All 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most NFL teams stay at their training complexes year-round, but Dallas, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Buffalo, Indianapolis, Carolina, Washington and the Los Angeles Rams are among those that stage portions […]

The Minnesota Vikings, like the rest of the NFL during this virus-restricted offseason, have been forced to rely on virtual instruction over video conference calls between staff and players. Ifeadi Odenigbo’s opportunity to become a full-time starter at defensive end has arrived. And, he has tried to take full advantage of the screen time with […]

Changes designed to enhance opportunities for minorities to get executive, head coaching and coordinator positions were passed Tuesday by NFL owners. They include addendums to the Rooney Rule, which has fallen short in its goal of increasing diversity in the league. ”We feel the package of steps and initiatives the owners fully supported today all […]

Mike Zimmer has managed to conduct some extra strategy sessions during this sequestered NFL offseason, despite being disconnected from all of his players and almost all of his staff. That’s because the Minnesota Vikings head coach has his newly appointed co-defensive coordinator spending these homebound days with him. Adam Zimmer, of course, is his son. […]

John Teerlinck loved teaching the art of pass rushing. His top students considered him the best instructor in league history. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay announced Sunday on Twitter that Teerlinck, who spent nearly a quarter-century creating mayhem for NFL quarterbacks, had died. The Colts confirmed it was from Irsay’s account. Teerlinck was 69. ”Rest […]

Like a principal walking through a hushed hallway on the first day of school, Cheryl Nygaard felt the emotional surge of relief and pride last week as the Minnesota Vikings director of information technology peeked in on the video conference sessions set up for this most unusual NFL offseason. ”We had all of the players […]

(Eagan, MN) — The N-F-L 2020 schedule has the Minnesota Vikings opening the season at home against the Green Bay Packers on September 13th. The Purple will face the Pack November 1st at Lambeau Field. Green Bay swept Minnesota in the two division games last season. The Vikings’ lone Monday Night Football appearance is November […]

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is repaying $1.1 million in welfare money that he received for multiple speeches where he did not show up, the Mississippi state auditor said Wednesday. Auditor Shad White said his office received $500,000 from Favre on Wednesday, plus a commitment that Favre will repay the other $600,000 in installments over […]

When David Baker heard about Project Isaiah and its goal of feeding families in need during the coronavirus pandemic, there was no question what the Pro Football Hall of Fame would do. ”Once we learned the details behind Project Isaiah, it was an easy decision to say `yes’ enthusiastically and join as a partner,” the […]

The Minnesota Vikings targeted cornerback Jeff Gladney in the first round of the NFL draft last week, desiring his spunk and speed for a critical position. When Gladney answered the phone as the Vikings prepared to turn in the 31st overall pick to the league, that confidence was already evident. ”He said, `I’ve been waiting […]