The Vikings have made a pair of roster moves on Friday, releasing cornerbacks Tae Haynes and Cordea Tankersley. Minnesota picked up both players late in the 2020 season and had signed them to futures deals for 2021. Haynes appeared in one game for Minnesota this season after playing two games for the Dolphins. He also [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings release Tae Hayes, Cordrea Tankersley
Chargers signing kicker Tristan Vizcaino
The Los Angeles Chargers are signing kicker Tristan Vizcaino, according to former NFL kicker Nick Novak. Vizcaino appeared in one game last season for the San Francisco 49ers against the Seattle Seahawks. He converted all three field goal attempts and three extra points attempts he had in relief of an injured Robbie Gould. Vizcaino has [more] … [Read more...] about Chargers signing kicker Tristan Vizcaino
Stephen Weatherly says he’s back with the Vikings
Defensive end Stephen Weatherly spent his first four NFL seasons with the Vikings and he says he is headed back to the team for the 2021 season. Weatherly signed a two-year deal with the Panthers as a free agent last year, but got released by Carolina last month. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Weatherly [more] … [Read more...] about Stephen Weatherly says he’s back with the Vikings
Rick Spielman: I know rumors float around, but Kirk Cousins is our quarterback
The NFL has already seen a far amount of action with quarterbacks this offseason with more expected to come in the next few weeks as teams set themselves up for the 2021 season. All of those machinations have led to speculation about a good number of the league’s starters. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been [more] … [Read more...] about Rick Spielman: I know rumors float around, but Kirk Cousins is our quarterback
Rick Spielman: Danielle Hunter hasn’t asked to be top-paid defensive player or for trade
Defensive end Danielle Hunter did not play at all in 2020 because of a neck injury that went from being called a “small tweak” by the team to being the reason for season-ending surgery. At the time Hunter had that surgery, there was a report from NFL Media that the Vikings would have to decide [more] … [Read more...] about Rick Spielman: Danielle Hunter hasn’t asked to be top-paid defensive player or for trade
If Browns move on from David Njoku, Kyle Rudolph would appear a fit
On Saturday, David Njoku wrote what sounded like a goodbye to Cleveland. The tight end asked for a trade last summer and again before the trade deadline. The Browns didn’t listen, but Njoku played only 36 percent of the offensive snaps and made only 19 receptions for 213 yards and two touchdowns. He remains under [more] … [Read more...] about If Browns move on from David Njoku, Kyle Rudolph would appear a fit
Mike Zimmer: Kyle Rudolph will be missed
The Vikings confirmed they are making tight end Kyle Rudolph a salary cap casualty. Rudolph announced his departure from Minnesota a few minutes before the Vikings released the news. “Kyle has been a leader and mentor for us on and off the field from the first day I arrived in Minnesota,” Vikings coach Mike Zimmer [more] … [Read more...] about Mike Zimmer: Kyle Rudolph will be missed
Vikings cut Kyle Rudolph
Veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph is on the way out in Minnesota. The Vikings are cutting Rudolph, who confirmed on social media that he has been told he’s out. Rudolph was slated to earn a $7.65 million base salary this season and count $9.45 million against the Vikings’ salary cap. He still had three more [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings cut Kyle Rudolph
Top 100 free agents 2021: Dak Prescott again tops the list
The following are PFT’s top 100 free agents for the start of the 2021 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents, as well as released players. The list will be updated as events warrant, with signings, tags and re-signings denoted when announced and/or reported. 1. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott 2. Bears receiver Allen [more] … [Read more...] about Top 100 free agents 2021: Dak Prescott again tops the list