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Veldman seeks new opportunity after being released

June 12, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO The first stop in Matt Veldman’s NFL career ended this week when the Jacksonville Jaguars released him. The way he looks at it, there are 31 other potential suitors.
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Denver looks to future at quarterback

June 10, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. His throws are much stronger in his second season in Denver. His passes zip through defenders’ grasps and into his receivers’ waiting hands to the oohs and ahhs of his teammates and coaches. Continue Reading

Tebow signs deal with Patriots

June 10, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Quarterback Tim Tebow will be signing with the New England Patriots and joining their minicamp Tuesday, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press. Continue Reading

Paycut aside, Williams not backing down

June 3, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. An eventful, productive 10-year career with Minnesota for Kevin Williams has taken a sharp turn toward a final chapter. Continue Reading

Vikings could be patient players again in draft

April 24, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. With two picks in the first round of the NFL draft, the Minnesota Vikings are poised to benefit from the potential anxiety of other teams if they’re willing to be patient again.
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Valuable 1st round: With pair of 1st-rounders, will Minnesota take Manti Te’o?

April 22, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings have two picks in the first round of the NFL draft and one big hole in the middle of their defense.
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Reiff’s flexibility valuable in Lions’ draft

April 19, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MITCHELL, S.D. Riley Reiff’s versatility was brought up in a press conference Thursday when Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew was discussing next week’s NFL Draft.
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Draft could have foreign flavor in 1st round

April 19, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

DALLAS Three years ago, Ziggy Ansah didn’t even know how to put on shoulder pads. In a few days, the BYU defensive end from Ghana could be one of the first 10 players selected in the NFL draft.
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Chad Greenway’s honor leads to donation

March 29, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MOUNT VERNON, S.D. High school players on the Mount Vernon/Plankinton football team will be wearing some new equipment next year, thanks to Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway’s fundamental playing skills.
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Vikings linebacker launches ‘Chad’s Locker’

March 27, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

HUDSON, Wis. Children’s visits to Hudson Hospital just got a little easier, thanks in part to an NFL linebacker.
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