Training camp is well under way for all four NFC North teams. Let’s take a look at some news and notes in the 2016 Training Camp addition of scooped. Minnesota Vikings Coaching Extension Mike Zimmer was rewarded a contract extension by the Vikings right before training camp. Zimmer was signed through the 2017 season as […]
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US Bank Stadium, the new downtown residence of the Minnesota Vikings, is nearing completion. The Vikings recently received the “keys to the stadium,” after substantial completion of construction on June 17, 2016, and set artists to work painting murals. An official ribbon cutting ceremony has been set for July 22, 2016, followed by open houses […]
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Organized Team Activities (OTAs) begin today for many NFL teams including all 4 NFC North teams. Each team gets 10 OTA practices (voluntary) and a mandatory mini-camp. During OTAs teams can practice 7 on 7 drills, 9 on 7 and 11 on 11 drills. There is still no contact allowed and only helmets and elbow/knee […]
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The draft is complete and the picks are starting to sign their rookie deals. Rookie mini-camp will begin and OTAs will start in a few weeks. Lets’ take a look at some of the news Fifth Year Options The Viking exercised the 5th year option for Xavier Rhodes and Shariff Floyd for 2017. The Vikings […]
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