Struggling Vikings need rookie WR Jefferson to develop fast
Justin Jefferson is not used to losing, coming from college powerhouse LSUSEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press
CAMERON DANTZLER
Unbeaten Titans bring blueprint of what winless Vikings were
The Tennessee Titans have a thriving veteran quarterback in Ryan Tannehill, a game-controlling rushing attack spearheaded by Derrick Henry and a premier pass rusher with Jadeveon C...SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press
Chiefs missing 3 injured starters on defense vs. Chargers
The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are without three starters on defense against the Los Angeles ChargersSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press
Dantzler will miss game against the Colts Rookie third-round draft pick Cameron Dantzler, who worked his way past first-rounder Jeff Gladney to win the nickel cornerback job for last...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings CB Cameron Dantzler ruled out for Colts game Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Cameron Dantzler has been out from practice all week.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Sitting out Week 2 Dantzler (ribs) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Colts.
Impact Dantzler started at outside cornerback in Week 1 and played 84 percent of the defensive snaps, recording four solo stops. His absence will likely open the door for rookie first-rounder Jeff Gladney to log nearly a full workload. Dantzler will aim to shake off the injury before Week 3's matchup versus the Titans.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice Wednesday Dantzler (ribs) was a nonparticipant during Wednesday's practice.
Impact Dantzler had a rough NFL debut in Sunday's loss to Green Bay, surrendering seven catches on all seven passes sent his way. It's unclear how the 2020 third-round pick suffered the injury, but it's serious enough to force him to miss valuable practice time. If he's forced to miss Week 2 with the injury, Jeff Gladney and Harrison Hand could be in line for an uptick in snaps.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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
Gets start in nickel package Dantzler started as an outside cornerback in Minnesota's nickel defense and had four total tackles in Sunday's loss to Green Bay.
Impact Dantzler played on 64 of the team's 78 snaps on defense as he played more snaps than Holton Hill (59). Dantzler did have his struggles in coverage, however, allowing all seven targets sent his way to be completed for 81 yards and a touchdown, according to Pro Football Focus. The 2020 third-round draft pick should improve and his role could increase as Minnesota's young secondary tries to get past a performance that gave up 364 passing yards and four touchdowns to Aaron Rodgers.
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
Brady's 1st game with Bucs ends in 34-23 loss at New Orleans
Sunday's NFL CapsulesSEPTEMBER 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
For visit by Packers, Vikings present crowd-free, revamped D
The most consistent weapon the Minnesota Vikings have drawn against Aaron Rodgers since he became Green Bay’s quarterback has been a defense built around a relentless pass rush and...SEPTEMBER 10, 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
Vikings put LB Gedeon on PUP; 9 draft picks on active roster
The Minnesota Vikings have placed linebacker Ben Gedeon on the physically unable to perform list as part of their roster paring for the regular seasonSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press
What's the rush? QB pressure has been priority in NFC North
There’s currently no more common a thread in the NFC North than prioritizing pressuring the quarterbackSEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press
Gets start in nickel package Dantzler started as an outside cornerback when the Vikings were in their nickel defense in Friday's dress rehearsal scrimmage at U.S. Bank Stadium, the St. Paul Pioneer Press repor...
Impact It looks like the Vikings will start Holton Hill and Mike Hughes at cornerback and then shift Hughes to the slot in nickel formations. Dantzler has had a strong training camp according to observers and appears to be ahead of fellow rookie (and first-round draft pick) Jeff Gladney, though Gladney is coming back from March surgery that repaired a torn meniscus.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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
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
Rookie Cameron Dantzler's training-camp plays with Vikings going viral A viral assist showcases Dantzler's corner skill set.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings Cameron Dantzler, Jeff Gladney listed as training camp names to watch Touchdown Wire listed Vikings corners Dantzler and Gladney as Minnesota’s training camp names to watch.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Pick 6 Mailbag Featuring PA: Will Cameron Dantzler Be A Week 1 Starter? Paul Allen is back for another edition of the Pick 6 and addresses if Justin Jefferson or Bisi Johnson will have better stats in 2020, if CB...
AUGUST 21, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM
The rise of Cameron Dantzler and more fresh observations from Vikings camp The rookie cornerback continues to impress, a rotation continues among the guards and more of the latest lessons from Vikings camp.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cameron Dantzler making waves at Vikings training camp NFL training camp is underway and there aren’t many Rookies in the league that have seen their stock rise quite like former Mississippi Stat...
AUGUST 18, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
VIDEO: Watch Cameron Dantzler Make Unreal Play On Adam Thielen in Training Camp Nothing earns a rookie respect and recognition quite like taking on one of the most talented veterans on an NFL roster with confidence and a...
AUGUST 18, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
