vikings/nfl
Dan Wiederer began covering the Vikings in 2011, enthusiastically delivering insight on the team across the Star Tribune's print and digital products. Prior to joining the Access Vikings team, he spent seven seasons covering ACC basketball at The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer. He also covered the Chicago Bears in 2003 and 2004. Follow him on Twitter @StribDW.
Mark Craig has covered football and the NFL the past 20 years, including the Browns from 1991-95 and the Vikings and the NFL since 2003. Since 2008, Craig has served as one of the 44 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. He can be followed on Twitter at @markcraignfl.
Winfield named to Pro Bowl
Posted by: under Vikings, NFC, Packers, Super Bowl, Adrian Peterson, Antoine Winfield, Chad Greenway, Kevin Williams Updated: January 23, 2011 - 11:00 PM
Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield has been asked to join the NFC Pro Bowl roster, according to agent Ashanti Webb.
Winfield, who was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2008 and 2009 but did not go last season because of a foot injury, will accept the invitation and participate in the game next Sunday at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu.
Winfield will either serve as a replacement for cornerbacks Charles Woodson or Tramon Williams of the Packers. Green Bay advanced to the Super Bowl on Sunday with a victory over Chicago in the NFC title game, meaning Woodson and Williams won't be able to participate in the all-star game.
Williams was named to the NFC roster last week as an injury replacement for Philadelphia's Asante Samuel.
Winfield's inclusion means the Vikings will have at least two players in the game. Running back Adrian Peterson was voted into the game. Defensive tackle Kevin Williams was picked as an injury replacement but has decided not to go because he and his wife, Tasha, are expecting a child.
Winfield finished with 91 tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles and two interceptions.
Update: As of late Sunday, Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway has not been added to the Pro Bowl roster. The Packers had six players who will need to be replaced on the NFC squad. This includes outside linebacker Clay Matthews. Greenway was a Pro Bowl alternate for the NFC.
ADVERTISEMENT
recent posts
- Adrian Peterson delivers ear-catching remark on gay marriage
- With contract issues on hold, Jared Allen aiming to have big 2013
- Brian Urlacher retires, assuring he won't be Vikings middle linebacker
- NFL calendar change could push draft into May, combine into March
- Vikings' Chris Kluwe to sign with Oakland Raiders
- Vikings sign three more draft choices; only first-rounders left
- Hold off on buying that Urlacher jersey ...
- Vikings sign three draft picks; Chuck Muncie dies; Urlacher "rumored" to Vikings ...
- Access Vikings blog: ESPN's Bayless, Smith debate whether Ponder was as responsible for playoff run as Peterson (really)
- Bar to be higher for Ponder, lower for Peterson in 2013
- Dayton, PTI hosts question Vikings over Kluwe cut
- Vikings sign Mankato receiver Adam Thielen, tackle Brandon Keith
- Vikings make it official: Punter Chris Kluwe has been cut
- Vikings searching for best development plan for Cordarrelle Patterson
- Rookie Locke could have punter's job locked up by Monday
- Erin Henderson stepping into new role with 'more lead in my pencil'
- Ponder talks: Cassel, Harvin and a scary visit to the emergency room
- Vikings announce signings of 16 undrafted free agents
Post By Category
- Adrian Peterson delivers ear-catching remark on gay marriage
- With contract issues on hold, Jared Allen aiming to have big 2013
- Brian Urlacher retires, assuring he won't be Vikings middle linebacker
- We have the Bank; 49ers have the ... Denim?
- Ponder talks: Cassel, Harvin and a scary visit to the emergency room
- Three local firms bid on Vikings stadium parking
- Bar to be higher for Ponder, lower for Peterson in 2013
- Vikings stadium design unveiled
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
inside the StarTribune
-
425 Portland Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55488
(612) 673-4000
- Company
- Subscriber Services
- Website
- Buy Ads
- Store
- Connect with Us
© 2013 StarTribune. All rights reserved.
StarTribune.com is powered by Limelight Networks
Newspaper Subscriptions
eEdition
RSS
Newsletters