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Vikings | Leber may start in middle Week 5
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:17:25 -0700

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Ben Leber may start at inside linebacker Week 5 if LB E.J. Henderson (foot) is not able to play in the game.

Vikings | Herron may start Week 5
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:16:31 -0700

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Dave Herron may start at middle linebacker Week 5 if LB E.J. Henderson (foot) is not able to play in the game.

Vikings | Edwards misses Week 4
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:06:22 -0700

Minnesota Vikings DL Ray Edwards (shoulder) did not play in the team's Week 4 game because of a shoulder injury.

Vikings | Henderson undergoes MRI
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:05:36 -0700

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (foot) dislocated two toes on his foot during the team's Week 4 game and underwent an MRI Monday, Sept. 29. The severity of the injury is unknown.

Vikings | Rice plays Week 4
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:02:44 -0700

Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (knee) played on a limited basis in the team's Week 4 game.

Vikings | Frerotte says he will play Week 5
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:58:25 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Gus Frerotte (hand) said he will be ready to play in the team's Week 5 game. He suffered a laceration on his left hand that required stitches.

Vikings | M. Williams expected to miss at least two more games
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:56:04 -0700

Minnesota Vikings FS Madieu Williams (neck) is expected to miss at least two more games with a neck injury. He was able to practice on a limited basis last week.

Vikings | E.J. Henderson benched for first series Week 4
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:20:50 -0700

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson was benched for the team's first series in Week 4 for disciplinary reasons. People with knowledge of the situation said Henderson was held off the field because he was late for a team meeting Friday, Sept. 26.

Vikings | Childress plans to speak to NFL over call
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:33:19 -0700

Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress will speak with Mike Perreira, the NFL's vice president of officiating, over a fourth-down call in the second quarter of the team's Week 4 game. Replays suggested Tennessee Titans WR Justin Gage was stopped short of a first down on the play, but referee Pete Morelli allowed the first down to stand. Titans RB LenDale White ran for a touchdown on the next play. The Vikings also burned two timeouts and one challenge trying to persuade Morelli to reverse the call.

Vikings | Frerotte injury update
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:20:41 -0700

Updating a previous report, Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Gus Frerotte (hand) suffered a cut on his left hand in the team's Week 4 game and needed two stitches.

Vikings | E. Henderson returns to game
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:50:13 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (foot) returned to the team's Week 4 game after he left the game because of a foot injury.

Vikings | E. Henderson injured Week 4
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:42:53 -0700

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (foot) suffered an apparent foot injury in the second quarter of the team's Week 4 game.

Vikings | Peterson scores twice Week 4
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:24:25 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries in the team's Week 4 game.

Vikings | Frerotte injured Week 4
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:17:07 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings QB Gus Frerotte (hand) suffered a hand injury during the team's Week 4 game.

Vikings | Rice active and will start
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:46:40 -0700

Michael Fabiano, of NFL.com, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (knee) is active and will start in Week 4.

Vikings | S. Rice active for Week 4
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:19:53 -0700

Michael Fabiano, of NFL.com, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (knee) is active for the team's Week 4 game, but he will not start.

Vikings | Week 4 Inactives
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:10:41 -0700

The Minnesota Vikings have declared OL Drew Radovich, TE Jeff Dugan, QB John David Booty, FS Madieu Williams, CB Marcus McCauley, DL Ray Edwards, FB Thomas Tapeh, LB Vinny Ciurciu inactive for Week 4.

Vikings | Rice said he expects to play Week 4
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:39:10 -0700

Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (knee) said he is ready to play in the team's Week 4 game.

Vikings | M. Williams out for Week 4
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:35:46 -0700

Minnesota Vikings FS Madieu Williams (neck) has been ruled out of the team's Week 4 game.

Vikings | Ciurciu questionable for Week 4
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:33:09 -0700

Minnesota Vikings LB Vinny Ciurciu (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 26. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 4 game and is not expected to play.

Vikings | Edwards questionable for Week 4
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:31:34 -0700

Minnesota Vikings DL Ray Edwards (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 26. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 4 game and is expected to play.

Vikings | A. Hicks probable for Week 4
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:29:37 -0700

Minnesota Vikings OT Artis Hicks (elbow) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 26. He is listed as probable for the team's Week 4 game and is expected to play.

Vikings | Rice questionable for Week 4
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:27:39 -0700

Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 26. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 4 game and is expected to play.

Vikings | Taylor questionable for Week 4
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:26:30 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Chester Taylor (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 26. He is listed as questionable for Week 4 and is expected to play.

Vikings | Peterson questionable for Week 4
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:23:25 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 26. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 4 game and is expected to play.

Vikings | A. Hicks practices Thursday
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:24:21 -0700

Minnesota Vikings OT Artis Hicks (elbow) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 25.

Vikings | Taylor limited during practice Thursday
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:22:23 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Chester Taylor (foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 25.

Vikings | Ciurciu limited during practice Thursday
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:19:49 -0700

Minnesota Vikings LB Vinny Ciurciu (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 25. His status for Week 4 is uncertain.

Vikings | Edwards limited during practice Thursday
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:18:56 -0700

Minnesota Vikings DL Ray Edwards (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 25. He should be able to play in the team's Week 4 game, barring any setback.

Vikings | Peterson limited during practice Thursday
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:17:24 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 25. He is expected to play in the team's Week 4 game.

Vikings | Rice limited during practice Thursday
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:16:05 -0700

Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 25. He is optimistic he will be able to play in the team's Week 4 game.

Vikings | M. Williams limited during practice Thursday
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:14:33 -0700

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings FS Madieu Williams (neck) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 25. There is no timetable for his return.

Vikings | M. Williams practicing Thursday
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:37:40 -0700

Rick Alonzo, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings FS Madieu Williams (neck) was participating during the media-access portion of practice Thursday, Sept. 25.

Vikings | Peterson says hamstring feels fine
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:56:21 -0700

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (hamstring) said his hamstring feels fine.

Vikings | Allen no longer in substance abuse program
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:12:03 -0700

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings DL Jared Allen is no longer in the NFL's substance abuse program. Allen will no longer face a one-year suspension if he commits another offense.

Vikings | A. Hicks practices Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:53:41 -0700

Minnesota Vikings OL Artis Hicks (elbow) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Vikings | Taylor limited during practice Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:53:07 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Chester Taylor (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Vikings | Ciurciu limited during practice Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:51:01 -0700

Minnesota Vikings LB Vinny Ciurciu (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 24. His status for Week 4 is uncertain.

Vikings | Edwards limited during practice Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:47:47 -0700

Minnesota Vikings DL Ray Edwards (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 24. He should be able to play in the team's Week 4 game, barring any setback.

Vikings | Peterson limited during practice Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:45:30 -0700

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 24. The Vikings are being cautious with Peterson. He is expected to play in the team's Week 4 game.

Vikings | Rice limited during practice Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:43:29 -0700

Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 24. He is optimistic he will be able to play in the team's Week 4 game.

Vikings | M. Williams misses practice Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:41:24 -0700

Minnesota Vikings FS Madieu Williams (neck) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 24. He will not play in the team's Week 4 game.

Vikings | McKinnie hearing set for Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:29:15 -0700

Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings OT Bryant McKinnie is set for a court date Wednesday, Sept. 24, and McKinnie's lawyer, Larry Kerr, hopes to get a trial date set for February or March. McKinnie faces four charges for his role in a brawl outside a Miami nightclub in February. Kerr has also asked for the state of Florida to allow McKinnie to enter a pretrial diversion program, which could lead to the charges being dismissed.

Vikings | Rice hopes to play Week 4
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:09:45 -0700

Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (knee) said his knee is feeling better and hopes to be able to play Week 4.

Vikings | Ciurciu says he is fine
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:07:27 -0700

Updating a previous report, Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Vinny Ciurciu (knee) said he is fine and is optimistic about his status for Week 4.