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RB Adrian Peterson was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day and said he was about “85 percent.” He plans to play Sunday against the Saints. Peterson has missed the last three …
16 Dec 11
QB/WR Joe Webb won’t start at quarterback this week as coach Leslie Frazier made it clear he will stick with Christian Pondeer. But Webb’s multi-talented skill should soon lead to more time on the field …
15 Dec 11
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier reaffirmed his commitment to rookie quarterback Christian Ponder following the team’s first practice leading up to Sunday’s game against the Saints at Mall of America Field. “There is no doubt he’s …
15 Dec 11
The Vikings need to finish 2-1 against the Saints, Redskins and Bears to avoid becoming the first team to lose 14 games in the 51-year history of the franchise. “That’s our motivation now,” defensive end …
12 Dec 11
RB Adrian Peterson took a step toward returning while quarterback Christian Ponder moved in the other direction on Thursday. CB Asher Allen continues to practice on a limited basis, but the Vikings are just being …
09 Dec 11
The Vikings head to Detroit to challenge the Lions’ fifth-ranked passing attack with a depleted secondary that’s been embarrassing the past seven games. How embarrassing? Well, for starters, it’s allowed quarterbacks to complete 71 percent …
08 Dec 11
He’s down to his fourth left cornerback and third free safety. His left corner was out of work a month ago. His free safety is a raw sixth-round draft pick. And his nickelback choices are …
07 Dec 11
TE Visanthe Shiancoe showed up Monday with a swollen hand. The Vikings aren’t sure how he hurt the hand. They sent him for X-rays, which turned out negative. He should be fine in time for …
06 Dec 11
Next year’s Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will be held in the Brainerd Lakes Area on May 8-11, 2014. Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state’s tourism promotion office, organizes this event each year in coordination with a host …
