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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:11:20 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson restructured his contract but will still receive his $1.2 million guarantee and can earn up to $3 million via workout incentives.
Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:09:32 -0800
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee) struggled to get involved in the passing game in his first season in Minnesota, and that is supposed to be his strength. He received $7.9 million in the first year of his deal (including deferred payments) and would have $1.2 million of his $2.9 million base salary for 2013 fully guaranteed if he's on the roster when the league year begins. The team might give him another chance if he is healthy, but nothing is certain after a disappointing 2012 season.
Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:31:40 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings may consider releasing WR Michael Jenkins and TE John Carlson this offseason in order to create some salary cap space.
Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:19:18 -0800
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) is expected to play in Week 10 after returning to practice this week.
Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:48:20 -0800
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion), FB Jerome Felton (shoulder), OT Matt Kalil (knee), P Chris Kluwe (knee), S Mistral Raymond (ankle), S Jamarca Sanford (knee) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) all fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 9, and are probable for the team's Week 10 game.
Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:05:47 -0800
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion), P Chris Kluwe (knee), S Mistral Raymond (ankle) and S Jamarca Sanford (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 8.
Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:45:58 -0800
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he will wait and see how TE John Carlson (concussion) looks in practice this week before determining his role in Week 10. "Coming off a concussion, there are some things we need to see as the week goes on. But we're hoping he'll be a factor in this game," Frazier said. "We need him. We need all the weapons we can get in a game like this."
Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:27:58 -0800
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion), P Chris Kluwe (knee), S Mistral Raymond (ankle) and S Jamarca Sanford (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:51:15 -0800
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he expects TE John Carlson (concussion) to take part in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7, as long as he is cleared during a doctor's appointment Monday, Nov. 5.
Sun, 04 Nov 2012 11:35:08 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings have declared LB Audie Cole, WR Jarius Wright, TE John Carlson, OG Mark Asper, QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson, FS Mistral Raymond, WR Stephen Burton inactive for Week 9.
Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:26:26 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings are hoping for good news on TE John Carlson (concussion) next week. He has been ruled out for Week 9 due to a concussion he suffered two weeks ago. Carlson has not yet been cleared to return to action by the medical staff.
Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:07:23 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) did not participate in practice and has been ruled out for Week 9.
Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:21:30 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 1.
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:02:44 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) and LB Tyrone McKenzie did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 31. McKenzie missed practice because of a non-injury related reason.
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:43:47 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) still has not been cleared to practice because of his concussion.
Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:17:37 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) has not been cleared to practice at this point.
Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:49:39 -0700
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he believes TE John Carlson (concussion) will not miss the rest of the season due to a concussion. Carlson has a history of concussion issues. "Not at this point," Frazier said. "None of the doctors have indicated to me that it's something we have to be concerned about long-term. There will be a lot more discussions, because he hasn't been cleared yet, but at this point, no, not a concern about his long-term future."
Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:45:54 -0700
Arizona Cardinals FS Rashad Johnson has been fined $21,000 for a blindside block in Week 7. The hit caused Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) to have a concussion.
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:17:22 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) has yet to be cleared, but he could be ready to go in time for practice Monday, Oct. 29.
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:06:27 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings have declared LB Audie Cole, CB Brandon Burton, WR Jarius Wright, TE John Carlson, OG Mark Asper, QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson, FS Mistral Raymond inactive for Week 8.
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:31:32 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) and FS Mistral Raymond (ankle) have been ruled out for Week 8. Carlson did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, while Raymond was limited.
Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:37:11 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) will not play in Week 8 because of a concussion. Carlson has not been cleared by doctors to take part in workouts on the field before the team's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Oct. 25.
Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:51:00 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Oct. 23.
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:02:28 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion), OT Matt Kalil (back), DE Jared Allen (groin) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 22. However, the team didn't practice Monday, so the injury designation was an estimation.
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:38:18 -0700
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said TE John Carlson (head) likely will not play Week 8 because he is experiencing concussion symptoms.
Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:52:59 -0700
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said TE John Carlson (head) will undergo concussion tests after taking a hit to the head during the team's Week 7 game.
Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:50:26 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee) hoped to be a big part of the offense after signing a five-year, $25 million contract during the offseason, but he has only been thrown to six times in as many games, catching three passes. He was slowed by a knee injury in training camp. Carlson said Friday, Oct. 19, that he is now fully recovered from his knee ailment.
Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:40:37 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings are trying to find ways to involve TE John Carlson in the game plan. Carlson has just one catch for minus one yard in the first four games, and he didn't catch a single pass in the first three games. He started off the season slow after dealing with a sprained knee early in training camp. "It just hasn't worked out yet but we know he's going to be a big factor in our pass offense," head coach Leslie Frazier said. "He's doing a good job in run blocking. His time will come."
Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:08:49 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee), OG Geoffrey Schwartz (abdomen), DT Letroy Guion (knee), CB Marcus Sherels (ankle) and SS Robert Blanton (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 7, and are listed as probable for Week 1.
Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:55:38 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB Robert Blanton (hamstring), TE John Carlson (knee), DT Letroy Guion (knee) and OT Geoffrey Schwartz (abdomen) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 6.
Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:19:45 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee), OG Geoffrey Schwartz (abdomen), DT Letroy Guion (knee) and SS Robert Blanton (hamstring) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 5.
Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:51:00 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee) said he expects to play Week 1 and will wear a knee brace to stabilize his knee. Carlson missed most of training camp because of a sprained medial collateral ligament.
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:28:59 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee) and OG Geoffrey Schwartz (hernia) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 27.
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:17:43 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee) has not returned to practice because he is still recovering from a sprained medial collateral ligament. He will not play in the third preseason game Friday, Aug. 20, and likely will not play in the preseason finale either. Carlson said he believes he knows the playbook but will have to get up to speed once he is cleared to practice.
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:09:24 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee), OG Geoffrey Schwartz (hernia), WR Kamar Jorden (hand) and OT DeMarcus Love (pectoral) will not play in the second preseason game Friday, Aug. 17, because of injuries. RB Jordan Todman (ankle) may also miss the game after leaving practice Tuesday, Aug. 14.
Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:30:35 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee) said Wednesday, Aug. 8, that he does not know when he'll be able to return from his sprained right knee. He won't travel with the team to the preseason opener Friday, Aug. 10, against the San Francisco 49ers, remaining home to continue his rehab.
Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:16:03 -0700
Minnesota Vikings S Robert Blanton (hamstring), TE John Carlson (knee), OT DeMarcus Love (pectoral) and WR Kamar Jorden (hand) are each expected to be held out of the preseason opener Friday, Aug. 10.
Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:18:41 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee) was jogging on the sidelines Monday, Aug. 6, for the first time since suffering his Grade 2 sprain of the right medial collateral ligament in his knee. He is wearing a large brace to protect the knee.
Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:30:38 -0700
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said TE John Carlson (knee) suffered a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament sprain during practice Tuesday, July 31, and will be sidelined for one to two weeks.
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:40:46 -0700
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee) is expected to miss at least two weeks, and perhaps as long as a month, after spraining a medial collateral ligament in his knee. Head coach Leslie Frazier said Carlson will not require surgery.
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:02:23 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee) suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his knee Tuesday, July 31.
Sat, 28 Jul 2012 13:45:43 -0700
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave said the team is excited to create some plays to utilize both TEs Kyle Rudolph and John Carlson on the field at the same time this year. Musgrave said the two tight ends complement each other and they are interchangeable within the offense. "One time we may have one guy in the backfield, both on the line of scrimmage, or even both of them split outside of corresponding wide receivers, they have that much versatility," Musgrave stated.
Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:26:55 -0700
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave is excited about the addition of TE John Carlson and his potential in the red zone. "In the red zone, he has a sense for zone and an ability to slide into an opening and then make a tough, contested catch," Musgrave said.
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:58:52 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson will receive a base salary of $2.9 million in 2012 and 2013, $3.9 million in 2014 and $4.9 million in 2015 and 2016. He also received a $5 million signing bonus and an annual $100,000 workout bonus.
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:56:24 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with free-agent TE John Carlson (Seahawks) to a five-year deal worth $25 million.
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:15:19 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings are scheduled to meet with free-agent TE John Carlson (Seahawks) Wednesday, March 14, and are expected to sign him during the visit.
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:19:17 -0700
Free-agent TE John Carlson (Seahawks) has a scheduled meeting with the Indianapolis Colts, although it is uncertain exactly when that will occur. Carlson is scheduled to meet with the Kansas City Chiefs Wednesday, March 14.
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:45:31 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings have shown an interest in free-agent TE John Carlson (Seahawks), but it is a top priority for the team at the moment.
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:02:46 -0700
The Chicago Bears have expressed an interest in free-agent TE John Carlson (Seahawks).
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:35:43 -0700
The Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to meet with free-agent TE John Carlson (Seahawks).
