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The Minnesota Vikings got their scrimmage on Friday at historic US Bank Stadium. Here's what went down.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) Scrimmage recap
• (6:48) Irv Smith year 2
• (13:30) Chill out on DJ Wonnum and James Lynch
• (19:42) Top 5 questions
• (27:00) Biggest camp disappointments
• (34:30) Josh Kline return>
• (40:30) Jeff Gladney is good to go

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The Minnesota Vikings pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade acquiring Jacksonville Jaguars edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue in exchange for a 2021 second round pick and a 2022 conditional fifth round selection. It's a bold and great move for the Vikes.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) Vikes trade for Yannick Ngakoue
• (7:05) Top-5 Vikings affected by the trade
• (14:35) Rookie recap

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is quietly having the best training camp of his NFL career. Why is no one talking about it?

Timestamps:
• (1:44) Cousins best training camp ever
• (8:07) Mackensie Alexander's father found ALIVE
• (10:52) Vikings sign David Reese II, cut Brian Cole II
• (16:29) Use Anthony Barr as an edge
• (22:41) Vikings defense will use 'different looks'
• (27:54) Claim Kalen Ballage

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Handicapping the tighest Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Battles: Justin Jefferson vs Bisi Johnson, Tajae Sharpe vs Chad Beebe, Dakota Dozier vs Aviante Collins, Jaleel Johnson vs Armon Watt, and Jalyn Holmes vs Eddie Yarbrough.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) Training Camp battles
• (9:03) Zimmer is right
• (16:06) Ezra Cleveland finally at left tackle?
• (21:14) How Budda Baker screwed the Vikings
• (26:08) Trade with the Niners?
• (32:18) Danielle Hunter concern?
• (38:51) Riley Reiff needs to take a pay cut
• (44:22) Trade for Yannick Ngakuoe

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Direct download: FTW_953_-_Top-5_Vikings_Training_Camp_Battles_ep._953.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday morning that fans will not be allowed inside US Bank Stadium for the first two home games: Week 1 vs the Greasy Grimey Green Bay Packers and Week 3 vs the Low-T Tennessee Titans.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) No fans at USB
• (6:56) Zimmer is 100% right
• (12:43) Bisi Johnson fighting for WR2
• (17:58) Sign McLeod Bethel-Thompson
• (22:44) PFF projects Vikings starters
• (27:28) Trade Anthony Harris to the Browns?
• (34:05) Tommy Kramer has a Packers urinal

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

This should be the week of the third preseason game aka the dressed rehearsal for the season. Here's our latest stab at the Minnesota Vikings 53 Man Roster and Practice Squad.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) 53 man roster projection
• (9:30) Top 5 tradable Vikings
• (19:18) KJ Osborn is more than just a returner
• (25:03) Troy Dye is rising up
• (29:37) Eddie Yarbrough with the 1s
• (35:00) Dan Bailey has been perfect
• (39:35) Vikings COVID tests were all false positives
• (44:16) Extend Brian O'Neill NOW
• (51:23) New practice squad rules
• (56:27) Will Dez catch it?
• (1:00:38) Ravens cut Earl Thomas

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How the Minnesota Vikings depth chart is starting to shape up as training camp rolls along.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) Offensive depth chart
• (8:34) Defensive depth chart
• (16:55) 5 shocking roster cuts
• (23:05) No fans to start at US Bank Stadium
• (27:04) Adjust Justin Jefferson expectations
• (33:14) Mike Zimmer press conference
• (39:02) Vikes workout George Iloka?
• (44:01) Camp review
• (55:25) BIG O-Line Problem

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

As Minnesota Vikings training camp rolls along, players are stepping up and some are... A work in progress. Here are the top-5 Vikings training camp disappointments: Tajae Sharpe, Dillon Mitchell, Dru Samia, Josh Metellus, and Nate Stanley.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) Top 5 camp disappointments
• (8:08) What now for Dalvin Cook?
• (16:16) No fans for the Seattle game
• (19:35) Starting cornerbacks solidified
• (24:43) Jalyn Holmes moved to LDE
• (29:20) Vikings 19th best RB room???

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The Minnesota Vikings and superstar running back have reportedly broken off contract negotiations. Now what?

Timestamps:
• (1:44) Dalvin & Vikings halt talks
• (7:44) 53 man roster projection
• (15:16) Vikings sign LB Hardy Nickerson Jr
• (20:31) Sign Logan Ryan
• (25:37) Aviante Collins starting at LG?
• (30:47) Justin Jefferson with the 1s
• (36:26) Happy Birthday, Kirk!
• (42:24) Alexander Mattison is failing formawrd

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Direct download: FTW_948_-_Dalvin_Cook__Vikings_Break_Off_Contract_Negotiations_ep._948.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

It's still relatively early in training camp, but here are the Top-5 Minnesota Vikings who are shining: Cameron Dantzler, Justin Jefferson, Hercules Mata'afa, KJ Osbron, and Nevelle Clarke.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) 5 Camp stars so far
• (10:45) It's Cameron Dantzler SZN
• (16:19) Brian O'Neill is JACKED
• (22:19) Latest on Danielle Hunter's injury
• (26:37) Jeff Gladney's meniscus could cost him
• (32:02) Current WR depth chart
• (37:16) Trae Waynes screws the Vikes one last time

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Direct download: FTW_947_-_Top-5_Minnesota_Vikings_Training_Camp_Stars_So_Far_ep._947.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings had their first padded practice Monday afternoon. Here are our main takeaways.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) Thielen truth bombs
• (8:45) Gary Kubiak presser
• (19:00) Zim shouts out Alexander Hollins
• (24:37) Is this it for Anthony Harris?
• (30:20) What now for NDSU's Trey Lance?
• (38:06) First practice takeaways

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings announced plans to livestream their first padded practice on Monday. Huzzah! We'll also livestreaming at the same time, man.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) Livestream practice this afternoon
• (5:57) Elflein moving to right guard
• (12:43) Gary Kubiak is the father of the modern NFL
• (20:08) Mike Zimmer press conference
• (28:39) Dalvin Cook press conference
• (34:49) Vikings claim safety Steven Parker
• (39:40) Stop freaking out about Ezra Cleveland
• (45:27) Cordarrelle Patterson is finally a running back

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With former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Everson Griffen now officially a Dallas Cowboy, how will the Vikes replace Sack Daddy? It's Ifeadi Odenigbo and the crew.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) 5 Vikes who will replace Everson
• (9:17) Everson turned down a "better" offer?
• (16:56) Don't blame Everson
• (22:44) Reaction to O-Line depth chart
• (29:26) It's officially Ifeadi SZN

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In a shocking turn of events, Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Everson Griffen ====== has reportedly signed with the Dallas Cowboys.

Timestamps:
• (1:44) Everson to the Cowboys
• (8:14) If the Vikings Were On Hard Knocks...
• (14:39) 3 Vikings who should be traded
• (21:16) Trade for Jets NT Folorunso Fatuaski
• (28:10) Todd McShay's 2021 Mock Draft is trash
• (36:14) Why so much Kirk Cousins hate?
• (43:14) Blake Brandel is ahead of the curve
• (49:39) National media ranks Vikings OL...

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:19am CDT

Look at the Minnesota Vikings revenge tour for the 2020 season. Also which former Vikings players and coaches will be looking for their own piece this season.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) Vikings revenge tour 2020
• (16:45) Vikings waive Cam Smith, will pay salary
• (22:00) Big Ten shuts down football
• (25:06) Xavier Rhodes trashes the Vikings
• (29:15) Captain Munnerlyn arrested
• (33:01) Oli Udoh tested positve for COVID-19

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The Minnesota Vikings and superstar running back Dalvin Cook are close to an extension and could be a done deal this week.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikes extend Dalvin this week
• (5:45) Vikings still in on Everson Griffen
• (11:16) Holton Hill is finally maturing
• (15:34) Justin Jefferson is Cris Carter 2.0?
• (20:46) Vikes cut 3 players
• (25:20) Reaction to the latest hype video
• (32:13) Who wins the kick/punt return jobs?

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Direct download: FTW_941_-_Vikings_Will_Extend_Dalvin_Cook_This_Week.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:48am CDT

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith will undergo open heart surgery and miss the 2020 seeason. Prayer and well wishes with Smith and his family.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cameron Smith heart
• (4:17) Right Guard competition
• (10:50) Vikes sign LB Quientin Poling
• (15:18) Draft Purdue WR Rondale Moore
• (21:00) Packers cheating the Vikings again
• (27:20) Last season of Anthony Barr?
• (32:39) Adrian gonna lead the league in rushing
• (38:00) Danielle Hunter to remain at LDE
• (41:52) Harrison Smith throws shade!

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Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator spoke to the media about the offensive line.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Riley Reiff at left tackle
• (6:13) Ezra Cleveland at right guard?
• (11:48) Stefon Diggs is still lying
• (17:43) Vikings will sign Antonio Brown
• (24:15) Snacks Harrison is the answer
• (29:38) Has Dru Samia fallen out of favor?

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Direct download: FTW_939_-_Gary_Kubiak_on_the_Offensive_Line_ep._939.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings roster has been in flux. Here's our latest stab at what the 53 man roster could look like Week 1.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 53 man roster projection
• (11:09) Team leaders need to step up during COVID
• (16:48) Returning from COVID reserve list procedures
• (21:09) 5 nose tackles the Vikes need to sign
• (28:11) Why PJ Hall failed
• (34:24) Spielman on the Dalvin extension

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New Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle PJ Hall is now a former Viking as he failed his physical, voiding the Raiders trade.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) PJ Hall Fails Physical
• (4:06) Justin Jefferson and Brian Cole II off COVID list
• (6:42) Breaking down Zimmer's press conference
• (14:40) Vikings get a boost in salary cap
• (18:16) Gophers star WR Rashod Bateman opts out of 2020 season

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Direct download: FTW_937_-_PJ_Hall_Fails_Physical._Trade_Cancelled._ep._937.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings shipped a conditional late round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders for 2018 second round pick PJ Hall. It's huge value and head coach Mike Zimmer and defensive line coach Andre Patterson will coax the best out of the former Sam Houston State Bearkat.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings trade for PJ Hall
• (8:11) Roster moves update
• (11:30) Please stay in Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers
• (16:59) The Rock buys the XFL
• (20:30) Cameron Dantzler looking good
• (27:02) Will more opt out?
• (32:53 ) Stefon Diggs trashes Zimmer

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Direct download: FTW_936_-_Vikings_Trade_for_DT_PJ_Hall_Plus_Roster_Updates_ep._936.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have extended general manager Rick Spielman!

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Spielman extended
• (6:57) Vikings camp starts today
• (13:15) 5 reasons why the Vikes haven't re-signed Everson Griffen
• (20:38) Dalvin Cook, team captain
• (25:55) Should the Vikings tank?
• (35:16) 3 breakoput veterans in 2020
• (40:24) Former Viking Jayron Kearse suspended
• (45:21) Jets trade Jamal Adams to the Seahawks

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Direct download: FTW_935_-_Spielman_Extended._Vikings_Start_Practice._ep._935.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am CDT

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