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Team Notebook: Minnesota Vikings News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Vikings | Favre to come back next season? Adam Schefter, of ESPN, speculates Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre will return to the Vikings for the 2010 season. Vikings | Would like Favre decision by March 5 Charley Walters, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings need to know QB Brett Favre's decision on whether he will return next season by March 5, although the team won't admit so publicly. If Favre decides not to return, the Vikings would like the opportunity to compete with other teams to acquire potential starting quarterbacks once the trading deadline opens March 5. Vikings | Rice plans to call Favre Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice said during a television interview that he plans to call QB Brett Favre in the upcoming weeks to try to persuade Favre into coming back next season. Vikings | McKinnie explains dismissal from Pro Bowl Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Vikings OT Bryant McKinnie explained his dismissal from the 2010 Pro Bowl. McKinnie said he had called his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, to tell him he wanted to withdraw. McKinnie said, "I had taken a cortisone shot in my foot the week before the game. When you take that shot, it numbs whatever. You don't feel like you're hurt anymore." McKinnie added that he tried to have the trainer look at his injury, but scheduling issues popped up to where they never had a chance to meet. McKinnie said he was sick and in the hotel on other days where he missed practice or meetings. McKinnie wishes he had better communication with trainers to follow up with his injury, but he feels that everything has been made to be "more than it really was." Vikings | Harvin named Rookie of the Year Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin has been named the 2009 Pepsi Rookie of the Year. Vikings | T. Barber says Peterson becoming liability Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports former NFL RB Tiki Barber said during a radio interview that Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is becoming a liability to his team because of fumbling issues. "You know what? He's becoming a liability for that team. look at that conference championship game. It's all mechanics. It's the same thing I had to learn. You do something one way for so long, you get away with it and you don't think it's a problem. Once you get in the National Football League -- safeties, linebackers, defensive linemen -- they're all taught to strip. If you have any kind of looseness in that football, it's going to come out … Whether it's down here close to your body, up at your chest close to your body, you have to keep it on your body so it can't get knocked away. And then when you go in to contact, cover it with your other hand. It was simple. Most things that cause success are simple," Barber said. Vikings | Rogers expected to stay with team Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Kevin Rogers is expected to stay with the team after missing out on the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator job. Vikings | McKinnie's dismissal still being reviewed Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league is still reviewing the dismissal of Minnesota Vikings OT Bryant McKinnie from the NFC Pro Bowl team. Aiello said the league has not contemplated a suspension for McKinnie, but the case is still being reviewed. Vikings | McKinnie dismissed from Pro Bowl Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings OT Bryant McKinnie has been dismissed from the from the NFC Pro Bowl team for unexcused absences. McKinnie missed practice Friday, Jan. 29, and Saturday, Jan. 30. McKinnie is subject to a fine for his absences. Vikings | McKinnie not at Pro Bowl practice Saturday Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports via Twitter that Minnesota Vikings OT Bryant McKinnie (unknown) did not show up for NFC Pro Bowl practice again Saturday, Jan. 30, according to Mark Craig, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Vikings | Peterson not concerned about fumbling issues Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he is not concerned about his fumbling issues but plans on working on holding onto the ball better during the offseason. "It's not [anything] that really concerns me at all. It's something I look forward to working on more during the offseason. Especially with my running style, how I run so aggressive. The majority of time guys are hitting at the ball instead of trying to hit me. That's something that I'm just more aware of now and I'll do a better job coming into [next season]," Peterson said. Vikings | A. Allen could have prominent role at camp Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen may have a prominent role during training camp because of the injury to CB Cedric Griffin (knee). Vikings | Brinkley likely will enter camp as starter Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley likely will enter training camp as the starter at middle linebacker because of the uncertain future of LB E.J. Henderson (leg). Vikings | Rogers could be up for college jobs Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Kevin Rogers has been recently associated with the offensive coordinator positions at the University of Virginia and Syracuse. There are indications that Rogers' desire may be to return to coaching at a college. Vikings | P. Williams turns down going to Pro Bowl Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings DT Pat Williams turned down the opportunity to replace DT Kevin Williams at the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl. Vikings | Re-signing Sapp could be priority Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings may consider the re-signing of impending free-agent CB Benny Sapp during the offseason as a top priority because of the injuries to CB Antoine Winfield (foot) and CB Cedric Griffin (knee). Vikings | Winfield to meet with foot specialist Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (foot) is scheduled to meet with a foot specialist within the next two weeks, which could signal concern about the rehab from his foot injury. Winfield underwent an MRI Tuesday, Jan. 26, but the results are not known, according to a source. Vikings | Will investigate Peterson’s fumbling issues The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said the team will likely conduct an in-depth study of RB Adrian Peterson's fumbling problem to see if there are mechanical changes that can be made with his arm position. Vikings | Griffin to undergo surgery ESPN.com reports Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin (knee) will undergo knee surgery within a week and will have a recovery time of six to nine months. Vikings | Not putting deadline on Favre decision ESPN.com reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said he will not set a deadline for QB Brett Favre to make a decision on his future with the team. Vikings | Rice out of Pro Bowl The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice will not take part in the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl. Vikings | Teammates want Favre to return in 2010 John Shipley, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings players want QB Brett Favre to return in 2010, even if he were to miss training camp again. "I think everyone just wants him here for the season, come in like he did this year," OT Bryant McKinnie said. "Just having him part of the team, I felt, helped elevate everyone. I feel like everyone stepped up and played at a higher level, and he was part of the reason." WR Bernard Berrian added, "(Favre) already knows we want him back." Vikings | Griffin has torn ACL Updating a previous report, Sean Jensen, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports an MRI revealed that Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin (knee) has a torn anterior cruciate ligament but there is no other damage. Vikings | Favre drops out of Pro Bowl ESPN.com reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (ankle) has dropped out of the 2010 Pro Bowl. Vikings | K. Williams to play in Pro Bowl The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Judd Zulgad reports Minnesota Vikings DL Kevin Williams (knee) said he will play in the 2010 Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31. Vikings | Peterson said he will work on fumbling issues Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he will be working on his fumbling issues this offseason by trying to hold the ball higher. "With my running style, it will be something I'm thinking about as far as practice keeping the ball high. The way I run the ball kind of gets loose. I have to be more conscious of keeping the ball high when I'm going down. Those are some little things I'll definitely look to correct this offseason," Peterson said. Vikings | P. Williams uncertain about future Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings DT Pat Williams said he is 50-50 on whether he will return to the team next season. Williams said he will talk about the decision with his family before the deciding. He said he is feeling good physically. Vikings | Winfield drops out of Pro Bowl The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Judd Zulgad reports Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (foot) has pulled out of the 2010 Pro Bowl after injuring his right foot in the NFC Championship Game. He will undergo an MRI this week. Vikings | Favre says 2010 return highly unlikely ESPN.com reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre told ESPN's Ed Werder that it is highly unlikely that he will return next season. Favre said he has not made his final decision but it will not take him long to announce his decision. Vikings | Griffin to undergo MRI NationalFootballPost.com reports Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin (knee) is expected to undergo an MRI soon, but the team fears that he has a torn ACL and possibly a torn MCL, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Vikings | Six could be RFAs this offseason The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings OL Ryan Cook, DE Ray Edwards, DT Fred Evans, QB Tarvaris Jackson, FB Naufahu Tahi and CB Karl Paymah could be restricted free agents this offseason if there is no CBA in place for 2010. Vikings | Frampton scheduled to be a RFA The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings FS Eric Frampton is scheduled to be a restricted free agent this offseason. Vikings | Five scheduled to be UFAs The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings DT Jimmy Kennedy, CB Benny Sapp, WR Greg Lewis, OL Artis Hicks and RB Chester Taylor are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents this offseason. Vikings | Favre not ready to decide on future yet Updating a previous item, Gregg Rosenthal, of ProFootballTalk.com, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre said after the team's NFC Championship game loss Sunday, Jan. 24, that he is not ready to decide on his future. Favre was asked if he was going to take a few months to decide his future after the game. Favre said, "I wouldn't say months, I know people are rolling their eyes or will roll their eyes. In a situation like this, I really don't want to make a decision right now based solely on what's happened. Because I do know the year could have not gone any better aside from us not going to Miami." Favre added, "I am going to go home a couple days, and talk it over with the family." Vikings | Berrian catches nine passes Sunday The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings WR Bernard Berrian caught nine passes for 102 yards Sunday, Jan. 24. Vikings | Peterson scores three TDs Sunday The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson had 25 carries for 122 yards with three touchdowns Sunday, Jan. 24. Vikings | Favre not ready to make decision on future Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre said he does not want to make a decision on his future right now. He said outside of the team's loss in the NFC Championship game, the season could not have gone any better. Favre plans to go home and spend a couple of days talking over his future with his family. Vikings | Favre injured Sunday Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 24. Trainers were wrapping his left ankle on the sideline. He is expected to remain in the game. Vikings | Week 20 Inactives The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Albert Young, TE Garrett Mills, WR Jaymar Johnson, LB Jeremy Leman, C Jon Cooper, CB Karl Paymah, DL Letroy Guion, QB Sage Rosenfels inactive for Week 20. Vikings | Favre to wear plays on wristband Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre will wear a wristband with all of the plays on it during the NFC Championship game because of the expected crowd noise, according to ESPN's Ed Werder. It will be the first time this season Favre will wear a wristband. Vikings | Three injured DL expected to play ESPN.com reports Minnesota Vikings DE Ray Edwards (knee), DT Kevin Williams (knee) and DT Pat Williams (elbow) are expected to play in the NFC Championship game. Vikings | Harvin expected to play in Championship game ESPN.com reports Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraines) is expected to play in the NFC Championship game, according to sources. Vikings | Favre hopes Harvin able to play in Championship game John Shipley, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre said he hopes Percy Harvin (migraines) will be able to play in the NFC Championship game but nothing will change if he is not able to play. "I have no idea what's going to happen. We hope he plays, but we have to prepare as we've been doing, like Percy's playing. And if he doesn't play, we still play the same way as we were going to play it," Favre said. Vikings | Harvin takes part in practice Saturday ESPN.com reports Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraines) participated in practice Saturday, Jan. 23, sources told ESPN's Ed Werder. One source said Harvin's symptoms were less severe but the problem still lingers. Vikings | Harvin traveling with team Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraines) is traveling with the team for the NFC Championship game. |
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