Rick Spielman Archives

Vikings Reportedly Considering Veteran G Travelle Wharton

March 15, 2014

According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Vikings will consider signing Panthers free agent G Travelle Wharton, depending on what happens with G Charlie...

NFL Draft Rumors: Cardinals, Vikings, Buccaneers, Bears, Jaguars

February 20, 2014

Here's a collection of some the news and rumors regarding the NFL Draft. 2014 Draft Class Steelers GM Kevin Colbert reiterated on Thursday that he believes...

Vikings Will Meet With QB Matt Cassel Regarding A New Contract Thursday

February 20, 2014

Vikings GM Rick Spielman mentioned during an interview with KFAN that they will meet with the representatives for QB Matt Cassel sometime today to discuss a...

Christian Ponder Will Be Back With The Vikings In 2014

February 14, 2014

Vikings GM Rick Spielman told reporters on Friday that QB Christian Ponder "will be" on the team's 2014 roster, per Ben Goessling. However, Spielman seemed to imply...

Vikings GM Rick Spielman’s Future Could Be Tied To His Next QB

February 13, 2014

Ben Goessling of ESPN.com writes that the fate of current Vikings GM Rick Spielman could be determined by who elects to bring in at quarterback...

Speculative Quarterbacks Options For The Vikings

February 13, 2014

Ben Goessling of ESPN.com take a look at some "plan B" quarterback options that the Vikings could consider this offseason. According to Goessling, the majority free agent quarterbacks are only...

Vikings Expect To Be Very Active In The Trade Market During The Draft

February 9, 2014

Vikings GM Rick Spielman told reporters on Saturday that he would like to acquire even more picks for this year's NFL Draft and said that their...

Report: Vikings Expected To Fire HC Leslie Frazier

December 29, 2013

Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reports that Minnesota Vikings are expected to fire HC Leslie Frazier on Monday. Glazer adds that Vikings G.M. Rick Spielman is...

Vikings HC Leslie Frazier’s Job Is Safe Through 2014?

November 2, 2013

Vikings GM Rick Spielman mentioned during an interview that HC Leslie Frazier's job is safe through 2014 season. "Leslie Frazier is not going anywhere," Spielman said,...

Broncos & Vikings Not Interested In MLB Brian Urlacher

May 15, 2013

Update: Mike Klis reports that the Broncos do not have interest in free agent LB Brian Urlacher, despite the previous report. Meanwhile, Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier has confirmed...

Report: Greg Jennings Dining With The Vikings’ Brass & Jared Allen Tonight

March 14, 2013

Update: Tom Pelissero reports that the Vikings have HC Leslie Frazier, GM Rick Spielman and DE Jared Allen in attendance for their dinner with WR Greg Jennings. This looks...

Notre Dame LB Manti Te’o An Option For The Vikings?

February 21, 2013

Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman told reporters on Thursday that they intend to spend a good amount of time on Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o. "He's an...

Vikings Now Have No Intention Of Trading Percy Harvin?