Vikings activate K Will Reichard off IR

The Vikings will have their rookie kicker back for Week 14. Minnesota has activated Will Reichard and long snapper Andrew DePaola on Saturday, the team announced. Reichard has made 14-of-16 field goals this season. He was sidelined by a right quad injury. The Vikings have waived kicker Parker Romo as a corresponding move. Minnesota has… Continue reading Vikings activate K Will Reichard off IR

Vikings Activate Andrew DePaola & Will Reichard from Injured Reserve for Week 14

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings (10-2) on Saturday activated veteran long snapper Andrew DePaola and rookie kicker Will Reichard ahead of hosting the Atlanta Falcons (6-6) in Week 14. To make room for Reichard, Minnesota waived kicker Parker Romo. The Vikings also announced the elevation of undrafted rookie outside linebacker Gabriel Murphy from their… Continue reading Vikings Activate Andrew DePaola & Will Reichard from Injured Reserve for Week 14

Minnesota Vikings reportedly had interest in star Super Bowl-winning QB before signing Sam Darnold

Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images This past offseason was filled with difficult decisions for a Minnesota Vikings front office led by GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell. Their Pro Bowl quarterback had suffered an Achilles tear and was headed into his age-36 season. Minnesota had interest in retaining Cousins, but once the QB received a… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings reportedly had interest in star Super Bowl-winning QB before signing Sam Darnold

Vikings ‘monitored’ Matthew Stafford’s situation before signing Darnold

We’re 12 games into the Sam Darnold era with the Vikings and with a 10-2 record, it’s safe to say that it has been a smashing success, but how close was Minnesota to going in a different direction at QB last offseason? According to a recent article from The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Vikings looked… Continue reading Vikings ‘monitored’ Matthew Stafford’s situation before signing Darnold

Vikings CB fed up with Lions hype, eager for Week 18 showdown

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. had his eyes on this week’s Thursday Night Football game at Ford Field, and he wasn’t too pleased with the results. The Detroit Lions walked away with a 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers, improving to 12-1 and extending their win streak to 11 games — both franchise… Continue reading Vikings CB fed up with Lions hype, eager for Week 18 showdown

Darnold’s arm talent is making anything possible with Vikings offense

EAGAN — If you stop the tape when Sam Darnold first brings his arm back to throw the football and then look where Jordan Addison was in his route, it’s mind bending trying to figure out how Darnold knew where he was going to be and how he put the exact right amount of velocity… Continue reading Darnold’s arm talent is making anything possible with Vikings offense

Kyler Murray tells the truth about the penalty in loss to Vikings

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray finally went public Wednesday about the crucial false start flagged against tight end Tip Reiman late in Sunday’s game against the Vikings. Coaches and players usually refrain from criticizing the officiating for two reasons. First, it can sound like an excuse. And second, no one wants to be fined by… Continue reading Kyler Murray tells the truth about the penalty in loss to Vikings

Kirk Cousins prepares to play the Vikings as the Falcons QB – Star Tribune

Kirk Cousins prepares to play the Vikings as the Falcons QB  Star Tribune What to watch when Falcons travel to Minnesota to face Vikings in Week 14  AtlantaFalcons.com Justin Jefferson on Kirk Cousins: I’ll always be thankful for what he’s done for me  NBC Sports Vikings-Falcons Week 14 score predictions from the Vikings On SI staff  Sports Illustrated Kirk… Continue reading Kirk Cousins prepares to play the Vikings as the Falcons QB – Star Tribune

Vikings Should Give an Undrafted Rookie a Look

Credit: Caean Couto-USA TODAY Sports Week 14 will be a reunion with longtime Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. He bolted for Atlanta in March after six seasons in the North, perhaps hoping for a better chance to reach the postseason ‒ the contractual details surely mattered, too. Nine months later, the Vikings have been outpacing the… Continue reading Vikings Should Give an Undrafted Rookie a Look