Jayron Kearse
Thielen active for Vikings for playoff game vs. 49ers

Jan. 11, 2020 03:22 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is active for the playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday despite being...

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen, left, tries to catch a pass over Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. Adam Thielen's season has been hamstrung by a hamstring injury, but the two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver remains an integral part of the offense for the Minnesota Vikings as evidenced by his diving catch in overtime to set up the playoff game win at New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings WR Thielen questionable with ankle injury vs. 49ers

Jan. 09, 2020 03:28 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) returns a fumble during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings must face Saints without CBs Alexander, Hughes

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2020 03:31 PM EST

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

Denver Broncos tight end Troy Fumagalli, center, catches a 3-yard touchdown pass between Minnesota Vikings defenders Mackensie Alexander, left, and Anthony Barr, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Despite tight goal-line D, Vikings need better pass coverage

By Dave Campbell Nov. 18, 2019 05:28 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Broncos keep squandering fourth-quarter leads

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 18, 2019 05:17 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse, right, breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit to stun Broncos; Ravens roll

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 04:57 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph celebrates after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit at half to beat Broncos 27-23

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2019 04:51 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:35 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett stands on the sideline watching play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cook leads Vikings to 28-24 prime-time road win over Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 10, 2019 11:27 PM EST

CORRECTS TO DELETE THE ADJECTIVE, OVERSIZED, TO DESCRIBE THE STAFFED ANIMAL WHICH IS 8 INCHES TALL - Fans place a toy black cat on the rail by end zone seating at an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. A black cat ran onto the field last week in a game between the Cowboys and the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 08:34 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer reacts on the sidelines after a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Zimmer on Kearse arrest: 'I'm very, very ticked off'

By Dave Campbell Oct. 30, 2019 05:40 PM EDT

Vikings S Kearse faces gun, drunken driving charges

Oct. 29, 2019 04:50 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse was charged Tuesday with multiple gun and alcohol counts after authorities say he was driving...

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018 file photo Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Kearse has been arrested in Minneapolis on suspicion of driving while impaired and with a loaded gun. The Minnesota State Patrol says a trooper stopped Kearse just before 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 after seeing a Mercedes drive around a barricade onto a closed portion of Interstate 94 and "observed signs of alcohol impairment." (AP Photo/David Banks, file)
Vikings S Jayron Kearse apologizes for weekend arrest

By Brian Hall Oct. 28, 2019 07:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018 file photo Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Kearse has been arrested in Minneapolis on suspicion of driving while impaired and with a loaded gun. The Minnesota State Patrol says a trooper stopped Kearse just before 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 after seeing a Mercedes drive around a barricade onto a closed portion of Interstate 94 and "observed signs of alcohol impairment." (AP Photo/David Banks, file)
Vikings backup S Jayron Kearse arrested on suspicion of DWI

Oct. 27, 2019 12:57 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins fumbles as he is hit during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cousins, Vikes lament mistakes, opportunities lost vs. Pack

By Dave Campbell Sep. 16, 2019 06:48 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
No soft launch needed for Barr, seasoned Vikings defense

By Dave Campbell Sep. 12, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) celebrates after a 19-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cook's presence in backfield makes major impact on Vikings

By Dave Campbell Sep. 09, 2019 07:28 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Matt Schaub (8) and Matt Ryan (2) walk onto the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings 9/8/2019

Sep. 08, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Matt Wile (6) punts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Coach Mike Zimmer said he was "at a loss" about his specialists, after Kaare Vedvik missed two field goals in the last exhibition game. With four days left before roster reduction day, the Vikings still don't have clarity about whether kicker Dan Bailey and punter Matt Wile will stay or if Vedvik will replace one of them. (AP Photo/David Banks, File)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 11/18/2018

Aug. 27, 2019 09:19 AM EDT