Congratulations 🎊: Andrew Van Ginkel and wife(Sam) Announces birth of their baby…
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and his wife Samantha have joyfully announced the birth of their new baby. This delightful news adds a personal milestone for Van Ginkel, who recently joined the Vikings on a two-year, $20 million contract after spending the initial years of his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins.
Van Ginkel, known for his impactful defensive play, now faces the dual role of a new parent and a key player on a team aiming for success in the upcoming season. This announcement comes at an exciting time, both personally and professionally, as he prepares to integrate into the Vikings’ defense under the guidance of defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who previously coached him in Miami.
The Van Ginkels have shared their happiness with fans through social media, celebrating their new addition and the beginning of this new chapter in their lives. Samantha Van Ginkel’s updates reflect the couple’s excitement and gratitude during this special time. As the NFL season approaches, Van Ginkel’s ability to balance the demands of his expanding family and his professional responsibilities will be closely watched by fans and teammates alike.
This personal news adds a layer of warmth and relatability to Van Ginkel’s professional narrative, showcasing the often unseen personal lives of professional athletes.
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Vikings sign TE Robert Tonyan
On a day where we got some positive news on how T.J. Hockenson is progressing from last season’s knee injury, we’ve learned that the Minnesota Vikings have brought in some reinforcements at the tight end position.
According to Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Vikings are signing tight end Robert Tonyan. No corresponding roster move has been announced and terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.
If the Vikings sign Tonyan, it will mean that he’s officially been a member of every team in the NFC North. After going undrafted in 2017 out of Indiana State, he signed with the Detroit Lions and was part of their practice squad for most of that season. He was then signed off of their practice squad by the Green Bay Packers for the final four games of that season, and he remained with the Packers until 2022. And, as you can see from the picture above, this past season he played with the Chicago Bears.
Tonyan’s lone season in Chicago was a bit of a disappointment, as despite appearing in all 17 games for the Bears he caught just 11 passes for 122 yards. In his five-plus seasons in Green Bay, he caught 137 passes for 1,437 yards and 17 touchdowns, including an 11-touchdown campaign in 2020.
While there’s still some uncertainty surrounding Hockenson, despite his progress, bringing in a veteran like Tonyan shows that the Vikings are still looking for reinforcements at the position. Tonyan should have an opportunity to land a spot on the roster in Training Camp, likely competing for the #3 spot with Johnny Mundt and Nick Muse.
Once we get word of a corresponding roster move to add Tonyan to the roster, we will add it to this story.
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