Emily Leiker
Sports Reporter
Emily Leiker covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was previously the Syracuse football beat writer for Syracuse.com & The Post-Standard, covering everything from bowl games to coaching changes and even a player-filed lawsuit against SU. Emily graduated from Mizzou in 2022 is originally from Washington state.
Latest from Emily Leiker
McCarthy, Maye take field alongside each other at Vikings-Patriots joint practice
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the No. 10 pick in 2024, saw extended action against a defense other than his own while New England QB Drake Maye, picked third that year, showed his experience on a neighboring field.
August 13, 2025
Vikings, Patriots bring energy to Eagan on Day 1 of joint practices
From two celebrations featuring punted balls to a big pancake block, Wednesday’s training camp session was fiery but never got out of hand.
August 13, 2025
We answered your questions about Vikings training camp
Minnesota Star Tribune reporters who cover the Vikings answered your questions about J.J. McCarthy, the rookie class, the offensive line and more today.
August 12, 2025
Vikings' Moore carted off with 'significant' knee injury in preseason game vs. Texans
Vikings receiver and returner Rondale Moore, who’s spent the past year working back from a right knee injury, appeared to injure his left leg on a punt return in the second quarter Saturday.
August 10, 2025
McCarthy ‘fired up’ to play in Vikings preseason game, a year after injury
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy says he is excited to go against a defense that is not the Vikings’ own on Saturday against the Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium.
August 7, 2025
With Addison suspended to open the season, who will Vikings turn to for receiving help?
Jalen Nailor will be expected to step up into the No. 2 role behind Justin Jefferson, but the Vikings have other options for replacing Jordan Addison’s production in the first three games of the season.
August 6, 2025
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Theo Jackson is the next Vikings safety up. He’s been ready for this moment.
With Camryn Bynum gone, Jackson is stepping into a bigger and unique role in the Vikings secondary that will lean on his ball-hawking and leadership skills.
August 6, 2025
NFL suspends Vikings receiver Jordan Addison for first three games of season
A three-game suspension is the standard for a first-time violation of the league’s substance abuse policy. Jordan Addison pleaded no contest to "wet reckless" driving this summer after a DUI arrest in July 2024.
August 5, 2025
Will left tackle Christian Darrisaw be ready for Week 1 against Chicago?
Darrisaw, who tore both his ACL and MCL last October, has made an impressive return to practice, but the Vikings are being cautious with a timeline for his full return.
August 2, 2025
Jefferson ‘completely present’ at Vikings camp as he recovers from injury
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson is a constant presence on the sidelines during training camp, often right at the side of Kevin O’Connell or coaching teammates up throughout practices.
July 30, 2025
Vikings fans brave heat to watch McCarthy at training camp
Vikings QBJ.J. McCarthy heard plenty of cheers Saturday at practice, the first during training camp open to fans.
July 27, 2025
Vikings, Metellus agree to three-year contract extension
Versatile Vikings safety Josh Metellus has his long-awaited contract extension, worth $25 million guaranteed and keeping him in Minnesota through 2028. “I wanna win a ring for this city,” he said.
July 26, 2025
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