Vikes sign 10th-year safety Harrison Smith to $64M extension
The Minnesota Vikings have signed five-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith to a four-year contract extensionAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Vikings bring back 4-time Pro Bowl pick Griffen as backup DE
The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back defensive end Everson GriffenAUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Zimmer: Mackensie Alexander 'a completely different guy' in second stint with Vikings When Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander was a rookie in 2016, he was a handful for head coach Mike Zimmer. The two clashed regularly. Th...
AUGUST 5, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Buoyed by experienced 'D,' Zimmer exudes unfamiliar optimism
Minnesota's Mike Zimmer has long defended his ability and willingness to adapt strategies to match shifts in styles and trends around the NFLJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back from neck injury, grateful Hunter excited about Vikes D
Neck injuries are no joke for an NFL playerJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikes further bolster front by signing DT Sheldon Richardson
The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive tackle Sheldon RichardsonJUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings agree to terms with cornerback Breeland
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to contract terms with former Kansas City cornerback Bashaud Breeland, bringing in another veteran to boost a major weakness last seasonJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings sign former Titans cornerback Tye Smith
The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Tennessee Titans cornerback Tye SmithJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings send CB Hughes to Chiefs in late-round pick swap
The Minnesota Vikings have traded cornerback Mike Hughes to the Kansas City Chiefs in a swap of late-round selectionsMAY 14, 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 seasonAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Film Room: How Will Mackensie Alexander Fit Back Into The Vikings Defense In 2021? Former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich looks at how CB Mackensie Alexander performed last year for the Bengals and what he can bring t...
APRIL 21, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Mackensie Alexander Focused on ‘Big Picture’ in Return to Purple Minnesota Vikings Latest News
MARCH 31, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Mackensie Alexander sends a message to the Mike Zimmer haters Mackensie Alexander is back with the Minnesota Vikings and he recently shared why he wanted to re-join the team that drafted him. When the n...
MARCH 29, 2021 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Back in Minnesota Alexander (illness) and the Vikings have come to terms on a one-year deal, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Alexander spent his first four seasons with the Vikings after getting drafted in 2016. He played for the Bengals last year but has ultimately opted to return to Minnesota. The 27-year-old is the second addition to the team's secondary this offseason and figures to help add flexibility.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grading the Vikings' acquisition of CB Mackensie Alexander The Minnesota Vikings cornerback unit just got a lot better with the 2021 free agency acquisition of Mackensie Alexander.
MARCH 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
CB Mackensie Alexander returning to Vikings after one year with Bengals Cornerback Mackensie Alexander is back with the Vikings. Alexander’s agent, Neil Schwartz, tweeted on Friday night that the free agent has a...
MARCH 27, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Bengals cut Atkins, add to offensive, defensive lines
The Cincinnati Bengals addressed two of their problem areas — offensive and defensive lines — through free agencyMARCH 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings have offer on the table for former Minnesota CB Mackensie Alexander Do you want Bengals free agent CB Mackensie Alexander to reunite with his former team: the Minnesota Vikings?
MARCH 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Chicago Bears Free Agency Sign or Pass: Mackensie Alexander Mackensie Alexander has started to ascend into a quality slot cornerback in the NFL. After a four-year stint to start his career with the Mi...
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM
Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles ChargersJANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable for season finale Alexander (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Impact There's no indication that Alexander's illness is related to COVID-19. He'll nevertheless miss his third game of the season. Darius Phillips and LeShaun Sims will start at cornerback Week 17, and Tony Brown and Winston Rose will rotate in for select packages. Alexander's season ends with 47 tackles (32 solo), six pass breakups and an interception.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals ride big first half to shocking win over Steelers
Giovani Bernard scored two first-half touchdowns after turnovers and the Cincinnati Bengals held on to stun the badly slumping Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Things get chippy after Mackensie Alexander high-steps mid-INT return Things get chippy after Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander high-steps mid-INT return.
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • NFL.COM
Mackensie Alexander Picks Big Ben for 21 Yds!
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Ready to face Cowboys Alexander (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Impact Alexander was a full participant to kick off the practice week, but he was subsequently held to limited sessions Thursday and Friday. The former Viking sat out Weeks 4 and 5 while nursing a ribs injury, but he's otherwise remained capable of avoiding missed time in 2020. A matchup against the uber-talented Cowboys receiving corps has the potential to make matters difficult Sunday.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
