March 2016 - Minnesota Vikings Wiretap

Vikings Extend Contract Of Mike Zimmer

Jul 29, 2016 9:10 AM

The Minnesota Vikings have signed Mike Zimmer to a contract extension.

The Vikings had an 11-5 record this past season and has gone 18-14 over two seasons.

“Mike has instilled a very positive atmosphere over the past three years and our players have thrived under his tutelage and leadership,” owner Zygi Wilf said in a statement. “His focus on helping our players develop and maximize potential, individually and collectively, is critical for our current and future success. We believe the continuity established with Mike leading our football team is a very positive step for our organization.”

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Greg Jennings Retires From NFL After 10 Seasons

Jul 25, 2016 11:18 AM

Greg Jennings has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons.

Jennings said he was "done" with football and is "excited to be done."

"The past 20 years of my life has been football, but today that all changes," he says in the video.

"This smile is not going to be removed -- it's going to be enhanced. The same dedication, the same work ethic that I put into pursuing that sport, this game, I'll be pursuing everything else with the same mindset," he said.

Jennings, 32, said, "physically I know I can do it, I can still play ... but I feel like as though I would be going back to football instead of moving forward."

Jennings signed with the Dolphins last season following his release by the Vikings. Jennings played his first seven seasons with the Pacers.

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Tags: Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Misc Rumor

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Phil Loadholt To Retire After Meeting With Vikings

Jul 25, 2016 7:48 AM

Phil Loadholt is expected to retire pending his meeting with Minnesota Vikings officials on Monday, according to sources.

Loadholt is leaning toward retirement due to soreness in his surgically repaired Achilles tendon as well as other aches and pains. Loadholt's injuries have taken a toll on a player who signed a $25 million extension in 2013.

He will become the 14th NFL player 30 years of age or younger to retire this year.

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Dennis Green Dies At Age 67

Jul 24, 2016 10:22 AM

Former Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals coach Dennis Green died Friday morning at the age of 67.

Green's former agent Ray Anderson spoke to Green's wife and confirmed the death to ESPN. Anderson said Green died after a cardiac arrest.

Green made eight playoff appearances in 10 seasons with the Vikings, reaching the NFC Championship Game in 1998 and 2000. He led the Vikings to a 15-1 regular season in 1998.

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Melvin Gordon Working With Adrian Peterson On Ball Security

Jul 21, 2016 1:39 PM

Melvin Gordon, who grew up idolizing Adrian Peterson, is working with the veteran running back on ball security this offseason.

Gordon has joined Peterson for offseason workouts in Houston.

"I talked to Adrian about it, and he said, 'The biggest thing about the lack of ball security is, it's a mental thing,'" Gordon said. "You can do a lot of drills, but you can still go out there and mess up if you're not mentally focused on it. It's [having that reminder of], 'Someone's there. Someone's always there [trying to take it].'"

Peterson fumbled seven times last season, losing three, after not losing a fumble in 2014.

Gordon fumbled six times as a rookie.

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