In a vote for who will grace the cover of the 25th anniversary edition of the Madden NFL video game franchise, a classic name beat out Adrian Peterson. In resilient AP fashion, Peterson will still appear on some covers of this year's Madden release; even after coming in second place in voting.
Kenechi Udeze entered the NFL as a first round draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings in 2004, showing promise on the defensive line before his career was ended in 2007 due to a battle with lymphoblastic leukemia. After a successful fight with cancer, Udeze has found himself back in the NFL and entering a new era with his old team.
2 weeks ago In my opinion, if Christian Ponder hadn't had that killer game against Green Bay to get the Vikes into the playoffs, Tim Tebow would have had a better season. Viking critics are putting pressure on Ponder to live up to his firs round draft choice. Cue the mentor.
Minnesota Vikings rusher and fan favorite Adrian Peterson appeared on a sports talk show yesterday, discussing topics like the his return from the devastating knee injury. During the interview, Adrian was asked about outspoken former Viking Chris Kluwe, when he made a remark some are viewing as controversial.
4 weeks ago Jared Allen has been one of the most recognizable Vikings since he came to play here from the Kansas City Chiefs. He has out performed most men in his position and has become a staple in Minnesota Viking public outreach. Is it time to move on?
The Minnesota Vikings unveiled their new uniforms prior to the 2013 NFL Draft, and both fan and player reaction to the new designs seem to be positive. Here is what a couple Vikings players had to say about the new uniforms during a recent photo shoot.
May 15, 2013 Brian Urlacher was reported to be talking to the Minnesota Vikings about playing the LB positon. This morning on the NFL network, Coach Leslie Frazier said they would start in house first. He didn't say it wouldn't happen, nor did he say it would.
May 15, 2013 I've been following this one closely, I think this would help the Vikings immensely. We would have Brian's services and he could work with the young Viking Defense. Vikings said they were moving guys around and there would be a first timer playing the LB position.
Members of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Authority gathered with officials from the Minnesota Vikings, political leaders, and fans of the team at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis for the ceremonial vote of approval and presentation of the schematics of the new $975 million Vikings stadium
As a step in the process of building a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings, the team has struck a deal with the University of Minnesota that allows for facility usage.
With hopes "like father, like son" applies in the Carter family, the Minnesota Vikings have reportedly extended an invitation to Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter's son, Duron, to join the team for a tryout.
The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers focused on defense through the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Green Bay had one pick at 26, while Minnesota entered last night with two picks (23, 25) after earning an extra in the Percy Harvin trade.
