EZRA CLEVELAND NEWS

Vikings sign RT Brian O'Neill to contract extension

The Minnesota Vikings have signed right tackle Brian O’Neill to a contract extension

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Progress slow for Vikes rookie Darrisaw; line still in flux

Progress has been slow for Minnesota Vikings rookie Christian Darrisaw in his first training camp

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings reassign unvaccinated coach Dennison to advisor role

The Minnesota Vikings and assistant coach Rick Dennison have found a solution for him to remain with the club despite his unvaccinated status

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

When he’s not building Lego sets, Vikings guard Ezra Cleveland bounces from right to left Ezra Cleveland was an offensive tackle during his college career at Boise State. And when he joined the Vikings last season, it appeared he...

JUNE 4, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings OTA observations: Ezra Cleveland switches sides as O-line shuffle starts The Vikings' rookie linemen worked with the backups while returning starters moved around during Wednesday's practice. "This is the time of...

MAY 26, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Future QB: Vikings pick Texas A&M's Kellen Mond in 3rd round

The Minnesota Vikings have drafted Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings move down to take Virginia Tech's Christian Darrisaw

The Minnesota Vikings have selected Virginia Tech offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw with the 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With needs on both lines, Vikes have draft-pick limitations

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was “down in the dumps” about his defense at the end of last season

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings re-sign left guard Dakota Dozier

The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed left guard Dakota Dozier

MARCH 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings cut LT Riley Reiff for cap savings of more than $11M

The Minnesota Vikings made their costliest move yet for salary cap compliance by terminating the contract of left tackle Riley Reiff

MARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ezra Cleveland won't start at left tackle for Vikings even if Riley Reiff out That could be his future spot, but the rookie will stay at right guard even if Riley Reiff out.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Lions, Vikings both stumbling to the finish

This season will end like so many others for Matthew Stafford

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings need to decide if Ezra Cleveland is their left tackle of the future When the Vikings used a second-round pick on Ezra Cleveland in the 2020 NFL Draft, there seemed to be a preconceived notion that he would si...

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Good to go Cleveland (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact The rookie second-round pick was unavailable against the Panthers last weekend, but he now stands to slot back into the starting lineup at right guard.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ezra Cleveland nears return for Vikings; D.J. Wonnum misses practice again The Vikings' latest injury report had good news at right guard and bad news at defensive end and linebacker.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

After clutch performance, Vikings need Cousins to keep it up

For all the precision and production that Kirk Cousins has displayed with the Minnesota Vikings, the lack of late-game rallies have left them and their fans wanting more from their...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings’ Ezra Cleveland returns to practice, Irv Smith still out Vikings guard Ezra Cleveland, who has missed the past two games due to an ankle injury, returned Wednesday to practice. However, tight end I...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings' timely defensive stops keep playoff hopes alive

The offense had done its part to keep the Minnesota Vikings' faint playoff hopes alive

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out

With their four quarterbacks all out, the Denver Broncos have promoted rookie receiver Kendall Hinton from their practice squad Sunday to play QB against the New Orleans Saints

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Week 12 Cleveland (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.

Impact Cleveland logged four consecutive starts at guard between Weeks 6 and 10, but he was unavailable last Sunday against the Cowboys. With Cleveland having been ruled out preemptively Friday because of his ankle issue, Minnesota has been preparing to field either Brett Jones or Dru Samia as its starting option at right guard.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

With rookie guard Ezra Cleveland out for Vikings, veteran Brett Jones steps up again For the second straight week, the Vikings have ruled out rookie guard Ezra Cleveland as he continues to recover from a lingering ankle injur...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings guard Ezra Cleveland again misses practice, Brett Jones again could start Vikings rookie guard Ezra Cleveland again missed practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury, putting him in jeopardy of missing a second st...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings could be without the touchdown prowess of Thielen

On an offense that features Dalvin Cook — who leads the league in rushing yards per game — and has big-play rookie receiver Justin Jefferson garnering his own headlines seven-year...

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Streak stop: Dalton's 3 TDs lift Cowboys past Vikings 31-28

Andy Dalton returned from a two-game absence to throw three touchdown passes for Dallas

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS