Minnesota Vikings tailback Dalvin Cook has been cleared to play Sunday in London against the New Orleans Saints, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Friday.
It's been an exciting and chaotic last few days in the National Football League, with the cutdown deadline providing a ton of interesting moves. The Minnesota Vikings trimmed their roster to 53, but they weren't done tinkering with it apparently.
Many of those familiar with Mike Zimmer's pedigree realized that it wouldn't take long for the coach to find a new job if he wanted one. After being fired by the Minnesota Vikings following the 2021 season, Zimmer now has a new coaching home.
Bears linebacker Roquan Smith said in a written statement that he has requested a trade after contract negotiations between himself and the organization reached an impasse.
The Detroit Lions were the second favorite team of many NFL fans last season for one obvious reason: it's awfully hard to root against Dan Campbell. Tonight, HBO Sports will premiere the first episode of Hard Knocks featuring the 2022 Detroit Lions.
Some of the big news over the weekend was that the Green Bay Packers, along with every other NFL team began to place injured players on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list.
It was the perfect intersection of college and pro sports for many in our area, but the marriage of former Hawkeye signal caller Nate Stanley and the Minnesota Vikings has ended.