Vikings

The Vikings reportedly have agreed to a 4-year $36 Million contract extension with tight end Kyle Rudolph. The 29-year old has 386 catches for 3,787 yards and 41 touchdowns in 8 NFL seasons. He was selected the 2nd round of the 2011 NFL draft.

The Vikings restructured the contract of veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks and that move allowed them to sign first round pick, center Garrett Bradbury. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

According to multiple reports the Vikings have agreed to sign Sean Mannion to a 1-year contract to be their backup quarterback behind starter Kirk Cousins. Mannion was a 2015 3rd round draft pick by the Rams.

The Vikings are bringing back Offensive Coordinator Kevin Stefanski. The longtime Vikings assistant coach was promoted to interim Offensive Coordinator prior to Week 15 to replace John DeFilippo. Stefanski's time in Minnesota pre-dates head coach Mike Zimmer.

The Vikings saw their season end Sunday with a 24-10 loss at home against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss plus Philadelphia's win over Washington eliminates Minnesota.

Are you worried that your chip bags don't have enough team spirit?

There's no denying that Purple Pride is washing over the Land of 10,000 Lakes

The Vikings play their preseason opener Saturday night when they play at Denver against the Broncos at 8pm (Central Time). Kirk Cousins is expected to start at quarterback for the Vikings but won't likely play much. In fact most, if not all, the starters will play sparingly.

Cousins said people like to give him a hard time for driving it, but it still runs well. That's all that matters right?

The Vikings are reportedly working a trade with the Denver Broncos to acquire quarterback Trevor Siemian. The reported deal would send a draft pick in 2018 and Siemian to the Vikings in exchange for a 2019 pick.