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Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson, center, is about to land on Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darius Phillips, left, after trying to vault over Bengals safety Brandon Wilson, right, a during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs leave St. Joseph healthy for preseason Game 2

By Dave Skretta Aug. 15, 2019 05:39 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey takes part in kicking drills during the NFL football team's training camp Monday, July 29, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Specialist spots still in flux, as Vikings add kicker/punter

By Dave Campbell Aug. 12, 2019 07:45 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Mahomes shows maturity, growth in Chiefs' preseason opener

By Dave Skretta Aug. 12, 2019 01:33 PM EDT

Blue Jays' Miller joins Vikings as chief operating officer

Aug. 12, 2019 11:23 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have hired Toronto Blue Jays executive Andrew Miller as chief operating officer. Miller ran the Blue Jays'...

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens kicker Kaare Vedvik (6) boots a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football preseason game in Baltimore. Looking for solutions for their longtime kicking issues, the Minnesota Vikings traded for Vedvik from the Ravens on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Vikings get kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik in trade with Ravens

By Brian Hall Aug. 11, 2019 03:28 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Nathan Meadors (44) pulls in an interception for a touchdown on a bobbled pass by New Orleans Saints tight end Dan Arnold (85) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Vikings look good on offense in 34-25 win over Saints

By The Associated Press Aug. 09, 2019 11:36 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates his touchdown pass to running back Alexander Mattison (25) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Vikings debut new offense in 34-25 preseason win over Saints

By Brett Martel Aug. 09, 2019 11:30 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 8/9/2019

Aug. 09, 2019 08:34 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles works out prior to the team's NFL football preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens 8/8/2019

Aug. 08, 2019 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 30, 2019 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians calls a play during an NFL football training camp practice in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers make their preseason debut under Bruce Arians, the latest coach to take a crack at ending the team's long playoff drought on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Familiarity for several Saints when they play Vikings

By The Associated Press Aug. 08, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

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...

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. takes part in an NFL football team training camp in Eagan, Minn. The Vikings have thrust their second-round draft pick into their tight end-heavy offense, carefully evaluating Irv Smith Jr. in training camp to see what he'll be capable of handling during a rookie season that always comes with a steep learning curve.(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Immersing Irv: Vikings have big plans for rookie tight end

By Dave Campbell Aug. 06, 2019 06:23 PM EDT

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa participates in a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' Quincy Enunwa hurts groin, Leonard Williams still out

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 06, 2019 12:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) makes a catch over New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) on his way to the winning touchdown late in the second half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Minneapolis. Marcus Williams asserts that he became a better player in the past year, although his numbers didn't show it. He enters Year 3 aiming to live up to high expectations, even if he may never completely live down a missed tackle in Minnesota that brought a ruinous end to his rookie season. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Saints' safety Williams: statistical downturn belied growth

By Brett Martel Aug. 05, 2019 03:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) makes a catch over New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) on his way to the winning touchdown late in the second half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Minneapolis. Marcus Williams asserts that he became a better player in the past year, although his numbers didn't show it. He enters Year 3 aiming to live up to high expectations, even if he may never completely live down a missed tackle in Minnesota that brought a ruinous end to his rookie season. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings 1/14/2018

Aug. 05, 2019 09:05 AM EDT

In this July 25, 2019 file photo New York Jets' Trevon Sanders leaves the field after a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Sanders spent some time off from crushing ballcarriers on the football field to crunch numbers for the city budget. Lengthy meetings with local leaders, spirited conversations and hearty handshakes _ lots of them _ were all in a day's work for Hizzoner. The New York Jets rookie defensive lineman was honored in February as the Mayor for the Day in his hometown of North Charleston, South Carolina, trading in his jersey for a spiffy jacket and tie. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)
Hizzoner! Jets rookie Sanders was mayor of hometown for day

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 04, 2019 03:36 PM EDT

Jaguars sign ex-Vikings RB Thomas, who is suspended 3 games

Aug. 04, 2019 02:00 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Minnesota Vikings running back Roc Thomas, who is suspended for the first three games of the...

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2017, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson (87) catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers' Daryl Worley (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Veteran wide receiver Nelson is retiring as a member of the Packers. The 34-year-old played in Green Bay from 2008-2017, winning a Super Bowl with the Packers, before spending last season with the Oakland Raiders. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, that Nelson had informed the team of his decision. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers 12/17/2017

Aug. 04, 2019 02:00 PM EDT

Vikings sign 6th-year CB Bené Benwikere

Aug. 03, 2019 09:05 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed cornerback Bené Benwikere, adding experience at position where their depth has taken a hit. ...

Raiders sign free-agent running back Mack Brown

Aug. 03, 2019 02:02 PM EDT
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have signed running back Mack Brown, a free agent who spent part of last season on the Washington Redskins' practice squad. ...