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Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:29:26 -0800
Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the New York Giants brought in SS Willie Offord (Vikings) for a workout Monday, Dec. 4.
Sat, 02 Sep 2006 15:13:57 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings have released S Willie Offord.
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:49:11 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord is on the bubble to make the team's final roster.
Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:30:06 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (wrist) said he took part in all of Monday morning's practice, Aug. 21, but he will undergo further tests today on his injured right wrist. Offord is wearing a soft cast on his wrist, which at the very least was badly sprained Saturday, Aug. 19, against Pittsburgh.
Sun, 20 Aug 2006 08:47:59 -0700
The Pioneer Press reports Minnesota Vikings rookie S Willie Offord (wrist) injured his right wrist on the opening kickoff Saturday, Aug. 19, and did not return. Offord said X-rays didn't reveal any fracture but that he would have some follow-up tests Sunday, Aug. 20.
Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:39:47 -0700
Kevin Seifert, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (wrist) suffered a right wrist injury in the first quarter of the team's preseason game Saturday evening, Aug. 19.
Sat, 29 Jul 2006 09:54:46 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings SS Willie Offord believes he is the odd man out now that the team has signed SS Dwight Smith. Assuming FS Darren Sharper starts at one safety position, Smith would compete with Offord and SS Tank Williams for the other. Offord said, "Everybody's expectation going into this week was that Tank and I would be competing for the job. I'm pretty sure that's all changed now with bringing in Dwight. I can't be upset. I can't be bitter about the situation. Obviously, I'm coming off an ACL injury. Everything's looking good now, but as coaches, you never know what's going to happen."
Fri, 28 Jul 2006 21:58:50 -0700
Mark Craig and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord has been switched back to strong safety after the team signed free agent FS Dwight Smith. Defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin said Smith will learn both safety positions.
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:08:34 -0700
Judd Zulgad and Margaret Zack, report Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord pleaded guilty Tuesday, June 27, in Hennepin County District Court to misdemeanor fourth-degree driving with a blood alcohol of more .08. The judge sentenced Offord to perform 32 hours of community service. Also, Offord paid a $600 fine, said his attorney David Valentini. Valentini said Offord challenged the legality of the stop but the judge rejected it.
Mon, 15 May 2006 19:25:26 -0700
Jon Krawczynski, of the Associated Press, reports Minnesota Vikings FS Willie Offord (knee) missed some work over the weekend to avoid aggravating his knee injury suffered last season.
Sun, 14 May 2006 20:37:41 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (knee) took part in the first part of practice, but sat out the second. He is recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee.
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:49:14 -0700
Kevin Seifert, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord, who was arrested April 18 for drunken driving, waived a court appearance scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, and will have a pretrial hearing May 3. His trial date is set for June 7. He faces two counts of fourth-degree driving under the influence of alcohol, both misdemeanors.
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:04:15 -0700
Kevin Seifert, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord was arrested and charged with drunken driving early Tuesday morning, April 18, according to a spokesman for the Minnesota State Patrol. Offord's blood alcohol content was not available Tuesday, but he was charged with misdemeanor fourth-degree drunken driving, which means it was less than .20. He was assigned an April 26 appearance at Hennepin County Ridgedale Court.
Sun, 09 Apr 2006 06:46:07 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings S Tank Williams said he feels more confident in the health of his knee, noting that he couldn't run this well at this point a year ago. He just finished up his first two days of practice at the team's current minicamp. Now, Williams is looking forward to replacing SS Corey Chavous and playing alongside Pro Bowl FS Darren Sharper. Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin said Williams appeared to be "cruising" Friday morning, April 7, but he said Williams has improved since then. Sharper expects S Willie Offord, if he's healthy, to give Williams a run for the starting job.
Fri, 07 Apr 2006 17:55:26 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (knee) was present at the team's first practice but was unable to take part in drills.
Fri, 03 Mar 2006 20:38:48 -0800
Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed S Willie Offord to a two-year contract. Agent David Canter said Offord's deal includes escalators and incentives, which were keys for his client, who is coming off a torn anterior cruciate ligament tear, but Canter declined to comment on the exact terms.
Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:49:27 -0800
Updating previous reports, Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have talked with the agent for potential free agent FS Willie Offord. The two sides were expected to meet again Monday, Feb. 27.
Mon, 27 Feb 2006 05:22:37 -0800
Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings met with agent David Canter Sunday evening, Feb. 26, at the NFL Combine to discuss a contract extension for S Willie Offord. A deal is not believed to be imminent. Offord will be an unrestricted free agent March 3. "Willie has been cleared for everything but contact, and we're extremely excited about either remaining a Viking or exploring the free-agent market," Canter said Sunday afternoon, Feb. 26.
Wed, 22 Feb 2006 06:18:01 -0800
The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (knee) is on the mend from last season's knee injury. He was in Birmingham, Ala., Tuesday, Feb. 21, to undergo an examination on his left knee. "He very possibly could be fully cleared, not for contact, but for everything else," said Offord's agent, David Canter. Offord is set to become an unrestricted free agent in March.
Mon, 17 Oct 2005 20:30:21 -0700
Jeff Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (knee) had surgery done Thursday, Oct. 13. Offord expects his rehabilitation process to take six months.
Sun, 02 Oct 2005 10:42:28 -0700
Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (knee) was fined $15,000 for shoving an official Week 3.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 20:32:02 -0700
The Star Tribune reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed S Willie Offord (knee) on their Injured Reserve list ending his 2005 season.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:13:54 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings are expected to promote S William Hunter from the practice squad to the active roster in the wake of the season-ending injury suffered by S Willie Offord (knee).
Mon, 26 Sep 2005 18:15:40 -0700
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (knee) will miss the rest of the 2005 season with a knee injury sustained Sunday, Sept. 25. An MRI Monday, Sept. 26, revealed a torn ACL which will likely require surgery, trainer Chuck Barta said.
Sun, 25 Sep 2005 22:00:58 -0700
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (knee) injured his knee during the team's Week 3 game. He will be re-evaluated Monday, Sept. 26.
Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:32:40 -0700
The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (hip) suffered a bruised right upper hip during the team's Week 1 game, but he was able to return.
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 22:21:48 -0700
The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord returned to practice Wednesday, Aug. 24. He had been spending time with his wife in Florida for the birth of their son.
Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:46:20 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord was excused from Monday's, Aug. 22, practices so he could be with his wife for the birth of their child.
Sun, 14 Aug 2005 17:55:10 -0700
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord was excused from practice Sunday, Aug. 14, so he could be with his wife who was having a baby.
Sun, 26 Jun 2005 22:27:42 -0700
Kevin Seifert, writing for the Sporting News, reports Minnesota Vikings S Corey Chavous is still considered the favorite to start at strong safety, even though he missed all of the team's offseason workouts. Chavous is expected to fend off a challenge from S Willie Offord in training camp.
Wed, 08 Jun 2005 20:24:13 -0700
The Associated Press reports the longer Minnesota Vikings S Corey Chavous stays away from offseason minicamps and workouts the more it benefits S Willie Offord. Vikings head coach Mike Tice and team officials have made no secret of their displeasure with Chavous for staying away, but everyone expects him to be in training camp when it opens in Mankato at the end of July. This week, defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell gave glowing reviews to Offord. "Willie has been doing very well for us. He's had an outstanding developmental camp," Cottrell said. "(He has) a lot of confidence. That's the thing when you have guys with quality depth, it helps."
Tue, 17 May 2005 20:22:04 -0700
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings SS Willie Offord has taken advantage of the absence of SS Corey Chavous from the team's developmental camp. Offord has gotten the majority of practice time at strong safety in the first two days of camp. "Willie has done a great job," defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell said. "You hear him. He's vocalizing. Like in the first minicamp, he went over and grabbed one of the guys and he said, 'You're lined up [in the wrong place] ... get over here.' Willie went over there and did a good job. He's a guy that really stands out."
Fri, 01 Apr 2005 13:32:03 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed restricted free agent S Willie Offord. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005 13:59:03 -0800
Don Seeholzer, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings plan to tender a qualifying contract offer to restricted free agent S Willie Offord.
Mon, 03 Jan 2005 15:45:32 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Rushen Jones will swing from cornerback to safety to backup FS Brian Russell and FS Willie Offord in the NFC Wild Card game Sunday, Jan. 9, against the Green Bay Packers.
Mon, 03 Jan 2005 15:45:20 -0800
Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord will step in for SS Corey Chavous at strong safety for the NFC Wild Card game Sunday, Jan. 9, against the Green Bay Packers.
Mon, 25 Oct 2004 15:21:59 -0700
Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord will replace LB Mike Nattiel as the nickel weakside linebacker.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004 15:15:50 -0700
The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings backup S Willie Offord is slated to serve as the backup at both free and strong safety entering the season. The team isn't too comfortable with that situation, so they may be forced to find another safety before the season begins.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004 07:31:08 -0700
Tom Pelissero, of KFAN Sports Radio, reports Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (knee) has a bruised left knee and underwent an MRI.
Wed, 05 May 2004 14:01:00 -0700
Kevin Seifert, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice said he plans to take a long look at S Willie Offord during spring camps to help determine his future.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003 08:57:44 -0800
Kevin Seifert, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings plan to give S Willie Offord an extended look at free safety during practice this week. Whether he could take starting FS Brian Russell's spot is uncertain.
Fri, 10 Oct 2003 09:58:23 -0700
Bill Williamson, of the Pioneer Press, reports the NFL has fined Minnesota Vikings FS Willie Offord $5,000 for taunting an opponent during Sunday's, Oct. 5, game against the Atlanta Falcons. Offord was penalized on the play and later scolded by head coach Mike Tice.
Mon, 08 Sep 2003 19:34:31 -0700
If Minnesota Vikings SS Corey Chavous cannot start Sunday, Sept. 14 against the Chicago Bears, FS Willie Offord would fill in for him.
Tue, 12 Aug 2003 12:45:59 -0700
Bill Williamson, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings FS Willie Offord continued his solid training camp with a strong performance Saturday, August 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Vikings head coach Mike Tice said Offord will continue to battle Vikings SS Brian Russell for a starting spot through training camp, but that Offord leads the competition.
Sat, 10 May 2003 14:36:04 -0700
Bill Williamson, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings FS Willie Offord has jumped past FS Jack Brewer for the starting job at free safety. It is now Offord’s job to lose, and Brewer is expected to continue battling for the position.
Wed, 07 May 2003 01:22:54 -0700
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings FSs Jack Brewer and Willie Offord are alternating at the position
during minicamp workouts. Offord will be given the first opportunity to gain the starting job.
Mon, 09 Dec 2002 06:07:57 -0800
Bill Williamson reports for the Pioneer Press Minnesota Vikings S Willie Offord (concussion) was injured during Sunday night's game.
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 09:23:31 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings have announced S Willie Offord, S Jason Perry, LB Antonio Wilson, T Lewis Kelly, T Adam Haayer, WR Cedric James and DT Cedric Killings as inactive for week 11. Shaun Hill will be the team's No. 3 QB.
Sat, 09 Nov 2002 02:14:25 -0800
According to the Star Tribune, Minnesota Vikings rookie S Willie Offord will start at strong safety, replacing S Brian Russell.
Sun, 03 Nov 2002 09:27:21 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings have declared S Willie Offord, LB Patrick Chukwurah, LB Antonio Wilson, T Lewis Kelly, T Jon Carman, WR D'Wayne Bates and DT Cedric Killings inactive for week nine. QB Shawn Hill is the team’s third quarterback.
