Minnesota Vikings Fantasy News

Monday, April 26, 2010, 10:35am

The Birmingham News - [Full Article]

QB Quarterback Ryan Perrilloux, who starred two years forJacksonville State after coming in from LSU, signed a deal with the Minnesota Vikings.

He will be the second Division I-AA quarterback from an Alabama college on the squad, joining former Alabama State standout Tarvaris Jackson . Jackson, who started his college career at the University of

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9:23am

Minneapolis Star Tribune - [Full Article]

Vikings new RB Toby Gerhart , who won the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back after rushing for 1,871 yards and 28 touchdowns, has the size (6-foot, 231 pounds) to play fullback, but will vie for the role of Adrian Peterson 's backup.

"I see him now playing in the backfield, whether it's the I-back or the split backs, or with Adrian in the back field," Childress said.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 10:43pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

The Minnesota Vikings signed cornerback Lito Sheppard to a one-year, $2 million contract, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Wednesday, shoring up their secondary while Cedric Griffin recovers from surgery on his left knee.

Monday, April 19, 2010, 4:26pm

Adam Schefter on Twitter - [Full Article]

Minnesota Vikings have re-signed restricted free agent QB Tarvaris Jackson .

Friday, April 2, 2010, 2:33pm

Judd Zulgad on Twitter - [Full Article]

Vikings are moving Darius Reynaud from wide receiver to running back.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:54pm

Sean Jensen on Twitter - [Full Article]

Bears coach Lovie Smith said RB Matt Forte would be the starter initially at RB but that he will be in a competition with Chester Taylor .

Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12:44pm

Jay Glazier on Twitter - [Full Article]

Jay Glazier on Twitter: There is not one league person at these NFL owners meetings I talked to who believe Brett Favre won't be coming back. Not one.

Tomlinson, Jets have dinner, appear to be nearing deal
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 12:06pm

Newark Star Ledger - [Full Article]

Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum may get his man once again.

Two years after convincing Brett Favre that the Jets were the team for him, the GM was putting the hard sell on veteran running back Ladainian Tomlinson Friday night, and the former San Diego Chargers great and future Hall of Famer may just buy it.

Tomlinson, an unrestricted free agent, arrived at the Jets’ Florham Park facility Friday morning and went to dinner Friday night with Tannenbaum, coach Rex Ryan and other Jets personnel in New Jersey.

At the very least, it seems to be a two-horse race between the Jets and Vikings.

It’s unclear if Tomlinson was originally scheduled to fly home to the West Coast Friday night, but since there were no late-night flights following dinner, he spent the night in New Jersey. His itinerary for Saturday is yet to be determined but the fact that the Jets have kept him in town another night could bode well for them.

Tomlinson is reportedly intrigued with his potential role with the Jets and the idea of being reunited with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who was quarterbacks coach in San Diego while Tomlinson was tearing up the NFL. The Jets like Tomlinson’s leadership ability and feel he can be a mentor to second-year running back Shonn Greene .

Reports were that the Vikings wowed Tomlinson during his visit there on Thursday and Minnesota could be willing to pay him more than the Jets, who are reportedly set to offer Tomlinson the same two-year, $5 million Thomas Jones signed with the Jones last week. The club is believed to have had a chance to match that deal and keep Jones.
But the Jets have Ryan’s dynamic personality, the presence of Schottenheimer and the fact they are Super Bowl contenders as selling points for Tomlinson.

LaDainian Tomlinson set to visit Vikings Thursday
Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:05am

Minneapolis Star Tribune - [Full Article]

Longtime San Diego Chargers running back Ladainian Tomlinson is expected to visit with the Vikings on Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation, and if an agreement on playing time and money can be reached, he could be a Viking shortly thereafter.

Tomlinson, who will turn 31 on June 23, has been identified as the Vikings' top choice to take over the third-down role that Chester Taylor held until he signed with the Chicago Bears last week. Tomlinson was let go by the Chargers after nine seasons late last month and this will be his first known visit.

Bears sign Chester Taylor to four-year deal
Friday, March 5, 2010, 2:18pm

Adam Schefter on Twitter - [Full Article]

Chester Taylor reaches agreement with Bears on a four-year, $12.5 million deal that includes $7 million guaranteed in year one.