Erin Henderson

Vikings aren't pursuing former Bear LB Brian Urlacher, coach says

2013-05-15 11:01:00

Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is in search of a team. And the Minnesota Vikings are said to be in need of a starter at his position. So, naturally, there has been plenty of speculation that Urlacher would end up wearing the purple and...

Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Mark Craig column

2013-05-20 07:14:02

Four words you never thought you'd see together? Try these: "print journalism" and "boot camp." Twenty-three former and current NFL players took part in "The NFL Sports Journalism and Communications Boot Camp" at Bowling Green State University in Ohio...

Consumed by other endeavors, Ayanbadejo not sweating potential end of playing days

2013-05-16 05:00:00

Cut by the Ravens in early April, linebacker and special teams standout Brendon Ayanbadejo still hasn’t ruled out playing in the NFL during the 2013 season. He works out daily and keeps himself ready in case a team calls and the situation is right....

The Loop Ten: 5-15-13

2013-05-15 12:44:02

Our daily countdown of the top newsmakers, groundbreakers and world-class fakers. 1. Barack Obama It's getting hard to keep track of all the scandals without a scorecard. (previous ranking: 3) 2. Brian Urlacher Washed up and over the hill and...

BRIEF: Brian Urlacher leaning toward Vikings, Chicago report says

2013-05-14 10:24:03

Now that the Vikings have unveiled their billion-dollar plans for a glass stadium, fans will soon turn their attention back to the gaping hole they can see through at middle linebacker. Enter Brian Urlacher? According to Chicago Sun-Times gossip...

Post-draft Vikings plan: Four keys

2013-04-29 00:54:04

If you were hoping this weekend's draft would help the Vikings fill all their needs and settle the depth chart at every position, here's the obligatory reminder that there's still a long road between now and the Sept. 8 season opener in Detroit. Despite...

Latest Pennsylvania sports

2013-04-27 21:56:28

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Philadelphia (Hamels 0-3) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 2-1), 1:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Locke 2-1) at St. Louis (S. Miller 3-1), 2:15 p.m. PHILLIES-METS Brown and Mayberry power Phillies past Mets 9-4 NEW YORK (AP) —...

Minnesota Vikings: Penn State teammates added to uncertain mix at linebacker

2013-04-28 00:54:03

The Vikings went into the 2013 draft talking about how they might fill their middle linebacker opening with a rookie. It's fair to wonder, at the end of the three-day process, if they actually settled the position. But at the very least, the team has a...

Here is the latest Pennsylvania sports news from The Associated Press

2013-04-28 00:57:03

NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have a five-game winning streak after Dominic Brown and John Mayberry Jr. hit back-to-back homers while the Phillies scored five times in the fifth inning of a 9-4 win over the New York Mets. Michael Young...

Vikings select Penn State LB Gerald Hodges with 120th overall pick in 4th round

2013-04-27 08:19:45

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have selected Penn State linebacker Gerald Hodges with the 120th overall selection in the fourth round. Hodges is listed at 6-foot-1 and 243 pounds. He had 5� sacks in his college career for the...

Minnesota Vikings content to sit out Day 2 of NFL draft

2013-04-27 00:44:02

On Thursday, April 25, Vikings general manager Rick Spielman was at a podium in the Vikings' fieldhouse, discussing his two first-round picks, when he got a signal that the New England Patriots were willing to talk about giving him another one. Spielman...

BRIEF: Vikings considering Erin Henderson at middle linebacker

2013-04-24 01:04:02

Though the Vikings seem likely to select a middle linebacker early in the NFL draft this week, general manager Rick Spielman said Tuesday, April 23, that the team hasn't ruled out the possibility of moving weak-side linebacker Erin Henderson to the spot....

As a senior in high school in 2003, Aberdeen's Erin Henderson led the Aberdeen High Eagles to their first football state championship, playing both quarterback and linebacker.

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