Everson Griffen is set to hit the market in free agency and the Seattle Seahawks have been one of several teams linked to the Minnesota Vikings pass rusher. Per Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune, Seattle could be a potential landing spot for Griffen, who has reportedly voided the final three years of his deal in Minnesota. He also formerly played for Seahawks coach Pete Carroll at USC.
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Seattle Seahawks linked to Vikings DE Everson Griffen
Friday, February 21st, 20202020 NFL scouting combine preview: Secondary
Friday, February 21st, 2020
The NFL scouting combine is essentially boiled down to four key phases: medical evaluation, interview, athletic testing and positional workouts. This year, in previewing the 2020 combine, we decided to highlight one prospect at each position who needs to nail (at least) one phase of the combine. We also wanted to highlight one smaller-program prospect at each position who could make bigger names for themselves with strong performances in Indianapolis.
AP source: Vikings DE Griffen to void deal, hit free agency
Thursday, February 20th, 2020
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen will become a free agent for the first time in his 11-year career, coming off a bounce-back season for the longest-tenured player on the team. Griffen has chosen to exercise his option to void the remaining three years on his contract, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed Thursday to The Associated Press. To give the team more space for 2019 and avoid being released, Griffen agreed a year ago to a restructured deal that reduced his base salary and added performance incentives for playing time and sacks to trigger his opt-out clause.
AP source: Vikings DE Griffen to void deal, hit free agency
Thursday, February 20th, 2020Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen will become a free agent for the first time in his 11-year career, coming off a bounce-back season for the longest-tenured player on the team. Griffen has chosen to exercise his option to void the remaining three years on his contract, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed Thursday to The Associated Press. To give the team more space for 2019 and avoid being released, Griffen agreed a year ago to a restructured deal that reduced his base salary and added performance incentives for playing time and sacks to trigger his opt-out clause.
Reports: Vikings DE Griffen to become free agent
Thursday, February 20th, 2020Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen will opt out of his contract and become a free agent, multiple outlets reported Thursday. The four-time Pro Bowl selection has three years remaining on his deal (2020-22), but he reached two statistical targets in 2019 that triggered his potential exit. According to ESPN, Griffen needed to register six or more sacks and play 57 percent or more of the Vikings' snaps.
Redskins exercise 2020 club option on RB Adrian Peterson
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
There's at least one thing the Washington Redskins won't be changing before the start of the 2020 season: their leading rusher. Washington announced on Wednesday that they're exercising the option on running back Adrian Peterson's contract, meaning he'll return to the team in 2020 for his 14th NFL season. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Peterson is set to make $2.5 million in 2020, with an additional $1.5 million in incentives.
‘Let’s make another run at it!’ – Drew Brees confirms return for 2020 season
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020
Drew Brees has confirmed he will return for the 2020 NFL season. The quarterback is poised to enter free agency but looks set to sign fresh terms with the New Orleans Saints after the 41-year-old revealed he will eschew retirement and play on for a 20th season in the league. Last season Brees helped the Saints to a 13-3 record despite missing five games with a thumb injury.
St. John’s-St. Thomas game gets moved to Vikings stadium
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
NCAA Division III rivals St. John's and St. Thomas will play their final game as Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference foes at U.S. Bank Stadium this fall. St. John's announced Wednesday that the Nov. 7 game will be in Minneapolis, the first college football game to be staged at the NFL home of the Minnesota Vikings. St. Thomas, which will be ousted from the MIAC after the 2020-21 school year for competitive reasons, has applied to the NCAA to become a Division I institution.
Vikings co-coordinators anticipate good communication
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer created an interesting dynamic when he named co-defensive coordinators this offseason. But since former line coach Andre Patterson and linebackers coach Adam Zimmer have known each other for so long, they anticipate it being a smooth process. I've known Adam since he was a little boy,” Patterson said, via the team's official website.
Now play-calling for Vikings, Kubiak ‘never lost the joy’
Tuesday, February 11th, 2020
After a smooth first year as an offensive adviser for the Minnesota Vikings, Gary Kubiak was presented with the opportunity to rediscover his play-calling acumen. When offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski climbed the ladder for the top job in Cleveland, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer sought to maintain as much continuity as possible after a solid season by quarterback Kirk Cousins and the rest of the offense. Kubiak had no interest in being a head coach again, but offensive coordinator?