All the Vikings News: June 16
The following is news applicable to the Minnesota Vikings on June 16, 2021 — via tweet. This is updated throughout the day.
SI.com‘s Mr. Ragatz with perspective.
Hard to overstate how well the #Vikings have done in landing bargain free agents after the initial rush.
The combined 2021 cap hit of Sheldon Richardson, Bashaud Breeland, Xavier Woods, and Mackensie Alexander is $9 million. Those players made a combined $20 million last season.
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) June 16, 2021
Pivotal year for Bradbury — unquestionably.
While the #vikings could use solid rookie seasons from Christian Darrisaw and Wyatt Davis, they more importantly need Garrett Bradbury to improve.
He’s heading into year three. Huge year for him. pic.twitter.com/qGXW2H5pp1
— Ali Siddiqui (@asiddiqui15) June 15, 2021
Richardson Zoom presser.
Minnesota Vikings minicamp observations: Sheldon Richardson, Kellen Mond and more! – PURPLE DAILY https://t.co/OzCtowT1LO
— SKOR North – Minnesota Sports (@SKORNorth) June 15, 2021
Predictions already.
Monday Night Football, December 20, 2021. The Minnesota Vikings will absolutely embarrass the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field by a score of 38-10. You heard it here first. Screenshot this tweet. pic.twitter.com/FnCtQnK7WS
— Aidan Hosler (@AidanHosler1) June 16, 2021
Zimmer updates.
.@P2 wants to work and wants to be coached. pic.twitter.com/80K9BWWOkb
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 16, 2021
JJ turns 22.
Happy birthday, Justin ✈️ pic.twitter.com/l5ZQmHGYke
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 16, 2021
Von Rosenberg was cut to make from Richardson.
The Minnesota Vikings waived former LSU punter Zach Von Rosenberg from the 90-man roster. https://t.co/ydgAB5fcFR
— WAFB 9Sports (@WAFB9Sports) June 16, 2021
Oodles of material from Zimmer’s press conference.
#Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said it's "really hard to tell" who the No. 3 wide receiver be. Among receivers, he did mention that Proehl has looked good and that Osborn is having a good camp.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) June 16, 2021
Xavier Woods gets high praise.
#Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said he’s been really impressed with safety Xavier Woods up to this point
— Sean Borman (@SeanBormanNFL) June 16, 2021
Richardson channeling rapper Too Short.
Sheldon Richardson on his role with the #Vikings after signing a one-year deal with the team: "Get in where I fit in — simple as that. It's the first year where I'm not the starter, so I'll get in where I fit in."
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) June 15, 2021
Finally, some national kudos — leading into the Norseman article.
The Vikings front office has spent this offseason putting together what looks to be one of the more talented rosters in team history.@DailyNorseman https://t.co/H8T11opBcj
— SB Nation NFL 🏈 (@SBNationNFL) June 16, 2021
Cousins invokes privacy.
#Vikings QB Kirk Cousins on if he's been vaccinated: "I choose to keep my medical history private.''
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) June 16, 2021
Former Viking here.
The #Falcons are signing WR/KR Jeff Badet, per source. The 4.27 speedster worked out for them today.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 16, 2021
Absentees.
Day 2 of minicamp is underway. Riley Patterson and Jeff Gladney are absent. Sheldon Richardson and Danielle Hunter with the DLine but not in helmets (same w/ Hercules Mata’afa). Kris Boyd is back today.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) June 16, 2021
Rookies of the Year snubbings.
JJ and 🐜 pic.twitter.com/oWSjV2iWVk
— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) June 16, 2021
Kevin Williams reaches the Vikings Ring of Honor.
"Y'all tricked me!"
Kevin Williams was surprised when he got the news he'll be inducted into the #Vikings Ring of Honor. pic.twitter.com/tyejGb3knp
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 16, 2021