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FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. With Aaron Rodgers saying he intends to play for the New York Jets in the upcoming season, Love finally gets his chance to take over as a starting quarterback in his fourth NFL season.(AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Ready for Love: Rodgers' exit would mean new era for Packers

By Steve Megargee Mar. 16, 2023 12:40 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts as he leaves the field after an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan 2. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers says his intention is to play for the New York Jets in the coming season as the four-time NFL MVP quarterback waits for the Green Bay Packers to trade him. Rodgers made his comments Wednesday, March 15, 2023, during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 15, 2023 09:58 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have begun their latest secondary revamp by agreeing to terms on a contract with former Arizona cornerback Byron Murphy, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because contracts can't be signed until after free agency begins on Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Vikings add ex-Cardinals CB Byron Murphy in defensive revamp

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2023 07:52 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill reacts to the crowd as he comes onto the field for warmups before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. The Cleveland Browns have reached agreement with former Kansas City Chiefs free agent safety Juan Thornhill, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday night, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
AP source: Browns, safety Thornhill agree to 3-year deal

By Tom Withers Mar. 15, 2023 07:28 PM EDT

Kendricks signs, Pipkins agrees to terms with Chargers

By Joe Reedy Mar. 14, 2023 07:01 PM EDT
Offensive tackle Trey Pipkins agreed to terms Tuesday on a three-year contract to return to the Los Angeles Chargers. The team also announced the...

FILE - Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Oliver looks on before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 8, 2023, in Cincinnati. The Minnesota Vikings ramped up their run blocking on Monday, March 13, 2023, by agreeing to terms with Oliver on a three-year, $21 million contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
AP source: Vikings convert Cousins bonus, clear $16M off cap

By Dave Campbell Mar. 14, 2023 03:53 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) celebrates a fumble recovery against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings started their salary cap purge by terminating the contract of veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks on Monday, March 6, 2023, ending his eight-year run with the team. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Eric Kendricks says he's agreed to terms with Chargers

By Joe Reedy Mar. 13, 2023 09:52 PM EDT

AP source: Steelers agree on a deal with Patrick Peterson

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 13, 2023 05:47 PM EDT
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed on a two-year contract with eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated...

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Tony Fields II (42) tackles Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Oliver (84) during an NFL football game on Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland. The Minnesota Vikings ramped up their run blocking on Monday, March 13, 2023, by agreeing to terms with Oliver on a three-year, $21 million contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
AP sources: Vikings reach deals with DE Davenport, TE Oliver

By Dave Campbell Mar. 13, 2023 04:59 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants center Nick Gates (65) walks off the field at halftime during an NFL wild-card football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with offensive lineman Nick Gates on a three-year contract. It cannot be signed until the new league year opens Wednesday, March 15. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Commanders begin offensive line overhaul with Wylie, Gates

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 13, 2023 04:04 PM EDT

FILE -Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry indicated, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, the team may restructure the five-year, $230 million deal it used to entice Watson to agree to a trade from Houston to the Browns one year ago. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
AP source: Browns restructure Watson deal, get D-line help

By Tom Withers Mar. 13, 2023 09:46 AM EDT

Former Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame coach Bud Grant waves a final goodbye to the Metrodome during ceremonies following the Vikings NFL football against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Minneapolis. Grant, the stoic and demanding Hall of Fame coach who took the Minnesota Vikings and their mighty Purple People Eaters defense to four Super Bowls in eight years and lost all of them, has died. He was 95. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File
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Mar. 11, 2023 12:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 1974, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) poses with coach Bud Grant during NFL football practice in an unknown location. Grant, the stoic and demanding Hall of Fame coach who took the Minnesota Vikings and their mighty Purple People Eaters defense to four Super Bowls in eight years and lost all of them, has died. He was 95. (AP Photo/Ferd Kaufman, File)
Bud Grant, stoic coach of powerful Vikings teams, dies at 95

By Dave Campbell Mar. 11, 2023 12:34 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen points skyward before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. The Vikings released wide receiver Adam Thielen on Friday, March 10, 2023, for salary cap relief, ending a remarkable 10-year run with his home-state team as an undrafted underdog.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Vikings cut WR Thielen after 10 years with home-state team

By Dave Campbell Mar. 10, 2023 10:45 AM EST

FILE -Minnesota Vikings' Lewis Cine warms up before an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine could participate in spring practices less than eight months after a badly broken lower left leg cut short his rookie season, Thursday, March 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Vikings' Cine could be ready for OTAs after broken leg rehab

Mar. 09, 2023 04:52 PM EST

Ravens hire Smith, Lewis as assistant coaches

Mar. 08, 2023 08:24 PM EST
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens hired Chuck Smith as their outside linebackers coach and Greg Lewis as wide receivers coach. The team...

FILE - Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) celebrates a fumble recovery against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings started their salary cap purge by terminating the contract of veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks on Monday, March 6, 2023, ending his eight-year run with the team. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Vikings cut LB Eric Kendricks to start salary cap purge

By Dave Campbell Mar. 06, 2023 03:56 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, left, and new defensive coordinator Brian Flores, right, speak with reporters during an NFL football news conference, Wednesday, Fe. 15, 2023, inEagan, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Vikings earn top mark in NFLPA player treatment survey

By Phillip B. Wilson Mar. 01, 2023 03:23 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers says he will make a decision on his future “soon enough” as the four-time MVP quarterback ponders whether to play this season and if his future remains with the Packers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Rodgers says decision on future will come 'soon enough'

Mar. 01, 2023 01:31 PM EST

FILE - Buffalo Bills defensive assistant Leslie Frazier catches a ball before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier is taking a year off from coaching with plans to return for the 2024 season, the team announced on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Bills DC Frazier taking a year off, plans to return in 2024

By John Wawrow Feb. 28, 2023 10:30 AM EST