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File-This Dec. 20, 2020, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer reacting on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in Minneapolis. Zimmer was discouraged by the state of his defense and the limited opportunity to improve it this offseason, but a handful of free-agent additions gave him fresh hope. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings move down to take Virginia Tech's Christian Darrisaw

By Dave Campbell Apr. 29, 2021 11:26 PM EDT

FILE - This Jan. 17, 2012, file photo shows New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks at a season-ending news conference in Metairie, La. In March 2012, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Saints coach Sean Payton for one season, general manager Mickey Loomis for eight games and assistant head coach Joe Vitt for six games because players were paid bonuses for injuring opposing team players. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
NFL At 100: A look at the biggest scandals in NFL history

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 06, 2019 12:10 PM EDT

FILE - Ijn this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, NC State offensive lineman Garrett Bradbury participates in a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Bradbury is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Vikings draft NC State center Garrett Bradbury at No. 18

By Dave Campbell Apr. 25, 2019 10:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 1, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma offensive lineman Cody Ford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Ford is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
With O-line still in flux, Vikings have clear need in draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 18, 2019 07:19 PM EDT