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Vikings make offer to Husain Abdullah, after all

19 March 2012

The Minnesota Vikings have extended a contract offer to safety Husain Abdullah, and he's mulling it over, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The Vikings discussed an extension during the season, but nothing materialized. Abdullah's concussion history - two in the last four years, prompting a five-game stint on injured reserve last season - gave the Vikings pause, but a concussion specialist out of Pittsburgh recently cleared Abdullah, 26, to continue his career.

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Vikings Agree to Terms with RB Lex Hilliard

19 March 2012

The theme for the Minnesota Vikings this offseason appears to be versatility over starter ability. The Vikings stuck to the game plan on Sunday when they agreed to terms with former Miami Dolphins running back Lex Hilliard on a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal are currently unavailable

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Vikings Free Agency 2012: Minnesota Inks Lex…

19 March 2012

Read More: John Carlson (TE - MIN), Lex Hilliard (RB - MIA), Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings The Minnesota Vikings beefed up their stable of tailbacks on Sunday by agreeing to a one-year contract with former Miami Dolphins running back Lex Hilliard. Hilliard, who lists at 5-foot-11 and 240 pounds, will add much needed depth to a position that has been debilitated by injuries in recent years.

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Vikings sign former Dolphins RB Lex Hilliard

19 March 2012

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract with former Miami Dolphins running back Lex Hilliard, providing depth and capable blocking to a deep yet injury-plagued backfield. Hilliard, who wasn't tendered by the Dolphins as a restricted free agent, had 41 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries last season.

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Vikings Free Agency 2012: DB Nick Taylor Signed To…

16 March 2012

Read More: Minnesota Vikings The NFL is in the thick of the free agent season, with deals and meeting flying fast and furious ever since free agency opened on Tuesday.

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Rival Vikings stadium bill takes step forward in…

16 March 2012

Although state Sen. Julie Rosen's proposal for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium stalled this week in committee, a rival bill moved ahead Friday, March 16.

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Vikings' Cook acquitted in assault case

15 March 2012

Published: March. 15, 2012 at 7:11 PM MINNEAPOLIS, March 15 (UPI) -- A jury in Minneapolis Thursday acquitted Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook of all counts in his trial on charges of assaulting his girlfriend. Cook, 25, was arrested in October on charges of domestic assault by strangulation and third-degree assault against Chantel Baker, 21.

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Vikings say Cook deserves to return to team

15 March 2012

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings say cornerback Chris Cook's acquittal on assault charges has opened the door for him to return to the team. Cook was acquitted Thursday of all charges  that he assaulted his girlfriend in October

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Shooter Now: Vikings already seem to be writing…

Shooter Now: Vikings already seem to be writing…

14 March 2012

Zygi Wilf, left, and head coach Leslie Frazier. (Pioneer Press, File) The Minnesota Vikings aren't behaving like a team concerned about wanting to contend next season. After finishing 3-13, the Vikings are $23 million under the $120.6 million salary cap

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Vikings Among Seven Teams Interested in TE Carlson

14 March 2012

To say that the Minnesota Vikings had a quiet first day of free agency is a massive understatement. As top talents flew off of the shelves, the Vikings sat by the wayside watching other teams overpay for their future playmakers. There was, however, one talent that they put feelers out for

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North metro business group: Vikings stadium…

13 March 2012

  The North Metro Business Alliance has five words for anyone thinking a new Minnesota Vikings stadium should be built in Minneapolis – Do not forget Arden Hills.

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Vikings Re-sign DT Guion to 3-year Deal

13 March 2012

In a last second move prior to the beginning of free agency, the Minnesota Vikings secured a smidgen of depth at the defensive tackle position. According to Jeremy Fowler of the Pioneer Press , the Vikings have re-signed defensive tackle Letroy Guion to a three-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available

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Girlfriend sorry Vikings player was jailed

13 March 2012

Published: March. 13, 2012 at 12:56 PM ST.

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2012 NFL Draft: Trade Could Still Happen With…

12 March 2012

Read More: nfl draft, nfl trade rumors, vikings trade rumors, Robert Griffin III (QB - Baylor), Justin Blackmon (WR - Oklahoma St.), Andrew Luck (QB - Stanford), Matt Kalil (OT - Southern Cal), Trent Richardson (RB - Alabama), Morris Claiborne (CB - LSU), Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams The 2012 NFL Draft is still over one month away, but this weekend's trade between the Washington Redskins and St. Louis Rams has brought about NFL trade rumors that include the Minnesota Vikings

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