DANIELLE HUNTER NEWS

Vikings' miscues have them on outside of playoffs, again

Five wins in six weeks had put the Minnesota Vikings into playoff position after their 1-5 start

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Offense issues, Danielle Hunter, strategy vs. Tampa and more: Vikings Mailbag Can the offense take more deep shots? Would the Vikings trade Danielle Hunter? What to expect vs. Tampa Bay? And more questions answered.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Learning Vikings defense takes another lesson in defeat

For the sixth time in the last eight games the Minnesota Vikings had their under-construction defense on the field down the stretch with the opportunity to seal a victory

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extra hurdles not keeping Kendricks from improving for Vikes

Two friends of Eric Kendricks and fellow standouts on the Minnesota Vikings’ defense are done for the season with injuries

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

4 pros and cons of the Minnesota Vikings paying Danielle Hunter What are the pros and cons of the Minnesota Vikings paying top dollar to defensive end Danielle Hunter? The Minnesota Vikings are facing a p...

OCTOBER 31, 2020 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Surgery deemed success Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer confirmed Wednesday that Hunter (neck) underwent successful surgery to repair a herniated disc, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Zimmer noted that while Hunter won't be back this season, "he should be back and playing football again," according to Cronin. Coming off back-to-back 14.5-sack seasons, Hunter ultimately wasn't able to play in 2020 after the neck injury cropped up shortly before the season and proved to be more serious than the Vikings initially believed. He'll hope to make enough progress in his rehab over the next few months to gain full clearance for OTAs or training camp in 2021.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Danielle Hunter undergoes "successful surgery" on neck, per Mike Zimmer, who explains 'tweak' remark Defensive end Danielle Hunter underwent successful surgery on Tuesday and is expected to return to the field in 2021, according to coach Mik...

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings DE Danielle Hunter undergoes successful surgery to repair herniated disc Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter underwent successful neck surgery Tuesday, head coach Mike Zimmer said Wednesday. Hunter will miss the...

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings DE Danielle Hunter undergoes successful surgery to repair herniated disk Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter underwent successful neck surgery Tuesday, head coach Mike Zimmer said Wednesday. Hunter will miss the...

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Danielle Hunter done for 2020, reportedly wants more money from Vikings The Minnesota Vikings defensive end is reportedly done for the season. A few months ago when Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter...

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Minnesota star Danielle Hunter to have season-ending neck surgery: Source Minnesota Vikings star defensive end Danielle Hunter will have surgery on a herniated disk in his neck that will end his 2020 season, a sour...

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pelissero With The Latest on Danielle Hunter's Status Moving Forward NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports on the latest news with Vikings DE Danielle Hunter.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Report: Danielle Hunter out for remainder of 2020 season One of LSU's former stars is out for the 2020 season.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

3 Best Danielle Hunter Trade Destinations The Minnesota Vikings have shut down star defensive end Danielle Hunter for the remainder of the year, as he's having surgery to clean up a...

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Report: Vikings star Danielle Hunter to have season-ending neck surgery It appears an injury that coach Mike Zimmer described as a training camp “tweak” will end star defensive end Danielle Hunter’s season.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Report: Vikings DE Danielle Hunter is having surgery, out for 2020 Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter is reportedly done for the season.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Bound for season-ending surgery Hunter (neck) will undergo season-ending surgery this week to clean up a herniated disc, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The news of Hunter's procedure comes just hours after the Vikings dealt their other stalwart defensive end, Yannick Ngakoue, to the Ravens. Ngakoue and Hunter were never able to form the fearsome pass-rushing duo the Vikings envisioned, as Hunter was moved to injured reserve shortly before the start of the season due to the neck injury. With the Vikings sitting at 1-5 and Hunter having failed to make much progress in his recovery thus far, the 25-year-old will go under the knife in hopes of finding a more permanent fix for his injury. With Ngakoue now in Baltimore and the two-time Pro Bowler done for the season, an already suspect Vikings pass defense now becomes even weaker.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings trade DE Yannick Ngakoue to Ravens for draft picks

The Minnesota Vikings have traded defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens for draft picks

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young and depleted defense giving Vikings growing pains

This was bound to be a year of transition for the long-sturdy, often-dominant Minnesota Vikings defense directed by coach Mike Zimmer

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not practicing Hunter (neck) is not present at Thursday's practice, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The Vikings still haven't designated Hunter for a return from IR, so at this point it looks like the star defensive end won't play until after the team's Week 7 bye. A lingering neck injury has prevented Hunter from yet taking the field this season.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Danielle Hunter's injury: How it went from 'tweak' to possibly season-ending As the Vikings' star pass-rusher continues to sit out, multiple people close to him are advising him not to play this season, sources say.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mattison ready to step in for Vikings if Cook can't play

When Dalvin Cook hurt his groin and left for the locker room Sunday in Seattle, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t alter their game plan

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Presser Points: Zimmer Provides Updates on Danielle Hunter, D-Line Changes Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM

Ex-Vikings star Henry Thomas says injured Danielle Hunter should give serious consideration to sitting out season Former Vikings Pro Bowl nose tackle Henry Thomas said that Danielle Hunter should give serious consideration to not playing this season. The...

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Monday Morning Mailbag: Fan Anger Over Smith’s Ejection; An Update on Hunter Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM