Laquon Treadwell
Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kurt Benkert completes a pass with Matt Ryan looking on during NFL football training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

By Paul Newberry Sep. 05, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

Falcons hoping Gurley, Fowler can lead return to playoffs

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (7-9) New faces: RB Todd Gurley, OLB Dante Fowler, TE Hayden Hurst, WR Laquon Treadwell, OL Justin McCray, LB LaRoy...

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley speaks to reporters during a press availability ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the New England Patriots in Atlanta. Todd Gurley will be making a homecoming to the state of Georgia when the former Georgia Bulldogs standout begins the second phase of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons. Gurley, who was cut by the Rams, is expected to talk on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, about the one-year deal with the Falcons that was announced by the team on Monday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Falcons expected to look for help at cornerback in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:59 AM EDT

With pair of 1st-round picks, Vikings face pressing CB need

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:40 AM EDT
22 and 25. MINNESOTA (11-7) LAST SEASON: Behind career-best season from QB Kirk Cousins, breakout year by RB Dalvin Cook, strong pass rush...

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker LaRoy Reynolds lines up during an NFL preseason football game between the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers, in Denver. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a contract with free-agent linebacker LaRoy Reynolds, who played in 15 games with Cincinnati in 2019. The 29-year-old Reynolds has played with five NFL teams, including the 2016-17 seasons with the Falcons, in seven NFL seasons. He is expected to add depth and contribute on special teams. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Falcons agree to deal with former Bengals LB LaRoy Reynolds

Mar. 24, 2020 09:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Los Angeles. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with three-time Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley, one day after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press about the agreement on Friday, March 20, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be official until Gurley passes a physical. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP source: Falcons agree to deals with Treadwell, McCray

By Charles Odum Mar. 23, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

Cap-strapped Vikings could lose several key players

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:49 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Everson Griffen, CB Xavier Rhodes, DT Linval Joseph, CB Trae Waynes, CB Mackensie...

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Odenigbo active for Vikings vs. Saints in wild-card round

Jan. 05, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins walks off the field after the team lost to the Seattle Seahawks 37-30 in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Vikings can’t finish another 2nd half rally in 37-30 loss

By Tim Booth Dec. 03, 2019 01:41 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Chris Carson, center, scores on a run against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37-30

By Tim Booth Dec. 02, 2019 11:42 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks 12/2/2019

Dec. 02, 2019 07:31 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 wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) can't reach an overthrown pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) defends, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Offensive balance missing early in Vikings' loss to Chiefs

By Brian Hall Nov. 04, 2019 07:11 PM EST

Vikings-Bears Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 10:32 AM EDT
MINNESOTA (2-1) at CHICAGO (2-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE — Bears by 2½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Minnesota 2-1;...

In this Aug. 24, 2019, photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Minneapolis. The Vikings have brought back a pair of familiar players, signing cornerback/punt returner Marcus Sherels and wide receiver Treadwell. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Injury to Beebe brings Vikings back to Sherels and Treadwell

By Brian Hall Sep. 25, 2019 07:47 PM EDT

In this Oct. 21, 2018, photo, Minnesota Vikings' Marcus Sherels (35) attempts to get around New York Jets outside linebacker Brandon Copeland (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Vikings have brought back a pair of familiar players, signing cornerback/punt returner Sherels and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Minnesota Vikings at New York Jets 10/21/2018

Sep. 24, 2019 05:54 PM EDT

In this Aug. 24, 2019, photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Minneapolis. The Vikings have brought back a pair of familiar players, signing cornerback/punt returner Marcus Sherels and wide receiver Treadwell. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings bring back WR Laquon Treadwell, PR Marcus Sherels

Sep. 24, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Chris Cooper (34) during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
AP Source: Vikings agree to deal with WR Josh Doctson

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2019 05:20 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan (9) hands off against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
McCoy among prominent cuts as NFL teams pare rosters

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 31, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) walks on the field in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Treadwell is likely closing in on the end of his lackluster tenure with the Vikings, three years after they drafted the wide receiver in the first round. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Kicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cuts

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2019 06:17 PM EDT