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Posted on July 18, 2013 By Nik Edlund The Vikings were highly expected to draft a middle linebacker of the future early in the 2013 NFL Draft. They opted not to do that and looked poised to head into the season with Erin Henderson taking over the middle and rookie Gerald Hodges starting on the outside. Then the Packers surprisingly released Bishop, and the Vikings swooped in and signed him to a one year deal, all but assuring he”ll be the...

What you need to know about, Desmond Bishop, the newest linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings.

With the signing of Desmond Bishop, the Minnesota Vikings have shored up a position of weakness as they reload for the 2013 season. Fresh off of a 10-6 record and a playoff berth, a repeat performance from the Vikings will require sustained improvement in key areas; if you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse. With the departure of Jasper Brinkley (addition by subtraction, perhaps), the Vikings have found themselves with...

Green Bay — Linebacker Desmond Bishop says he doesn’t want to hurry back too soon from the torn hamstring injury that ended his 2012 season. He may be cautious and sit out the start of organized team activities this week. But he does expect to be a full go by training camp. “Oh, training camp, I’ll be 110%,” Bishop said. “For sure.” For more on Bishop and the forces that led to this 2013 season for him, we sat down...