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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Northern Arizona at Arizona 9/18/2021

Sep. 19, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) signals teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, file photo. The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back defensive end Everson Griffen, now the fourth player on defense to rejoin the team this year after time away with another team. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings hope family reunion on defense sparks resurgence

By Dave Campbell Sep. 06, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Rodgers return has Packers aiming higher than NFC North

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
With last-chance vibe, Vikes aim to overcome early setbacks

By Dave Campbell Sep. 01, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. The Vikings have signed five-time Pro Bowl safety Smith to a contract extension Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, securing the team's longest-tenured player for what could be the remainder of his career. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikes sign 10th-year safety Harrison Smith to $64M extension

By Dave Campbell Aug. 29, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts tight end Farrod Green, center, is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chazz Surratt, left, and cornerback Camryn Bynum, right, after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Eason, Colts eke past Vikings 12-10; offenses need more work

By Dave Campbell Aug. 21, 2021 11:17 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer speaks to reporters during the NFL football team's training camp Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Vikings owner on league-low vax rate: 'We're very concerned'

By Dave Campbell Aug. 03, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jake Browning (3) looks to throw during the team's Back Together Day at NFL football training camp at TCO Stadium, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
With Cousins out for COVID protocol, QB shortage irks Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Aug. 02, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) watches during NFL football minicamp practice Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. Hunter just signed a re-worked contract. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Vikes further bolster front by signing DT Sheldon Richardson

By Dave Campbell Jun. 15, 2021 11:56 AM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) drops into coverage against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, file photo. Barr is back on the field with the Vikings, having recovered from a torn pectoral muscle that ruined his 2020 season and adjusted his contract to help the team's salary cap management and speed up his next foray into free agency. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Return of Anthony Barr a key upgrade for Vikings defense

By Dave Campbell May. 26, 2021 06:44 PM EDT

File-This Dec. 8, 2019, file photo shows Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones catching a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, in Minneapolis. The Vikings have declined the fifth-year contract option for Hughes. The 2018 first-round pick has missed more than half of the games to injuries since he was drafted. Neck trouble that first occurred in 2019 continued last season and limited him to four games. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Vikings decline 5th-year option on injury-hampered CB Hughes

May. 03, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander waits on the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, in this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, file photo. The Vikings have added more seasoning to their secondary by agreeing to contract terms with cornerback Mackensie Alexander and safety Xavier Woods. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Secondary help: Vikings bring back Alexander, add Woods

By Dave Campbell Mar. 29, 2021 10:46 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches the game-winning touchdown as Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27), free safety Jordan Poyer (21) and strong safety Micah Hyde, left, defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
On Football: From 2020's best play to its weirdest moment

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 11:13 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries in vain to pull in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Saints won 52-33. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Lions, Vikings both stumbling to the finish

By Noah Trister Dec. 31, 2020 05:19 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 12/25/2020

Dec. 25, 2020 03:50 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) looks to hand the ball off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:30 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 12:54 PM EST

Buccaneers, Vikings control own chances in NFC playoff race

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 01:49 PM EST
MINNESOTA (6-6) at TAMPA BAY (7-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 6½ RECORD VS...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, right, dives for extra yardage ahead of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tre Herndon, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Jefferson's rookie season stacks up with the best, even Moss

By Brian Hall Dec. 07, 2020 06:46 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (center) is tackled for a safety by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Mistakes abound as Jaguars collapse again in 27-24 OT loss

By Brian Hall Dec. 06, 2020 07:19 PM EST