Ben Goessling
Sports reporter
VikingsAfter graduating from Apple Valley High School, Goessling majored in accounting and journalism at the University of Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters. He coaches high school track and field and cross country, plays electric guitar and enjoys volunteering at Hope Academy in the Phillips neighborhood.
Latest from Ben Goessling
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Thanks to movable piece Darnold, Vikings are at the center of NFL scouting combine chatter
“Every option’s afforded to us,” General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said. These options: Let the quarterback go to free agency. Keep him as the starter. Trade him.
February 26, 2025
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After his NFL career ended, Zach Zenner went to work studying sweat
Among the sports agents gathered at the NFL combine this week, Eagan native Zach Zenner has a view of athletic performance that’s uniquely salty.
February 23, 2025
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Vikings, U.S. Bank Stadium ranked NFL’s best in “Voice of the Fan” survey
It’s the first time the Vikings have finished first in the seasonlong survey, which asks fans to rate their experiences attending games.
February 20, 2025
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Who will stay? Who will go? Breaking down Vikings' biggest decisions in offseason full of them
The Vikings are likely to be active in NFL free agency in March with more than $60 million in cap space to spend and 24 players set to become unrestricted or restricted free agents.
February 16, 2025
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Defensive coordinator Brian Flores seems likely to stay with Vikings
Vikings assistants Daronte Jones and Grant Udinski are getting interviews with NFL teams.
January 27, 2025
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Vikings, O’Connell agree to contract extension
Kevin O’Connell, whose contract was set to expire after the 2025 season, is the first coach in Vikings history with multiple 13-win seasons and could be among the leading candidates for NFL Coach of the Year honors.
January 22, 2025
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Analysis: Vikings' feel-good season gives way to offseason uncertainty
Of the 53 players active for the Vikings' playoff game vs. the Rams, 23 will be unrestricted free agents. Some of the team's coaches might have new addresses in 2025, too.
January 15, 2025
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Vikings’ season of rising expectations plummets to an end with 27-9 playoff loss to Rams
Los Angeles sacked Sam Darnold a record nine times and won its home game away from its fire-ravaged home, leaving the Vikings with nothing to show for their 14-win season.
January 14, 2025
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Defensive coordinator Brian Flores seems likely to stay with Vikings
Vikings assistants Daronte Jones and Grant Udinski are getting interviews with NFL teams.
January 27, 2025
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Vikings, O’Connell agree to contract extension
Kevin O’Connell, whose contract was set to expire after the 2025 season, is the first coach in Vikings history with multiple 13-win seasons and could be among the leading candidates for NFL Coach of the Year honors.
January 22, 2025
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Analysis: Vikings' feel-good season gives way to offseason uncertainty
Of the 53 players active for the Vikings' playoff game vs. the Rams, 23 will be unrestricted free agents. Some of the team's coaches might have new addresses in 2025, too.
January 15, 2025
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Vikings’ season of rising expectations plummets to an end with 27-9 playoff loss to Rams
Los Angeles sacked Sam Darnold a record nine times and won its home game away from its fire-ravaged home, leaving the Vikings with nothing to show for their 14-win season.
January 14, 2025