League admits inconsistent treatment of StarCaps users
In the litigation filed by Vikings defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams against the NFL, it has long been alleged that the NFL did not suspend other players who had tested positive for Bumetanide due to taking StarCaps, an over-the-counter...
Jerry Jones wades into "poison pill" minefield
As concerns of collusion claims by the NFLPA hover over the still-fledgling free-agency period, there's a 600-pound elephant in the room. Which actually is sort of svelte for an elephant.The poison pill.Four years ago, the Vikings concocted a fairly simple...
Vikings agree to terms on new contract with CB Sapp
The Minnesota Vikings and cornerback Benny Sapp have agreed to terms on a new contract, the team announced Tuesday.
Kevin Williams testifies in StarCaps case
The StarCaps trial is moving more slowly than the metabolism of, well, someone who needs to take StarCaps.On Tuesday, Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams testified. According to the Associated Press, Williams said that he took StarCaps, a supposedly all-natural diuretic...
Tomlinson will visit Vikings Thursday
Minnesota's "apparent" interest in LaDainian Tomlinson is very real; SI's Jim Trotter reports that Tomlinson will visit the Vikings Thursday. The week since Tomlinson was released has probably been humbling for the former Chargers running back. He's had to wait...
Sapp agrees to return to Minnesota
Benny Sapp will be back with the Vikings to provide depth at cornerback in 2010.Sapp's agent Andy Simms broke the news on Twitter. Sapp has played the dime and nickel back for the Vikings the last two years, often moving...
Vikings' Kevin Williams says he didn't know substance was banned
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams said Tuesday that he never would have taken a weight-loss supplement two years ago had he known it contained a substance banned by the NFL.
Vikings, CB Benny Sapp agree to contract
The Minnesota Vikings and cornerback Benny Sapp have agreed to terms on a new contract. The deal to bring back Sapp was announced Tuesday. Sapp started a total of seven games last season while filling in for injured starter Antoine Winfield, totaling 25 tackles, two passes...
Source: LaDainian Tomlinson schedules visit with Minnesota Vikings
LaDainian Tomlinson
Vikings Agree To Terms With Sapp
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with CB Benny Sapp.
Williams trial: Doctor says NFL didn't punish other players for doping tests
The medical overseer of the NFL's anti-steroid policy says other players tested positive for banned diuretics before two Vikings in 2008 -- but they were not punished.
Williams Wall will take the stand on Tuesday
The StarCaps trial opened on Monday in Minnesota. On Tuesday, the two players at the center of the case will step onto the witness stand.We hope that none of the wooden planks have rotted.Brian Murphy of the St. Paul Pioneer...
Tomlinson to visit Vikings Thursday
Running back LaDainian Tomlinson will visit with the Vikings on Thursday, a league source said.
Former Panthers kicker Lloyd signs with Vikings
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have signed kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd.
Vikings Sign Former Gophers Kicker Rhys Lloyd
The Minnesota Vikings have signed a former Gopher as a kicker, they announced Tuesday.
Vikes' Challenge NFL Drug Policy In Mpls Court
The medical overseer of the NFL's anti-steroid policy is testifyingthat other players tested positive for banned diuretics before twoMinnesota Vikings in 2008, but weren't punished.
Vikings "appear to have interest" in LaDainian Tomlinson
When the Chargers cut running back LaDainian Tomlinson, we immediately pointed out the possibility of one Texas native joining forces with another Texas native who plays tailback in Minnesota.Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the Vikings "appear...
Vikings sign Rhys Lloyd
Well, the Minnesota Vikings finally have made some noise in free agency.Kicker Rhys Lloyd has announced on his Twitter page that he's a Viking. Lloyd will be a kickoff specialist in Minnesota, assuming that coach Brad Childress decides to devote...
Vikes, Bengals could pursue Phillip Buchanon
Though the typical procedure entails other NFL teams cutting a guy and then the Lions becoming interested in signing them, there's a guy the Lions cut who is drawing interest from two of the other NFL teams.Specifically, the Vikings and...
Judge rules Vikings coach can be called as witness in Williams trial
A Minnesota judge has ruled that Vikingscoach Brad Childress can be called as a witness in the labordispute between two of his players and the National FootballLeague.
Trial opens in Vikings' challenge of NFL drug policy
The attorney for two Minnesota Vikings challenging the NFL's anti-doping policy opened their closely watched trial Monday by ...
Rams sign veteran DT Robbins
The St. Louis Rams have made their second free-agent signing of the offseason, reaching a deal with veteran defensive tackle Fred Robbins. Terms of the contract announced Monday were not disclosed. Robbins is 32 and has played 10 seasons with 116 starts for the Vikings and...
Vikings finally line up a visit
Well, the Vikings haven't completely shut it down when it comes to kicking the tires on potential free agents. Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com was the first to notice that kicker Rhys Lloyd posted on his Twitter page that he'll be...
Rams sign ex-Giants DT Robbins
The Rams have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with free agent DT Fred Robbins, a key cog in the Giants’ defense during their 2007 run to the Super Bowl. A 10-year veteran who turns 33 later this month, the 6-4, 325-pound Robbins adds size and versatility to the...
Judge rules Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress can be called as witness in Williams trial
A Minnesota judge has ruled that Vikings coach Brad Childress can be called as a witness in the labor dispute between two of his players and the National Football League.