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Sam Ekstrom
Sam Ekstrom is an executive producer and host at Locked On Sports Minnesota. He's previously covered the Vikings for 105 The Ticket, Zone Coverage, Purple Insider, and the Associated Press. He grew up in Vermillion, S.D. rooting for the USD Coyotes (not SDSU) and graduated from Dordt (not "dork") University in Sioux Center, Iowa.
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PLAYER PROFILE: Quartney Davis, WR, Texas A&M
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 13, 2020
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PLAYER PROFILE: Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 13, 2020
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PLAYER PROFILE: Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 13, 2020
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PLAYER PROFILE: Saahdiq Charles, OT, LSU
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 13, 2020
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: COVID Concerns, Mock Draft Fun and the 2020 Easter Candy Draft
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 8, 2020
Sam Ekstrom, Arif Hasan and Luke Inman convene for another Zone Coverage Football Machine over Zoom. Topics include: -Percentage chance the season happens as usual with concerns […]
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How the 2020 Draft Could Turn Into 2013 Deja Vu for the Vikings
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 3, 2020
Coming off a playoff appearance and a 10-6 regular season, the Minnesota Vikings traded away a disgruntled receiver to net them an extra first-round pick. That description […]
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Tajae Sharpe Sees an Opportunity with the Minnesota Vikings
By Sam Ekstrom - Mar 26, 2020
It doesn’t take much for a positional strength to become a weakness in the NFL. One injury, one off-field snafu, one departure and the complexion can change. […]
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Vikings Add WR Tajae Sharpe to Improve Receiving Depth
By Sam Ekstrom - Mar 25, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings took the first step in filling the void left by traded receiver Stefon Diggs, signing former Titans wideout Tajae Sharpe to a one-year deal, […]
Daniel Oturu Declares For Draft, Leaving Gophers With a Thin Frontcourt
By Sam Ekstrom - Mar 23, 2020
It’s official now. Minnesota Golden Gophers big man Daniel Oturu has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, following the path many […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Free Agency Preview, Stefon Diggs Traded, Kirk Cousins Extended
By Sam Ekstrom - Mar 18, 2020
The global pandemic didn’t slow NFL free agency as the Vikings made myriad moves to clear cap space while making a blockbuster trade of a star receiver. […]
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Vikings Fill the Linval Joseph Void with Former Ravens NT Michael Pierce
By Sam Ekstrom - Mar 18, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly found a replacement for departed nose tackle Linval Joseph. Per Josina Anderson, Minnesota plans to sign former Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Michael […]
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Stefon Diggs Dealt to Buffalo Bills for Multiple Picks, Including 2020 First Rounder
By Sam Ekstrom - Mar 16, 2020
After weeks of speculation, the Minnesota Vikings have traded star receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills. The disgruntled wideout, who notably skipped practices after last season’s […]