Minnesota Vikings
Spielman: Vikings pick up 2020 option on Zimmer's contract

Feb. 27, 2019 12:09 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have exercised their option on coach Mike Zimmer's contract for 2020. General manager Rick Spielman made the...

FILE - In this March 16, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, shakes hands with Case Keenum during a news conference to introduce him as the new starting quarterback of the Broncos at the team's headquarters, in Englewood, Colo. Count Keenum among those who were stunned by Elway's decision to replace him with Joe Flacco after just one season as the Broncos' starting quarterback. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Case Keenum surprised Broncos trading for Flacco

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 22, 2019 03:16 PM EST

FILE - In this June 13, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos senior personnel advisor Gary Kubiak looks on during drills at the NFL football team's training camp in Englewood, Colo. Kubiak was expected to return to the sideline this season as Denver's offensive coordinator, but after that spot with the Broncos fell through he landed in Minnesota with some of his long-time associates with the aim of helping the Vikings produce a stronger offense in 2019. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Kubiak missed coaching too much to resist job with Vikings

By Dave Campbell Feb. 21, 2019 06:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, John Shuster delivers a stone during the 2019 USA Curling Nationals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. Nearly a year has passed since he won gold in South Korea, and Shuster can still smile about his transformation from obscure curler to Olympic sensation. The past 12 months have certainly been eventful for him and his teammates. (Emil Lippe/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP, File)
A year after Olympic gold, US curlers reflect on success

By Noah Trister Feb. 15, 2019 03:41 PM EST

Atlanta Legends coach Kevin Coyle, left, chats with Orlando Apollos coach Steve Spurrier on the field before an AAF football game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New league pleased with first-week ratings but cautious

By Joe Reedy Feb. 13, 2019 07:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. A person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, that the Denver Broncos have agreed to acquire Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in exchange for a fourth-round pick in this year's NFL draft. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither team announced the deal.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Broncos turn over coach/quarterback duo again

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 13, 2019 04:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive back Sam Shields, left, breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game in Los Angeles. Shields is one of just four Rams who has played in the Super Bowl before. He finds the privilege even sweeter the second time around. In that big game against Pittsburgh eight years ago, Shields won a ring as an undrafted rookie defensive back making plays for Green Bay. He eventually became a Pro Bowl cornerback for the Packers before a fairly innocuous tackle in the 2016 season opener changed his life. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams 9/27/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, Chelsea Clinton is seen before the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minneapolis. Clinton tweeted Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, that she and her husband Marc Mezvinsky are expecting another child in the summer. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots 2/4/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 05:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Foxborough, Mass. McDaniels expects to be with the New England Patriots for at least another season. The Patriots offensive coordinator said Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, that “the book is closed” on him interviewing for other open head coaching jobs and that he is committed to New England moving forward.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots 12/2/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have appointed Kevin Stefanski as offensive coordinator, after his interim stint over the last three games of the season. The 36-year-old Stefanski was promoted on Dec. 11 to replace John DeFilippo, who was fired in his first season on the job amid persistent struggles by the Vikings in moving the ball. Stefanski was a candidate for the head coach vacancy with the Cleveland Browns, who instead picked their own interim offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings 12/16/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE- In this Dec. 1, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim head coach Mike Priefer watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys in Minneapolis. Former Vikings assistant Priefer will handle special teams for new Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens. Priefer, who was suspended three games by Minnesota in 2014 for an insensitive remark, released a statement Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, saying he is coming to Cleveland. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Cowboys-Vikings 12/1/2016

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

Chiefs assistant Thomas retires after 5 decades in NFL

By Dave Skretta Feb. 12, 2019 09:28 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Emmitt Thomas announced his retirement Tuesday as the defensive backs coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, ending an NFL career that began as a...

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, in Seattle. The Packers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks 11/15/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 10/14/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) celebrates after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 10:54 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 1988, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Wade Wilson is all smiles at the start of NFL football practice in Tucson, Ariz. The Cowboys say former NFL quarterback and longtime assistant coach Wade Wilson passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at his home in Coppell, Texas. The team didn’t specify a cause of death for Wilson, who died on his 60th birthday. Wilson played for five NFL teams from 1981-98, including 10 seasons for the Vikings, leading them to the 1987 NFC Championship Game. (AP Photo/Jeff Robbins, File)
Ex-NFL QB, assistant coach Wade Wilson dies on 60th birthday

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 01, 2019 08:04 PM EST

Michael, Buchwald, NFL Senior Counsel, Legal, holds up Super Bowl 53 tickets as he explains the security features on the tickets during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Brian Dawkins: 'silence is killing us as men'

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2019 10:53 AM EST

NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith speaks during a news conference at the media center for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Union, league preparing "war chests" for 2021 labor talks

By Barry Wilner Jan. 31, 2019 06:47 PM EST