Vikings hope family reunion on defense sparks resurgence
The Minnesota Vikings have been trying to keep their window for championship contention pried open as long as possibleSEPTEMBER 6, 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
Hunter returns, Vikings now looking for complementary rusher
Danielle Hunter’s return from the neck surgery that kept him out all of last season should boost a Minnesota Vikings’ pass rush that slipped to 28th in the league in sacks last yea...AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lock, Bridgewater sharp for Broncos in 33-6 win vs. Vikings
Drew Lock passed for 151 yards and two touchdowns in three possessions in a crisp first audition in Denver’s open quarterback competitionAUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Listed as starting defensive end Weatherly is listed as a starting defensive end opposite Danielle Hunter on Minnesota's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason.
Impact Weatherly is competing with D.J. Wonnum for the starting job opposite Hunter, but both players should get plenty of snaps in a rotation. Weatherly previously was with the Vikings from 2016 to 2019, recording 67 tackles, 17 QB hits and six sacks in 49 games (seven starts). He then signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract with Carolina last offseason, but he was released in February after finishing the 2020 campaign with zero sacks and three QB hits in nine games (all starts).
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikes further bolster front by signing DT Sheldon Richardson
The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive tackle Sheldon RichardsonJUNE 15, 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
Titans' pass rush busts cautionary tale for NFL free agency
Shopping on the NFL free agent market can be so very temptingMARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings bring back DE Stephen Weatherly after Panthers stint
The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive end Stephen Weatherly to a one-year, $2.5 million contractMARCH 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Released by Panthers Weatherly (finger) was released by the Panthers on Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Weatherly signed a two-year contract prior to last season, but after spending seven games on injured reserve in 2020, Carolina has let the defensive end go. Tallying 17 tackles (seven solo) through nine contests, Weatherly will aim to lend a veteran presence elsewhere in the upcoming year.
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers release DE Stephen Weatherly, P Michael Palardy With salary cap being as tight as it is in 2021, younger alternatives are going to be the preference.
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
AP source: Panthers cut Boston, 2 others to save cap space
A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Carolina Panthers are releasing veteran safety Tre Boston, defensive end Stephen Weatherly and punter Micha...FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Has Stephen Weatherly played his last down for the Carolina Panthers? Has Stephen Weatherly played his last game for the Carolina Panthers? The Carolina Panthers will be without the services of Stephen Weatherl...
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • CATCRAVE.COM
Lands on IR Weatherly (finger) has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to undergo finger surgery Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact It was previously reported that Weatherly could miss some extended time and this news confirms that. He will now set his sights on his recovery
NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers place DE Stephen Weatherly, RB Reggie Bonnafon on season-ending IR Neither will play again during the 2020 NFL season.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Panthers place Weatherly, Bonnafon on season-ending IR
Panthers defensive end Stephen Weatherly and running back Reggie Bonnafon have been placed on injured reserve and will miss the remainder of the seasonNOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Week 10, possibly longer Weatherly (finger) won't play Sunday against the Buccaneers, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Person adds that coach Matt Rhule expects Weatherly to be "out for a while," suggesting that the defensive end may also end up sitting out in Week 11 against the Lions and beyond. As long as Weatherly is out, Yetur Gross-Matos will likely fill his spot at defensive end, assuming the oft-injured rookie is able to stay on the field himself.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Missing practice time Weatherly (finger) was a nonparticipant during Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact It's unclear how Weatherly suffered the injury, but it's serious enough to force him to miss practice time. The Vanderbilt product has been decent this campaign, racking up 16 tackles (seven solo) across the first nine games of the season. If he was forced to miss Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, rookie Yetur Gross-Matos would likely elevate to the starting lineup.
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cooking with Stephen Weatherly and Chris Orr: Gourmet Burgers Stephen Weatherly and Chris Orr cook up some gourmet burgers and give pointers for a weekend tailgate, presented by Coca-Cola and Harris Tee...
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Ready to go against Raiders Weatherly (hamstring) is active for the team's Week 1 contest against the Raiders, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Weatherly signed in the offseason with the Panthers, though it was unclear if he'd be ready to make his debut with the team. Officially active, Weatherly should serve as a rotational pass-rusher along the Panthers' defensive line.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Draws questionable tag Weatherly is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a hamstring injury, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Weatherly looks in line to handle a rotational role at defensive end when healthy, but a final decision on his Week 1 status won't come until the weekend. Marquis Haynes and Efe Obada will be candidates to handle increased depth roles if Weatherly is forced to miss any time.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders uncertain what they'll see from new-look Panthers
Raiders general manager Mike Mayock has no idea what to expect from the Carolina Panthers on SundaySEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers injury updates: Stephen Weatherly, Keith Kirkwood The Carolina Panthers had several players return to practice today after sitting out on Tuesday. Center Matt Paradis, linebacker Shaq Thomps...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Vikings will lean on continuity to overcome key departures
Contract extensions for quarterback Kirk Cousins, head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman this year have left no doubt about the Minnesota Vikings' belief they can...AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expectations low for Panthers as they enter rebuilding mode
The Panthers are in a clear rebuilding mode with a new coach and a revamped rosterAUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
