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Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine speaks to the media during a NFL football press conference in Eagan, Minn., Monday, April 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings counting on second-year players to provide boost in secondary

By Dave Campbell May. 11, 2023 06:13 PM EDT

NFL draft prospect Joey Porter Jr. takes part in a Play Football clinic ahead of the NFL draft Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Center High School in Kansas City, Mo. The draft will run from April 27-29. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Steelers bring CB Joey Porter Jr. home in NFL draft

By Will Graves Apr. 28, 2023 07:26 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. Kazee signed a two-year deal to remain in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Steelers could fortify secondary, trenches in NFL draft

By Will Graves Apr. 20, 2023 05:42 PM EDT

FILE - These are 2023 photos showing possible picks in the NFL football draft. From top left are: Paris Johnson, Christian Gonzalez, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Joey Porter Jr., Broderick Jones, Calijah Kancey, Darnell Wright, Dalton Kincaid, Zay Flowers, Cam Smith, Jordan Addison and Michael Mayer (AP Photo/File)
Vikings need cornerbacks and a receiver, but what about QB?

By Dave Campbell Apr. 20, 2023 12:12 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine speaks to the media during a NFL football press conference in Eagan, Minn., Monday, April 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' seasoned safety Smith happy to be back and help out

By Dave Campbell Apr. 18, 2023 05:39 PM EDT

New Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson meets with reporters at the NFL football team's practice facility in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Steelers signed the eight-time Pro Bowler to a two-year deal to give their secondary an experienced voice heading into 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Patrick Peterson eager to show Steelers he's still elite

Mar. 16, 2023 04:39 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have begun their latest secondary revamp by agreeing to terms on a contract with former Arizona cornerback Byron Murphy, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because contracts can't be signed until after free agency begins on Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Vikings add ex-Cardinals CB Byron Murphy in defensive revamp

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2023 07:52 PM EDT

AP source: Steelers agree on a deal with Patrick Peterson

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 13, 2023 05:47 PM EDT
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed on a two-year contract with eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated...

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, left, celebrates with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) after defeating the Dallas Cowboys in overtime in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Historic Vikings rally rises above, in age of NFL comeback

By Dave Campbell Dec. 20, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates after kicking a 40-yard field goal during overtime in an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 39-36 (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Comeback king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts

By Dave Campbell Dec. 17, 2022 05:31 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Duke Shelley (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings defense the extreme case of bending but not breaking

By Dave Campbell Dec. 05, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 33-26. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings can clinch division with win vs. Jets and some help

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 06:46 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 25-24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Peterson critical of Cardinals QB Kyler Murray in podcast

By David Brandt Nov. 30, 2022 09:50 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) runs past New York Jets punter Braden Mann, left, on his punt return for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 10-3.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Vikings seek quick bounce back vs. stout Patriots defense

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) runs with the ball after incepting a pass by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen as safety Camryn Bynum (24) looks on in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
End zone picks for Vikings is Peterson's latest contribution

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2022 07:35 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) celebrates with safety Harrison Smith (22) after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Surging Vikings get yet another stellar show from Jefferson

By Dave Campbell Nov. 14, 2022 07:08 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Analysis: Vikings, Bucs, Packers, Colts make big statements

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 14, 2022 06:01 AM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen adjusts his helmet in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Turnover-prone Allen coughs up 3 more in Bills loss to Vikes

By John Wawrow Nov. 13, 2022 08:21 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs with the ball under pressure from Minnesota Vikings linebackers Eric Kendricks (54) and Patrick Jones II (91) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills 33-30 in OT

By John Wawrow Nov. 13, 2022 05:13 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) comes down with a catch as Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) trips over the referee in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Official runs into Vikings defender, wacky touchdown follows

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 06, 2022 06:37 PM EST