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Giants' Pat Shurmur, James Bettcher among NFL's best play-caller tandems
Prior to being hired as head coach the New York Giants, Pat Shurmur won the NFL's Assistant Coach of the Year Award in 2017 for the masterful job he did as the Minnesota Vikings' offens...
2018 camp preview: Will the Vikings defensive line reignite its pass rush?
The Vikings begin reporting to the first training camp July 24 at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan. The first full-team practice is July 28. Check here for details on tickets, parking and times. Before then, the Star Tribune will take a look at each position group. Friday: Defensive linemen On the 90-man roster:8 defensive ends and 6 defensive tackles Locks:DE Everson Griffen, DE Danielle Hu...
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen on Super Bowl expectations: 'It's a good pressure to have'
NFL Network's Willie McGinest talks with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen at a celebrity golf tournament about the Vikings' expectations and playing with new quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Saints Set to Stop Another Miraculous Run in 2018
Ted Glover joins us to preview the Minnesota Vikings in 2018.
Colin Cowherd explains why he is not expecting another 13-3 season from the Vikings (VIDEO)
Colin Cowherd talks NFL. Hear what he had to say about the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.
4 NFC North players who will be fantasy studs in 2018
RB, Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings In his first three weeks, rookie running back Dalvin Cook took the NFL by storm, averaging 96 rushing yards to go with two touchdowns. He tore his ACL in Week 4 a...
1. Harrison Smith, Vikings It's easy to make an argument for Smith, Landon Collins, Eric Berry or Earl Thomas as the best safety in the game — please note we give them all the same grade — but in 2017, Smith was the best. With great size (6-2, 214), he can play as a physical, in-the-box safety, but he also drops in coverage well against tight ends and bigger receivers. He is just 29, as he enters his seventh year in the league, and last season he was first-team All-Pro for the first time and earned his third consecutive Pro Bowl trip. Smith also overcame the one knock on him last year — inability to stay healthy — as he started all 16 games for the third time in his six seasons.
1. Harrison Smith, Vikings It's easy to make an argument for Smith, Landon Collins, Eric Berry or Earl Thomas as the best safety in the game — please note we
NFL suspends Packers RB Aaron Jones for 2 games
The NFL has suspended Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones for the first two games of the 2018 season without pay for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Jones will miss the season opener against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 9 and the Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings,
Brad Childress, Mike Singletary named head coaches in Alliance of American Football
Two former Vikings will be leading teams in the fledgling new league
Vikings LB Anthony Barr thinks Russell Wilson should have won MVP over Tom Brady
Russell Wilson was a monster in 2017, which is what we've come to expect from the young quarterback. It's just that last season wasn't like the rest of his productive years in the...
NFL notebook: Vikings DE Hunter gets 5-year extension
Defensive end Danielle Hunter has agreed to a five-year extension with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced on Wednesday. According to multiple reports, Hunter's deal is worth nearly $72 million over five seasons and includes a $15 million signing bonus and about $40 million in guarantees.
Once a late bloomer, Vikings' Danielle Hunter cashes in
Once a third-round pick, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter is officially one of the league's highest-paid pass rushers
With Danielle Hunter locked up, Vikings' GM wants to extend Diggs, Barr next
The Vikings are taking care of their young stars and Stefon Diggs and Anthony Barr are up next
Danielle Hunter, Vikings Reportedly Agree to Contract Extension
The Minnesota Vikings and defensive end Danielle Hunter reportedly agreed to a contract extension Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo...
Vikings agree on contract extension with DE Danielle Hunter
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract extension with defensive end Danielle (DUH'-neel) Hunter, securing another core player before he can reach free agency.
Darius Slay, Xavier Rhodes, Aqib Talib join Richard Sherman for workouts
Aqib Talib turned down a chance to join the 49ers in a trade this offseason, but he's working out with a couple of the team's cornerbacks this week. Richard Sherman posted a video from a workout session that included fellow Niner Ahkello Witherspoon, Talib, Lions cornerback Darius Slay and Vikings corner
Vikings' Danielle Hunter lands 5-year, $72M extension
The Minnesota Vikings locked up defensive end Danielle Hunter to a five-year, $72 million contract extension, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. In three seasons, Hunter has totaled 25.5 sacks.
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Vikings sign DE Danielle Hunter to 5-year extension
The Minnesota Vikings have signed young defender Danielle Hunter to a contract extension reportedly worth $70 million over five years
Keenum: Diggs not 1st option on 'Miracle' finish
Former Vikings QB Case Keenum gave a whiteboard demonstration of the "Minneapolis Miracle" to Broncos fans, detailing what happened on the play.
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Watch former Vikings QB Keenum break down the 'Minneapolis Miracle'
"Gun Buffalo Right Key Left Seven Heaven" isn't quite as catchy as "Minneapolis Miracle"
Vikings host multi-sport LGBTQ summit focused on creating inclusive atmosphere within teams
The Vikings organized the summit in part to fulfill a settlement reached with former punter Chris Kluwe, an outspoken LGBTQ ally, after an assistant coach used homophobic language.
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Anthony Barr on Potential Revenge for Hit on Aaron Rodgers: I'm Not Too Worried
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr said Thursday he isn't concerned about retribution for the hit that broke Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ' collarbone last season...
Straight bass, homie: Randy Moss' team wins fishing tournament
Current Vikings defensive lineman Brian Robison got Moss to be part of his charity tournament.
Kirk Cousins working to find connection with his new receivers
Kirk Cousins' connection with his new receivers is a work in progress. The Vikings quarterback invited Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs to Atlanta in April for a throwing session before organized team activities. They continued to get to know each other during the team's offseason program. "It's a process
NFL notebook: Vikings to honor late coach Green
Late Minnesota Vikings coach Dennis Green, who died of a heart attack at age 67 in July of 2016, will be inducted into the team's ring of honor in September. Green, head coach of the Vikings from 1992-2001, was 101-70 (including playoffs) and won Sports Illustrated and Maxwell Club NFL Coach of
Vikings' public relations staff wins Pete Rozelle Award
The Minnesota Vikings' public relations staff has won the Pete Rozelle Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for excellence in dealing with the media.
Vikings to induct former coach Dennis Green into Ring of Honor
The Minnesota Vikings plan to induct former head coach Dennis Green into their Ring of Honor during a Sept. 23 game against Buffalo
Dennis Green to Be Inducted into Vikings' Ring of Honor on Sept. 23
The Minnesota Vikings will induct Dennis Green into the team's Ring of Honor this season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN...
Vikings to induct former coach Dennis Green in Ring of Honor
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings will induct former head coach Dennis Green into their Ring of Honor this season.
'Never should have let him go.' It's not a good idea to overlook Captain Munnerlyn.
Captain Munnerlyn, the Carolina Panthers and former South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback, is easy to overlook. The Panthers have tried. They even let him slip away to the Minnesota Vikings for three seasons.
Vikings head into summer feeling confident
With no holdouts on the roster, the Minnesota Vikings were able to get to work at minicamp.
Vikings Will Only Accept Electronic Tickets at Minnesota Home Games in 2018
The Minnesota Vikings are abandoning physical tickets for the 2018 season, the Star Tribune 's Ben Goessling reported Wednesday...
Former Vikings QB Bridgewater stayed positive despite grueling recovery
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater says keeping things in perspective was key as he recovered from a devastating knee injury
Mike Zimmer: Vikings' offseason transition on offense 'seamless'
The Vikings' transition to a new offense has been smooth thanks to new coordinator John DeFilippo's ability to take feedback.
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How Teddy Bridgewater's knee injury reshaped the NFL and made the Eagles Super Bowl champs
The Vikings quarterback's horrific knee injury in 2016 set off a chain reaction that forever altered the NFL landscape.
Jets' Bridgewater positive in comeback from 'scary' injury
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater remembers some of his teammates crying. They were on their knees and praying. For him. The New York Jets quarterback was with the Minnesota Vikings in 2016 when he went down in a...
Vikings have 1 WR in Reggie Wayne's top-10 WR list
The folks at NFL.com are putting together their top-10 lists heading into the 2018 season. We've already seen Xavier Rhodes and Linval Joseph represented. Now it's time for the receiver...
2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Ranking the Fantasy Assets for the Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings added Kirk Cousins and get Dalvin Cook back, making them one of the most interesting offenses in the league.
Have the Minnesota Vikings found the missing piece with Kirk Cousins?
It's time to start scouting the 49ers opponents for 2018. Today it's the Minnesota Vikings.
Keenum, Bradford or Bridgewater: Who will have best season in 2018?
One of the most potentially fascinating, fun and/or frustrating things to watch during the 2018 NFL season figures to be the play of four specific quarterbacks: the Vikings' $84 million man Kirk Cousins and the three men he is replacing — Case Keenum, Sam Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater, the three former Vikings QBs who all signed with new teams in the offseason. The season is still three ...
Vikings' Kyle Sloter keeps in close contact with three departed free-agent QBs
In addition to third-string quarterback, Kyle Sloter is deserving of another title on the Vikings: Director of quarterback alumni relations. Since Case Keenum, Sam Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater al...
Is Mitch Trubisky the next Kirk Cousins?
Chicago Bears QB Mitch Trubisky was recently compared to Minnesota Vikings starter Kirk Cousins for his style of play and career upside.
Vikings' Rudolph impressing new QB Cousins as 'friendly target'
As the longest-tenured offensive player on the Minnesota Vikings' roster, tight end Kyle Rudolph is happy to be back at practice.
Dalvin Cook cleared to take part in Vikings team drills
Dalvin Cook took the next step in his journey back from a torn ACL. The Minnesota Vikings running back was cleared to take part in team drills this week for the first time.
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Vikings running back Dalvin Cook cleared for team drills
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook passed another threshold in his recovery from a torn ACL last season. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, Cook was cleared to return to team drills on Monday as the Vikings move through their final week of OTAs. He had been limited to individual drills
1 of 2 charged in stadium banner protest pleads guilty
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) One of two people charged with misdemeanors for unfurling a banner from the rafters of U.S. Bank Stadium during a Minnesota Vikings game to protest the Dakota Access pipeline has pleaded guilty and has been placed on probation.
Schrager: Xavier Rhodes and Everson Griffen are the best defensive duo in the NFL
NFL Network's Peter Schrager explains why Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes and defensive end Everson Griffen are the scariest defensive duo in the NFL.
Vikings' Cousins already leading with enthusiasm, skillset
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is adjusting well to life in his new organization.
