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Panthers don’t expect Christian McCaffrey to play Sunday
Running back Christian McCaffrey was on the practice field Wednesday, but it doesn’t look like he will be on the field for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. McCaffrey is working his way back from a shoulder injury and wore a red, non-contact jersey for his first practice session in a couple of weeks. After the [more] … [Read more...] about Panthers don’t expect Christian McCaffrey to play Sunday
Vikings remove Dru Samia from COVID-19 list
The Vikings removed offensive guard Dru Samia from the COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday, the team announced. Samia went on the list Nov. 16 after a positive test. That leaves receiver Adam Thielen on the Vikings’ reserve/COVID-19 list. Samia started four games at right guard for the Vikings earlier this season. Samia played four special teams [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings remove Dru Samia from COVID-19 list
Vikings updated draft position, plus potential draft targets
Minnesota’s loss to Dallas comes at a key point in the season. The Vikings were in the midst of turning their season around. The team headed into the matchup on a three-game winning streak. If Minnesota beat Dallas, the Vikings would be at .500 and have a legitimate shot at the playoffs. But now, the team is left with a 4-6 record, and a postseason berth all the more unlikely. … [Read more...] about Vikings updated draft position, plus potential draft targets
Where does Jared Allen rank on 2021 Hall of Fame list?
Former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is eligible to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2021. What are the chances Allen gets in on his first try? Pretty likely. Among the 25 finalists, Allen ranks fifth on Adam Rank’s Hall of Fame list over at NFL.com. Here’s what Rank wrote about Allen: I know a lot of you kids might not have seen Allen play. You might best recognize him … [Read more...] about Where does Jared Allen rank on 2021 Hall of Fame list?
Vikings injury report: Four DNP, one limited
For Minnesota, it’s been a whirlwind at the right guard position. First, the Vikings started Pat Elflein in that role. Elflein went down with an injury and in came Dru Samia. Samia struggled mightily and his eventual injury led to the rookie Ezra Cleveland filling in. The Vikings waived Elflein after he returned; It seemed like Cleveland had secured the right guard role, at … [Read more...] about Vikings injury report: Four DNP, one limited
The Spun’s 2020 College Football Staff Picks: Week 13
Rivalry Week is here… or something resembling Rivalry Week in the 2020 college football season. We still have a few more weeks of regular season games and makeup games after this. There’s no Michigan-Ohio State. Nick Saban won’t be at the Iron Bowl. It’s going to be a weird one. Alabama announced today that Saban has tested positive for COVID-19, and has mild symptoms. Unlike … [Read more...] about The Spun’s 2020 College Football Staff Picks: Week 13
Look: Vikings Have Blunt Response To ESPN Rookie Poll
NFL analysts said this year’s rookie class was loaded at wide receiver. Somehow that might actually be an understatement, as a plethora of first-year players are making huge impacts this season. This week, ESPN asked the NFL world which rookie wideout they’d build their offense around. The three options were Tee Higgins, CeDee Lamb and Justin Jefferson. Honestly it’s impossible … [Read more...] about Look: Vikings Have Blunt Response To ESPN Rookie Poll
Mike Zimmer on Adam Thielen’s status: We’ll have to see as week goes along
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen went on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday and a report on Tuesday indicated that he had a positive test for the coronavirus. That report also said that he received a negative result on a subsequent test, which raised the possibility of a false positive on the initial test. Vikings head coach [more] … [Read more...] about Mike Zimmer on Adam Thielen’s status: We’ll have to see as week goes along