WASHINGTON – (FOX 5 DC) The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team’s nickname and logo, according to a statement by the team. WASHINGTON REDSKINS TEAM STATEMENT: “On July 3rd, we announced the commencement of a thorough review of the team’s name. The review has begun in earnest. As part of this process, we want to keep our sponsors, fans…
WASHINGTON- (AP) The Washington Redskins said Friday that the team will “undergo a thorough review” of its name, which is considered a derogatory term by Native Americans. This comes a day after FedEx, the sponsor of the team’s stadium in Prince George’s County, Maryland, since the late 1990s, asked the team to consider changing the name. Team owner Dan Snyder has…
EAGAN, Minn. — According to reports, Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook no longer will participate in any team-related activities until and unless what he calls a “reasonable” deal. “He’s out,” said a source to ESPN. “Without a reasonable extension, he will not be showing up for camp or beyond.” Both sides haven’t spoken since last week and…
NEW YORK — The NFL and the players’ union were sent a planner to the 32 teams Monday by Commissioner Roger Goodell outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities, which have so far just be open to players recovering from injury and coaches as of June 5th, if local government allowed. In a lengthy memo approved…
FARGO, N.D. — Both the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles dropped their regular season schedules for the upcoming 2020 season. The NFL is planning for the usual 16-game slate with the ability to adjust if needed down the road. You can see the schedules listed below. Vikings Schedule (all times central) Week 1: Sunday Sept. 13 Green Bay Packers Noon…
Late last night my beautiful wife and I were blessed to welcome our sweet little girl into the World! Hadley Jayne Wentz is a true blessing from the Lord and we are so pumped to be her parents 😍 I love these two with everything I have! God is soooo good! 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/4BefHeK6IR — Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) April 28, 2020…
The NFL draft is one of the few sporting events that hasn’t been postponed or cancelled yet. Thankfully the can do it over the phone. But there’s another draft that’s still going on, too. Help a kid in our region at The Big Draft with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Meet the latest Big to declare for The Big Draft, Tyler!…
EAGAN, Minn. — On the defensive side of the ball, the Minnesota Vikings decided to franchise tag safety Anthony Harris. The tag pays him about 11.441 million dollars for the upcoming season. Minnesota now has until July 15th to sign him to a long term deal. If not, there is the option to trade him. 2019 was the break season…
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings locked up quarterback Kirk Cousins to a two-year extension. Cousins had one year left on his current contract. The QB was due a base salary of 29 and a half million, which becomes 10 million on his new deal. The new deal is worth 66 million over two years and upon signing earns 61…
EAGAN, Minn. — With all the Coronavirus news going on, it hasn’t stopped the start of NFL free agency and teams releasing players from their rosters. That’s the case with the Minnesota Vikings, who announced Friday, the release of three-time pro bowler cornerback Xavier Rhodes and defensive tackle Linval Joseph. The Vikings have the least amount of cap space than…
