Minnesota Vikings Rumors & News
StarCaps trial: Judge will rule on Vikings' Kevin and Pat Williams by mid-May
St. Paul Pioneer Press — A Hennepin County judge said he would decide by mid-May whether the NFL violated Minnesota drug-testing laws by suspending Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams after attorneys for both sides made their closing arguments today.
6 hours agoReport: Jets could give Tomlinson two-year, $5 million contract
St. Paul Pioneer Press — The New York Jets are locked in a strong recruiting effort to keep LaDainian Tomlinson from signing with the Minnesota Vikings.
6 hours agoEagles eyeing Ray Edwards, report says
St. Paul Pioneer Press — The Delaware County (Pa.) Times reported that the Philadelphia Eagles are expected to try to sign Vikings free-agent defensive end Ray Edwards. The report made no mention of a possible timetable.
16 hours agoTomlinson takes jersey and runs
Minneapolis Star-Tribune — But the veteran may have taken a Vikings uniform just as a keepsake on his way to New York, where he'll see what the Jets have to offer.
20 hours agoNFL executive accuses Williamses' attorney of leaking test results
St. Paul Pioneer Press — An NFL executive Thursday accused an attorney for Kevin and Pat Williams of breaching his clients' confidentiality by leaking results of their failed drug tests to the media six weeks before the league suspended the Vikings defensive tackles.
20 hours agoBob Sansevere: Fossil hunting could become a great gig for the Vikings
St. Paul Pioneer Press — BOB SANSEVERE He's too old. He's washed up. Just look at how much he struggled last season. LaDainian Tomlinson? Well, yeah, those things
20 hours agoLaDainian Tomlinson high on Vikings
St. Paul Pioneer Press — LaDainian Tomlinson left Vikings headquarters holding a purple Vikings jersey at about 5:15 p.m. Thursday, entered a black limousine alone and parted.
March 11, 2010StarCaps trial: NFL executive accuses Williamses' lead attorney of leaking their failed drug tests
St. Paul Pioneer Press — An NFL executive today accused an attorney for Kevin and Pat Williams of breaching his clients' confidentiality by leaking results of their failed drug tests to the media six weeks before the league suspended the Vikings defensive tackles.
March 11, 2010Tomlinson deserves offer he can't refuse
St. Paul Pioneer Press — You've heard the talk about LaDainian Tomlinson: He's no longer an elite running back, not nearly as dangerous as he once was.
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- Jim Schwartz on WDFN: Upgrading offensive line important, but Lions' other needs are, too Grand Rapids Press With as many needs as Detroit has, targeting specific positions can lead to overlooking other players who can help. Listen to the full interview:
- Collins signs three-year extension worth $23.4 million Packers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins’ long wait is over. He has a long-term deal that will make him a very rich man.
- Ryan Pickett also signs contract extension Packers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The Packers also announced at Fan Fest that Packers nose tackle Ryan Pickett has been signed through 2013.
- From Fan Fest, Collins speaks about new 4 year deal Packers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel It was announced at the Sixth Annual Packers Fan Fest in Lambeau Field's Atrium that Nick Collins has signed a four year extension. It was first reported from Tom Silverstein's Twitter account: Packers S Nick Collins signing three-year, $23.4 M contract extension, sources said. Will get $14 mil in the first year.
- Sitton is Packers' top earner in performanced-based pay Packers Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Green Bay - Guard Josh Sitton received $300,622 and nearly doubled his 2009 salary by being the Packers' top earner in the National Football League's performance-based pool that allocates $3.423 million to each team, according to a league source.
- Jim Schwartz likes speed of Lions' acquisitions Detroit News The Lions are much faster across the board with the signings of receivers Nate Burleson and Brian Clark, cornerbacks Chris Houston and Jonathan Wade, and linebackers Caleb Campbell and Vinny Ciurciu.
- New Twins middle infielders J.J. Hardy and Orlando Hudson learning each other's tendencies Minneapolis Star-Tribune
- Timberwolves' Kevin Love out with foot injury St. Paul Pioneer Press Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love will not play in tonight's game against San Antonio because of a left mid-foot sprain suffered Wednesday night against Denver.
- Closers who might interest Minnesota Twins St. Paul Pioneer Press The Twins have in-house options to take over for Joe Nathan, if need be, manager Ron Gardenhire said. The leading candidates in that pool are likely Matt Guerrier and Jon Rauch, but surely general manager Bill Smith's due diligence will include exploring trade possibilities as well.
- Minnesota Twins game canceled St. Paul Pioneer Press The Minnesota Twins have canceled today's spring training game against the New York Mets at Fort Myers, Fla., because of rain, the Twins announced.
- Single-game Twins tickets go on sale Saturday Minneapolis Star-Tribune
- Francisco Liriano shows serious stuff St. Paul Pioneer Press FORT MYERS, Fla. — This is what the Twins hoped for when they saw Francisco Liriano's winter ball reports — a fastball with command, a tight slider and a solid changeup to mix in.