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Team Notebook: Minnesota VikingsVikings | Harvin misses another day of rookie symposium; could be required to attend next year Judd Zulgad, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune, citing the NFL Network, reports Minnesota Vikings rookie WR Percy Harvin (illness) was absent again from the league's rookie symposium Tuesday, June 30, due to illness. While he was excused, he may have to attend the symposium next year. A league spokesman said excused players are expected to make up the material presented, which could involve attendance at the following year's event. Vikings | Brinkley expected to backup at middle LB Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley is expected be the primary backup at middle linebacker this season and should be able to make a big impact on special teams. Vikings | Brinkley signed The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday, June 30, that they have signed fifth-round draft pick LB Jasper Brinkley. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Vikings | Harvin leaves rookie symposium due to illness Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin was sent home from the NFL Rookie Symposium after becoming ill, according to organizers. Harvin was officially excused by organizers after it was recommend that he return home. Vikings | Peterson would welcome Favre The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he would welcome retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) to the team if head coach Brad Childress believes it is best for the team's success. Vikings | No contract with Favre filed Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports a contract signed by retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) with the Minnesota Vikings has not been filed with the NFL Players Association, according to a spokesman for the NFLPA. Vikings | Looking at M. Harrison? Charley Walters, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings are apparently interested in signing unrestricted free-agent WR Marvin Harrison (Colts) to a one-year contract in order to compete with WR Sidney Rice. Vikings | Agent denies deal with Favre Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the agent for free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets), Bus Cook, denied a report late Tuesday, June 23, that Favre has agreed to a contract with the Minnesota Vikings. When asked in an e-mail if there was any truth to the report, Cook wrote one word: "Nope." Cook did not elaborate. Vikings | Report: Favre to report for training camp Continuing an ongoing storyline, WCCO.com's Mark Rosen reports a source said free-agent QB Brett Favre (shoulder) will report to training camp with the Minnesota Vikings barring an unforeseen major physical setback. The source said Favre and the Vikings have agreed to contract terms, with heavy incentives. Vikings | Sanford could be on practice squad if cut Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Jamarca Sanford could be put on the practice squad this season if he does not make the final roster. Vikings | Sanford contract details Updating a previous report, Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings S Jamarca Sanford signed a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. Vikings | Favre unlikely to sign this week Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports it is a safe bet that free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) will not sign with the Minnesota Vikings for the next eight days. That is because head coach Brad Childress is departing on a fishing trip to Alaska and is not scheduled to return until Monday, June 29. Vikings | Sanford signed The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday, June 22, that they have signed seventh-round draft pick S Jamarca Sanford. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Vikings | Cook denies Favre has contract with team Rick Alonzo, of the Pioneer Press, reports retired QB Brett Favre's (Jets) agent, Bus Cook, denied a report that Favre is already under contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Cook wrote that there is "no contract" when asked about the report. Vikings | Childress believes Favre would be good in locker room Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said during a radio interview that he believes retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) would be a great locker room guy if he signed with the Vikings. "I think he'll be a great locker room guy. He's probably one of the better practical jokers out there over the course of 16 years [in Green Bay] and he's not afraid to give it to anybody. I think he'll be a tremendous teammate as well," Childress said. Vikings | Three players waived The Minnesota Vikings have announced they have waived QB Sean Glennon, OL Bobby Lepori and TE Nick Walker. Vikings | Edwards would welcome Favre under certain conditions Minnesota Vikings DE Ray Edwards said during an interview on ESPNews that he would welcome retired Brett Favre (Jets) to the team if he did not bring his diva attitude with him. Edwards would want Favre to sign autographs for the team and share a locker room with the rest of the team. Edwards said he would prefer QB Tarvaris Jackson to start for the Vikings instead of Favre signing with the team. Vikings | Continue to work on contract for Winfield The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman said the team continues to try and agree to a contract extension with CB Antoine Winfield. "It's an ongoing negotiation. It's all part of the business," Spielman said. "We're going to do everything that we can because Antoine is such an important part of our defense, an important part of our team." Vikings | Wilf says Favre's future up to him The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said it is up to retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) and the health of his shoulder to decide if he wants to play for the Vikings this season. "Right now, it's all up to Brett Favre in terms of where his future is at. I'll just leave it at that," Wilf said. Vikings | Favre says there are no guarantees Continuing an ongoing storyline, QB Brett Favre (shoulder), during an interview on Joe Buck Live, said he is trying not to fuel the fire of the media, but he realizes that he is. He continued discussing the potential of returning and well as joining the Minnesota Vikings. "It's more or less how my arm feels and we'll go from there," Favre said. He said he met with a Vikings' trainer recently, which was simply so the trainer could show him some stretches. Favre said the Vikings have the pieces in place, as they have a great running back (Adrian Peterson) and a great running game. "If I go there, there is no guarantees," Favre said. He went on to say that if he were to join Minnesota, it comes down to knowing the team, knowing you can run the ball and complete passes, which should lead to the team being pretty good. Vikings | Favre says joining Minnesota would make a lot of sense QB Brett Favre (shoulder), during an interview on Joe Buck Live, said the Minnesota Vikings are the only team he has spoken with. He noted joining the Vikings would make a lot of sense because he played in the same offense for 16 years. Favre joked that he could coach the offense at this point. He said if his arm is not up to par then he is not able to play. He said he had the surgical procedure on his shoulder to speed up the process, but he still does not know if he can throw pain free. Favre said the Vikings know he has had surgery and they invited him to OTAs, but he declined. "There would be a media frenzy if I was there," Favre said. Vikings | Favre will have to accept incentive-laden deal Sid Hartman, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings will sign free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) if he is willing to sign a contract with an option that will determine his pay based on how he performs and how much he plays. The contract will not be guaranteed. It could have some good incentive clauses that will pay Favre well if he can perform like he did in 2007, when leading the Green Bay Packers to a 13-3 record. On the other hand, if he fails to produce, he will get paid for just the time he was with the team. Vikings | Favre to end silence Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) will appear on the HBO show "Joe Buck Live" Monday, June 15, where he will likely address the speculation regarding him joining the Minnesota Vikings. Vikings | Could contract negotiations be slowing down Favre deal, too? Chip Scoggins, of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports most assume the only thing holding the Minnesota Vikings and QB Brett Favre (shoulder) back from working out a deal is Favre's health. However, according to columnist Sid Hartman, the two sides could also be digging in over contract issues. According to a source, the Vikings would like to sign Favre to an incentive-laden contract that protects them in case Favre is injured or is not productive. Favre was due to make $13 million from the Jets in 2009 before he retired a second time. Vikings | Plan to send personnel to monitor Favre ESPN.com reports the Minnesota Vikings plan to send a trainer and a member of the coaching staff to Hattiesburg, Miss., in the next few days to work with retired QB Brett Favre (Jets), according to a source. The Vikings personnel will be assessing Favre's progress since his shoulder surgery, which was two weeks ago, according to a source. Favre has been throwing but does not know if he will be ready to play this season. Vikings | Allen misses practice Thursday Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 11, but was in attendance. He should be ready for the start of training camp. Vikings | Three offensive players absent Thursday Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Bernard Berrian, WR Bobby Wade and RB Chester Taylor were not present at the team's organized team activity Thursday, June 11. Vikings | Winfield not present Thursday Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield was not present during the Vikings' organized team activity Thursday, June 11. Vikings | Childress spoke with Favre last week Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said he talked to retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) last week but would not say what the two discussed. Childress would not say if he plans to go see Favre throw. Vikings | Winfield continues to miss OTAs Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said CB Antoine Winfield has not been present at the team's organized team activities this week. Vikings | Childress not concerned with how Favre would impact quarterbacks Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress did not express concern during a local radio interview with how the potential addition of free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) would impact current QBs Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson. "I'm not worried about that. I talked with Sage and Tarvaris. They are competitors. Do they like any of the conversation? Absolutely not. But they know this," Childress said. "I'm charged with adding and subtracting players from this team to make us better. Every day when I walk in this office there's not a day that I don't try to look and see if we can get better at some position. And if this is going to make us better down the road and it's got a chance to happen I'm going to take care of the Minnesota Vikings." Vikings | Childress never set Favre deadline Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said during a radio interview that he never set a deadline of this week for free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) to decide whether he will play for the Vikings in 2009. "Absolutely not, there was no deadline," Childress said. "Maybe by (Favre's wife) Deanna or somebody like that, but certainly not from me. Not even close. Don't know where that would have dropped out of the sky from." Vikings | Not done with Favre yet Sports Illustrated's Peter King reports on his Twitter page the Minnesota Vikings are not done with QB Brett Favre (shoulder) yet. They want the story to cool over to give Favre time to heal without being under the daily microscope. Vikings | Temporarily suspends pursuit of Favre Ed Werder, of ESPN.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings have at least temporarily suspended their pursuit of retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) after Favre did not report to the team's organized team activities that began Tuesday, June 9, as head coach Brad Childress mandated, according to team and league sources. Vikings | Williamses believe they are being singled out The Associated Press reports Peter Ginsburg, attorney for Minnesota Vikings DT Pat Williams and DT Kevin Williams, said his clients are being singled out during drug testing because of their disputed four-game suspension for a banned substance. Ginsburg said the players are getting tested at last three times a month, which exceeds the league's testing policies. Vikings | Likely will wait for Favre Pat Kirwan, of NFL.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings likely will wait until training camp for retired QB Brett Favre (shoulder) to recover, if he needs that much time to, before he can commit to joining the team. Vikings | No deadline for Favre Contrary to a previous report, Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Sirius NFL Radio's Pat Kirwan said the Minnesota Vikings do not have a deadline for retired QB Brett Favre (Jets) to decide whether he will sign with the Vikings or stayed retired. Vikings | Give Favre deadline to return ESPNews reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress has given free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) a deadline of this week whether to decide if he will play or not, according to sources. Vikings | Open to negotiating with Winfield Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said that the door is not closed on contract negotiations with CB Antoine Winfield. "I just think that (the word) negotiations (are) just what that means," Childress said. "It's ups and downs and flat and people walking away, people getting back together. Nothing says that it's 24 hours a day like it is in Congress when the government shuts down or the state shuts down. It's negotiations." Childress added that he would like Winfield to remain in Minnesota. "He's a good player," Childess said. "I want him here right now. That's the mother hen part of me." Vikings | A. Allen undergoes minor procedure Chip Scoggins, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen (knee) has undergone an arthroscopic procedure on one of his knees, according to people with knowledge of the situation. The procedure was minor and Allen should be ready by training camp. Vikings | Herrera, Hicks do some work Thursday Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings OG Anthony Herrera (shoulder) and OT Artis Hicks (biceps) got some work in with the first-team offense during practice Thursday, June 4. Vikings | A. Allen absent from OTA Thursday Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen was not present during the team's organized team activity Thursday, June 4. Head coach Brad Childress declined to comment on why Allen was absent. Vikings | Taylor absent from OTA Thursday Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Chester Taylor was not present during the team's organized team activity Thursday, June 4, according to head coach Brad Childress. Vikings | Peterson absent from OTA Thursday Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson was not present during the team's organized team activity Thursday, June 4, according to head coach Brad Childress. Vikings | Winfield continues to be absent Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield was not present during the Vikings' organized team activity Thursday, June 4. |
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