The guys from the Purple People Podcast are back to talk Minnesota Vikings football before Week 1 of the NFL season is underway and discuss team news.
The Purple People Podcast is back in full effect with the regular season getting ready to kick off for the Minnesota Vikings as they open against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.
However, before that game happens, Adam Carlson, Kyle West, and Dorian Foley are here to break down the team news and take a look ahead to the game this weekend in another installment of the weekly show.
You can watch episode 317 of the show titled ‘Center Stage’ on the official YouTube channel of the Purple People Podcast right here:
This week, there was a lot to talk about with the team making some surprise moves on the 53-man roster and some controversy at center. Here are just some of the things discussed:
- Pat Elflein activated off the PUP list but not expected to play.
- Brett Jones to start at center week 1 against 49ers
- Vikings have announced the 2018 Team Captains
- Longtime athletic trainer Fred Zamberletti has passed away.
- Jerick McKinnon has a torn ACL and will be out for the remainder of the season.
- Defensive end Brian Robison released
- Cornerback Terence Newman announces his retirement from the NFL and joined the coaching staff as a defensive backs coach.
- Punter Matt Wile claimed. Ryan Quigley released
- NFLPA renames their community award after Alan Page
- Preview Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers
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