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Percy Harvin News & Rumors

Percy Harvin has been brilliant since Adrian Peterson went down
December 15
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Two days before the Vikings were to host Denver in Week 13, Percy Harvin missed practice with an illness. For a brief period anyway, there was some question as to whether he would be able to play. The struggling Vikings were already preparing to go without star running back Adrian Peterson, who was out with a high ankle sprain. They had also put receiver Michael Jenkins on injured reserve earlier that week. When asked about the potential of facing the Broncos without Harvin too, head coach Leslie Frazier seemed quite rattled. "Oh, man. Please, please, please let's not go down that road," Frazier said."
Percy Harvin overcame migraine-like symptoms to star Sunday
December 9
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin suffered migraine-like symptoms Saturday, according to a person close to the situation, and still was able to catch eight passes for a career-high 156 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35-32 loss to the Denver Broncos at the Metrodome. The symptoms were similar to Harvin's past struggles with migraines, according to the unnamed person, including bloodshot eyes and vomiting. Harvin did not participate in Saturday's walkthrough, and the Vikings were prepared to play with three receivers. Harvin's well-publicized headaches have plagued the receiver for much of his life, but he was optimistic entering the season that doctors had found ways to help prevent"
Vikings' Percy Harvin overcame migraine-like symptoms to star Sunday
December 9
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin suffered migraine-like symptoms Saturday, according to a person close to the situation, and still was able to catch eight passes for a career-high 156 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35-32 loss to the Denver Broncos at the Metrodome. The symptoms were similar to Harvin's past struggles with migraines, according to the unnamed person, including bloodshot eyes and vomiting. Harvin did not participate in Saturday's walkthrough, and the Vikings were prepared to play with three receivers."
Percy Harvin will play today
December 4
Pro Football Talk
 
"With running back Adrian Peterson out for Sunday's showdown with Tebowmania, the Vikings desperately need receiver Percy Harvin, if they will have any hope of establishing the kind of lead that Tim Tebow and the Broncos won't be able to overcome. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Harvin will play — even though he is listed as questionable with an illness. Harvin missed practice on Friday."
Adrian Peterson out, Percy Harvin questionable for Vikings' game against Broncos
December 3
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"At 2-9 and fading fast, the Vikings can afford to rest some key players - such as running back Adrian Peterson, who will miss his second consecutive start Sunday because of a high ankle sprain. But for the sake of rookie quarterback Christian Ponder's confidence and development, the Vikings simply can't afford to lose wide receiver Percy Harvin, who is questionable after missing Friday's practice with an illness. Coach Leslie Frazier said Harvin is expected to play Sunday against Denver, but if he can't, Ponder would be throwing to a wide receiver corps with a combined 13 catches on the year. Current No. 2 Devin Aromashodu has nine catches for 213 yards, followed by Greg Camarillo with"
Vikings RB Peterson out vs. Broncos; Harvin questionable
December 2
NFL.com
 
"So much for Adrian Peterson's claim that he'd be a game-time decision for this weekend's tilt against the Denver Broncos. Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier put an early end to all the drama Friday when he announced that Peterson would miss his second straight game with a high ankle sprain. Peterson suffered the injury during the Vikings' Week 11 loss to the Oakland Raiders and has not practiced in the two weeks since the injury. Frazier told reporters Peterson has improved, although his cutting on the ankle is still an issue."
Former Tebow teammate Harvin could help Vikings prepare for Broncos QB
December 1
Denver Post
 
"Another week, another team trying to crack the code that is Tim Tebow? at quarterback in the Broncos' option offense. The Vikings are next, and coach Leslie Frazier, whose defense was among the league's top 10 the past three seasons, is hoping he has some inside information along the way. Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin? was one of Tebow's teammates at Florida and was on the receiving end of enough big plays with the Gators for the Vikings to select him in the first round of the 2009 draft. "Percy will be a source for sure," Frazier said. "They, together, had a lot of success together. He'll give us some tips, hopefully, that will help us.""
Harvin on Harvin: 'I guess I am different'
November 27
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"So what the heck is Percy Harvin? "I don't know what he is, honestly," Vikings receivers coach George Stewart said. "I don't know if he's a receiver. I don't know if he's a running back. I don't know if he's a returner. But I do know this: He's a darn good football player." In a league that's been around 92 years, Harvin is the rare talent that can't be defined by comparisons to his peers or the thousands who have gone before him. He has the hands of a receiver, the natural instincts and power of a running back, the strength of a linebacker and a cool nickname that sums it all up nicely for this 5-11, 184-pounder. "AP [Adrian Peterson] started calling me 'Mighty Mouse' my rookie year, when"
Percy Harvin fined $7,500 for sideline scrap with Captain Munnerlyn
November 5
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Call it a rumble, a fracas, a sideline scrap. Whatever terminology you want to use, Vikings receiver Percy Harvin will have to pay for it. Harvin has been fined $7,500 by the NFL for his disagreement last weekend with Carolina's Captain Munnerlyn. The punishment stems from a tussle that occurred in the second quarter of the Vikings' 24-21 win. Following a 5-yard Christian Ponder scramble, Harvin became entangled with Munnerlyn. And as the two drifted onto the Panthers sideline, Harvin grabbed Munnerlyn by the facemask and forced him into the Carolina bench."
Panthers get no mercy from Percy
October 31
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Bad ribs and all, Vikings receiver Percy Harvin made a vintage spin move that left Panthers cornerback Chris Gamble clutching only his helmet in disbelief and Harvin practically on all fours in agony. It also might have been the play of the game, turning what could have been a three-and-out punting situation from inside the Vikings 20-yard line into a game-winning fourth-quarter drive that lasted longer than 7 minutes and went 72 yards in 13 plays. "That's just me in open space," said Harvin, referring to his 11-yard catch on third-and-7 midway through the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-21 victory at Carolina. Facing heavy pressure, quarterback Christian Ponder threw to Harvin in the right"
Vikings will have WR Harvin on field when they meet Panthers
October 30
NFL.com
 
"Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin will play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reports, citing a source with knowledge of the situation. Harvin has been dealing with a rib injury. He was officially listed as questionable."
Antoine Winfield, Percy Harvin questionable for Sunday
October 29
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Officially, Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield goes down on the injury report as questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina, still working back from a neck injury he suffered four weeks ago. But the likelihood is that Winfield will try to give it a go against the Panthers. He made it through Thursday's contact practice without any setbacks and now simply needs to give coach leslie Frazier the greenlight to be on the field this weekend. "He wasn't too bad today," Frazier said after practice. "He felt OK. Not to the point where he said, 'Coach, I'm definitely ready to go.' But we'll see how he [feels] tomorrow. ... Medically he's pretty much been cleared. It's just, 'Does he have the feel"
Sore ribs keep Percy Harvin out of practice
October 14
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Sore ribs kept Vikings receiver Percy Harvin off the practice field this afternoon. Head coach Leslie Frazier said the decision to hold Harvin out was mostly precautionary, giving the speedy receiver some extra time to heal up before Sunday's game in Chicago. X-rays on Harvin's ribs came back negative with no signs that his ribs were cracked. Harvin did stop through the Winter Park facilities and went through a walk-through in the early afternoon. He should be able to play this weekend."
Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin is off to a running start as ballcarrier
October 11
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"With the passing game grounded on the tarmac, the Vikings must find creative ways to get the ball to Percy Harvin. The result is a backfield package that has Harvin on pace to rush for 490 yards this season. Harvin has averaged 17.1 yards per rush in the past three games, mostly off the end-around play that netted him 12 yards on one attempt in Sunday's 34-10 victory over Arizona. He set a team record for rushing yards by a receiver with 67 against Kansas City on Oct. 2, surpassing Bob Grim's 62 yards in 1971. Harvin likes his chances on the end-around because of the way the play fools defenses."
Ailing Harvin sits out of Vikings practice, but not from migraine
September 23
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Percy Harvin missed Thursday's Vikings practice because of an illness, but coach Leslie Frazier said it's likely a stomach virus, not a migraine, and that the receiver was expected to return Friday. "We've gone through the migraine part [before]," Frazier said. "There's a distinct difference with what's happening with your stomach and what's happening with migraines." Harvin has battled migraines on and off since he was 10. He has missed three games since joining the Vikings in 2009, including two last season. Harvin was sidelined briefly in training camp because of a rib injury but has not had a migraine yet this season. He hasn't missed a practice during the regular season and was"
Percy Harvin misses practice because of stomach illness, Frazier says
September 23
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Wide receiver Percy Harvin is missing practice time again, but it appears the Vikings can exhale. Harvin has a stomach illness, not the migraine headaches that forced him out of three games and numerous practices the previous two seasons, coach Leslie Frazier said. Harvin hasn't experienced a migraine since the 2010 season, he said recently. Frazier expects Harvin to return to practice today. "We know there's a distinct difference, what's happening with your stomach and what's happening with migraines," Frazier said."
Is Harvin missing in action?
September 22
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"The local buzz surrounding Percy Harvin's playing time isn't loud enough to change coach Leslie Frazier's mind when it comes to what he thinks is best for the Vikings offense. "I think we've taken the right approach with Percy with his reps and the packages that we use him in," Frazier said Wednesday. "It's the right approach." Harvin has team highs in catches (nine) and receiving yards (83). And his six carries are one more than backup running back Toby Gerhart. Yet with the team mired in a 0-2 start with a 27th-ranked offense that has scored only 30 points in two games, Harvin's playing time -- or lack thereof -- has come under scrutiny. Harvin played on 30 of the Vikings' 65 offensive"
Percy Harvin goes on offensive
September 20
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"When Vikings players blamed this season's poor second-half play on execution, they weren't kidding. This team even has trouble getting lined up correctly on offense. Wide receiver Percy Harvin said Monday the offense twice lined up in the wrong formation on crucial third-down plays during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The right plays could have resulted in "walk-in touchdowns," Harvin said. The 0-2 Vikings desperately need those plays after getting outscored a combined 41-3 in the second half this season despite brilliant first halves against San Diego and Tampa Bay. "We just have a couple meltdowns on third down," said Harvin, whose Vikings face the 2-0 Detroit"
Taught to block, born to run
September 17
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Preparation is good. Vital, really. Percy Harvin knows this. That's why, last Sunday, he worked so hard to sell the fake. In this case San Diego bought it, hard. ¶ Do that and it makes it easier on your blockers. ¶ "And I know that if I make it easier for them," Harvin said with a smile, "they'll make it easier for me." Practice is essential, Harvin acknowledged. You have to be on the same page with your guys, have to have a sense for where the blocks will be. All that is good, necessary. But at some point, the science of a kickoff return becomes an art, a thing of beauty. And you can't teach that. "You can do all that thinking," said Harvin, just days after notching his fourth touchdown"
Vikings' limited-returns policy with Percy Harvin is under review
September 16
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"If x equals y and y equals x, then what is x divided by y? And why isn't 103 yards plus 7 points the right algorithm to convince Vikings coaches that Percy Harvin should return every kick regardless of his offensive responsibilities? After all, next to Adrian Peterson, Harvin is Minnesota's most electrifying playmaker, someone with four kickoff returns for touchdowns, which no other Viking has accomplished in the 51-year history of the franchise. He is a threat to break off huge gains whenever he has the ball in open space and create mismatches with his speed. Yet the determining factor for Harvin dropping back to receive is whether he should be protected during the change of possession so"
Harvin gets his way on opening kick
September 12
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"All week long, Percy Harvin lobbied. Harvin is the Vikings' most dangerous receiver, and he is also a gifted kick returner. Leslie Frazier wanted to make sure returning kicks wouldn't affect his production on offense. But, at the start of Sunday's game at San Diego, Harvin prevailed. He was back to return the opening kickoff of the season. He caught it 3 yards deep in the end zone. A few moments and 103 yards later, he was waltzing into the opposite end zone. Had the Vikings won, it would have been perhaps the game's key play. Not only did it put them up 7-0, but kicker Nate Kaeding hurt his left knee trying to tackle Harvin and was gone for the day."
Vikings receiver Percy Harvin hopes to be a full-time worker this season
September 9
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Percy Harvin doesn't miss the five-day stints away from the Vikings' facility on game weeks or the medication limiting him to bed rest while he wondered when the pain in his head would subside. By the time the wide receiver would amble into a Saturday team meeting after battling severe migraines, the playbook in front of him was thick enough to give anyone a headache. "You'd have to cram it all in - first down, second down, third down - all in one day," Harvin said. "I'd have to make up all the time I missed in order to play that week." Doing enough to get on the field was the only option. Harvin wanted to play, and most of the time he did - often brilliantly. To Harvin's relief, he hasn't"
Frazier unsure about Harvin returning kicks
September 9
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"The vote appears to be 2-1 in favor of Percy Harvin returning kickoffs. But this isn't a democracy, so it's important to know the one dissenter is Vikings coach Leslie Frazier. Pro-Harvin: Harvin and special teams coach Mike Priefer. At issue? Is it worth risking the talented receiver on returns? "I'm lobbying hard," said Harvin, who will be on the field for most offensive plays at receiver. "Special teams coach came up and asked me and I told him, 'Definitely.' Him and coach are going back and forth. Nothing bad. We've been having a little laugh with it. We'll see game time.""
Harvin lobbying hard to return kickoffs Sunday
September 8
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"There's a tug-of-war going on at Winter Park between coach Leslie Frazier and special teams coach Mike Priefer. In the middle is Percy Harvin and how much the team should risk using the talented receiver as a talent kickoff returner. Harvin made it clear where he stands on the matter. He wants to return kicks in Sunday's opener and he's not shy about saying so. "I'm lobbying hard," Harvin said in the locker room today. "Special teams coach came up and asked me and I told him `definitely.' Him and coach are going back and forth. Nothing bad. We've been having a little laugh with it. We'll see game time.""
Practice ends early for Harvin on sideline
August 17
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Percy Harvin left practice, was tended to in the shelter that adjoins the Winter Park fields, then watched the rest of the Vikings' workout from the sidelines Tuesday. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier did not address the media. Offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave did, but he was not sure of the receiver's situation immediately following the workout. "I don't know if he still has his ribs bothering him or not," Musgrave said. Harvin left practice Aug. 8 because he was winded and had sore ribs. Tuesday, he left the field and received medical attention from head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman. "I'll be good," Harvin said while flashing the thumbs-up sign as he left the field after practice ended."
Report: Vikings' Percy Harvin optimistic solution has been found for his migraines
June 19
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin hasn't had a migraine for five or six months and is optimistic a solution has been found for the problem, according to a report. Harvin, who is from Virginia Beach, Va., told The Virginian-Pilot in a recent interview, "This is the best I've felt, probably, since I've been in kindergarten." Harvin, drafted in the first round out of Florida by the Vikings in 2009, has had chronic issues with migraines. He has missed three games and numerous practices in his first two seasons. He collapsed during a practice last season at Winter Park and had to be rushed to a hospital."
Percy Harvin: I'm fine, 100 percent
June 11
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Percy Harvin missed two games and numerous practices last season as he continued to deal with migraine headaches in his second year in the NFL. But the wide receiver said Friday he is feeling "pretty good" these days. "I'm just waiting to get back out there on the field, just getting real anxious right now," Harvin told KELO-TV while in Sioux Falls, S.D., for the second day of a charity function. "We are just playing this waiting game [with the lockout]. As far as my health, I'm fine, 100 percent, in the best shape of my life. I'll be ready to go." Harvin was vague when asked if there was a certain time he might meet up with quarterback Christian Ponder, the 12th pick in the April draft by"
Harvin expresses confidence in Ponder pick
June 10
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"The fact Percy Harvin lost his cell phone evidently was part of the reason the Vikings wide receiver did not end up working out at Christian Ponder's recent passing camp in Bradenton, Fla. (I know, I know, but that's the reason Ponder said Harvin gave him.) While that means Harvin has yet to see the quarterback throw the ball, he said Thursday he has faith the decision by the Vikings to take Ponder with the 12th overall pick was a good one. Harvin also expressed confidence that if the NFL lockout continues he will get some work in with his new teammate. "I'm confident in our staff," Harvin told KELO-TV sports director Matt Holsen while in Sioux Falls, S.D. for a charity event. "I'm always"
Christian Ponder sets up Florida workouts with Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin
May 17
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"The uncertainty of Sidney Rice's future with the Vikings hasn't stopped the free-agent wide receiver from working with the team's new quarterback. First-round draft pick Christian Ponder said Monday he's setting up workouts in Florida this week with Rice and Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin. Ponder, the 12th overall pick from Florida State, already had planned a workout with Harvin in Tampa when Rice inquired about joining them through Twitter direct messaging. Rice spends part of his offseason in Miami, and Harvin is working out in the Tampa area. "I hope it happens," Ponder said. "That's something I'm looking forward to. It'd be great to spend time with those guys on the field." Rice"
Christian Ponder to work out with Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin
May 16
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"The uncertainty of Sidney Rice's future with the Vikings hasn't stopped the free-agent wide receiver from working with the team's new quarterback. First-round draft pick Christian Ponder said today he's setting up workouts in Florida this week with Rice and Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin. Ponder, the 12th overall pick from Florida State, already had planned a workout with Harvin in Tampa when Rice inquired about joining them through Twitter direct messaging. Rice spends part of his offseason in Miami, and Harvin is working out in the Tampa area. "I hope it happens," Ponder said. "That's something I'm looking forward to. I'd be great to spend time with those guys on the field." Rice"
New rule helps kickers, maybe not returners
March 23
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"The Vikings received potential incentive to retain free-agent kicker Ryan Longwell on Tuesday after owners voted 26-6 at the NFL meetings to move kickoffs from the 30- to the 35-yard line. Coaches had expressed concerns about the sweeping changes suggested by the competition committee Monday. That group then made some tweaks. The initial suggestion was to do away with the two-man wedge and spot touchbacks at the 20-yard line instead of the 25. Both those ideas were dropped. Coverage players, however, now will be only allowed to get a 5-yard running start. The NFL is focused on increasing safety and limiting the high-impact collisions that happen on kickoffs. Moving the ball up 5 yards will"
Harvin at Winter Park, plans to practice
December 16
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin is at Winter Park today and the plan is for him to practice. Harvin has missed the past two games because of migraine headaches and hasn't practiced in full since the week before the Vikings game at Washington on Nov. 28."
Peterson's knee OK; Harvin expected to return to practice
December 15
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Adrian Peterson suffered a bruised right knee when he collided with quarterback Tarvaris Jackson on a handoff exchange Monday, but the injury is not serious, according to Vikings coach Leslie Frazier. Peterson and Jackson limped off the field after bumping knees in the first quarter of the Vikings' 21-3 loss to the New York Giants, but both returned the next series. Peterson finished with season-low 26 yards rushing on 14 carries, but Frazier said Peterson's sore knee did not play a significant factor in his performance. "He had a slight contusion on his knee, but he's going to be fine," Frazier said. "I don't know if that necessarily had a great deal of effect on his play. He ran just as"
Harvin misses another game because of migraines
December 14
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Quarterback Brett Favre was the most notable of the Vikings inactives on Monday night, but he certainly wasn't the only sidelined star. Wide receiver Percy Harvin missed a second consecutive game as he continued to deal with a recurrence of migraine headaches that also kept him out of the Vikings' victory over the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 5. Harvin's migraines started the Wednesday before the Buffalo game, and he has not practiced since. Harvin entered Monday's game leading the Vikings with 51 receptions for 627 yards and four touchdowns and also had gained 106 yards on 13 carries out of the backfield with one touchdown. Harvin, who did not travel with the team to Detroit, has missed"
Migraines likely to keep Harvin out
December 11
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Percy Harvin remained away from Winter Park on Friday and is doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Giants because of a migraine-related illness. The wide receiver and Pro Bowl kick returner missed the Buffalo game last weekend and hasn't taken part in a full practice since Nov. 26. "It's going to be very, very difficult to get him up to speed," coach Leslie Frazier said. "But we'll see." "He's had migraines before, and when he has those episodes, you don't always know how long they're going to last or the severity of those migraines. ... Nobody can deal with it other than the person who's having those migraines. In my case, I end up going by what the doctors tell me and also"
Vikings taking 'precautionary' approach with Percy Harvin
December 9
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin still is dealing with "a little bit of an illness" related to the migraine headache that kept him from playing in Sunday's victory over the Buffalo Bills, interim coach Leslie Frazier said today. "My understanding with migraines is they can come and go," Frazier said. "We're just being precautionary with Percy as we're trying to get him ready and hopefully take care of some things that help him long-term. It will be a day-to-day situation as to whether he's out here or not out here." Frazier said that defensive end Ray Edwards, who wasn't active against the Bills, was "improving" and "there's a chance we may have him this weekend.""
Percy Harvin's migraine flares up again; status 'day-to-day'
December 9
ESPN.com
 
"Percy Harvin's health has taken another turn for the worse. The Minnesota Vikings' leading receiver was at the team's Winter Park practice facility on Monday, and interim coach Leslie Frazier said the migraine that sidelined Harvin last week had cleared. However, Harvin apparently had a setback in the next 48 hours, and he wasn't on the field when the Vikings resumed practice on Wednesday. "My understanding of the migraines is they can come and go," Frazier said before practice. "So, we're just being precautionary with Percy as we're trying to get him ready and hopefully, take care of some things that will help him long-term. It will be a day-to-day situation as to whether he's out here or"
Peterson will play, Harvin out
December 5
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Adrian Peterson will play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, but the Vikings will be without three starters. Wide receiver Percy Harvin (migraine), left guard Steve Hutchinson (broken thumb) and defensive end Ray Edwards (ankle) are inactive. Peterson, who suffered a sprained right ankle last week, tested it out in early warmups with coach Leslie Frazier, offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, running backs coach Eric Bieniemy and head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman looking on. Harvin missed most of the week while dealing with a migrained-related illness. He was listed as questionable. This is the second game Harvin has missed because of migraines in his career. Bernard Berrian will start in"
Percy Harvin appears likely to play Sunday
November 18
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"That Percy Harvin practiced in limited action Wednesday is encouraging for the Vikings after he missed four practices in the past two weeks with ankle and migraine problems. Harvin's game-time status has been questionable for the past two weeks and for three weeks total this season, yet he hasn't missed a game. He reinjured his left ankle Sunday against Chicago. "We calmed it down a little bit, and it's doing a lot better," Harvin said. Considering Harvin is practicing so early, it would be tough to count him out of the Packers game. He leads the Vikings with 44 catches and 583 receiving yards."
Percy Harvin, Bernard Berrian actve for Vikings
November 14
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Wide receivers Percy Harvin and Bernard Berrian are active for today's game against the Bears. Harvin missed two days of practice this week while dealing with migraines and was listed as questionable. Berrian also was questionable after being added to the injury report on Friday because of a groin injury. No real surprises with the Vikings inactives. Asher Allen (concussion) and safety Jamarca Sanford (hamstring) are not playing after being listed as doubtful. Neither player practiced this week. Rookie Chris Cook will start in Allen's place at right cornerback. Cook has played on the outside in nickel situations but this is his first start as the regular right corner."
Harvin taking part in practice
November 12
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Percy Harvin returned to practice Friday after missing the previous two days while dealing with migraines. Harvin returned to Winter Park today and was going through the individual portion of practice that media is allowed to watch. The team will issue its final injury report later today which lists player designations. Cornerback Asher Allen (concussion) and safety Jamarca Sanford (hamstring) are not practicing for the third consecutive day and it seems likely that both will be held out of Sunday's game against Chicago."
Migraines keeping Harvin on sideline, but Rice looks good
November 12
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Vikings coach Brad Childress said Percy Harvin visited a doctor for a second consecutive day Thursday as the wide receiver continues to deal with migraines. Harvin hasn't been at the practice facility the past two days. He missed the Wednesday and Thursday sessions last week because of a sprained left ankle but set career highs with nine catches for 126 yards in a victory against Arizona. Childress said Sidney Rice (hip) practiced "very hard" Thursday. Rice would need to be activated by Saturday to be eligible for Sunday's game. Childress said Rice has experienced a few "tweaks" in his hip this week, but nothing too serious. The Vikings could be without cornerback Asher Allen. He suffered"
Rice, Harvin going opposite directions
November 11
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Injuries continue to jumble the Vikings' receiving corps, with one playmaker moving closer to his 2010 debut and another sidelined by a familiar affliction. Percy Harvin did not practice Wednesday and stayed home after suffering another migraine, coach Brad Childress said. Harvin, who also returns kicks, has been battling migraines since the Vikings drafted him in 2009. Wednesday was the second practice he has missed because of a migraine since the season started. Harvin, whose left ankle is also injured, collapsed on the practice field at Winter Park on Aug. 19 and was hospitalized overnight because of a bad reaction to medication he was taking to treat migraines. Meanwhile, wide receiver"
Percy Harvin explains dispute
November 8
ESPN.com
 
"Percy Harvin said his heated dispute with Brad Childress last Friday was over an MRI the Minnesota Vikings receiver didn't want to take but that he and the coach are "fine" now. "We had a little dispute," Harvin said, according to the Star Tribune. "It wasn't what people thought it was about. It was about whether I was going to get an MRI or not. It was a little dispute, but we settled it. Me and Coach are fine." Team sources told ESPN's Ed Werder that the confrontation between Harvin and Childress grew so heated Friday afternoon that coaches and players were forced to separate them to prevent a physical exchange."
Injury, anger and distractions aren't enough to stop Harvin
November 8
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Things couldn't have gone much worse for Percy Harvin last week, but the Vikings wide receiver overcame anger, injury and off-the-field distractions Sunday. Playing on a badly sprained left ankle, Harvin set career highs in catches (nine) and receiving yards (126) in a 27-24 overtime victory against visiting Arizona. Harvin finished with 214 combined net yards, the fourth time in his career that he's eclipsed 200 yards in a game, which tied a team record. Afterward, Harvin also tried to clear the air over his verbal altercation with coach Brad Childress on Friday. "We had a little dispute," Harvin said. "It wasn't what people thought it was about. It was about whether I was going to get an"
Berrian, Camarillo go from forgotten to forefront
November 8
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Brett Favre shared a thought with Bernard Berrian before Sunday's game against Arizona that might have sounded far-fetched at the time. "I told Bernard before the game, I said, 'Bernard, you got 10 catches today,' " Favre recalled. "A typical receiver, he said, 'Hey, great.' " Never mind that Berrian had nine catches total through the first seven games and had become AWOL in the Vikings offense. But with Randy Moss no longer part of the equation, the Vikings needed for Berrian to re-establish himself in the passing game. Favre proved nearly prophetic as Berrian finished with nine catches for 89 yards in a 27-24 overtime victory at Mall of America Field. Berrian, who entered the game with"
Percy Harvin is active and will play Sunday
November 7
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Percy Harvin will play Sunday against Arizona after being listed as questionable because of a left ankle injury. Harvin tested his ankle during early warmups and was limping noticeably. However, he looked better as he got warmed up and was able to make cuts and plant on that ankle. Harvin missed practice Wednesday and Thursday and was "extremely limited" on Friday, according to coach Brad Childress. Harvin leads the Vikings in receptions (31), receiving yards (393) and touchdown catches (3)."
Sources: Percy Harvin confronted coach
November 7
ESPN.com
 
"A confrontation between Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress and receiver Percy Harvin grew so heated Friday afternoon that coaches and players were forced to separate them to prevent a physical exchange, according to team sources. The confrontation, which was first reported by The (Minneapolis) Star Tribune as a heated argument between the two, occurred during a light Friday afternoon practice, Harvin's first of the week after suffering a sprained ankle last Sunday against the New England Patriots. Harvin was seen limping badly during the portion of practice open to reporters."
Harvin returns to practice, squabbles with Childress over effort
November 6
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Percy Harvin returned to Vikings practice Friday, but things did not go smoothly. The wide receiver, who sat out Wednesday and Thursday because of an injured left ankle, got into a heated argument with coach Brad Childress when Childress questioned Harvin's effort in practice, according to sources. Harvin, who hurt his ankle last Sunday at New England but was able to continue in the game, is listed as questionable for Sunday against Arizona, but it's expected he will try to play. He leads the team with 31 receptions. "He's a tough guy," Childress said. "Let's face it, he injured that foot on his first catch of the game [last Sunday in New England] and still was very productive. I would"