All Entries in the "Minnesota Vikings" Category
Vikings HC Leslie Frazier Names Favre the Starting QB
One of the first decisions that Leslie Frazier had to make as interim head coach of the Minnesota Vikings pertained to who the team’s starting quarterback would be. Frazier’s answer: Brett Favre. “Brett Favre,” Frazier said when asked who the quarterback would be on Sunday against the Washington Redskins. “I mean, I have no, there’s [...]
Brad Childress Issues Statement
Relieved of his coaching duties today, Brad Childress issued the following the statement through his former employer: “The past five years have been a tremendous experience for my family and I as the Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings. I have a great respect for the players and coaches who I have worked with and [...]
Vikings Fire HC Brad Childress
The Minnesota Vikings have relieved head coach Brad Childress of his duties, the team announced on Monday. Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will be the interim head coach. Vikings owner Zygi and Frazier will address the media at 4pm ET. Hired in 2006, the Vikings have gone 39-35 under Childress, including a 22-10 record between [...]
Vikings Activate WR Sidney Rice Off PUP
The Minnesota Vikings announced that they have activated wide receiver Sidney Rice off the physically unable to perform list. Rice had surgery on his hip during the off-season, and has been on the PUP list since the opening of training camp. The 2007 second-round pick out of South Carolina had told ESPN’s Ed Werder that [...]
Opposition Research: Minnesota Vikings (W11)
What comes AFTER that emotional release that comes with finally, finally, getting a win over Brett Favre? Potentially, a really good football game.
Vikings DT Pat Williams Plans to Play Beyond 2010
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams plans to play beyond the 2010 season, the Associated Press reports. Williams, who turned 38 last month, is in the final year of a three-year contract extension signed in 2007. Williams had suggested during the off-season that 2010, his 14th year in the NFL, would be his final season. [...]
Favre to Contact Dr. James Andrews
After Sunday’s 27-13 loss to the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre revealed that he had tendinitis in his throwing shoulder. Favre tells ESPN’s Ed Werder that he plans to consult with Dr. James Andrews, who performed the 2008 surgery on Favre’s biceps tendon that could be related to the pain the 41-year old [...]
Favre Says He’s Not Coming Back in 2011
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre says he is not returning for the 2011 season. Favre made the disclosure during an interview with Steve Mariucci, his former quarterbacks coach with the Green Bay Packers, for the NFL Network that will air on this Sunday’s “GameDay Morning”. The NFL Network aired a portion of the interview during [...]
Vikings Sign T Patrick Brown to the Practice Squad
The Minnesota Vikings have signed first-year offensive tackle Patrick Brown to their practice squad. Brown (6-5, 310) went undrafted out of Central Florida in 2009, signing with the Carolina Panthers as a free agent. Waived by the Panthers last September, Brown had a brief stint on the New England Patriots’ practice squad before spending the [...]
Vikings WR Sidney Rice to Come Off PUP
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice will come off the physically unable to perform list today, head coach Brad Childress announced during his Wednesday press conference. Rice had surgery on his hip during the off-season, and has been on the PUP list since the opening of training camp. Rice will have three weeks of practice [...]
Brad Childress Releases Statement Regarding Randy Moss
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress has released the following statement regarding his decision to place wide receiver Randy Moss on waivers: “This decision was made based on what we thought was in the best interests of the Minnesota Vikings, both in the short and long term,” said Childress. “We wish Randy the best as [...]
Vikings Waive WR Randy Moss
The Minnesota Vikings have waived wide receiver Randy Moss, Michael Lombardi of the NFL Network reports. Re-acquired in October from the New England Patriots, Moss caught 13 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns in his second stint with the Vikings, who originally selected him with the 21st overall pick of the 1998 NFL Draft. [...]
Childress Has Not Told Team Who’ll Start at QB
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress did not reveal to his team who will start at quarterback during last night’s team meeting, Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune reports. During the week, Childress was reportedly leaning towards starting Tarvaris Jackson, but Brett Favre’s ankle was feeling better late in the week. The 41-year old, who [...]
Favre Expects to Start on Sunday
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre tells ESPN’s Ed Werder that his ankle is feeling better, and that the 41-year old intends to start on Sunday against the New England Patriots. Favre missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but shed his walking boot and practiced on Friday. Vikings head coach Brad Childress has been leaning towards [...]
Childress Leaning Towards Starting T-Jack
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress is leaning towards starting Tarvaris Jackson at quarterback, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. A stress fracture in Brett Favre’s left ankle, as well as an avulsion fracture in the heel of his left foot, has put Favre’s legendary 291-game starting streak in jeopardy. Childress says Favre is getting better–a [...]
