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Vikes, Williams agree to lucrative seven-year contract

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Continuing a proactive approach in which they have retained several nucleus-type players with rich new deals, the Minnesota Vikings have reached agreement with Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kevin Williams on a seven-year contract extension that will make him

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2006

Bears' Harris to have season-ending hamstring surgery

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Chicago Bears might rely on as many as four players to replace injured defensive tackle Tommie Harris for the Monday night game against the St. Louis Rams.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2006

Sources: Johnson to get start for Vikings

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Sources tell ESPN.com that Brad Johnson will start for the Vikings this weekend.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2006

Bollinger hurt, Johnson struggling as Vikes look for QB

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress revealed Monday that backup quarterback Brooks Bollinger suffered a grade two sprain to the AC joint of his left shoulder in Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2006

Williamson won't face discipline form Vikings

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Vkings coach Brad Childress has absolved WR Troy Williamson of any blame in an incident at a charity concert in which the receiver was punched in the face.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2006

Patriots' utility man Pass returning to practice

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

New England Patriots running back Patrick Pass, relegated to the physically unable to perform list for the first half of the season because of a foot injury, will return to practice this week.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2006

Panthers sign Davis to shore up thin linebacker crew

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With middle linebacker Dan Morgan already ruled out for a fourth straight contest due to the after-effects of the concussion he suffered in the opening game of the year, the Carolina Panthers on Thursday signed veteran linebacker Rod Davis to address a sh

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2006

Falcons run all over Bucs

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

It's still early, but two impressive divisional wins have put the Falcons in the driver's seat in the NFC South, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2006

Reshuffled O-lines struggling to jell

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Texans' O-line woes in Week 1 were a microcosm of what transpired around the entire league, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2006

Things stay the same in Pittsburgh

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With another NFL season set to open tonight in Pittsburgh, one trait that is evident in the defending champs and other successful teams is continuity.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2006

Losman leads starters in preseason snaps

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The number of snaps a starting QB takes in the preseason varies widely depending on the team and the circumstances, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2006

Vikings sign QB Bollinger to two-year extension

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback Brooks Bollinger to a two-year contract extension through the 2008 season.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2006

Pinkston agrees to deal with receiver-needy Vikings

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Five-year veteran wide receiver Todd Pinkston, released on Wednesday by the Philadelphia Eagles, on Friday evening reached agreement in principle with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year contract. The deal was to be signed later Friday night.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2006

Backing up Brad: Vikings get QB Bollinger from Jets

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In a trade that addressed glaring needs for both teams, the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday evening acquired backup quarterback Brooks Bollinger from the New York Jets in exchange for defensive tackle C.J. Mosley and an undisclosed draft choice.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006

Winning on the road still a mystery to many

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Good teams win on the road, and usually those are teams with character, leadership and toughness, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2006