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Steelers' D takes offensive measures

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Criticized for its late-game woes, the Steelers' defense delivered with two spectacular fourth-quarter scores against the Vikings, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009

Redskins add veteran safety Stoutmire

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With several safeties nursing nagging injuries, the Redskins moved to bolster the position for Sunday's game at Minnesota by adding veteran free agent Omar Stoutmire.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2007

Despite no penalty on the play, Bears' Urlacher fined for horse-collar tackle

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The NFL continues to crack down on defenders who use the outlawed "horse-collar" tackle, and Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher has been fined $7,500 for an incident in last Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2007

Reserve runners thriving in 2007

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Adrian Peterson is just one of several backup running backs posting impressive numbers, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007

Bucs seeking backfield help, inquire about Vikes' Moore

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In the wake of "Cadillac" Williams' season-ending knee surgery, the Buccaneers have inquired about the availability of Vikings backup Mewelde Moore, according to sources from both teams.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007

Vikings agree to five-year deal with top pick Peterson

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Tailback Adrian Peterson ended his two-day absence from the Minnesota Vikings' training camp on Sunday afternoon, reaching agreement on a five-year contract with a maximum value of $40.5 million and including $17 million in guarantees.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2007

Dugan receives five-year contract extension

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Vikings have rewarded tight end/fullback Jeff Dugan for an outstanding month of play and kept the promising youngster off the free-agent market by signing him to a five-year contract extension.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2006

Harris' torn hamstring cuts season short

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris will undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn left hamstring and will miss the rest of the 2006 season, team officials confirmed Monday night.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2006

Bears DT Harris will miss first start in 45 games

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chicago defensive tackle Tommie Harris will miss the first game of his three-year NFL career on Monday night when the Bears play at St. Louis.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2006

Taylor carrying the load in Minnesota

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chester Taylor was brought to Minnesota to be the featured back and he hasn't disappointed, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2006

Key for Vikings is addressing RB, MLB

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Len Pasquarelli explains why the Eagles, Vikings and Chargers could bounce back this season after missing the postseason in 2005.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2006

Chiefs FB Richardson joins Vikings

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Minnesota Vikings, who essentially played with no fullback on the roster under Mike Tice, have added one of the NFL's best players at the position.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2006

IMG going extra mile to broker big deals

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

IMG worked overtime to make sure its clients would be at the forefront of the free-agent feeding frenzy, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2006

Mike Anderson to sign 4-year deal with Baltimore

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

With one free-agent runner already gone and another likely to leave, the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night filled their need for a starting running back by reaching a contract agreement in principle with Mike Anderson.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2006

If Vikings don't match, there's no compensation

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Hoping to continue the wholesale remaking of their secondary, the Cleveland Browns have signed safety Brian Russell, who has played his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings, to a restricted free agent offer sheet.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2005