March 2011 - Minnesota Vikings Wiretap

E.J. Henderson Added To NFC Squad

Oct 14, 2014 9:35 PM

Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson is a late addition to the NFC Pro Bowl team, capping a remarkable comeback from a badly broken left leg. Henderson started all 16 games in 2010 and tied for the NFL lead among linebackers with three interceptions. He broke his leg during a December 2009 game and had a titanium rod put in. The injury required months of rehabilitation and put his career in jeopardy.

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Vikings Sign Star CFL Receiver

Jul 18, 2014 1:11 AM

The Vikings have signed CFL wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux to a three-year deal. The deal is reportedly worth $1.8 million and includes a $75,000 signing bonus. Arceneaux was offered a six-figure contract to return to the B.C. Lions. He worked out for eight teams over the last two weeks and the decision came down to the Dolphins, Vikings, Seahawks and Bears.

Sportsnet

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Metrodome Replacement Could Take 5-6 Months

Oct 14, 2014 9:35 PM

Replacing the snow-damaged roof of the Metrodome would likely take five to six months, according to the new head of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Ted Mondale took the oath as chairman Thursday, less than a week after Gov. Mark Dayton made the former state senator his administration's point man on the push for a new Vikings stadium. The time-frame would cause problems with Minnesota's schedule at the start of the 2011 season.

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Seahwaks Offer OC Position To Darrell Bevell

Jul 15, 2014 12:42 AM

The Seattle Seahawks have offered their offensive coordinator job to former Minnesota Vikings' offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, a source said. Bevell flew to Seattle on Tuesday for a two-day interview with head coach Pete Carroll.

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Musgrave To Join Minnesota As OC

Nov 12, 2014 5:48 PM

Bill Musgrave has agreed to become the offensive coordinator of the Vikings, according to sources. Minnesota beat out Cleveland for his services. He was the assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach for the Falcons in 2010.

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Singletary Will Coach Minnesota LBs

Sep 11, 2014 7:14 PM

Mike Singletary says he is joining Minnesota's coaching staff as their linebackers coach. "I will be in Minnesota with Les [Frazier]," Singletary told 'The Waddle & Silvy Show.' "I will be a linebackers coach/assistant head coach." He was fired as the head coach of the 49ers with one game left in the regular season. Singletary and Vikings coach Leslie Frazier were teammates on Chicago's 1985 Super Bowl championship team.

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Frazier: Vikings Have 'To Find A Quarterback'

Sep 11, 2014 7:14 PM

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier says the team needs to find a quarterback. "We've got to find a quarterback," Frazier told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "You look at the playoff teams and none of them really have an issue at quarterback, they have their starting quarterback and most likely for years to come. We've got to find us a quarterback that we can build our franchise around, and if we do, it's going to stabilize a lot of things for our team and our organization." Frazier sees the Bears-Packers game as indication that "we've got a lot of work ahead of us to get back to being NFC North champs. That would be two years in a row you'd have someone from the NFC North playing in the championship game."

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Favre Files Retirement Papers With NFL

Feb 14, 2014 9:57 PM

Brett Favre has filed his retirement paperwork with the NFL, according to a report by FOX Sports. Favre has said that the 2010 season was his last, but he has retired twice before only to come back. He can still return despite filling paperwork, but there have been no indications that he's indecisive this time around.

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Vikings Expected To Add Singletary To Staff

Sep 11, 2014 7:14 PM

Mike Singletary is close to joining Minnesota's coaching staff. A league source said it "looks good" that Singletary will become linebackers coach under Leslie Frazier. The two were roommates as rookies with the Bears in 1981 and have remained close friends. The Panthers have also expressed interest in Singletary, who was fired as San Francisco's coach near the end of the season.

Star Tribune

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Singletary Considered For Jobs With Panthers, Vikings

Nov 8, 2014 4:23 AM

The Panthers and Vikings are targeting 49ers head coach Mike Singletary for an assistant position, according to a source. Singletary, a Hall of Fame linebacker, played with Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier and Carolina coach Ron Rivera.

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Woman Fired For Letting Peterson Use McDonald's Bathroom
A woman was fired from a Minnesota McDonald's for allowing Adrian Peterson to use the bathroom after hours.

The Consumerist

Rams Interested In McDaniels
The Rams are pursuing Josh McDaniels for their offensive coordinator position.

Star Tribune

Childress To Interview For Dolphins' OC Job
Brad Childress will interview for the position of offensive coordinator with the Dolphins.

Star Tribune

Favre's Sister Arrested In Meth Bust
Brandi Favre, sister of Brett Favre, was arrested on Wednesday as part of a raid at a condo, where four others were also arrested.

Washington Post

Vikings To Give Peterson $50M Extension?
Adrian Peterson is expected to receive a five-year contract in the $50 million range from the Vikings.

Pioneer Press

Vikings Would Pay For Third Of Roofless Stadium
The Twins paid about one-third of the cost for Target Field.

ESPN

Vince Young To End Up In Minnesota?
The Vikings may be in dire need of a quarterback.

Tennessean

McDaniels, Vikings To Discuss Assistant Job
Josh McDaniels likely wants a job as an offensive coordinator.

ESPN

Frazier Fires Three Minnesota Assistants
Leslie Frazier is putting together his own staff in Minnesota.

NFL.com

Vikings Remove Interim Tag From Frazier's Title
Leslie Frazier will be the eighth coach in Minnesota's 50-year history.

ESPN

Report: Frazier Accepts Job With Vikings
The Vikings were 3-3 under Leslie Frazier.

ESPN

Favre Says He's Retiring After 20 Seasons
Brett Favre says it's "time."

ESPN

Frazier: 'Going To Be Tough' For Favre To Start
Brett Favre is listed as doubtful even though he has passed the preliminary tests administered to determine his recovery from a concussion suffered nearly two weeks ago.

ESPN

Frazier, Vikings In Serious Talks
Leslie Frazier could be announced as Minnesota's full-time coach as early as Sunday afternoon.

NFL.com

Vikings Sign Juaquin Iglesias
Chicago drafted Juaquin Iglesias in the third round in 2009.

ESPN

Favre Doubtful For Possible Swan Song
Brett Favre's career may finally come to an end on Sunday.

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