Falcons blow another big lead, this time to Foles and Bears
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
XAVIER RHODES
The Latest: Wilson rallies Seahawks past Cowboys 38-31
Russell Wilson threw for 315 yards and five touchdowns without an interception as the Seattle Seahawks edged the Dallas Cowboys 38-31SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colts' defense hoping to build on strong start against Jets
The Indianapolis Colts spent the offseason revamping their defenseSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Healthy entering Week 3 Rhodes (leg) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Impact Rhodes sat out the second half of Sunday's win over the Vikings due to leg cramps, but he's no longer bothered by any notable injuries. The veteran cornerback looks on track to start Week 3 against the Jets.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Managing injury Rhodes dealt with leg cramps and didn't suit up in the second half of Sunday's game against Minnesota, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
Impact Rhodes was essentially a non-factor despite suiting up in the first half, only supplying one pass break up in Sunday's win. Luckily it appears Rhodes avoided serious injury, but the team could take a cautious approach with the veteran heading into Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rhodes, Theilen embrace reunion weekend in Indianapolis
Xavier Rhodes and Adam Thielen first met as rookies in 2013, one the Minnesota Vikings' first-round draft pick out of Florida State, the other an undrafted rookie from Minnesota St...SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taylor takes hand off as Colts, Vikings try to bounce back
The Indianapolis Colts need Jonathan Taylor to help them get their ground game jump-started and their season back on trackSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Relying on rookie CB Dantzler brings growing pains for Vikes
Cameron Dantzler picked up his nickname “The Needle” in high school in Louisiana for his skinny frame and hard-hitting abilitySEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings prepare to face Xavier Rhodes in a Colts uniform Mike Zimmer was thought the Colts would use Rhodes on top receiver Adam Thielen the way the Vikings used to use him against other teams' sta...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Mike Zimmer has nothing but love for Xavier Rhodes After seven seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, cornerback Xavier Rhodes is now a member of the Indianapolis Colts. Rhodes’ run in Minnesota...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Struggles in pass coverage Rhodes had two total tackles in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville. He gave up three receptions on three targets, including a touchdown, and a NFL Passer rating against of 152.1, accord...
Impact Rhodes went from perhaps the top cover corner in the league in his prime with the Vikings to a major liability in coverage and finished the 2019 campaign with zero interceptions and six pass defenses in 15 games. He signed a one-year deal with the Colts hoping to turn his career around, but the results from his first game were not promising.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Young Vikings CBs fail 1st test, fall to Rodgers, Packers
The Minnesota Vikings have had one of the NFL's best defenses under coach Mike Zimmer, but his acumen will be stress-tested like never before this yearSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34
Aaron Rodgers began his 13th season as Green Bay’s starting quarterback by passing for 364 yards and four touchdowns as the Packers beat the Vikings 43-34SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodgers more appreciative of LaFleur after virtual offseason
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says all those Zoom sessions during this unusual offseason improved his comfort level with the offense and his working relationship with...SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zimmer, remodeled Vikings defense not buying regression
Defense has largely fueled Minnesota’s success since Mike Zimmer was hired as head coachAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colts pin playoff hopes on Rivers' ability to avoid mistakes
Philip Rivers promises he’ll keep masking some risky throws in Indianapolis even as he tries to cut down the big mistakesAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
The Indianapolis Colts defense is the right environment for Xavier Rhodes to revive his career | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF The Colts' simplified defense will get Rhodes back to playing fast and physical, and Indianapolis hopes that defense brings out the best in...
AUGUST 24, 2020 • PFF.COM
Back to work Wednesday Rhodes (illness) returned to Wednesday's practice as a full participant, Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Rhodes was feeling under the weather for Tuesday's practice and had to sit home as a precaution. Now healthy and back at practice, the veteran cornerback has a decent chance to secure a starting role in 2020 with his main competition coming from Rock Ya-Sin.
AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Stays home Tuesday Rhodes (illness) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Rhodes was feeling under the weather, so the Colts told him to stay home as a precaution. The veteran cornerback has a decent chance to secure a starting role in 2020 with his main competition coming from Rock Ya-Sin. His first focus will be getting back on the field.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Safety first: Smith, Harris are secondary luxury for Vikings
No team in the NFC has allocated more salary cap space to the safety position than the Minnesota VikingsAUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Xavier Rhodes Already Seems More Comfortable With the Colts On the surface, signing a cornerback who has made the Pro Bowl in three of the last four years, including 2019, seems like a fantastic addit...
AUGUST 11, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Xavier Rhodes On Man-To-Man Emphasis, Linebacker Mentality At Cornerback Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes today spoke to local reporters via conference call. What did he have to say about his transition...
AUGUST 10, 2020 • COLTS.COM
Indianapolis Colts will quickly find out Xavier Rhodes is cooked Optimists will say Xavier Rhodes can still be a top cornerback, but the Colts will quickly find out his decline is real. Despite what is now...
JULY 23, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Cousins, Vikings could benefit from Kubiak system continuity
The Minnesota Vikings will lean on the continuity of their system under newly appointed offensive coordinator Gary KubiakJULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
