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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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Jayron Kearse Ready to Step in if Mackensie Alexander Misses Time
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 9, 2019
Despite a resounding victory that showcased many of the Minnesota Vikings’ strengths, they may have to overcome at least one key injury in Week 2. Slot corner […]
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Second Look: Vikings First Half Abounded in Explosive Outside Runs
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 9, 2019
Luke Inman contributed to this story. The final two kneel downs of Sunday’s 28-12 win gave the Minnesota Vikings 38 rushes on the day. With nearly quadruple […]
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VIDEO: Vikings Locker Room Reaction to Big Win Over Falcons
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 8, 2019
See what the Vikings had to say after their 28-12 Week 1 win against the Atlanta Falcons. ALSO READ: Instant Reaction: Vikings Handle Falcons 28-12 HC MIKE […]
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The Vikings Again Had Julio Jones’ Number in Dominating Performance
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 8, 2019
In search of a new contract this week, Julio Jones vaguely, and briefly, threatened a holdout from Sunday’s game. Vikings fans on social media were facetiously encouraging […]
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INSTANT REACTION: Vikings Handle Falcons 28-12 in Season Opener
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 8, 2019
The Falcons were down 14 before they woke up, and the Vikings refused to let them back in the game. Minnesota’s home opener couldn’t have been scripted […]
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Falcons and Vikings Weighing Overuse vs. Production From Their Now-Healthy Running Backs
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 6, 2019
Dalvin Cook and Devonta Freeman go way back. Before they were electrifying NFL playmakers. Before they were competing for college football titles. As a ninth-grader, Cook looked […]
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One Area Where the Minnesota Vikings Must Improve on Offense
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 5, 2019
With a vow from the head coach to increase their emphasis on the run and get nastier in the trenches, the Minnesota Vikings are determined to play […]
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Brandon Dillon Completes the Unlikely Jump From NAIA to NFL
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 4, 2019
On the eve of roster cuts, rookie tight end Brandon Dillon traveled to downtown Minneapolis to meet with B.J. Coad, his former offensive line coach at alma […]
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What You Need to Know About the Vikings’ Acquisition of Josh Doctson
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 2, 2019
As originally reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter Monday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings added a fifth receiver to their roster, signing former Washington pass catcher Josh Doctson. It’s […]
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Roster Finalized: Analysis on the Minnesota Vikings’ Roster Construction
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 31, 2019
On one of the most hectic days of the year for NFL front offices, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t make any massive splashes — like dealing for Jadeveon […]
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Final Minnesota Vikings 53-Man Roster Projections
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 30, 2019
With the preseason now in the rearview mirror, Vikings analysts Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman predict the team’s final 53-man roster, which will be finalized Saturday afternoon […]
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INSTANT TAKEAWAYS: Vikings Cough Up 23-6 Lead in Preseason Finale Loss
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 29, 2019
As far as fourth preseason games go, this one got zany. Buffalo scored 21 points in the final four minutes to erase a 23-6 deficit and rob […]