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Vikings Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:47:48 PDT

Letroy Guion surprised many when he decided to enter the NFL draft.

The defensive tackle from Florida State had started only 14 of 32 games in three seasons and had 66 tackles and 1.5 sacks. His collegiate career ended on less-than-auspicious note as he was among 36 FSU football players suspended for the Music City Bowl last Dec. 31 because of an academic cheating scandal.

On top of that, Guion failed to impress at the NFL Scouting Combine and had the worst 10-yard times of any defensive tackle. A quadriceps strain kept him from completing agility tests.

The Vikings, however, selected Guion in the fifth round of last month's draft. Guion admits that off-the-field matters caused him to make a decision that likely came a year early.

10-pack: The worst moves (and non-moves) of the NFL offseason (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:36:38 PDT

With the offseason moving past the halfway point, SN's Mike Florio takes a look at 10 of the moves (and non-moves) that stand out as the least prudent of the year to date.

New crop of wide receivers ready to take over (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 10 May 2008 09:17:09 PDT

The crop of thirtysomething wide receivers is moving past its prime. It's time to get to know these six receivers, all of which are 25 and under.

Vikings inserting bonus provision in new deals (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:53:00 PDT

Jared Allen became the last acquisition to sign a deal that provides the team long-term financial protection.

Ex-Vikings player Darrion Scott charged with assault (AP)

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:07:53 PDT

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Darrion Scott was charged Tuesday with assault and accused of holding a plastic dry cleaning bag over the head of his 2-year-old son. Scott was charged in Hennepin County Court with third-degree assault and domestic assault by strangulation, both felonies. He also was charged with endangerment of a child -- a gross misdemeanor -- for allegedly keeping a...

Ex-Viking Scott charged with assault on son (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:05:40 PDT

Former Minnesota Viking defensive end Darrion Scott was charged Tuesday with assaulting his 2-year-old son by holding a plastic bag over the child's head, according to a report from the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Vikes place Udeze on reserve list, to revisit status in '09 (AP)

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:31:56 PDT

The Minnesota Vikings want Kenechi Udeze to focus on his fight against leukemia and not worry about his financial situation. The defensive end was placed on the reserve-non-football-illness list Friday, coach Brad Childress announced. That makes him ineligible to participate in the 2008 season, but guarantees him his $807,500 salary for the year.

Former Vikings limeman Scott arrested on suspected assault (AP)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:19:22 PDT

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Darrion Scott has been arrested after police searched his Eden Prairie residence. Police say Scott was booked into the Hennepin County jail Wednesday on suspicion of assault and malicious punishment of a child. The 26-year-old Scott is a free agent after spending the past four seasons with the Vikings.

10-pack: Booty could challenge Jackson in Minnesota (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:16:10 PDT

Pro Football Talk.com's Mike Florio offers postdraft coverage.

Ex-NFL player fatally shot in Florida (AP)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:50:58 PDT

Ivan Orsen Caesar Jr., a linebacker who played one season for Minnesota Vikings in 1991, was fatally shot in an apartment building after a dispute. He was 41. He was found at the Tuscany Village Apartments early Monday, the Orange County's sheriff's office said. Police are looking for witnesses. Caesar, who was born in the U.S.

NFC grades: Redskins, Panthers earn high marks (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:45:00 PDT

The two teams combined for 19 picks with plenty of potential starters on offense and defense.

Vikings trade up to take QB John David Booty in fifth round (AP)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:39:53 PDT

The latest quarterback drafted from Southern California does not have a Heisman Trophy, but John David Booty certainly comes with plenty of polish. The Minnesota Vikings moved up to draft Booty in the fifth round on Sunday, adding a player already familiar with their West Coast offense after five years under Trojans coach Pete Carroll.

Falcons pass on Dorsey, take big risk on Matt Ryan (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:56:37 PDT

The Falcons have put the future of their franchise in the hands of Matt Ryan. Glenn Dorsey would have been the wiser selection with the No. 2 overall pick.

Darren McFadden adds punch to Raiders offense (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:55:39 PDT

The Raiders offense has struggled of late. Despite having some capable backs already, the team made a good decision with the selection of Razorback Darren McFadden.

32 Questions: Draft edition (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:57:00 PDT

This weekend's draft will have little effect on team rankings.

Seven players, seven smart draft-day trades (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:06:39 PDT

It's fun to play GM, and that's why pro football pundits and fans love doing mock drafts. But why stop at just predicting the picks? Why not some "mock trading" while we're at it?

Packers eyeing Culpepper as reserve QB? (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:18:09 PDT

Daunte Culpepper, one of the Green Bay Packers ' chief rivals from his days with the Minnesota Vikings , could...

DRAFT 2008: NFL Draft Team Capsules (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:29:53 PDT

1. MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-15)= LAST SEASON: The worst season in franchise history, including an 0-13 start, led to the Dolphins' fourth coaching change since 2004. New football czar Bill Parcells brought in coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, both from the Dallas Cowboys. THEY NEED: Name a position.

Vikings reach deal to acquire DE Allen (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:45:51 PDT

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Ticker) - The Minnesota Vikings bolstered their defense Wednesday, acquiring Pro Bowl end Jared Allen from the Kansas City Chiefs for a first-round pick and two third-round selections.

Chiefs didn't have to lose Jared Allen (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:36:18 PDT

Sure, the Chiefs gained a lot in trading Jared Allen to the Vikings. But they also lost a premier pass rusher, and the situation could easily have been avoided.

Allen's relationship with Chiefs ended on a bitter note (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:16:53 PDT

The trade that sent Jared Allen from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Minnesota Vikings ended a period of...

Chiefs trade disgruntled Allen to Vikings (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:10:56 PDT

Ever since negotiations for a long-term contract broke off last year, Jared Allen's departure from the Kansas...

Michigan's Long set to add to Big Ten's OL legacy in NFL (AP)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:19:22 PDT

Jake Long's oversized body spilled out of a chair as he turned to the right and glanced at a wall of photos of former Michigan players in the NFL. Tom Brady's picture would stand out to most, but the 6-foot-7, 315-pound Long locked in on a row featuring several offensive linemen including Jon Jansen, Steve Hutchinson and Jon Runyan.

Parcells, Dimitroff in the draft spotlight (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:12:00 PDT

Among the intriguing story lines going into the weekend is how Miami and Atlanta's new decision-makers fare.

Eagles offered Sheppard, picks for KC's Allen (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:41:09 PDT

The Philadelphia Eagles are among a handful of teams that inquired about securing defensive end Jared Allen, who...

Mock draft: Pick any player in the league (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:38 PDT

Here's a take on what would happen in Round 1 of the 2008 draft if the teams were allowed to pick players already in the league. I'll admit it: It's silly. But it's also a lot more interesting than perusing another standard mock draft, version 16.4.

Mocks to the max: Clifton Brown's NFL mock draft (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:31 PDT

NFL draft boards are all stacked, so strap it up for a simulating experience. We've got every corner covered -- and every lineman, receiver and safety, too -- in our quartet of first-round mock drafts. Join us, for Goodell's sake.

Allen, Vikings close to deal; Chiefs, Vikings are not (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:56:06 PDT

Defensive end Jared Allen left Minnesota on Sunday without agreeing on a contract with the Vikings according to...

Vikings owner said no deal is in place with Allen (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:52:26 PDT

The Minnesota Vikings had Jared Allen right where they wanted him Friday. The Pro Bowl defensive end spent much...

Chiefs willing to accept less than two first-rounders for Allen? (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:47:32 PDT

The Kansas Chiefs have talked with the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers about a trade involving...