Dianna Russini reports that veteran Vikings S Harrison Smith plans to play in his first game of the season in Week 3. He signed a one-year extension this offseason that included a $10.25 million base salary and was worth up to $14 million with incentives. Smith, 36, is a former first-round pick of the Vikings back in 2012. He was entering the final year of a six-year, $56.53 … [Read more...] about Vikings S Harrison Smith Set To Return In Week 3
Vikings Elevate Two Players Including RB Cam Akers
The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday that they’ve elevated RB Cam Akers and G Henry Byrd for their Week 3 game. Minnesota lost RB Aaron Jones to a hamstring injury in Week 2 and third-string RB Ty Chandler was dealing with an injury as well, so they opted to bring Akers back this week. Akers, 26, was a second-round pick of the Rams out of Florida State in the 2020 NFL … [Read more...] about Vikings Elevate Two Players Including RB Cam Akers
Vikings Currently Expect QB J.J. McCarthy To Return After Week 6 Bye
According to Tracy Wolfson, the Vikings are currently planning for QB J.J. McCarthy to be out through the team’s bye in Week 6. That would sideline him for the next two games against the Steelers and Browns, both of which will be played internationally, as well as today’s game against the Bengals. Wolfson says McCarthy will make the two-week trip with the team overseas and … [Read more...] about Vikings Currently Expect QB J.J. McCarthy To Return After Week 6 Bye
NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/20
49ers Elevated QB Adrian Martinez and WR Malik Turner from their practice squad. Placed OL Spencer Burford on injured reserve. Bears Elevated DB Dallis Flowers and LB Carl Jones from their practice squad. Placed OL Kiran Amegadjie and CB Jaylon Johnson on injured reserve. Signed DE Tanoh Kpassagnon to their active roster from their practice squad. Broncos Elevated FB Adam … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/20
NFC Notes: Carson Wentz, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears RB D’Andre Swift said the team’s lack of execution falls upon the players, not HC Ben Johnson. “He’s been doing everything he can do,” Swift said, via Bears Wire. “We as players need to follow his lead and execute.” Packers Although Matt Schniedman of The Athletic thinks CB Carrington Valentine will have less playing time with the return of CB Nate Hobbs, he could … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Carson Wentz, Bears, Packers, Vikings