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FILE - New York Giants center Nick Gates (65) walks off the field at halftime during an NFL wild-card football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with offensive lineman Nick Gates on a three-year contract. It cannot be signed until the new league year opens Wednesday, March 15. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Commanders begin offensive line overhaul with Wylie, Gates

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 13, 2023 04:04 PM EDT

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

Buffalo Bills running back Duke Johnson (22) is brought down by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Vikings hoping to get healthy again at cornerback

By Brian Hall Nov. 30, 2022 07:44 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs tries to evade Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Vikings rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. has knee surgery

Nov. 28, 2022 07:55 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) eat turkey legs before being interviewed 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)
Cousins relishes confidence of Vikings, as clutch wins come

By Dave Campbell Nov. 25, 2022 04:26 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26

By Dave Campbell Nov. 24, 2022 11:40 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys won 40-3. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings eager to work after being exposed by Cowboys

By Dave Campbell Nov. 21, 2022 05:49 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 Za'Darius Smith (55) celebrates as his team takes the lead over the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Surging Vikings settle in at home for latest Cowboys visit

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 02:57 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

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

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks to make a pass during the first half of a NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Clutch Vikings tote ample confidence at 7-1 into tough slate

By Dave Campbell Nov. 07, 2022 08:23 PM EST

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) celebrates after his sack against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 06, 2022 04:16 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates a touchdown in the final minute of the second half against the Indianapolis Colts of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Vikings, Commanders match up with winning streaks at stake

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Patrick Peterson smiles before an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. Veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson's value to the Vikings has been clear since he left the Arizona Cardinals after 10 seasons. Peterson will face his former team this week after a one-point loss last year. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Peterson's value to Vikings never higher as Cards visit next

By Dave Campbell Oct. 27, 2022 05:34 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell stands on the sideline at the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Vikings winning under O'Connell as 'situational masters'

By Dave Campbell Oct. 20, 2022 01:50 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) talks with teammate wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (17) on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Bears waive backup receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Oct. 18, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera stands on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Fields, Bears try to build on progress when Commanders visit

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 12, 2022 02:52 PM EDT

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera stands on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Fields, Bears try to take another step when Commanders visit

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2022 02:27 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 29-22. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Justin Fields' growing comfort level shows in Bears defeat

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 10, 2022 03:53 PM EDT