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Minnesota Vikings Give Brian Robison A Chance To Play On Sunday
By Joseph Gunther Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier did not sound too optimistic about Brian Robison’s availability for Sunday’s tilt against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. However,...
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Minnesota Vikings Put Playoffs On The Line Against Division Rival Green Bay...
By Joseph Gunther (Credit, Tom Lynn /Getty Images) Adrian Peterson gets another crack at the Green Bay Packers’ defense Sunday at Mall of America Field. He already ran for 210 yards against the Pack...
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The Future Looks Bright For The Minnesota Vikings
By Joseph Gunther (Credit, Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings were coming off a 3-13 season and in rebuilding mode. The general consensus was that this season wasn’t going to be much...
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Kalil Chosen As Pro Bowl Replacement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings rookie left tackle Matt Kalil is headed to Hawaii after all. Kalil was added to the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster Friday to replace Washington Redskins tackle Trent...
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Vikings Draft 2013: Let The Speculation Continue
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (WCCO) – Let the speculation begin — or continue. The Vikings have two picks in the first round, and Vikings GM Rick Spielman met with the media on Tuesday for his annual draft...
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Minnesota Vikings Claim J’Marcus Webb, Finalize Practice Squad
By Joseph Gunther The Vikings claimed J’Marcus Webb after the veteran offensive tackle was waived by the Chicago Bears. The 25-year former seventh round draft pick started 44 games at both left and...
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Vikings Offensive Tackles Couldn’t Be Less Alike
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — With Matt Kalil under contract through 2015 and Phil Loadholt locked up a year longer than that, the Minnesota Vikings boast a sturdy and talented pair of offensive tackles...
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Vikings O-Line Issues Leak Into Regular Season
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Matt Kalil made his rookie season look almost easy last year. He was chosen fourth overall by the Minnesota Vikings, started at left tackle the minute he hit the practice...
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Peterson Probable, Kalil Questionable For Vikings
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been listed as probable for Monday’s night game against the New York Giants after missing some practice time this week because of...
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Josh Freeman’s Concussion Keeps Him Out Of Practice, Ponder Re-Enters...
By Joseph Gunther (Credit, Elsa/Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings found out Wednesday that quarterback Josh Freeman suffered a concussion during Monday night’s loss to the New York Giants at MetLife...
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Kalil’s Learning The Vikings’ New Offense, And Feeling Great
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Most of the questions in this Vikings pre-season are about rookies, newcomers and the new coaching staff. But Vikings have another evaluation – this time with a veteran. Matt Kalil...
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Minnesota Vikings Open The Mike Zimmer Era In St. Louis
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings begin the Mike Zimmer era with a road game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Vikings enter the 2014 season with low expectations. They...
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Minnesota Vikings Good All Around In Rout Of St. Louis
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings began the Mike Zimmer era in style. They blew out the St. Louis Rams 34-6 Sunday at the Edward Jones Dome. Cordarrelle Patterson and the defense were the stories...
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Minnesota Vikings Staying Grounded Despite Dominant Week 1 Win And Perfect...
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings have yet to lose under Mike Zimmer. The first-time, first-year head coach led the Vikings to a 4-0 preseason and then a blow out victory over the St. Louis Rams...
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Minnesota Vikings Turning To Rookie Teddy Bridgewater
By Joseph Gunther The future is now for the Minnesota Vikings. Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is taking over earlier than expected due to a foot fracture sustained by Matt Cassel in the second...
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Vikings Running Game Broke Out Against Falcons With Help From Offensive Line
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings got their running going in their Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons at TCF Bank Stadium. Since Adrian Peterson’s legal issue reached the headlines on Sept. 12,...
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Culture Change Is Mike Zimmer’s Biggest Challenge As Vikings Head Coach
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings have had a losing record in three of the last four seasons. The team’s culture has quickly turned in the wrong direction. A losing mentality does not suit their...
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Minnesota Vikings Future Rides On First Round Draft Picks
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings are a rebuilding team. No one within the organization wants to admit it, but they are unlikely to make a deep playoff run. Anything is possible, but the Vikings...
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Injury Report: Vikings Running Backs Are Getting Banged Up
By Joseph Gunther Adrian Peterson is not walking through the door to play again this season. Matt Asiata suffered a concussion and has not practice this week. Jerick McKinnon has been absent from or...
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Vikings’ Matt Kalil: ‘It Wasn’t My Best Day’
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20141124191728080AA.mp4 EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — A rough day on the field for Minnesota Vikings left tackle Matt Kalil on Sunday against Green Bay was...
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Opponent Profile: Vikings Face Panthers In Only Home Stand
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings play three straight home games from from Week 12 through Week14. The Carolina Panthers will be the middle game of the only time this season that the Vikings will...
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Vikings OT Matt Kalil’s Frustrating Season Reached A New Height Sunday
By Joseph Gunther Matt Kalil is in the midst of the worst season in his three-year NFL career. Sunday’s three penalty performance against the Green Bay Packers was just the tip of the iceberg. After...
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Injury Report: McKinnon Doubtful For The Vikings Against The Panthers
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings have been hit hard at running back this season. After losing Adrian Peterson to a nearly season-long suspension, they did not have Matt Asiata due to a...
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Vikings Offensive Line Showing Improvement
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Two months ago, Matt Kalil and the rest of the Minnesota Vikings offensive linemen were reeling. The Detroit Lions had just sacked rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater eight...
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Opponent Profile: Vikings Playing Final Game Against The Bears
By Joseph Gunther The final game of the season. Week 17 can be a time of preparation for a run at the NFL’s great prize. However, for the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, it is a game of learning...
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Team Grades: Vikings Get Zimmer First Win Over Division Rival In Season Finale
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings got their first win of the season against a division rival in 2014. It only took the entire season to do it. In the last week of the season, the Vikings defeated...
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Minnesota Vikings Head Into The Offseason Optimistic, But Unsatisfied
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings exceeded the national expectations with seven wins.That, however, is not satisfactory to the team. Two wins below .500 and missing out on making the playoffs is...
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DeRusha Eats: Pieology Pizzeria
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150321100238580AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s been around for thousands of years, but right now it doesn’t get hotter than pizza. Matt Kalil is a...
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Vikings Exercise 5th Year Options On Kalil, Smith
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have exercised the fifth-year options on the contracts for safety Harrison Smith and left tackle Matt Kalil. The Vikings announced the decisions Monday,...
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Adrian Peterson, Vikings Make Elementary School Appearance
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150603194125677AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The idea Wednesday morning was for the Minnesota Vikings to build a playground like they do every year — this...
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Vikings’ Kalil: ‘It’s The Best I’ve Felt In A Long Time’
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Matt Kalil’s performance for the Minnesota Vikings last season was frequently dissected, and dissed. For him, 2014 is best left forgotten. “What are you going to worry about...
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10 Things To Watch At Vikings Training Camp
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s the middle of July, but the football season is officially just around the corner. The Minnesota Vikings report to the campus of Minnesota State University, Mankato, on...
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Minnesotan To Meet: Dr. Josh Sandell
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – When your car needs a tune-up, you take it to a mechanic. When you need a tune-up, you head to the doctor. But when a professional athlete needs a tune-up, it’s sometimes a little...
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Injury Report: Eric Kendricks On Track To Return After Two Week Absence For...
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings are set to get their middle linebacker back. Eric Kendricks missed the last two games due to a rib injury. The rookie second round draft pick was a full...
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Vikings Place Kalil On Injured List, Likely Out For Season
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer announced Wednesday that offensive tackle Matt Kalil will likely be out for the remainder of the season. Kalil was placed on the...
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Vikings Embrace ‘Next Man Up’ Mentality As Peterson, Kalil Go Out
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — People inside the Vikings organization say Adrian Peterson has lost enough before his knee injury Sunday that they have real concerns if he will ever play again for the Vikings. On...
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Vikings Release Statements On Matt Kalil & Sharrif Floyd Surgeries
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Both Minnesota Vikings’ offensive tackle Matt Kalil and defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd have undergone successful surgeries this week. The team announced that Kalil underwent...
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4 Christmas Gifts The Vikings Can Give Fans
What a weird season it’s been for the Minnesota Vikings. And there are still three games left. And they still have a chance, albeit slim, to make the playoffs. The Vikings started 5-0, and they could...
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Matt Kalil Leaves Vikings, Signs With Panthers
A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent left tackle Matt Kalil from the Minnesota Vikings on a five-year deal worth $55.5...
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Ex-Viking Kalil Charged After Minn. Pizzeria Allegedly Sold Beer To Minor
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Former Minnesota Vikings tackle Matt Kalil is facing charges after authorities say an underage worker at his Maple Grove pizzeria sold alcohol to a minor. Kalil, who now plays for...
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