A severe storm delayed the Minnesota Vikings third preseason game for over an hour, but the purple go on to beat the Oakland Raiders 20-12 on Saturday night.
The Vikings have placed right tackle Phil Loadholt on injured reserve, ending his season with a torn left Achilles tendon. The move was made Tuesday, when the Vikings signed offensive tackle Stephen Goodin to fill Loadholt's roster spot.
Minnesota Vikings right tackle Phil Loadholt's season is over because of a torn left Achilles tendon. Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner confirmed on Monday the fears the team had after Saturday night's preseason game.
The NFL and University of Minnesota have won the latest round in a legal fight over the ability of off-duty officers to carry handguns at Minnesota Vikings games.
The Minnesota Vikings starters were sharp against the lowly Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 26-16 win in the second preseason game, but lost right tackle Phil Loadholt to an achilles injury.
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been banged up a bit in practice. Peterson was tangled up with other players Tuesday during an inside running drill at training camp, falling to the ground while appearing to hurt his leg.