One of the NFL’s youngest defensive stars is now locked up through the 2023 season. 23-year-old defensive end Danielle Hunter and the Minnesota Vikings came to terms on a contract extension worth $72 million over five years on Wednesday, per an official team announcement. The contract includes $40 million in guarantees, a $15 million signingContinue reading “Danielle Hunter Receives Massive Five-Year, $72M Extension From Vikings”
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Kirk Cousins Will Sign Fully-Guaranteed Deal With Vikings
The top free agent quarterback available is already off the board. Kirk Cousins is expected to sign a three-year, $84 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Every single penny of the $84 million will be guaranteed, making Cousins the highest paid quarterback in the league, at least for the moment.Continue reading “Kirk Cousins Will Sign Fully-Guaranteed Deal With Vikings”
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Latavius Murray Signs Multi-Year Deal With Vikings
There will be a new face in the Minnesota Vikings’ backfield in 2017. Minnesota and free agent running back Latavius Murray have reached agreement on a three-year, $15 million deal that features $8.5 million guaranteed an a average annual salary of $5 million. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman announced the deal in an official statementContinue reading “Latavius Murray Signs Multi-Year Deal With Vikings”
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Vikings Decline 2017 Contract Option on RB Adrian Peterson
The Minnesota Vikings announced today that they have declined their 2017 contract option on running back Adrian Peterson, making him an unrestricted free agent. Had the Vikings exercised the option, they would’ve been required to pay him $18 million in 2017, which would’ve made him the highest paid running back in the league. While Peterson’sContinue reading “Vikings Decline 2017 Contract Option on RB Adrian Peterson”
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Adrian Peterson Plans to Return Christmas Eve vs. Packers
The Minnesota Vikings running back corps has major help on the way, it appears. Running back Adrian Peterson will practice this week, as he begins to prep himself for a Christmas Eve return against the Green Bay Packers – a big game for Minnesota’s playoff hopes. “I plan on practicing this week to really getContinue reading “Adrian Peterson Plans to Return Christmas Eve vs. Packers”
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VIDEO: Xavier Rhodes Records 100-Yard Pick Six vs. Cardinals
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes did something on Sunday that no other player in Vikings history has ever done. With the Vikings up 13-10 late in the 2nd quarter and the Cardinals driving, Rhodes intercepted Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer, and returned the interception 100 yards to net the longest interception return in Vikings history.Continue reading “VIDEO: Xavier Rhodes Records 100-Yard Pick Six vs. Cardinals”
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Adrian Peterson Undergoes Successful Meniscus Surgery, Out 3-4 Months
Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson underwent successful surgery this morning to repair a torn lateral meniscus, the Vikings announced. .@AdrianPeterson had a successful lateral meniscus repair this morning. MORE: https://t.co/JYCvc8B5Yt pic.twitter.com/VuzRSvyi7g — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 22, 2016 Peterson is expected to be out 3-4 months which could set him up for aContinue reading “Adrian Peterson Undergoes Successful Meniscus Surgery, Out 3-4 Months”
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Vikings Sign Safety Harrison Smith to Five-Year, $51M Extension
The Minnesota Vikings and Harrison Smith have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $51 million extension to keep the Pro Bowl safety in Minnesota until 2022. Vikings safety Harrison Smith signed long-term extension with Minnesota. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 6, 2016 Smith’s deal includes a $10 million signing bonus along with $28 million guaranteed outContinue reading “Vikings Sign Safety Harrison Smith to Five-Year, $51M Extension”
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Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Wants to Play in the NFL Until He’s 40
Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson had a bounce back season at age 30 in 2015 after a distracting and terrible 29-year-old season in 2014. Peterson rushed for 1,485 yards to lead the NFL in rushing for the 3rd time in his career. The Vikings back also lead the NFL in touchdowns scored, andContinue reading “Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Wants to Play in the NFL Until He’s 40”
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Teddy Bridgewater Coming up Big When Vikings Need Him Most
A lot was made about the 2015 that Teddy Bridgewater has had over the last few weeks, as the 23-year-old Vikings quarterback entered the month of December with just eight passing touchdowns and 7 interceptions. While those numbers look identical to his rookie season, Bridgewater has improved his game this season, throwing the ball moreContinue reading “Teddy Bridgewater Coming up Big When Vikings Need Him Most”
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