Dalton Risner is nearing a return to action. The Vikings guard had his practice window opened on Monday, per a team announcement. The move allows Risner to resume practicing. He must be activated in the next 21 days to avoid reverting to season-ending injured reserve. Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell indicated at the beginning of the month Risner would not be ready to … [Read more...] about Vikings Open G Dalton Risner’s Practice Window
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/11/24
The NFL’s minor moves to close out the week: Atlanta Falcons Released: CB Kevin King Green Bay Packers Placed on IR: TE Luke Musgrave (story) Minnesota Vikings Waived: DE Jalen Redmond King made a long-awaited return to the NFL this season. After sitting out of the 2022 NFL season for personal reasons and tearing his Achilles tendon in the ramp up to the 2023 season, King … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 10/11/24
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/8/24
Tuesday’s minor moves around the league: Arizona Cardinals Promoted: OL Charlie Heck Placed on IR: G Will Hernandez (story) Carolina Panthers Signed (off Giants’ practice squad): OL Cade Mays Promoted: OLB Thomas Incoom, DE DeShawn Williams Cincinnati Bengals Placed on IR: CB Dax Hill (story), OL Jaxson Kirkland Cleveland Browns Waived: G Javion Cohen, DT Sam … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 10/8/24
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/5/24
Saturday’s gameday elevations and other minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Elevated: OL Charlie Heck, K Chad Ryland Baltimore Ravens Elevated: RB Chris Collier, OLB Yannick Ngakoue Buffalo Bills Elevated: WR Tyrell Shavers, DT Branson Deen Carolina Panthers Elevated: LB Thomas Incoom, DT T.J. Smith Placed on IR: LB Shaq Thompson (story) Cincinnati Bengals Elevated: … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 10/5/24
Free Agent Stock Watch: Sam Darnold
The Vikings are the NFC’s only remaining undefeated team, and their play on offense has been a key factor in that early-season success. Specifically, the performance of quarterback Sam Darnold has raised eyebrows given how he was expected to perform in 2024. Selected third overall in 2018 – after the Jets traded up from the No. 6 slot – Darnold faced the task of becoming a … [Read more...] about Free Agent Stock Watch: Sam Darnold