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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)
Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair

By Dave Campbell Jan. 04, 2021 06:29 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries for his fifth touchdown of the game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings54 in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eliminated Vikings seek to find purpose from final week

By Dave Campbell Dec. 28, 2020 08:26 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, left, runs from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings' offense can't make up for depleted defense

By Brian Hall Dec. 21, 2020 06:29 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Unbeaten Titans bring blueprint of what winless Vikings were

By Dave Campbell Sep. 24, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer walks on the field before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif. With a new offensive coordinator this season in 58-year-old Gary Kubiak, Zimmer, 64, has renewed energy for the job of trying to take the Vikings to that Super Bowl the franchise has never won.  (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Zimmer, remodeled Vikings defense not buying regression

By Dave Campbell Aug. 27, 2020 04:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Vikings prioritize defensive line on final day of draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 25, 2020 09:49 PM EDT

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Defense delivers as Vikings sail past Lions 20-7

By Dave Campbell Dec. 08, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Seahawks have Clowney, Reed, Kendricks ready vs. Vikings

Dec. 02, 2019 07:02 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have all of their questionable defensive standouts available for the game against the Minnesota Vikings with Jadeveon...

Native American leaders protest outside U.S. Bank Stadium before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The group was protesting to urge the visiting Washington team to retire the Redskins team name and mascot. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings 10/24/2019

Oct. 24, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 12:47 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

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

Vikings Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (8-7-1) New faces: C Garrett Bradbury, RG Josh Kline, DT Shamar Stephen, TE Irv Smith Jr., RB Alexander Mattison, P/K Kaare Vedvik,...

Vikings dealing with injuries going into preseason opener

By Brian Hall Aug. 07, 2019 06:44 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Acclimating to a new offense, the Minnesota Vikings are likely to be without at least one offensive starter in their preseason opener at New...

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks reaches for a pass during the NFL football team's training camp Friday, July 26, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Zimmer upset with camp D: 'They think they're pretty good'

By Dave Campbell Aug. 01, 2019 05:24 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr, top, is lifted off the ground by linebacker Kentrell Brothers in a drill during the NFL football team's training camp Friday, July 26, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Vikes put 5 on injured list to start camp, including Hughes

By Dave Campbell Jul. 26, 2019 11:06 AM EDT

Vikings Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:49 AM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (8-7-1) OPEN CAMP: July 26, Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Stumbled underneath weight of Super Bowl goal they carried with...

Vikings Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:41 AM EDT
18. MINNESOTA (8-7-1) LAST SEASON: Crumbled underneath weight of Super Bowl goal they carried into 2018 with new QB Kirk Cousins following trip to NFC...

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr chases the action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The Vikings are keeping the heart of their defense intact with a hefty commitment to linebacker Anthony Barr, who changed his mind after an initial agreement to join the New York Jets. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini, File)
Relieved Barr remains a Viking after uneasy pledge to Jets

By Dave Campbell Mar. 14, 2019 08:55 PM EDT

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