back returned an interception for a touchdown.

The Vikings have extended the contract of head coach Mike Zimmer. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. He has a 18-14 record in 2 seasons as the Vikings head coach including an 11-5 record last season and a playoff appearance.

Viking right tackle Phil Loadholt has officially retired. Loadholt suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the preseason that kept him out of all of last season. He was a 2nd round pick in 2009 and made 89 career starts placing him 9th in career starts in Viking franchise history.

Former Viking head coach Dennis Green has died at the age of 67. The cause of death according to ESPN is cardiac arrest. Green finished his career in 2006 with a 113-94 overall record in 13 seasons and a 4-8 mark in the postseason.

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune the Vikings have informed cornerback Xavier Rhodes and defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd that the team will be picking up their 5th year option on their rookie contracts