Fargo, N.D. — A former Bison footballer has a new home in the NFL. Receiver Darrius Shepherd signs with the 2020 super bowl champs Kansas City Chiefs joining the 90-man roster after a tryout during mini-camp. Shepherd spent the last two seasons with the Green Bay Packers after going undrafted out of NDSU. He appeared in 14 games for the…
EAGAN, Minn — The elephant in the room was addressed on the first day of mandatory mini-camp for the Minnesota Vikings as star defensive end Danielle Hunter reported for work avoiding over $90,000 in fines. Doing so after reportedly getting a $5.6 million signing bonus. The two-time pro bowler spent most of his time as a non-participant in practice. Hunter…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Travis Toivonen caught over 130 catches for 1700 yards and 13 touchdowns in four seasons with North Dakota football ranking third all-time in program history, now the receiver is on an NFL roster after signing with the Seattle Seahawks coming in for a workout. “There were three other receivers with me so basically it was a…
EAGAN, Minn. — Quarterback Kirk Cousins enters year four with the Minnesota Vikings and as the team wraps up OTA’s and moves into mini-camp the gunslinger is experiencing something different for the first time and that’s being a mentor. For Kellen Mond that is. Who is expected to be the future at the position after the Vikings drafted him 66th…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — After two weeks of organized team activities at TCO Performance Center, the Minnesota Vikings have moved into the mini-camp phase of the off season. Its a new change for teams this year as both were virtually last season. However, it hasn’t stopped the Vikings from getting off to a strong start. Out of 86 players on the…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. — Former North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance has only completed rookie mini camp and the first week of OTA’s with the San Francisco 49ers however it doesn’t mean the number three overall pick still can’t leave an impression. Even with last year’s starter, Jimmy Garoppolo, on the roster as QB1, Lance’s new teammates are seeing what…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Its no secret how well the relationship has gone with quarterback Carson Wentz and Frank Reich from their days together in Philadelphia. Now the two are getting closer and closer to taking the field together once again in Indianapolis. Reich is looking to get Wentz’s near MVP and super bowl years back out of him as the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NDSU right tackle Dillon Radunz goes 55th overall to the Tennessee Titans. Radunz gets to protect the blindside of quarterback Ryan Tannehill and block for the NFL’s leading rusher last season Derrick Henry. The Titans finished 11-5 and lost to the Ravens in the wild card round however were in the AFC championship game just two…
DALLAS (FOX 9) – Minnesota Vikings defensive back Jeff Gladney was arrested and booked by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Monday morning following an assault accusation, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. Jail records show Gladney was taken into custody at about 11:20 a.m. Monday, and released minutes later after posting bond. Gladney, 24 years old and a Texas native, started…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — After opting out of the final two games of the Gopher football season this fall to train for the NFL Draft receiver Rashod Bateman returned to Minnesota for his pro day and impressed for the 31 NFL teams who were in attendance. Going in there were questions about Bateman’s speed and that all changed running a 4.39…
