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Maalouf Out as Special Teams Coordinator with Vikings

Spent two years in the position

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings are making a change..Head coach Mike Zimmer confirmed special teams coordinator Marwan Maalouf’s contract will be not be renewed. The unit struggled all season finishing 21st in the league. Out of 32 teams, the Vikes were 30th in field goal percentage , 31st in field goals made, 29th in punt return yards allowed, 30th in…

Wentz Needs Time to Decide on Future in Philadelphia

Was benched the final four games of the season

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz needs time away to think about his future with the organization. The 2016 number two overall pick hopes the relationship won’t come to an end. The former Bison was benched the final four games of the season. Both sides have not discussed anything further. General manager Howie Roseman has said the Birds…

Vikings Reflect on Disappointing End to Season

Finished 7-9; missed playoffs

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings season comes to an end with a 7-9 record marking the fourth time in seven years under head coach Mike Zimmer the team  won’t be in the postseason. The struggles came on defense. In the league, 25th in giving up the pass and 27th in the run. The offense was a different story producing…

Report: Wentz Seeking Trade From Philadelphia

Former Bison QB was benched with four games left in the season

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — The Philadelphia Eagles ended its season with a 4-11-1 record and the only team in the NFC East not having a chance to win the division on the final day of the season. With the off-season beginning, it’s time to figure out the future of quarterback Carson Wentz. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Wentz plans to ask…

Dalvin Cook away from Vikings after father’s death

Running back is home in Florida

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday confirmed Dalvin Cook is mourning the loss of his father, James Cook. The All-Pro running back won’t play in Sunday’s season finale against the Detroit Lions. “The entire Vikings organization is thinking of Dalvin and his family following the passing of Dalvin’s father, James Cook,” the team said in a statement. NFL Network reporter…

Carson Wentz benched. Eagles name Jalen Hurts starting quarterback.

Carson Wentz is the back-up

PHILADELPHIA – (FOX 29) Jalen Hurts will be the Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback on Sunday, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen cited sources when they broke the news on Tuesday afternoon, a day after coach Doug Pederson stated he had yet to make a decision on who would start Sunday. The team confirmed Hurts had…

Vikings DE Jared Allen among 25 semifinalists for 2021 Hall of Fame class

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) Former Minnesota Vikings star defensive end Jared Allen is one of four first-ballot semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the NFL announced Tuesday. Hall of Fame officials announced the 25 semifinalists for the 2021 class. Allen joins Calvin Johnson, Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson as the first-ballot semifinalists. Allen is one of three defensive…

Everson Griffen, Adrian Peterson Reunite With Vikings on Sunday

Both are teammates on Detroit Lions

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Defensive end Everson Griffen played his entire NFL career in Minnesota. That is until this season, when contract negations fell through with the Vikings and he instead signed with Dallas. The Cowboys then traded Griffen to Detroit on October 30th, which set up his debut in a Lions uniform to come against Minnesota. “It will be strange…

Lions place Matthew Stafford on COVID list ahead of Vikings game

Could Still Play on Sunday if tests come back negative

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) The Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, and the Lions don’t yet know who their starting quarterback will be. The team announced Wednesday that Matthew Stafford has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Players get placed on the list after either testing positive, or coming in contact with a carrier….