(2008/10/14)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had just won their second straight game to move into a tie for first place in the NFC North.
(2008/10/14)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings hope playing linebacker in the NFL is like riding a bike.
(2008/10/14)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Vikings coach Brad Childress says the team was unaware that fullback Thomas Tapeh had surgery to ``clean up'' an existing knee issue before he signed with Minnesota.
(2008/10/14)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — At this point, even the folks wearing No. 4 New York Jets jerseys to Lambeau Field would have to admit that Aaron Rodgers is pretty tough — and pretty good.
(2008/10/14)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris' spleen injury showed ``significant improvement'' in medical tests, and he could return later this month, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday.
(2008/10/13)
MINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Lions cornerback Leigh Bodden wants an apology. Minnesota Vikings fans want a new coach.
(2008/10/13)
MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Williams and the rest of Minnesota's defensive line delivered a message to the rest of the league on Sunday against Detroit — it's going to take a lot more than one-on-one to slow them down.
(2008/10/13)
SEATTLE — Aaron Rodgers turned his sprained shoulder into a lesson for any Packers who may still be missing his predecessor. The first-year starter is showing grit and leadership that would make Brett Favre proud.
(2008/10/12)
MINNEAPOLIS — For the first two weeks of the season, it was almost as if opposing defenses forgot about Adrian Peterson.
(2008/10/12)
Howard Slusher was an agent from the ’80s with a tremendous ability to agitate NFL owners. The Vikings’ Mike Lynn gave him the nickname “Agent Orange” that would follow Slusher to the grave.
(2008/10/12)
SEATTLE — Musing over whether Aaron Rodgers will practice. Mystery over whether the quarterback is taking painkilling injections. Marveling over his ability to play.
(2008/10/11)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — If Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk’s groin injury isn’t vastly improved by Sunday, he could sit out the game against the Seahawks in Seattle.
(2008/10/11)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — After an ugly performance against the New Orleans Saints, the heat has been turned up on Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and the punt coverage unit.
(2008/10/09)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — In the days since the Minnesota Vikings escaped with a 30-27 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, there’s been an interesting reaction from purple faithful throughout the state.
(2008/10/09)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Barring some sort of minor medical miracle, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will once again be playing through the pain of a sprained right shoulder on Sunday.
(2008/10/08)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — For the Minnesota Vikings, victory was still satisfying — no matter how wacky or lucky it was.
(2008/10/08)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kenny Pettway, as is often the case when you’re the new guy in the Green Bay Packers’ locker room, had no idea what he was in for.
(2008/10/07)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints committed so many blunders, not even Reggie Bush’s record-tying two punt returns for touchdowns could make up for them in a 30-27 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.
(2008/10/07)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Five games, four performances of 100-plus yards by opposing running backs.
(2008/10/05)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The linebacker position has been solid for the Minnesota Vikings over the past two-plus seasons, but that will strength be tested over the next few weeks.
(2008/10/05)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — As a rookie quarterback playing right away for a team that ranked among the league’s worst last season, Matt Ryan was expected to take his licks in 2008.
(2008/10/04)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin has had a busy first four games this season.
(2008/10/04)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Whether Green Bay Packers starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers plays Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field will come down to a game-time decision.
(2008/10/03)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Bryant McKinnie has come back to Minnesota a few pounds — and a few friends — lighter.
(2008/10/03)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers isn’t counting himself out from making the start at quarterback Sunday, but the Green Bay Packers are making sure rookie backup Matt Flynn is ready just in case.
(2008/10/01)
MINNEAPOLIS — The first play of David Herron’s first NFL start Sunday was one he’ll likely never forget — but that’s not necessarily a good thing.
(2008/10/01)
remainder of the year By Jason Wilde Lee Newspapers GREEN BAY — On Friday, Cullen Jenkins sat at a table in the Green Bay Packers’ locker room, playing cards — Spades — with wide receivers Greg Jennings and Ruvell Martin and defensive tackle Johnny Jolly.
(2008/09/30)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The simplest formula for losing in this sport is turning the ball over to the other team, and for the Minnesota Vikings that has been a frustratingly familiar feeling in recent years.
(2008/09/30)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers intends to play against Atlanta on Sunday despite a sprained shoulder that his coaches will be watching closely in practice.
(2008/09/29)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Minnesota Vikings' attempt at spin was immediate following a sloppy 30-17 loss to the undefeated Tennessee Titans on Sunday at LP Field.
(2008/09/29)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Derrick Brooks hasn't been himself this season. A sore hamstring has seen to that, feeding the perception that the 10-time Pro Bowl linebacker and Tampa Bay's aging defense are slowing down.
(2008/09/28)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Next week, perhaps Artis Hicks can catch his breath. For now, though, he faces one more challenge in protecting his quarterback’s blind side — and possibly the toughest of all.
(2008/09/28)
TAMPA, Fla. — Brian Griese can relate to what Aaron Rodgers is going through in his first season as Brett Favre’s successor.
(2008/09/27)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — When the Minnesota Vikings play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, there will be no shortage of old fart jokes to be had.
(2008/09/27)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — It's been a long time coming for Madieu Williams, but the Minnesota Vikings safety finally hit the practice field on Thursday.
(2008/09/27)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Ryan Grant feels like himself again, and the Green Bay Packers are hoping their running game will look the way it's supposed to as a result.
(2008/09/27)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers' injury-depleted defensive backfield received at least a little encouraging news Thursday when No. 3 safety Aaron Rouse practiced fully, giving the coaches hope that he'll play in Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
(2008/09/25)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The evolution of E.J. Henderson can be seen in the punishing hits he now inflicts.
(2008/09/25)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Tramon Williams is ready to take over for Al Harris, although the Green Bay Packers’ second-year cornerback might not have to fill in for Harris for the rest of the season after all.
(2008/09/24)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Wally Hilgenberg died after a battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease Tuesday. He was 66.
(2008/09/24)
MINNEAPOLIS — Artis Hicks faced a Pro Bowl defensive end in his first week as Bryant McKinnie’s emergency replacement, a three-time Pro Bowl end in the second week and a three-time Pro Bowl selection last week.
(2008/09/22)
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Philip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson and the rest of the San Diego Chargers simply left no doubt.
(2008/09/22)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — After more dominant defense and a steady performance in the passing game by new quarterback Gus Frerotte, it was possible to examine this first win and believe Minnesota is back on track.
(2008/09/22)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Al Harris suffered a ruptured spleen during Sunday night’s 27-16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and the Green Bay Packers veteran cornerback’s season could be over.
(2008/09/21)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Steve Smith is back and raring to go.
(2008/09/20)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Quarterback changes, especially early in the season, can be disruptive to the relationship of both players involved. Gus Frerotte hopes that doesn’t happen with Tarvaris Jackson.
(2008/09/20)
The Vikings could be without Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson on Sunday.
(2008/09/19)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota's sputtering offense could be without its biggest star against Carolina on Sunday.
(2008/09/19)
MINNEAPOLIS — Gus Frerotte signed with the Vikings in April to serve as Tarvaris Jackson's mentor. Now Frerotte has taken Jackson's job as the Vikings' starting quarterback two games into the season.
(2008/09/18)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Out with the new, in with the old.
(2008/09/18)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — There probably couldn’t be a worse time for the Green Bay Packers to play without one of their starters in the secondary, not with the Dallas Cowboys and their high-powered offense coming to town.
(2008/09/16)
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Terrell Owens caught the long pass in stride, cruised into the end zone and began showing off.
(2008/09/16)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings found out last year how difficult it can be to crawl out of a deep hole.
(2008/09/16)
After helping the Green Bay Packers turn a blown lead into a big victory at Detroit on Sunday, cornerback Charles Woodson wasn’t basking in the two interceptions he made or looking for a pat on the back for the fact that he did so with a broken toe.
(2008/09/15)
MINNEAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts were overwhelmed at the line of scrimmage again, and the swarming Minnesota defense frequently pounded Peyton Manning into the Metrodome turf.
(2008/09/15)
DETROIT — Aaron Rodgers had Motor City flashbacks, watching the Green Bay Packers blow a big lead against the Detroit Lions.
(2008/09/14)
MINNEAPOLIS — For Jared Allen, a player who’s made his name and his money by bringing down quarterbacks behind the line of scrimmage, sacking Peyton Manning is one of those ultimate rewards.
(2008/09/13)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Some of Tony Dungy’s fondest memories have come while in Minnesota.
(2008/09/13)
GREEN BAY — Al Harris has a message for any NFL offensive coordinator who sees him as the Green Bay Packers’ weak defensive link and might be inclined to attack him this season:
(2008/09/11)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Tarvaris Jackson deserves some of the blame.
(2008/09/11)
In football, they say film never lies. That’s if you can access it.
(2008/09/10)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — For all hard work and big money the Minnesota Vikings invested in becoming a better team, they started their 2008 season looking a lot like the previous version.
(2008/09/10)
Aaron Rodgers was impressive in his regular-season debut as the Green Bay Packers' starting quarterback, thanks in large part to the big men who stand in front of him.
(2008/09/09)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dancing to avoid pass-rush pressure on third-and-goal, the leader of the Pack zinged an off-balance rocket through airtight coverage to his fullback for a touchdown.
(2008/09/08)
Fifteen times the Minnesota Vikings faced the Packers in Green Bay with that fun-loving, infallible quarterback wearing his green No. 4 jersey — and frequently wearing them out.
(2008/09/07)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Jared Allen’s hunger for adventure has taken him on hunts for red deer in New Zealand, bear in Idaho, and wild boar in Texas.
(2008/09/06)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota’s last visit to Green Bay was nothing less than miserable.
(2008/09/05)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants kicked off their Super Bowl title defense with what else — defense.
(2008/09/05)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The appointed leaders of this year’s Minnesota Vikings team likely won’t be leading inspirational speeches in the locker room before games.
(2008/09/04)
Husain Abdullah finally fell asleep around 5:30 the morning after the Vikings’ preseason finale at Dallas and was awake two hours later. He was too nervous to sleep. Or do anything except sit and wonder.
(2008/09/03)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Tarvaris Jackson will have company under the microscope. Spotlights are wide, after all. There’s always room for two.
(2008/09/03)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers center Scott Wells had a setback with his injured lower back after returning to practice Monday, putting his availability in doubt for the season opener against Minnesota.
(2008/09/02)
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Kevin Rogers' job title with the Minnesota Vikings seems simple enough.
(2008/09/02)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers will enter their regular-season opener against the Minnesota Vikings next Monday night with a new punter, a new holder and a new long snapper.
(2008/09/02)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Seventh-round pick Matt Flynn has beaten out second-round pick Brian Brohm for the Green Bay Packers' backup quarterback job behind starter Aaron Rodgers, coach Mike McCarthy said after practice Monday.
(2008/09/01)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have announced their eight-member practice squad, which includes receivers Jaymar Johnson and Darius Reynaud (ray-NAHD).
(2008/09/01)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers’ final roster isn’t so final.
(2008/08/31)
The Vikings’ final cuts Saturday included no major surprises, and the only real intrigue revolved around the No. 3 quarterback job. And even that seemed like a foregone conclusion.
(2008/08/31)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Running backs Noah Herron and Vernand Morency were among 19 players released Saturday by the Green Bay Packers in the final cuts to reach the 53-player limit mandated by the NFL.
(2008/08/30)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL suspended Minnesota left tackle Bryant McKinnie for four games without pay Friday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, a blow to the protection of Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson’s blind side.
(2008/08/30)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Knowing the next play was his, starting halfback Ryan Grant was less than thrilled by that 68-yard Aaron Rodgers-to-Greg Jennings touchdown bomb that proved to be the Green Bay Packers first-string offense’s first — and only — play Thursday.
(2008/08/29)
IRVING, Texas — Another receiver down for the Dallas Cowboys.
(2008/08/29)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers needed only one play to show that he’s ready to go. But Vince Young still doesn’t quite seem warmed up for the regular season, even after the Tennessee Titans’ 23-21 victory over Green Bay in Thursday’s preseason finale at Lambeau Field.
(2008/08/29)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — If the Green Bay Packers change their mind about having two rookies back up quarterback Aaron Rodgers this season, veteran free agent Daunte Culpepper is willing to listen.
(2008/08/28)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — When Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison takes the field on Thursday night for the preseason finale at Dallas, his heart will be pounding a little faster for two reasons.
(2008/08/27)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — In just eight months, John David Booty has gone from being the toast of Los Angeles as the quarterback of the USC Trojans to near anonymity at the bottom of the QB totem pole in the NFL.
(2008/08/27)
GREEN BAY — While none the other mano-a-mano competitions touted before Green Bay Packers training camp — Daryn Colledge vs. Allen Barbre at left guard; Brady Poppinga vs. Brandon Chillar at strongside linebacker; Nick Collins vs. Aaron Rouse at safety; Tramon Williams vs. a cast of thousands for the third cornerback job — ever really got interesting, backup middle linebackers Abdul Hodge and Desmond Bishop rose to the occasion.
(2008/08/26)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Tarvaris Jackson’s sprained right knee was still stiff Monday, though the Minnesota Vikings quarterback said he’s feeling better.
(2008/08/26)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The week before the regular season in the NFL becomes a game of roster roulette, and the Minnesota Vikings are busy calculating their risks and potential rewards.
(2008/08/26)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Justin Harrell need not be reminded of how little he’s done in his 16 or so months in the NFL.
(2008/08/26)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — As Edgar Bennett was talking about rookie Kregg Lumpkin after practice Monday, it was as if he was describing someone who is the polar opposite of DeShawn Wynn.
(2008/08/25)
GREEN BAY (AP) — Packers running back Ryan Grant returned to practice on Sunday after missing the first three exhibition games, but a dozen of his teammates are still hurting.
(2008/08/25)
MINNEAPOLIS — The final three weeks of Minnesota’s preseason schedule reads as a who’s who of aggressive, attacking defenses.
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