Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips recently pleaded guilty to a careless driving charge stemming from a December DWI arrest. He has now received team discipline as a result of the matter. Phillips has been given a three-week suspension from the Vikings, as detailed by Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The ban will take effect immediately, keeping him … [Read more...] about Vikings Issue Three-Week Suspension To OC Wes Phillips
Draft Notes: Barton, ’30’ Visits, Wilson
The 2024 tackle class has drawn rave reviews in the lead-in to this month’s draft, but Graham Barton is among those expected to play on the inside upon entering the NFL. The Duke product has nevertheless helped his draft stock recently. Barton was already gaining steam as a rising prospect before his Pro Day, as noted by ESPN’s Jordan Reid. He battled injuries during the 2023 … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Barton, ’30’ Visits, Wilson
NFC North Notes: Bears, Vikings, Reader
Coleman Shelton started every Rams game at center last season, and the former UDFA logged a few starts there during the 2022 season. The Bears gave Shelton only a one-year, $3MM deal, however. Already rostering guards Teven Jenkins and Nate Davis, the Bears may view Shelton as a backup. This is because Chicago acquired Ryan Bates from Buffalo. Given a Bears RFA offer sheet in … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Bears, Vikings, Reader
Bears GM Ryan Poles Addresses Justin Fields Trade; Latest On QB’s Preferred Destinations
In moving on from Justin Fields earlier this month, Bears general manager Ryan Poles accomplished his stated goal of doing right by the former first-round quarterback. The latter recently spoke about the tepid trade market which was in place and the efforts made by the team to send Fields to a situation with a potential path to a starter’s role. The Steelers moved quickly in … [Read more...] about Bears GM Ryan Poles Addresses Justin Fields Trade; Latest On QB’s Preferred Destinations
Latest On Vikings’ Draft Plans
Armed with two first-round picks, the Vikings are a team worth watching in the build-up to next month’s draft. Minnesota is a strong candidate for a move up the board to land a quarterback, although the presence of Sam Darnold means the position could be a priority after Day 1. [RELATED: Vikings Among Teams Set To Host Jayden Daniels] The Vikings made a deal with the Texans to … [Read more...] about Latest On Vikings’ Draft Plans