DAILY CLIPS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 LOCAL NEWS: Sunday, September 2, 2018 Pioneer Press Charley Walters: Vikings still need some O line help By Charley Walters https://www.twincities.com/2018/09/01/charley-walters-vikings-still-need-some-o-line-help/ Vikings get younger with Brian Robison release, Terence Newman retirement By Chris Tomasson https://www.twincities.com/2018/09/01/vikings-get-younger-with-brian-robison-release-terence-newman-retirement/ Vikings center Pat Eflein returns to practice Sunday, expected out Week 1 By Chris Tomasson https://www.twincities.com/2018/09/01/vikings-center-pat-eflein-returns-to-practice-sunday-expected-out-week-1/ Star Tribune Terence Newman retires as player, will take up coaching with Vikings By Ben Goessling http://www.startribune.com/terence-newman-retires-as-player-will-take-up-coaching-with-vikings/492262361/ Vikings release veteran defensive end Brian Robison after 11 seasons By Andrew Krammer http://www.startribune.com/vikings-release-veteran-defensive-end-brian-robison-after-11-seasons/492256411/ Kirk Cousins: Under Pressure By Ben Goessling http://www.startribune.com/vikings-season-preview-2018-kirk-cousins-pressure-expectations-super-bowl/491029261/ Inside pressure: Upgraded interior push could create a nastier Vikings defense By Andrew Krammer http://www.startribune.com/richardson-s-interior-push-could-create-a-nastier-vikings-defense/491029381/ Kyle Rudolph's path to stardom a more conventional one for Vikings By Sid Hartman http://www.startribune.com/kyle-rudolph-s-path-to-stardom-a-more-conventional-one-for-vikings/492268611/ Bears' trade for Khalil Mack throws another hurdle in front of Vikings By Jim Souhan http://www.startribune.com/bears-trade-for-khalil-mack-throws-another-hurdle-in-front-of-vikings/492269801/ 2018 expectations for Vikings call to mind the failure of 1972 By Mark Craig http://www.startribune.com/2018-expectations-for-vikings-call-to-mind-the-failure-of-1972/492263011/ Dalvin Cook: 'It's time for everybody to just watch me play football' By Andrew Krammer http://www.startribune.com/dalvin-cook-it-s-time-for-everybody-to-just-watch-me-play-football/492262951/ Kirk Cousins' 'brain coach' helps him cope with pressure, sleep and stay in a 'flow state' By Chris Hine http://www.startribune.com/kirk-cousins-brain-coach-helps-him-cope-with-pressure-sleep-and-stay-in-a-flow-state/492262991/ In NFL where injuries are inevitable, Vikings' depth matters as much as their ample star power By Chip Scoggins http://www.startribune.com/in-nfl-where-injuries-are-inevitable-vikings-depth-matters-as-much-as-their-ample-star- power/492262961/ It's Stefon Diggs' year as Vikings' most talented, highest-paid and most frequently-targeted receiver By Jim Souhan http://www.startribune.com/it-s-stefon-diggs-year-as-vikings-most-talented-highest-paid-and-most-frequently-targeted- receiver/492263381/ Pressure builds for a Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen repeat as NFL's best deep-threat tandem By Andrew Krammer http://www.startribune.com/pressure-builds-for-a-stefon-diggs-adam-thielen-repeat-as-nfl-s-best-deep-threat-tandem/492262971/ Vikings kicker Daniel Carlson must channel the good Blair Walsh By Ben Goessling http://www.startribune.com/vikings-kicker-daniel-carlson-must-channel-the-good-blair-walsh/492262921/ Vikings secondary, linebackers have one option — adjust or fall prey again to run-pass option threat By Andrew Krammer http://www.startribune.com/vikings-secondary-linebackers-have-one-option-adjust-or-fall-prey-again-to-run-pass-option- threat/492262941/ Take a look at the Vikings' initial 53-man roster By Andrew Krammer http://www.startribune.com/take-a-look-at-the-vikings-initial-53-man-roster/492267291/ Boiling points for the Vikings offense in 2018 By Andrew Krammer http://www.startribune.com/vikings-offense-boiling-points-for-2018/492262781/ Boiling points for the Vikings defense in 2018 By Andrew Krammer http://www.startribune.com/boiling-points-for-the-vikings-defense-in-2018/492262741/ Vikings activate Pat Elflein from PUP list By Ben Goessling http://www.startribune.com/source-pat-elflein-will-be-activated-off-pup/492255981/ VIKING UPDATE Pat Elflein set to return to practice By Tim Yotter https://247sports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings/Article/Pat-Elflein-set-to-return-to-practice-121269304/ 1500 ESPN A look at undrafted CB Holton Hill’s journey to the Vikings’ roster By Matthew Coller http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/09/meet-holton-hill-interesting-player-vikings-camp/ Zulgad’s 3-and-out: Will Vikings take opportunity to upgrade at kicker? By Judd Zulgad http://www.1500espn.com/news/2018/09/zulgads-3-will-vikings-take-opportunity-upgrade-kicker/ With final cuts in, here is the Minnesota Vikings’ depth chart By Matthew Coller http://www.1500espn.com/news/2018/09/final-cuts-minnesota-vikings-depth-chart/ Vikings’ decisions at receiver center on Treadwell’s growth By Matthew Coller http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/09/vikings-decisions-receiver-center-treadwells-growth/ What Brian Robison’s release says about the Vikings’ D-line depth By Matthew Coller http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/09/brian-robisons-release-says-vikings-d-line-depth/ Vikings cut veteran defensive end Brian Robison By Matthew Coller http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/09/report-vikings-cut-de-brian-robison/ Terence Newman announces retirement, will join Vikings’ coaching staff By Matthew Coller http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/09/terence-newman-announces-retirement-will-join-vikings-coaching-staff/ The Athletic Farewell, familiar faces: Breaking down the Vikings’ most notable roster moves By Arif Hasan https://theathletic.com/500704/2018/09/01/vikings-53-man-roster-moves-brian-robison-terence-newman-chad-beebe-brandon- zylstra-mike-boone-roc-thomas/ Vikings’ 53-man roster: Brian Robison released, Terence Newman retires By Zack Pierce https://theathletic.com/500648/2018/09/01/vikings-53-man-roster-brian-robison-chad-beebe-cuts-released-waived/ NATIONAL NEWS: Sunday, September 2, 2018 ESPN Vikings activate Pat Elflein off PUP, cut DE Brian Robison By Courtney Cronin http://www.espn.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/26977/vikings-activate-pat-elflein-off-pup-cut-de-brian-robison Vikings release DE Brian Robison; CB Terence Newman retires By Courtney Cronin http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24545469/minnesota-vikings-release-brian-robison-terence-newman-retires USA TODAY Vikings release DE Robison, add retiring CB Newman as coach By AP https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/09/01/vikings-release-11th-year-de-robison-with-60-career-sacks/37689785/ NFL.com Terence Newman retires, joins Vikings coaching staff By Herbie Teope http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000957629/article/terence-newman-retires-joins-vikings-coaching-staff Vikings releasing 12-year veteran Brian Robison By Chris Wesseling http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000957591/article/vikings-releasing-12year-veteran-brian-robison PUBLICATION: Pioneer Press DATE: 9/2/18 Charley Walters: Vikings still need some O line help By Charley Walters Despite last week’s trade with the New York Giants for center Brett Jones, a trade for another offensive lineman by the Minnesota Vikings by Tuesday doesn’t seem out of the question. If the Vikings have a position surplus, it’s defensive backs. That could make cornerback Mackensie Alexander or even safety Andrew Sendejo expendable for a reliable left guard. The Vikings’ recent acquisition of safety George Iloka, and how he’s used, remains intriguing. The Chicago Bears’ chances against the Vikings improved dramatically on Saturday with their acquisition of pass rusher Khalil Mack from the Oakland Raiders. With Jimmy Garoppolo at QB, the 49ers, who the Vikings open the regular season against next Sunday, no longer are a doormat. Minnesota will be favored, especially because the game is in Minneapolis. But the Vikings can’t afford to be flat. Fifty-five million dollars: Total salaries this season for QBs Kirk Cousins ($28 million) of the Vikings and Garoppolo ($27 million). The exhibition season provided no indication of running back Dalvin Cook’s reliability after major knee surgery a year ago. It’s a good bet that Bill Parcells had influence in ex-Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater’s trade last week by the New York Jets to New Orleans. The hall of fame coach is very close to Saints coach Sean Payton, as well as Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, and is a big fan of Bridgewater. The Packers extended Aaron Rodgers’ contract for $134 million despite the future hall of fame QB having suffered broken collar bones twice in the past five seasons. The way it looks now, the Vikings will finish the regular season 10-6, same as the Packers. That makes Minnesota’s second game, a week from Sunday in Green Bay, monumental. Going into the 49ers game, the Vikings have the No. 1 defense in the NFL, USAToday.com says. The 49ers rank No. 12. The Packers are No. 19. Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo and defensive coordinator George Edwards are among seven NFL coordinators who could be in discussion for head coaching jobs at the end of the season, SI.com surmises. Since his trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers five weeks ago, Brian Dozier in 27 games is batting .227, exactly the same as he hit with the Twins in 104 games. Since his trade to the Diamondbacks five weeks ago, Eduardo Escobar is hitting .282 in 29 games; he hit .274 in 97 games for the Twins. Kid to watch: Cretin-Derham Hall freshman point guard Tre Holloman, 14, last week received an invitation to the USA Basketball Junior National team mini-camp in Colorado Springs next month. The USA camp is endorsed by the NBA, NCAA and NBA Players Association.