The Minnesota Vikings announced they have activated RB Ty Chandler from injured reserve. It’s worth noting RB Jordan Mason is dealing with an ankle injury. Chandler has been out since Week 1 with a knee injury. Chandler, 27, was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 draft by the Vikings out of North Carolina. He’s in the final year of a four-year, $4 million rookie … [Read more...] about Vikings Activate RB Ty Chandler From IR
Vikings Claiming QB Brett Rypien Off Waivers From Colts
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Vikings are claiming QB Brett Rypien off waivers from the Colts. It’s worth noting Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has been ruled out with a hand injury and backup QB Max Brosmer will start. Rypien, 29, wound up going undrafted out of Boise State in 2019 before signing a three-year, $1.755 million contract with the Broncos. Denver waived Rypien … [Read more...] about Vikings Claiming QB Brett Rypien Off Waivers From Colts
Vikings Signing G Henry Byrd To Two-Year Deal
Per his agency JL Sports, the Vikings are signing G Henry Byrd to a two-year contract extension. Minnesota is also elevating veteran LB Sione Takitaki to the active roster for Week 17. Byrd, 26, went undrafted out of Princeton in 2023 and caught on with the Broncos soon after. He was among Denver’s final roster cuts and was on their practice squad before having his first stint … [Read more...] about Vikings Signing G Henry Byrd To Two-Year Deal
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Harrison Smith, Falcons, Lions, Vikings
Falcons Falcons RB Bijan Robinson surpassed 2,000 scrimmage yards in Week 16 in his home state of Arizona against the Cardinals. Atlanta HC Raheem Morris feels his running back has played at an elite level all season and made his case as the best player in football. “It’s kind of looked like that all year,” Morris said, via Josh Kendall of The Athletic. “He must have a lot of … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Harrison Smith, Falcons, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell broke down the recent defensive breakdown during the team’s loss to the Steelers. “Look, as you guys know, the rush and coverage always go together, and we have not worked in unison for a number of plays. We’ve gotten hit on a number of plays. So, some of that is we play a certain style, right? And then, if you feel like you’re not executing there, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings