Minnesota Vikings lineman Pat Williams echoed teammate Kevin Williams in telling a judge he didn’t know an over-the-counter weight-loss …

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams is acknowledging that he told several people he had tested positive for a banned diuretic before news of the test results leaked to the media in 2008.

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams said Tuesday that he never would have taken a weight-loss supplement two years ago had he known it contained a substance banned by the NFL.

A Minnesota judge has ruled that Vikings coach Brad Childress can be called as a witness in the labor dispute between two of his players and the NFL.

Vikings coach Brad Childress made a trip this week to visit Brett Favre at his home in Hattiesburg, Miss., helping to see the 40-year-old off before his Thursday night “Tonight Show” appearance.

A person with knowledge of the negotiation says Vikings running back Chester Taylor has agreed to a four-year, $12.5 million contract with division rival Chicago that includes $7 million in guaranteed money.

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has joined the long list of fans, reporters, and teammates to lobby for Brett Favre to return in 2010.
It was only a matter of time .
Peterson joined Jared Allen and others last offseason in attempting to

Minnesota coach Brad Childress will give Brett Favre as much time as he wants to make up his mind about coming back for the 2010 season.