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Vikings' rookie Robinson has more than a corner on speed

startribune.com

Josh Robinson is quite willing to hit, and the third-round pick out of Central Florida isn't afraid of the bright lights.

John, timberpups.com

Well Twolves fans, we have arrived!  Training camp and the preseason are upon us and the season is weeks away! The Pups officially broke from their first camp in Mankato a week ago (10/5) after four substantive practices with the new roster.  The first …

startribune.com

The defensive end thanked teammates for coming to his home and showing support.

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

Washington Redskins first round quarterback Robert Griffin practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Griffin suffered a concussion in last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Wide receiver Pierre Garcon (…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Tennessee Titans safety Michael Griffin has been fined $21,000 by the NFL for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Vikings wide receiver Michael Jenkins.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is still on track to start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.

startribune.com

Receiver is doing better, but coach Leslie Frazier won't know the extent of his role until this weekend.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Last month, Pats coach Bill Belichick was fined $50,000 for grabbing an official by the arm after a game.  Now, Vikings safety Harrison Smith has been fined nothing for shoving an official during a game. The league office tells PFT that Smith, who was e…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Defensive players are beginning to revolt against the NFL’s protection of the knees of quarterbacks, at the expense of the knees of other players. Vikings defensive end Jared Allen thinks it shouldn’t be that way.  And he made his point in reference …

ESPN.com

Chad Greenway was discussing the Minnesota Vikings' defensive resurgence when he nodded toward the team's deep group of defensive linemen. "The rotation that everyone was complaining about might actually be working," Greenway said with a laugh…