Pelissero: Vikings buying Jerome Simpson as 'legitimate' deep threat Updated: 3 hours ago The Vikings know the dangers of overpaying for speed all too well. As Tom Pelissero writes, that might explain why the Vikings were not only willing to take a chance on Jerome Simpson, but downright giddy about signing a 26-year-old receiver whose on [Full Story]

Read transcript from Wednesday's Vikings chat with Pelissero, Zulgad Updated: 11 hours ago The NFL Draft is complete and OTAs are right around the corner. What's next for the Minnesota Vikings? Join 1500 ESPN's Tom Pelissero and Judd Zulgad for a live chat at 1 p.m. Wednesday. [Full Story]

Vikings to spend extra week in Mankato for camp, which starts July 26 Updated: 13 hours ago The Vikings announced on Wednesday that players will report to camp on July 26 and stay for three weeks -- returning for the week following their Aug. 10 preseason opener at San Francisco, rather than reconvening practice at Winter Park. [Full Story]

Vikings waive rookie end Kevin Cyrille, who signed for a $2K bonus Updated: 15 hours ago The Vikings announced on Wednesday they have waived Kevin Cyrille, the undrafted end out of Florida Atlantic who signed for a $2,000 bonus less than a month ago. [Full Story]

Vikings sign defensive end Nick Reed, claim tackle Kevin Murphy Updated: 1 day ago The Vikings continue to turn over the bottom of the roster. On Tuesday, they signed defensive end Nick Reed, who participated in the Vikings' rookie camp earlier this month on a tryout basis, and claimed rookie tackle Kevin Murphy off waivers from Sa [Full Story]

Zulgad's Roundup: Rookies had rocky beginning before becoming friends Updated: 2 days ago Wide receivers Jarius Wright (left) and Greg Childs, who were both selected by the Vikings in the fourth round of last month's draft, have known each other since third grade and are good friends. But the friendship had a rocky start in Warren, Ark. [Full Story]

Governor signs bill to build new Vikings stadium Updated: 2 days ago Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a bill to build a nearly $1 billion stadium for the Vikings. Dayton signed the bill to cheers Monday during a ceremony attended by the NFL team's owners and several key legislators. [Full Story]

Vikings make roster move, signing guard and waiving wide receiver Updated: 3 days ago The Minnesota Vikings made a roster move Monday, signing guard Tyler Holmes and waiving wide receiver Kris Adams out of UTEP. Holmes played college football at Tulsa. [Full Story]

Gov. Mark Dayton to sign Vikings stadium bill on Monday Updated: 3 days ago Monday will be another big day at the Capitol for Vikings fans - as Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signs the stadium bill into law. Dayton plans to sign the bill at a noon ceremony at the Capitol. [Full Story]

Stadium fight won, Wilfs pondering retractable roof, Super Bowl bid Updated: 5 days ago One day after winning their seven-year fight for a new stadium, the Vikings owners started to lay out their vision for the $975 million project they hope will serve as a recruiting tool for free agents for decades. [Full Story]

Reusse: Quite a bonanza for our stadium martyr, Zygi Updated: 6 days ago Modest estimates say that Wilf will be on hook for $27 million in his own dollars to build a $975 million edifice. [Full Story]

Cheers greet Vikings owners at Capitol: 'We're here to stay' Updated: 6 days ago Zygi and Mark Wilf approached the steps of the state Capitol building and were immediately swarmed by high-fives and cheers from Vikings fans. The Vikings owners beamed as they celebrated finally landing public funding for a new $975 million stadium [Full Story]

Vikings agree to deal to play in Gophers stadium while venue is built Updated: 6 days ago The University of Minnesota and the Vikings announced Thursday that they have agreed to a Letter of Intent which allows the Vikings to play in TCF Bank Stadium during potential construction of their new stadium no the Metrodome site. [Full Story]

Vikings fans sing at Capitol after Senate passes stadium Updated: 6 days ago "Skol Vikings!" rings in Capitol hallway after stadium bill clears final hurdle on Thursday. [Watch Video]

'Let's build it!' Legislature sends Vikings stadium bill to governor Updated: 6 days ago The state Senate voted 38-28 on Thursday to approve the $975 million stadium plan that passed 71-60 by the House overnight, setting the stage for the Vikings to move into their new home ahead of the 2016 season. [Full Story]

Vikings agree to pay $50M more for stadium, sending bill to final vote Updated: 7 days ago Minnesota lawmakers working out the final version of a bill for a new Vikings stadium Wednesday raised the amount the team would pay by $50 million, a calculated move that could soon put the team in the new facility it has long coveted - if it's will [Full Story]

Notebook: Vikings' decision to release Ryan Longwell was twofold Updated: 7 days ago In his first comments since releasing Ryan Longwell on Monday, Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said the decision was made in part because of the veteran's lack of distance on kickoffs and because the team wants to get younger this offseason. [Full Story]

Adrian Peterson remains confident he will return for Vikings' opener Updated: 7 days ago Vikings running back Adrian Peterson worked out in front of media members on Wednesday to show how he's progressing in his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL. Afterward, he expressed confidence he will be ready for the team's regular-season opener. [Full Story]

Four months from opener, Vikings' Adrian Peterson drills for media Updated: 7 days ago Minnesota Vikings halfback Adrian Peterson worked out in front of reporters on Wednesday, four months from the day before the Sept. 9 season opener against Jacksonville. Peterson blew out his left knee in a game on Dec. 24 at Washington and had reconstruction surgery six days later. He reiterated on Wednesday he'd be "very surprised" and "disappointed" if he's not ready for Week 1. [Watch Video]

Now's the time for Vikings to decide if they're willing to ante up Updated: 8 days ago If the Vikings finally want to break out of the shabby Metrodome and into a shiny new, $975 million home, they face a harsh reality: They'll need to ante up or walk away empty-handed. The Vikings have said their $427 million pledge is "set it stone," [Full Story]