Their NFL careers are apparently over. Their boxing careers are apparently beginning. Via ESPN.com, Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell will meet in an exhibition boxing match on July 30. The fight will occur as part of the undercard of something called Social Gloves 2. The main event features someone named Austin McBroom and someone named [more] … [Read more...] about Adrian Peterson, Le’Veon Bell to box on July 30
Justin Jefferson: We’re not a run-first offense anymore
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook spent time lined up as a wideout during the team’s OTA practices this spring and said that he’s happy to play “wherever they want to fit me in” on offense during the 2022 season, which are a couple of many signs being sent about the team’s new look on offense [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Jefferson: We’re not a run-first offense anymore
Justin Jefferson has the Hall of Fame atop his list of individual goals
Justin Jefferson had one of the greatest rookie seasons of any receiver in history with 88 catches for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns. The Vikings receiver followed it up with 108 receptions for 1,616 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Jefferson, 23, is on his way to somewhere special, and the two-time Pro Bowler hopes [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Jefferson has the Hall of Fame atop his list of individual goals
NFL announces training camp start dates for all 32 teams
It’s a quiet patch in the NFL schedule right now, but it won’t be long before fields are filled with players. The NFL released training camp start dates for all 32 teams on Thursday and we’re less than a month away from players reporting to camps around the league. Rookies will report to work for [more] … [Read more...] about NFL announces training camp start dates for all 32 teams
Vikings sign fourth-round selection Akayleb Evans
The Vikings signed rookie cornerback Akayleb Evans to his four-year deal, the team announced Wednesday. The Vikings now have signed eight of their 10 selections from the 2022 NFL draft. Cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. and offensive guard Ed Ingram, both second-round choices, remain unsigned. The Vikings made Evans a fourth-round selection, the 118th overall pick, [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings sign fourth-round selection Akayleb Evans
Dalvin Cook: Wherever Vikings want me to fit in offense is good for me
Running back Dalvin Cook is one of many Vikings getting used to life with a new head coach this offseason and Kevin O’Connell’s arrival has led to a lot of speculation about how the team’s offense will change in 2022. One change that could be in the works is where Cook will line up on [more] … [Read more...] about Dalvin Cook: Wherever Vikings want me to fit in offense is good for me
Case Keenum: It’s exciting to be Stefon Diggs’ teammate again
A few years ago, Case Keenum and Stefon Diggs combined to form one of the best plays of the season with the Minneapolis Miracle. But then the two were separated, as Minnesota elected to sign Kirk Cousins in free agency. Keenum went to Denver, then Washington, and has spent the last two seasons as Cleveland’s [more] … [Read more...] about Case Keenum: It’s exciting to be Stefon Diggs’ teammate again
Saints sign Brandon Dillon
The Saints signed tight end Brandon Dillon on Tuesday, the team announced. Dillon, 25, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019, signing with the Vikings. He has appeared in five games in his career. Dillon’s only career reception came in Minnesota’s win over the Panthers in 2020 and went for 6 yards. [more] … [Read more...] about Saints sign Brandon Dillon
Report: Raiders, Vikings have had multiple conversations with Ndamukong Suh
The Raiders have some competition for Ndamukong Suh’s services in 2022. According to Tyler Dragon of USA TODAY, Suh has also drawn interest from the Vikings. Dragon also notes the defensive tackle has had multiple conversations with both Las Vegas and Minnesota. But, Dragon reports, there’s mutual interest between the Raiders and Suh. Suh’s interest [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Raiders, Vikings have had multiple conversations with Ndamukong Suh