T.J. Hockenson is unquestionably one of the best tight ends in the NFL, but the Minnesota Vikings star has been failing in one massive area this season. Reaching the end zone. Hockenson returned in November from a brutal knee injury he suffered last December and has been playing some solid football, logging 34 catches for… Continue reading Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star Strangely Failing in One Massive Area
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Former Iowa Star Previews Viking-Packers
The Minnesota Vikings are still in the hunt for home field advantage in the NFC playoffs as they get set to host the rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Vikings Tight end and former Iowa star T.J. Hockenson. Hockenson says the atmosphere is already playoff like. Hockenson says the Vikings have adopted the “one game… Continue reading Former Iowa Star Previews Viking-Packers
Once-Promising Former Viking Promoted for Playoff Push
Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports. The Houston Texans will visit the postseason, and former Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. will be a part of the fun. Once-Promising Former Viking Promoted for Playoff Push ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted before the start of Week 16, “Texans are signing TE Irv Smith to their active roster today… Continue reading Once-Promising Former Viking Promoted for Playoff Push
Vikings Sign Former Ex-49ers CB Ambry Thomas in Free Agency
Getty Former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas #20 looks on after facing the Los Angeles Rams. The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for the postseason, with seeding and the NFC North crown the only stakes remaining in the regular season, and they have added former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas to the roster… Continue reading Vikings Sign Former Ex-49ers CB Ambry Thomas in Free Agency
Former Minnesota Vikings TE Signing with Houston Texans
Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Right now the Minnesota Vikings employ one of the best tight ends across football. There was a noticeable hole in the offense while T.J. Hockenson was out. His return has provided another weapon for Sam Darnold to utilize. Before Hockenson though, there was hope the organization could develop someone of that… Continue reading Former Minnesota Vikings TE Signing with Houston Texans
Falcons likely to cut former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons are likely to cut Kirk Cousins before mid-March, less than a year after he left the Minnesota Vikings to head to Georgia. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that “executives across the leave” believe Cousins’ exit from Atlanta will happen before a $10 million roster bonus is due on Mar. 17, with Schefter citing… Continue reading Falcons likely to cut former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins
Daniel Jones sent holiday gift to former Giants teammates despite release
Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones didn’t forget about his former teammates in this season of giving. Despite being benched and then cut by the Giants last month, Jones still thanked his former offensive linemen recently by sending them limited edition bottles of Clase Azul tequila. A quick Google search shows that Clase Azul tequila ranges from… Continue reading Daniel Jones sent holiday gift to former Giants teammates despite release
Could the Vikings land a former Pro Bowler before the playoffs?
The Minnesota Vikings are currently sitting at 12-2 and tied with the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions atop the NFC standings. That makes Minnesota’s final three games the most pivotal of the season. If the Vikings win, they’ll not only take home the NFC North crown but will be the top seed in the NFC, earning… Continue reading Could the Vikings land a former Pro Bowler before the playoffs?
Former NFL star Adrian Peterson facing more legal trouble in Texas
Former NFL MVP running back Adrian Peterson is facing legal trouble again in Texas, this time after two warrants were issued for his arrest related to his failure to appear in court for two different child support cases. The former Minnesota Vikings star made more than $100 million in his NFL career from 2007 to… Continue reading Former NFL star Adrian Peterson facing more legal trouble in Texas
Kirk Cousins and 3 former Vikings failing miserably elsewhere and why
Kirk Cousins is no longer the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings and the organization has to feel quite vindicated by that — especially because he’s no longer the starting quarterback for his new team, the Atlanta Falcons. Despite being paid a lucrative free agent contract this offseason, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced the decision… Continue reading Kirk Cousins and 3 former Vikings failing miserably elsewhere and why