Andre Patterson had two pieces of advice for nose tackle Michael Pierce, who opted out of the 2020 season: "Number one, stay safe, make the correct choices out there while you're away and, number two, get your great trainer that makes sure you stay in shape and, number two, find someone who can cook your meals to make sure you're eating the correct things. So those are things that I went over with him.''
Vikings co-DC Andre Patterson said Danielle Hunter will stay at left defensive end instead of moving over to the right side to fill Everson Griffen's spot. "We're going to keep him where he feels comfortable. Obviously there are going to be games where we move him around a little bit just like we did with him and Everson in the New Orleans game. But I don't want to take a guy from where he's comfortable and making a team for himself to be one of the best in the business at what he does."
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New Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs denies that he forced his way out of Minnesota.
Gary Kubiak said he doesn't see left tackle Riley Reiff moving to guard and that the Vikings have started working 2nd round pick Ezra Cleveland at guard in order to give him some experience where he hasn't played much. Kubiak noted the four returning O-linemen (Reiff, Elflein, Bradbury and O'Neill) and the opening at guard, which Cleveland could be in line for. He'll be in competition with Dru Samia, who Kubiak said he has "big expectations" for after the fmr 4th rounder's "redshirt year."
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P.J. Hall, who was traded to the Vikings for a conditional 2021 seventh-round pick, failed his physical and will go back to the Raiders, who are expected to cut him.
With new deals, Spielman and Zimmer are bound to each other. And their legacy will be defined by the QB they hedged their careers on.
Mike Zimmer on Michael Pierce's decision to opt out of the 2020 season due to respiratory concerns: "Michael called and he explained to us his situation, as far as having asthma, and a couple of years ago he had pneumonia, so it just wasn't safe for him to play, and really, honestly, if a player doesn't think he's safe and should do this, I'm with him 100 percent. But we'll figure it out. Without going into too much detail, we've got a plan and will stick to it.”
The Minnesota Vikings and general manager Rick Spielman have agreed to a multiyear extension, the team announced Monday.
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Two years after drafting him in the second round, the Raiders traded defensive lineman P.J. Hall to the Vikings.
Nine veterans are gone, ushering in an emphasis on player development for the line and corners. Will the soft rebuild lead to a return to the playoffs?
Lions safety Jayron Kearse was suspended three games by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr, who had 79 tackles and 1.5 sacks last season, became the eighth player from the team to be placed on the reserve list for COVID-19.
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This season isn't about conceding anything for Zimmer, who has the security of a contract extension that only re-energized him to push even harder.
The Vikings put three more players, including defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, on their reserve list for COVID-19 on Wednesday.
The traditional training camp holdout by a player entering the final year of his contract is pretty much over.
Dalvin Cook reported to Vikings camp on Tuesday, effectively ending his holdout, while defensive lineman Michael Pierce said he is opting out, citing respiratory concerns.
Eric Sugarman, the Vikings' athletic trainer and infection control officer, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Dalvin Cook's agent, Zac Hiller: “First, congrats to Coach Zimmer on his well-earned extension. However, Dalvin has not spoken to him in regards to reporting to camp. We are unsure why this was said. I hope Dalvin can continue to play a major role in the Vikings future success.”
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(22) | Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU |
| 1(31) | Jeff Gladney | CB | TCU |
| 2(26) | Ezra Cleveland | OT | Boise State |
| 3(25) | Cameron Dantzler | CB | Mississippi State |
| 4(11) | D.J. Wonnum | DE | South Carolina |
| 4(24) | James Lynch | DT | Baylor |
| 4(26) | Troy Dye | ILB | Oregon |
| 5(24) | Harrison Hand | CB | Temple |
| 5(31) | K.J. Osborn | WR | Miami (FL) |
| 6(24) | Blake Brandel | OT | Oregon State |
| 6(26) | Josh Metellus | S | Michigan |
| 7(11) | Kenny Willekes | DE | Michigan State |
| 7(30) | Nate Stanley | QB | Iowa |
| 7(35) | Brian Cole II | S | Mississippi State |
| 7(39) | Kyle Hinton | OG | Washburn |
