Vikings QB McCarthy held out of practice with soreness in right knee after promising preseason debut
4 months, 1 week ago

Vikings QB McCarthy held out of practice with soreness in right knee after promising preseason debut

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reported soreness in his right knee and was held out of practice on Monday night to undergo further examination. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the team didn’t have reason to believe McCarthy was experiencing any problem beyond routine soreness, but O’Connell said he wasn’t sure yet whether McCarthy would travel this week for joint practices with Cleveland on Wednesday and Thursday and the preseason game against the Browns on Saturday. McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the draft out of national champion Michigan, had 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception on 11-for-17 passing in his preseason debut against Las Vegas. The Vikings also hosted free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore for a visit on Monday, continuing their persistence with potential upgrades to a thin position.

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Vikings rule CB Stephon Gilmore out against Falcons with hamstring injury
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Vikings rule CB Stephon Gilmore out against Falcons with hamstring injury

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been ruled out of the upcoming game against Atlanta because of a hamstring injury. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday that Gilmore was “right on schedule” with his recovery with an opportunity to play in the following game against Chicago on Dec. 16, a Monday night kickoff that gives the 13-year veteran …

Vikings' Defense Struggles as Flacco Takes Over in Crucial Match
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vikings' Defense Struggles as Flacco Takes Over in Crucial Match

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to bounce back from a tough 2-2 start to the season after a five-game winning streak. They face the Indianapolis Colts in prime time, a team that has shown they can overcome challenges with their passing attack. The Vikings will need to find their defensive footing quickly if they want to win this game. The …

Vikings are relieved Darnold has just a knee bruise and no damage after a late hit
3 months ago

Vikings are relieved Darnold has just a knee bruise and no damage after a late hit

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold has a bruised left knee from a late and low hit that sidelined him for one play, a relief to the undefeated Vikings after an MRI exam revealed no structure damage. Darnold was hurt when Houston defensive end Danielle Hunter took him to the turf after a completion late in the third quarter …

Vikings’ McCarthy stays optimistic despite the discouragement of a season-ending injury
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings’ McCarthy stays optimistic despite the discouragement of a season-ending injury

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — J.J. McCarthy knew when he was prepped for knee surgery that the absence or presence of a brace on his right leg when he awoke from the procedure would provide an immediate sign of the state of his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings. “I was definitely upset, that’s for sure,” McCarthy said. “I’m not going to …

Stephon Gilmore joins the Vikings, the latest and biggest catch for cornerback group needing a boost
4 months ago

Stephon Gilmore joins the Vikings, the latest and biggest catch for cornerback group needing a boost

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have finally assembled a proven group of cornerbacks, after a series of setbacks. “Obviously through some setbacks and some significant losses, we feel good about where that group’s looking now.” Familiarity with defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who coached him with the Patriots for two seasons, both of which ended in the Super Bowl, helped …

Minnesota Vikings agree to 1-year contract with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore
4 months ago

Minnesota Vikings agree to 1-year contract with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore on Sunday, the fifth cornerback — and by far the most accomplished — the team has added since training camp began in an effort to bolster a vital position group. After leading the NFL with six interceptions and 20 passes defensed and earning his second straight All-Pro selection in …

Vikings No. 2 WR Jordan Addison avoids major injury, but will miss time after hurting ankle
4 months, 1 week ago

Vikings No. 2 WR Jordan Addison avoids major injury, but will miss time after hurting ankle

Associated Press  

BEREA, Ohio — The Vikings dodged a second significant injury loss in two days. While it’s not known exactly how long Addison will be sidelined, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Thursday that the 22-year-old, who had 70 catches and 10 touchdowns last season as a rookie, isn’t seriously hurt. O’Connell also said wide receiver Thayer Thomas is in concussion protocol …

Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season following right knee surgery to repair torn meniscus
4 months, 1 week ago

Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season following right knee surgery to repair torn meniscus

Associated Press  

BEREA, Ohio — J.J. McCarthy’s rookie year with the Minnesota Vikings is already over. The former Michigan star quarterback and first-round NFL draft pick will miss the season after undergoing surgery to repair torn meniscus in his right knee, which he injured in his preseason debut last week. “I really believe that J.J. has kind of confirmed to me and …

J.J. McCarthy is done for the season, and the Vikings are left to pick up the pieces
4 months, 1 week ago

J.J. McCarthy is done for the season, and the Vikings are left to pick up the pieces

New York Times  

BEREA, Ohio — The Minnesota Vikings’ buses pulled up to the Browns’ practice fields outside of Cleveland, and coach Kevin O’Connell quickly got on with it. “As crushed as I am for our team,” O’Connell said, “I’m the most crushed for J.J.” GO DEEPER Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy out for season after successful surgery As he spoke, the rest of …

Vikings QB McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee, a big setback in rookie’s progress
4 months, 1 week ago

Vikings QB McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee, a big setback in rookie’s progress

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery, derailing the rookie’s preseason progress and putting his status for the regular season in question. Even if McCarthy’s injury is considered minor and he comes back on the shorter end of the wide range of timetables, this development was a big …

Vikings’ McCarthy throws interception, 2 TDs in preseason debut for 24-23 win over Raiders
4 months, 1 week ago

Vikings’ McCarthy throws interception, 2 TDs in preseason debut for 24-23 win over Raiders

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Rookie J.J. McCarthy rebounded from an ill-advised throw intercepted by Las Vegas starting cornerback Jack Jones with two touchdown passes against backups, a mixed but promising preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings’future franchise quarterback in a 24-23 victory over the Raiders on Saturday. Minnesota’s latest attempt at stabilizing the kicker position, the sixth-round pick Reichard, had his first …

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Raiders
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Raiders

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — And so it begins. Head Coach Kevin O'Connell says Sam Darnold will start at QB before J.J. McCarthy gets a significant amount of work in the preseason opener on Saturday. That’s what the Vikings have done with Rodriguez, and he has garnered enough respect for defensive coordinator Brian Flores to occasionally toss him in with the first-stringers. …

Vikings stick to process with McCarthy, as Darnold’s presence keeps pressure off rookie QB
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings stick to process with McCarthy, as Darnold’s presence keeps pressure off rookie QB

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The expectations and scrutiny that hound NFL quarterbacks drafted at the top of the first round is mere background noise for J.J. McCarthy in his first training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. “But also, it’s about the quality and the volume of those reps throughout camp to really continue to holistically attack this quarterback development program and …

Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL in opening practice of training camp, AP source says
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL in opening practice of training camp, AP source says

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL during a drill in the first practice of training camp on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the injury said. Blackmon, a second-year player out of Southern California who showed flashes of promise last season after being drafted in the third round, hurt his knee during a 7-on-7 passing …

Vikings put Hockenson on PUP list to start camp with star tight end still rehabbing from ACL repair
5 months ago

Vikings put Hockenson on PUP list to start camp with star tight end still rehabbing from ACL repair

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was placed on the physically unable to perform list as expected on Monday for the beginning of training camp, his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee not yet complete. “He’s well ahead of schedule from a standpoint of some of the benchmarks throughout his rehab,” coach …

Vikings trade up twice in NFL draft. They take Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Alabama edge Dallas Turner
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings trade up twice in NFL draft. They take Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Alabama edge Dallas Turner

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings traded up twice in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, jumping one spot to No. “Obviously I’m a spreadsheet-calculator guy myself, but sometimes you’ve got to step out from there, take your Clark Kent glasses off and just have a championship mindset and swing for a great player.” The departure …

Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?
8 months ago

Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The NFL draft is not so much a marathon weekend as it is a season of speculation and subterfuge, a made-for-TV mystery unfolding team by team across the league. “It’s something that is hard to grasp, but if you grasp it, you know what the rewards are, right?” With Penix and Nix widely considered to be in …

Vikings release RB Alexander Mattison with their ground game still in need of a boost
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings release RB Alexander Mattison with their ground game still in need of a boost

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings released running back Alexander Mattison on Monday, with the club continuing to seek solutions to a lagging rushing attack. The Vikings cut four-time Pro Bowl pick Dalvin Cook for cap savings last year and turned the backfield over to Mattison, one of the most popular and respected players in the locker room. Mattison had 25 …

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have entered another pivotal offseason, revolving around the club’s still-uncertain plans at quarterback. Cousins, who had enough qualifying attempts to finish third in the NFL in passer rating despite playing in only eight games, didn’t directly answer a question on Monday about whether he would sign with the Vikings for less …

Vikings take USC WR Jordan Addison at No. 23 in NFL draft
1 year, 7 months ago

Vikings take USC WR Jordan Addison at No. 23 in NFL draft

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Jordan Addison could hardly have found a better place to break into the NFL than Minnesota, with Justin Jefferson in place to learn from. The Vikings selected the USC wide receiver with the 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, giving their superstar a viable sidekick after the jettisoning of veteran Adam Thielen — …

McCarthy back at Lambeau as Cowboys visit desperate Packers
2 years, 1 month ago

McCarthy back at Lambeau as Cowboys visit desperate Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Circumstances surrounding Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy’s return to Lambeau Field to face his former team are quite a bit different from expected. “Trust me, I’m the last person that wants to create any type of distraction or questions for somebody else because we’re at the point in the year now, starting the third quarter of …

Vikings acquire tight end TJ Hockenson in trade with Lions
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings acquire tight end TJ Hockenson in trade with Lions

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings acquired tight end T.J. Hockenson from the division rival Detroit Lions a few hours before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, giving the NFC North leader another skill-position standout for a high-caliber offense. The deal, which was pending completion of Hockenson passing a physical exam, came two days after a serious ankle injury for primary …

Tough path to playoffs for Vikings worsens without Thielen
2 years, 11 months ago

Tough path to playoffs for Vikings worsens without Thielen

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have had one of those nail-biter seasons, and there’s not much left to chew on with their chance of making the playoffs now in low-percentage territory. The venerable wide receiver was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, so the only way he could return from his sprained ankle this season would be with the Vikings …

Rodgers, Bakhtiari among non-participants in Pack’s practice
3 years, 1 month ago

Rodgers, Bakhtiari among non-participants in Pack’s practice

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers are having trouble getting healthy this week in preparation for their game at rival Minnesota. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not practice Thursday for the second straight day, though the three-time NFL MVP said this week he’s certain he’ll play Sunday against the Vikings. Left tackle David Bakhtiari, trying to make his way …

In Stefanski’s return, Browns defense dominates Vikings 14-7
3 years, 2 months ago

In Stefanski’s return, Browns defense dominates Vikings 14-7

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After winning the NFL’s Coach of the Year award in his first season with Cleveland, Kevin Stefanski now has a victory over his old team in Minnesota to highlight the start of his second year. Garrett was credited with one-half of Cleveland’s two sacks and four hits on Kirk Cousins, Greedy Williams became the first player this season …

Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery
3 years, 3 months ago

Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are bracing for the season-long absence of on-the-rise tight end Irv Smith Jr., after knee surgery Wednesday for a torn meniscus. I would expect whenever he’s back the same great player that he was.” The Vikings acquired tight end Chris Herndon in a trade Tuesday with the New York Jets to help reinforce the …

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