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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….

Minnesota Vikings quiet as NFL trade deadline passes

Deadline was 3 P.M. Tuesday

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) The NFL trade deadline came at 3 p.m. Tuesday, and the Minnesota Vikings couldn’t have been quieter. The only move the Vikings made came back on Oct. 22, trading defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2021 third round pick, and a conditional pick. In six games with the Vikings, Ngakoue led the…

Carson Wentz rallies Philadelphia Eagles to 22-21 win over Giants

Eagles now take over first place in NFC East

PHILADELPHIA – (FOX 29) Carson Wentz threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Boston Scott with 40 seconds remaining and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame an 11-point deficit in the final seven minutes to beat the New York Giants 22-21 on Thursday night. Daniel Jones shook off a stumble that prevented him from an 88-yard touchdown run and had the Giants leading…

Former Bison TE Ellefson Activated to Jacksonville’s Active Roster

Nine former NDSU Players are on active nfl rosters

JACKSONVILLE, FL. — Former North Dakota State tight end, Ben Ellefson, has been elevated to the Jacksonville Jaguars active roster. The Hawley native signed with the Jags as an undrafted free agent. Ellefson was active for two gamesthis season and by NFL rule if a player from the practice squad dresses for three games, it allows that player permanent promotion….

Vikings trade DE Yannick Ngakoue to Baltimore Ravens

Vikings get draft picks in return

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9)The Minnesota Vikings announced Thursday they’ve traded defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens for undisclosed draft picks. According to multiple reports, the Vikings are getting a third round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and a conditional draft choice. The Vikings originally traded two draft choices to the Jacksonville Jaguars back in late August to…

Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles Gear Up for Thursday Night Football on KVRR

Eagles host the New York Giants in an NFC East divisional match-up

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Coming off a last second loss to the Baltimore Ravens falling to 1-4-1 on the season, the Philadelphia Eagles have a quick turnaround playing the New York Giants on Thursday night. Quarterback Carson Wentz has been sacked 25 times, has more turnovers than touchdowns and been without his top two receivers DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery all…