Minnesota Vikings
Kyle Rudolph - #82 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 258 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/09/1989 |
| Birthplace | Cincinnati, OH |
| College | Notre Dame |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 2nd round, 11th pick by Vikings |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | 493 | 9 |
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Vikings release WR Jenkins
The Vikings announced the release of WR Michael Jenkins on Tuesday. Jenkins was reportedly due a $2.425 million roster bonus this month.
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Frazier: Harvin excited about being a Viking
Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he thinks Percy Harvin is excited to be a Viking amid trade rumors.
Vikings GM: No intent to trade Harvin
Vikings GM Rick Spielman said the team has no intent of trading WR Percy Harvin.
Spielman: Vikings have 'no intent' of trading Harvin
Vikings GM Rick Spielman said the club has "no intent" to trade mercurial WR Percy Harvin, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
Vikings to play two cold seasons in outdoor stadium
Lester Bagley said Friday that the team plans to play at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium during the 2014 and 2015 seasons.
Carter thanks Vikings for help through drug issues
Cris Carter says he never would have made it to Canton without the tough love of the Vikings.
Vikings exercise Frazier's fourth-year option for 2014
The Vikings exercised the fourth-year option for head coach Leslie Frazier for 2014, the team announced Wednesday.
Vikings should keep Harvin ... for now
Percy Harvin has not been a team player, but he's too valuable to trade right away — unless he forces the Vikings to do it with his actions.
Vikings RB Peterson has sports hernia repaired
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Report: Vikings C Sullivan undergoes knee surgery
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PLAYER NEWS
Rudolph has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl team as an injury replacement for Tony Gonzalez of the Atlanta Falcons.|||||||
Rudolph was selected to his first Pro Bowl. The second-year player out of Notre Dame had career highs with nine touchdowns, 53 receptions and 493 yards receiving in 2012. His nine touchdowns were tied for first in the NFC for TDs by a tight end. Rudolph is the first Vikings tight end to make the Pro Bowl since Byron Chamberlain in 2001. He is the sixth Vikings player selected for the Pro Bowl this season.
Rudolph caught three passes for 39 yards and one touchdown in a 23-6 upset of the Texans on Sunday.|||||||
Rudolph is up to nine TD receptions and has enjoyed a good fantasy campaign.
Rudolph caught six passes for 51 yards and one touchdown on Sunday against Green Bay.|||||||
After virtually disappearing in the middle of the season after a strong start, Rudolph has reemerged as a formidable fantasy option. He has caught 18 passes for 170 yards and three TDs in his last three games.
Coach Leslie Frazier says Rudolph and safety Harrison Smith passed the necessary concussion tests this week, clearing the way for them to play in a pivotal NFC North game at Green Bay on Sunday.|||||||
Rudolph and Smith both left the game against Chicago last weekend with concussions, and it was unclear earlier this week if they would be available for the game against the Packers.
Rudolph passed his concussion test and could play Sunday against Green Bay.|||||||
Rudolph, who scored a TD against Chicago last weekend, is a viable fantasy starter in deeper leagues.
