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Minnesota Vikings News and Rumors

Redskins' RG3 to have knee surgery

CNNSI.com

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says Robert Griffin III will have surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his right knee.

ESPN.com

You may have seen the news that the Minnesota Vikings plan to enter into negotiations that would extend the contract of coach Leslie Frazier. That should come as no surprise given our discussions over the past month. On the other hand, from what I can t…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Leslie Frazier has one year left on his contract and no concern about his future. The Minnesota Vikings coach said Tuesday he and his agent will speak soon with team officials about his deal.

startribune.com

Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier is pleased with how the team played this season and expects the team to become even more competitive next season.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

startribune.com

Leslie Frazier maintains his unwavering support of Ponder as the team's No. 1 QB, but there could be changes below.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier made sure to leave no wiggle room when he answered a question Tuesday about quarterback Christian Ponder’s status heading into the 2013 season. “He’s our starter,” Frazier said, via Tom Pelissero of 1500ESPN.com. Ponde…

startribune.com

The rookie safety is fine. Breathe a sigh of relief, Vikings fans.

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen said he'll wait until after the Pro Bowl to have surgery on his left shoulder to repair a torn labrum he's had for months.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

How great was Vikings running back Adrian Peterson’s season?  It was so great that he’s still doing great things, even after the season ended. Via the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, a Twitter campaign launched by friends of a Fairport, New York tee…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Vikings’ offseason has begun and that means it is time to start talking about what changes the team might make in the coming months. Wide receiver is sure to be a closely watched spot on the team. Percy Harvin’s status with the team has been the s…

ESPN.com

Like many of you, I watched the "#APCallBlake" campaign ramp up Monday night on Twitter. Friends of a New York teenager named Blake Cognata tweeted Minnesota Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson, requesting that he call Cognata and offer encourage…

ESPN.com

We're Black and Blue All Over: Make that an even dozen reported candidates for the Chicago Bears' open head-coaching position. The latest: Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports the Bears want to interview a pair of Minnesota Vikings assistants: Mike…