Vikings linebacker Kyle Van Noy seeks local food recommendations before season opener
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Minnesota Vikings newcomer Kyle Van Noy requested local food recommendations from fans via social media on September 6, 2026. The veteran outside linebacker joined the Vikings practice squad on September 2, 2026, following the season-ending injury of Tyler Batty. Van Noy brings 12 years of NFL experience to a defense coached by Brian Flores, with whom he previously worked in New England and Miami. The Vikings are scheduled to open their 2026 season against the Green Bay Packers on September 13, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium. The team currently holds him on the practice squad while he adjusts to the defensive scheme and works toward optimal football shape. His potential participation in the game against the Packers remains undecided as the team evaluates his readiness.
- •Kyle Van Noy joined the Vikings practice squad on September 2, 2026.
- •The Vikings host the Green Bay Packers for the season opener on September 13, 2026.
- •Van Noy earned his first career Pro Bowl selection in 2024 with the Baltimore Ravens.
- •The team signed Van Noy after placing Tyler Batty on season-ending injured reserve.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — New Vikings LB Kyle Van Noy Puts Fan Base to Test With Off-Field ‘Cheat Day’ Request
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Newcomer Kyle Van Noy Has New Request for Fans Before Packers Opener
"Newly signed Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Kyle Van Noy turned to social media to connect with his new home crowd. The two-time Super Bowl champion asked local faithful for their top dining suggestions to plan his upcoming cheat days. His social outreach arrives as he gets acclimated to Minnesota following his recent arrival on the […] The post New Vikings LB Kyle Van Noy Puts Fan Base to Test With Off-Field ‘Cheat Day’ Request appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Kyle Van Noy is getting acquainted with Minnesota. The Vikings newcomer asked fans for help ahead of the Sept. 13 opener against Green Bay. The post Vikings Newcomer Kyle Van Noy Has New Request for Fans Before Packers Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:42 PMNew Vikings LB Kyle Van Noy Puts Fan Base to Test With Off-Field ‘Cheat Day’ Request
Newly signed Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Kyle Van Noy turned to social media to connect with his new home crowd. The two-time Super Bowl champion asked local faithful for their top dining suggestions to plan his upcoming cheat days. His social outreach arrives as he gets acclimated to Minnesota following his recent arrival on the […] The post New Vikings LB Kyle Van Noy Puts Fan Base to Test With Off-Field ‘Cheat Day’ Request appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 1:36 AMVikings Newcomer Kyle Van Noy Has New Request for Fans Before Packers Opener
Kyle Van Noy is getting acquainted with Minnesota. The Vikings newcomer asked fans for help ahead of the Sept. 13 opener against Green Bay. The post Vikings Newcomer Kyle Van Noy Has New Request for Fans Before Packers Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
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