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Not+how+they+drew+it+up There was never any question about the Vikings' desire to draft their middle linebacker of the future in April. As Tom Pelissero writes, that's why it's no surprise they're still entertaining the idea of acquiring an alternative -- even though Erin Henderson (right) has taken all the offseason reps. [Full Story]

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'I'm playing the Mike' While the Vikings are planning to put recently released linebacker Desmond Bishop through a workout on Wednesday, Erin Henderson said following minicamp practice on Tuesday that he expects to be the team's starter at middle linebacker this season. [More]
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A slow process Greg Childs and Michael Mauti took another small step towards returning to action on Tuesday, taking some reps alongside their teammates in individual drills during the first practice of the Vikings' mandatory minicamp. [More]
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Live from Winter Park: Follow our updates from Vikings minicamp, Day 2 Updated: 2 hours ago The Minnesota Vikings' mandatory minicamp rolls on Wednesday afternoon at Winter Park, and 1500 ESPN's Tom Pelissero and Judd Zulgad will be there. Follow their updates in the window below. [Full Story]
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Pelissero: Only makes sense Vikings' search for middle LB isn't over Updated: 12 hours ago There was never any question about the Vikings' desire to draft their middle linebacker of the future in April. The question was one of supply and demand. As Tom Pelissero writes, that's why it's no surprise they're entertaining the idea of signing [Full Story]
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Quarterback play remains uneven as Vikings begin minicamp Updated: 17 hours ago Tom Pelissero and Judd Zulgad of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities discuss the first day of Minnesota Vikings minicamp and the uneven play so far of quarterbacks Christian Ponder and Matt Cassel. Full Vikings coverage is at 1500ESPN.com. #Minnesota #Vikings #Tom #Pelissero #Judd #Zulgad [Watch Video]
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Notebook: Greg Childs, Michael Mauti inch closer to rejoining Vikings Updated: 18 hours ago Greg Childs and Michael Mauti took another small step towards returning to action on Tuesday, taking some reps alongside their teammates in individual drills during the first practice of the Vikings' mandatory minicamp. [Full Story]
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Erin Henderson remains confident he will be Vikings' middle linebacker Updated: 19 hours ago While the Vikings are planning to put recently released linebacker Desmond Bishop through a workout on Wednesday, Erin Henderson said following minicamp practice on Tuesday that he expects to be the team's starter at middle linebacker this season. [Full Story]
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Vikings' DC Alan Williams extremely pleased with Erin Henderson Updated: 20 hours ago Vikings' DC Alan Williams extremely pleased with Erin Henderson [Click to listen]
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Live from Winter Park: Follow our updates from Vikings minicamp, Day 1 Updated: 1 day ago The Minnesota Vikings wrap their offseason with a three-day mandatory minicamp, beginning on Tuesday afternoon. Follow updates from 1500 ESPN's Tom Pelissero and Judd Zulgad in the window below. [Full Story]
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Zulgad: Once again, Vikings' moves mean far more than their message Updated: 1 day ago The Vikings decision to bring in veteran middle linebacker Desmond Bishop for a look is the latest indication, according to Judd Zulgad, that the organization knows expectations are far greater in 2013 than they were in 2012. [Full Story]
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Vikings planning to conduct workout for Desmond Bishop on Wednesday Updated: 1 day ago The Vikings search for a middle linebacker appears to be ongoing. Desmond Bishop, who was released by the Green Bay Packers on Monday,will workout for the Vikings on Wednesday. [Full Story]
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No major changes yet to Vikings' depth chart on eve of minicamp Updated: 1 day ago The Vikings open their three-day mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. The following is a depth chart based on how players worked during organized team activity practices. Injured players are in parentheses, with starters in their usual spots. [Full Story]
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Read the transcript from Tom Pelissero's live Vikings chat Updated: 5 days ago The Minnesota Vikings are wrapping up OTAs, with the mandatory minicamp -- the end of their offseason program -- coming Tuesday through Thursday. How are they coming along? Friday's live chat with 1500 ESPN's Tom Pelissero covered that and more. [Full Story]
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NFL to limit bags brought into stadiums for security, entry efficiency Updated: 6 days ago The NFL is tightening stadium security starting this preseason, limiting the size and type of bags fans can bring to the game. The restrictions are designed to enhance security while speeding up entry into stadiums. [Full Story]
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In the eyes of Terrell Owens, Vikings would be a good fit for him Updated: 6 days ago Veteran receiver Terrell Owens, who hasn't found work since he was cut by the Seahawks in training camp last year, told NFL Network Wednesday that both the Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs would be good options for him to make a comeback with. [Full Story]
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Everson Griffen not concerned about past fines, contract numbers Updated: 6 days ago Entering the final year of his contract, Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen insists past fines or his fight for a new contract would not alter his play this season, even if he remains one of the lowest-paid players on the D-line. [Full Story]
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Chad Greenway, fellow linebacker Nathan Williams 'fine' after scopes Updated: 7 days ago Chad Greenway's arthroscopic knee surgery "went fine" on Wednesday morning, Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said, reiterating the strongside linebacker should be ready when training camp begins in late July. [Full Story]
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Notebook: Chris Cook doesn't feel 'far off' from ending INT drought Updated: 8 days ago For a three-year veteran without an NFL interception, Chris Cook sure is around the ball a lot in the Vikings' organized team activity practices. He had tight coverage on the first two balls thrown his direction in Tuesday's first team (11-on-11) per [Full Story]
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Greg Childs says he's still on track: 'It's just about not rushing it' Updated: 8 days ago Greg Childs sat out Tuesday's OTA practice, as he has the entire offseason. But afterwards, he caught passes from the Vikings' quarterbacks for the first time in front of reporters. As Andrew Krammer writes, Childs even dunked a ball over the [Full Story]
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Kenechi Udeze returns to Vikings on coaching fellowship: 'I love it' Updated: 8 days ago It's been five years since Kenechi Udeze was diagnosed with the leukemia that ended his career. As Tom Pelissero writes, Udeze hasn't lost the passion for the game, and that was evident on Tuesday, as he rejoined the Vikings on a coaching fellowship. [Full Story]
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Chad Greenway will have knee scoped; Adrian Peterson also sits out Updated: 8 days ago Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway will undergo arthroscopic surgery for a previously unknown knee issue on Wednesday, coach Leslie Frazier said. "He won't miss any training camp or anything like that," Frazier said on Tuesday. "Just wanted to get it [Full Story]
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# Name Age Ht. Wt. Pos.
69 Allen, Jared 31 6-6 270 DE
48 Asiata, Matt 6-0 234 FB
60 Baca, Jeff 23 1-48 302 G
62 Baker, Chase 6-1 298 DT
99 Ballard, Christian 24 6-4 283 DT
0 Banyard, Joe 5-11 - RB
61 Berger, Joe 6-5 315 C
4 Bethel-Thompson, McLeod - - QB
36 Blanton, Robert - - DB
76 Bond, Travis 1-48 329 G
87 Brown, LaMark 6-3 225 TE
27 Burton, Brandon 23 6-0 185 CB
86 Burton, Stephen 6-1 221 WR
89 Carlson, John 6-5 251 TE
16 Cassel, Matt 31 0-9 230 QB
85 Childs, Greg - - WR
57 Cole, Audie - - LB
20 Cook, Chris 26 6-2 212 CB
93 Dawkins, Everett 1-48 292 DT
51 Dean, Larry 6-0 226 LB
40 Ellison, Rhett - - TE
90 Evans, Fred 29 6-4 305 DT
31 Felder, Bobby 6-1 200 CB
42 Felton, Jerome 6-0 246 FB
73 Floyd, Sharrif 1-48 303 DT
0 Ford, Chase 1-48 - TE
0 Frazier, Leslie 54 - - Coach
63 Fusco, Brandon 6-4 306 C
32 Gerhart, Toby 26 6-0 231 RB
52 Greenway, Chad 30 6-2 242 LB
97 Griffen, Everson 25 6-3 273 DE
98 Guion, Letroy 25 6-4 303 DT
12 Harvin, Percy 25 5-11 184 WR
50 Henderson, Erin 26 6-3 244 LB
8 Highsmith, Erik 6-3 190 WR
6 Hodges, Gerald 22 1-48 233 LB
66 Holmes, Tyler 6-4 301 OL
0 Jackson, Lawrence 27 0- - DE
24 Jefferson, A.J. 6-1 190 CB
84 Jenkins, Michael - - WR
15 Jennings, Greg 29 0-9 198 WR
92 Johnson, George 0- 265 DE
74 Johnson, Charlie - - OL
75 Kalil, Matt - - LT
53 Keglar, Stanford 27 6-2 250 LB
78 Kropog, Troy 0- 308 OT
21 Lacey, Jacob 26 1-48 177 CB
0 Line, Zach 1-48 226 RB
71 Loadholt, Phil 27 6-8 343 OT
18 Locke, Jeff 23 1-48 209 P
46 Loeffler, Cullen 32 6-5 241 LS
75 Love, DeMarcus 25 6-4 315 OT
42 Mauti, Michael 23 1-48 243 LB
0 McCloud, Anthony 1-48 322 DT
0 McCoy, Greg 1-48 - CB
59 McKenzie, Tyrone - - LB
55 Mitchell, Marvin 6-3 249 LB
68 Murphy, Kevin - - OL
0 Olsen, Seth 27 6-5 308 G
84 Patterson, Cordarrelle 6-3 205 WR
28 Peterson, Adrian 28 6-1 217 RB
7 Ponder, Christian 25 6-2 229 QB
41 Raymond, Mistral 6-1 194 S
92 Reed, D'Aundre 25 6-4 261 DE
83 Reisner, Allen - -
29 Rhodes, Xavier 6-1 215 CB
21 Robinson, Josh - - CB
96 Robison, Brian 30 6-3 259 DE
82 Rudolph, Kyle 23 6-6 259 TE
33 Sanford, Jamarca 27 5-10 200 S
34 Sendejo, Andrew - - S
35 Sherels, Marcus - 175 CB
81 Simpson, Jerome 6-2 190 WR
22 Smith, Harrison - - S
0 Smith, Rodney 1-48 219 WR
65 Sullivan, John 27 6-4 301 C
15 Summers, Chris - -
0 Vandenberg, James 1-48 212 QB
3 Walsh, Blair - - PK
14 Webb, Joe 26 6-3 220 QB
93 Williams, Kevin 32 6-5 311 DT
0 Williams, Roderick 26 1-48 180 DB
0 Williams, Nathan 1-48 249 LB
17 Wright, Jarius - - WR