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Fitz's final preseason draft board (ProFootballWeekly.com)

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0500

Updated Sept. 5, 2010 @ 4 a.m. ET Pat Fitzmaurice, a winner of the FantasyPros Top 5 Accuracy Award, offers up his...

All Day is motivated to shine

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:08:00 -0500

VIKINGS 2010 SEASON PREVIEW Adrian Peterson becomes even more important this season.

Health issues hit the 'Big 3' receivers

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:44:00 -0500

VIKINGS 2010 SEASON PREVIEW Sidney Rice, Bernard Berrian and Percy Harvin might be the NFL's top trio -- if they're playing.

Is it a farewell tour for starting LBs?

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:44:00 -0500

VIKINGS 2010 SEASON PREVIEW The starting linebackers include two pending free agents.

'Daaaaad' Pat Williams: 'We've got to win it this year'

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:44:00 -0500

VIKINGS 2010 SEASON PREVIEW Standout defensive tackle Pat Williams, who appears to be near retirement, thinks it's a 'do-or-die year.'

This year, Vikings are going all in

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:39:00 -0500

For Longwell, the shoe must go on

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:33:00 -0500

VIKINGS 2010 SEASON PREVIEW Even at 36 years old, Ryan Longwell hasn't lost love for kicking.

Cuts done, but moves not finished

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:25:00 -0500

The Vikings waived Javon Walker, leaving them short on receivers and also needing defensive backs.

An important year for Winfield

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:23:00 -0500

VIKINGS 2010 SEASON PREVIEW The veteran cornerback shrugs off his misfortunes from last year, saying, 'It's a business.'

NFL cutdown day: NFC West (SportingNews.com)

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:12:00 -0500

Teams had until 5 p.m. ET Sept. 4 to reach the NFL-mandated 53-player roster limit. Here's a team-by-team look from SN's correspondents at cuts and other decisions by teams in the division: Arizona Cardinals Coach Ken Whisenhunt had many reasons for cutting former starting QB Matt Leinart. Most important, Whisenhunt didn't believe Leinart had good chemistry with other players. Whisenhunt wouldn't go into detail, but it's clear he didn't think Leinart had taken on the role of a leader.

Tom Powers: Vikings traded the wrong QB and kept the scapegoat

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:59:00 -0500

At which point does Tarvaris Jackson catch a break?

Vikings looking to add another receiver after releasing Javon Walker

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:48:00 -0500

As the Vikings' 20 roster cuts on Saturday left the team with four viable receiver options, rumblings of former Pro Bowler T.J. Houshmandzadeh joining the team grew throughout the day.

Two too much: 18-game NFL season could be a tough sell with players

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:41:00 -0500

The last time the NFL expanded the season was 1978, when the schedule increased to 16 games from 14. That also was the year each conference added a wild-card playoff team and when regular-season records dictated matchups the following season. The NFL had switched from a 12- to a 14-game schedule in 1961.

Lloyd doesn't make cut but hopes for callback

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:10:00 -0500

Former Gophers kicker Rhys Lloyd wants to be back with the Vikings, but he realizes that might not happen.

NFL cutdown day: NFC North (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:51:00 -0500

Teams had until 5 p.m. ET Sept. 4 to reach the NFL-mandated 53-player roster limit. Here's a team-by-team look from SN's correspondents at cuts and other decisions by teams in the division: Chicago Bears The team cut its top two picks from 2009 -- defensive end Jarron Gilbert and wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias -- both of whom were third-round picks. Gilbert had two sacks and a forced fumble in the final two exhibitions but was beaten out by Henry Melton and rookie Corey Wootton.

Vikings waive Javon Walker, 4 other wide receivers (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:29:00 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings are apparently still looking for wide receivers.

Saints place Sharper on PUP list, Casillas on IR (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:16:00 -0500

NEW ORLEANS - All-Pro safety Darren Sharper's goal of helping the Saints compete for a second consecutive championship remains intact, even if it isn't working out quite as he'd planned.

Vikings ax Javon Walker; reportedly hunt T.J. Houshmandzadeh (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:50:00 -0500

Two weeks after they signed him in a desperation move, the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday cut wide receiver Javon Walker. The move could be a signal the Vikings will pursue another wideout, possibly free agent T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Walker was among Vikings cuts as they and all NFL teams pushed toward the NFL's 53-player roster limit. Also cut Saturday were wide receiver Logan Payne, return man Darius Reynaud and kicker Rhys Lloyd, SN Vikings correspondent Mark Craig reports.

Leinart, Houshmandzadeh released as NFL teams trim to 53 (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:03:00 -0500

Matt Leinart might get a second chance, but for the Arizona Cardinals he was a first-round bust. The team released Leinart on Saturday, marking another career setback for the 10th pick of the 2006 draft and the 2004 Heisman Trophy winner. Another team may sign Leinart as a backup quarterback -- perhaps the Seattle Seahawks, for whom his former college coach, Pete Carroll, is now the head coach. However, Leinart's inability to beat out Derek Anderson for the Cardinals' starting job raises the question whether Leinart will ever be good enough to start...

Vikings work their way down to 53 (The National Football Post)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:50:00 -0500

The Minnesota Vikings opted to go without a kickoff specialist after all, a move that will cost them $200,000.

Leinart never learned NFL isn't Hollywood (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:48:00 -0500

Matt Leinart leaves Arizona with the reputation of a spoiled, soft wannabe. He should've studied Kurt Warner.

Minnesota Vikings' final roster: Javon Walker, Nate Triplett fail to make team

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:27:00 -0500

Wide receiver Javon Walker, kicker Rhys Lloyd and fifth-round linebacker Nate Triplett were among the 20 Vikings players who failed to make the 53-man roster, the Vikings announced today.

Vikings cut Javon Walker; reportedly hunt T.J. Houshmandzadeh (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:37:00 -0500

Two weeks after they signed him in a desperation move, the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday cut wide receiver Javon Walker. The move could be a signal the Vikings will sign free agent T.J. Houshmanzadah. Walker was among Vikings cuts as they and all NFL teams pushed toward the NFL's 53-player roster limit. Also cut Saturday were wide receiver Logan Payne and kicker Rhys Lloyd, SN Vikings correspondent Mark Craig reports. Houshmandzadeh was cut by the Seahawks, who preferred to go with younger, developing players behind their top two receivers.

Report: Vikings will release Javon Walker (The National Football Post)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:34:00 -0500

While Brett Favre waits for his favorite target Sidney Rice to heal from ill-timed hip surgery, he’s not...

Vikings Announce 53-man Roster

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:25:00 -0500

On Saturday, the Vikings announced their final cuts and thus the 53-man roster was finalized as well. Click here to view the roster. Click here to view the current unofficial depth chart. Click her...

Receiver-thin Vikings release Walker, could seek help elsewhere

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:20:00 -0500

The Minnesota Vikings apparently are still looking for wide receivers.

Houshmandzadeh will be picked up quickly (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:17:00 -0500

Don’t expect veteran wide receiver T. J. Houshmandzadeh to be out of work for long, after being cut by the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. Several teams in need of wide receiver help could be interested, including the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. The Seahawks’ decision to cut Houshmandzadeh, who turns 33 later this month, was about finances as much as performance. The Seahawks signed him to a five-year, $40 million contract last year and will end up paying him about $15 million for one season of play, but they decided they weren’t willing to pay...

Minnesota Vikings cut Javon Walker, perhaps to sign former Seahawk T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:02:00 -0500

The Vikings cut former Pro Bowl receiver Javon Walker today, Walker confirmed to the Pioneer Press, and the move could be to make room for another

Rosenfels, Reynaud pass physicals, become Giants (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:19:00 -0500

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Quarterback Sage Rosenfels and running back Darius Reynaud are officially members of the New York Giants.

Report: Houshmandzadeh will not land with Vikings (The National Football Post)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:15:00 -0500

Don’t look for T.J. Houshmandzadeh to be landing in the Twin Cities. The Minnesota Vikings are not in the...

Vikings work their way down to 53

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd let go

Report: Vikings will release Javon Walker

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Minnesota's situation at receiver up in the air

Report: Houshmandzadeh will not land with Vikings

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

They lost bid to sign him as free agent last year

T.J. Houshmandzadeh reportedly out in Seattle (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:52:00 -0500

Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh will be released or traded by the Seattle Seahawks as part of the team's final roster cuts Saturday, according to multiple reports. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, ESPN.com and NFL.com say the team will part with Houshmandzadeh after just one season. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports former Lions first-rounder Mike Williams has earned a starting spot ahead of the 10th-year pro, and coach Pete Carroll likes young receivers Deon Butler and Golden Tate.

Questions with Bob Sansevere: Pete Bercich

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:45:00 -0500

Pete Bercich knows the Vikings better than most. He played for them. He coached for them. Nowadays, he does commentary for the Vikings' radio network. So I checked in with Bercich to see what he thinks about the Vikings as they head into a season opener Thursday night in New Orleans.

One thing with Bob Sansevere: Greg Camarillo

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:42:00 -0500

Here is Vikings wide receiver Greg Camarillo ...

On and on with Bob Sansevere: Brad Childress

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:40:00 -0500

Here is Vikings coach Brad Childress ...

Vikings trade backup QB Sage Rosenfels, KR Darius Reynaud to Giants

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:50:00 -0500

The Vikings still have faith in Tarvaris Jackson after all.

Giants acquire backup QB Rosenfels, KR Reynaud from Vikings

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:14:00 -0500

The New York Giants opted for experience over promise Friday, acquiring veteran Sage Rosenfels from the Minnesota Vikings to back up starting quarterback Eli Manning this season, a league source told NFL Network.

Giants acquire QB Sage Rosenfels (AP)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:51:00 -0500

The New York Giants acquired quarterback Sage Rosenfels and running back Darius Reynaud from the Minnesota Vikings on Friday for undisclosed draft picks. The Vikings announced the deal on their website. They will receive a pick in next year's draft and a conditional selection in the 2012 draft. The deal is contingent on both players passing physicals on Saturday.

Vikings trade veteran QB Sage Rosenfels to Giants (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:49:00 -0500

The Minnesota Vikings have traded veteran quarterback Sage Rosenfels and running back Darius Reynaud to the New York Giants for a fifth-round draft pick in 2011 and a conditional draft pick in 2012, NFL.com reports. Rosenfels will back up Eli Manning with the Giants. New York needed a No. 2 after losing Jim Sorgi to a season-ending shoulder injury. Reynaud was the Vikings' primary punt returner. Rosenfels has made 12 career starts with the Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans, but he did not get into any games for the Vikings last season.

Vikings Deal Rosenfels And Reynaud To Giants

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:14:00 -0500

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Giants have acquired QB Sage Rosenfels and RB Darius Reynaud from the Minnesota Vikings for undisclosed draft picks. A person within the league who is familiar with the...

Houshmandzadeh jobless in Seattle (The National Football Post)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:36:00 -0500

The Seattle Seahawks can’t forge a new identity and future fast enough. That is why the team is willing to...

Saints cut veteran RB Ladell Betts (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:32:00 -0500

METAIRIE, La. - Ladell Betts' comeback from a serious knee injury is on hold for now.

Shooter Now: For Vikings, cutting Rosenfels makes cents; Liriano was Twins' version of Strasburg

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:41:00 -0500

Despite outplaying Tarvaris Jackson during the exhibition season, it's a decent guess that Sage Rosenfels will be the quarterback the Minnesota Vikings cut by Saturday's deadline and that money will have something to do with it.

As Joe Webb shines, Tarvaris Jackson gets booed and says 'I don't even care'

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:32:00 -0500

The play was a simple out route intended for receiver Javon Walker. Tarvaris Jackson missed the sideline spot a couple of yards left, usually an easy meal for a cornerback to gobble up.

Vikings Preseason Fantasy Preview: Part 2

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:22:00 -0500

Christian Peterson has been writing about the NFL - specifically, fantasy football - for the last 7 years. He currently serves as the Operations Manager LeagueSafe.com and is in his 3rd season co-h...

Vikings 31, Broncos 24: Joe Webb, opportunistic defense key ugly victory

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:54:00 -0500

RECAP: Without the starters, the Vikings played ugly but opportunistic football early on. Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson produced another lackluster preseason effort, misfiring on his first six attempts. Sage Rosenfels (1 of 4, 10 yards) wasn't much better. Joe Webb, a fourth-string fan favorite, lifted the offense by capping a 76-yard touchdown drive with a 41-yard run.

Bob Sansevere: Protecting Brett Favre is all that really matters

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:46:00 -0500

There's a wonderful scene in "City Slickers" where Billy Crystal's character, Mitch, is asked by Jack Palance's Curly if he knows what the secret of life is.

Erin Henderson raises his roster stock with a big game for Vikings

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:42:00 -0500

Talk about a fringe player saving a roster spot.