March 2011 - Minnesota Vikings Wiretap

Vikings, Ponder Reach Agreement

Dec 9, 2014 12:59 PM

The Vikings and rookie quarterback Christian Ponder have agreed to a four-year deal for close to $10 million guaranteed, with a fifth-year option. Ponder was the 12th overall pick out of Florida State in April's draft.

ESPN.com

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McNabb Is 'Here To Win Now'

Oct 31, 2014 4:48 AM

Donovan McNabb, the newest member of the Vikings, says he has arrived in Minnesota to win. McNabb and Vikings coach Leslie Frazier put rumors that the veteran would compete for the starting job with rookie Christian Ponder to rest on Friday night. "When you trade for a guy who has been a starter for 12 years, you're not bringing him in here to be a backup," McNabb said. "You're bringing him in here to win now."

Associated Press

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Vikings, Peterson Both Eyeing Long-Term Deal

May 17, 2014 10:45 PM

With fellow running backs Frank Gore and Chris Johnson holding out for long-term contracts, the Vikings and Adrian Peterson are both hoping to reach a new deal. Peterson, who is entering the final year of his contract, told Minnesota he would report to camp with or without a new pact. He is due $10.72 million this season, but would like the security of a long-term deal and the guaranteed money that would come along with it.

Star Tribune

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Vikings Looking At Jones, Edwards

Oct 9, 2014 5:25 PM

Having lost wide receiver Sidney Rice to the Seahawks, the Vikings are looking at free agents James Jones and Braylon Edwards. John Clayton of ESPN reports that nothing is imminent.

John Clayton/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

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Longwell, Vikings Reach $12M Deal

Oct 9, 2014 10:35 PM

The Vikings have reached a deal to keep kicker Ryan Longwell. The two sides have agreed on a four-year, $12 million contract with $3.5 million in guarantees.

Adam Schefter/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

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McNabb Deal Down To 'Final Issues'

Jul 31, 2014 12:22 PM

Donovan McNabb is expected to be a member of the Vikings soon. It was reported early Wednesday that the Redskins had agreed to deal McNabb to the Vikings in exchange for a pair of sixth-round draft picks. McNabb's former teammate Brian Mitchell posted on his Twitter account that final issues are being worked out in the trade.

Star Tribune

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Seahawks, Vikings Battling Over Rice

Jul 8, 2014 2:33 PM

The Seahawks and Vikings are in a bidding war for free-agent wide receiver Sidney Rice, according to league sources. Seattle agreed to a deal with former Minnesota quarterback Tarvaris Jackson on Tuesday. The Vikings have long been known to want to retain Rice.

NFL.com

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Redskins, Vikings Agree To McNabb Trade

Oct 23, 2014 2:33 AM

The Redskins have agreed to trade quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Vikings in exchange for a pair of sixth-round picks, according to a report. Washington would reportedly receive a 2012 sixth-rounder and a conditional 2013 sixth-rounder for the former Pro Bowler. The trade depends on McNabb's willingness to accept less money as part of a new contract, so it is still in the balance. The five-year contract extension McNabb signed last November includes a $10 million bonus to be paid before the 2011 regular season starts, according to a league source. 10:51AM Update: The trade appears to be in place, with McNabb's contract no longer a hurdle. He will be making far less than the $14.75 million he would have been due were he to play for the Redskins this year, but the exact number isn't yet known.

Washington Times

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Vikings, Redskins Discuss McNabb Trade

Oct 15, 2014 11:39 PM

The Vikings and Redskins are discussing a trade involving quarterback Donovan McNabb, according to league sources. A few teams have called Washington about McNabb's services. One of the issues with McNabb is working out a restructured contract. The Vikings cannot make a deal with the Redskins if they don't have a deal with McNabb.

Adam Schefter/ESPN.com

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Culpepper Hopes To Play In NFL Again

Feb 24, 2014 1:58 PM

Daunte Culpepper, who says he as "unfinished business," hopes to play in the NFL once again. "Now that it seems that a deal has finally been reached between the owners and the players, I have decided to enter my name into the NFL free agent pool of quarterbacks," Culpepper told Pro Football Talk. "I have spent the entire off-season preparing for July training camp and I am anxious to get started. Hopefully, the landscape has changed in the NFL for veteran quarterbacks like me who are ready, willing and able to play right away while the rookie quarterbacks get up to speed. I am thankful to the UFL for giving me a chance to play last year for Coach Dennis Green and the Sacramento Mountain Lions. It was refreshing and exhilarating to prepare and play every week. However, I have unfinished business in the NFL and look forward to an opportunity to play a role on an NFL team this year."

Pro Football Talk

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Ray Edwards Expected To Sign With Eagles
The Falcons were going after Ray Edwards.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Favre's Agent Quells Rumors
Bus Cook doesn't believe that Brett Favre has discussed a comeback with anyone.

ESPN.com

Vikings Dealing Tarvaris Jackson To Seahawks?
Seattle needs a quarterback and former Minnesota offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell is now with the Seahawks.

710 ESPN Seattle

Hutchinson: 'Good News' Coming Monday
Steve Hutchinson told the Star Tribune that good news is on it's way.

Judd Zulgad/Star Tribune (via Twitter)

Kluwe Calls NFL Plaintiffs 'Selfish, Greedy'
Chris Kluwe said he thought carefully about his comments and simply expressed his feelings on the issue.

Pioneer Press

Ponder Still Itching To Start For Vikings
Christian Ponder got himself a playbook during a brief break in the NFL lockout.

NFL.com

Vikings Interested In Bulger?
A source told XTRA Sports 910 that Marc Bulger is not interested in playing for the Cardinals.

Yahoo! Sports

Wilf, Minnesota Governor Discuss New Stadium
The Vikings are in the final year of their lease at Mall of American Field, better known as the Metrodome.

Associated Press

Minnesota's Webb Seeks Help From Favre
Joe Webb, a sixth-round draft pick out of UAB last year, started the Vikings' final two games last season.

NFL.com

Peterson: No Hard Feelings Towards Owners
Adrian Peterson caused a stir earlier this year when he compared the NFL to slavery.

Star Tribune

Metrodome's Roof Up Again
Officials and construction workers have completed a test inflation of the new roof at the Metrodome.

ESPN.com

Favre's Brother, Mother Confident He'll Remain Retired
Brett Favre is a veteran of 20 NFL seasons.

NFL.com

Will Favre Attempt Another Comeback?
NFL.com's Gil Brandt believes that Brett Favre would be open to yet another comeback.

Sporting News

Fitzgerald Wants To See Rice Happy
Sidney Rice could draw a lot of attention as a free agent later this summer.

Star Tribune

Atogwe Considered Vikings Before Redskins
O.J. Atogwe intercepted a career-eight picks in 2007 under defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, whom he will rejoin in Washington.

NFL.com

Ponder: Rookies Are Hurting For Money
NFL rookies still don't know when they'll get their first professional paycheck because of the lockout.

NFL.com