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Receiver Wright still puzzled about why he didn't play more last year

Jarius Wright, despite leading the Vikings in catches and receiving yards in 2014 and 2015 combined, was active for only eight games in 2016.
July 28, 2017
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright insists he should get more playing time this year than he did last season.
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Vikings camp report: New-look run game, potential starters emerging

Based on just one practice, a pecking order for some starters could be shaking out.
July 28, 2017
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes joked with a teammate before the morning practice.
Minnesota Vikings

Griffen's new contract puts Vikings in position for more big deals

GM Rick Spielman said Everson Griffen's $58 million deal gives the Vikings more financial flexibility with a handful of other key starters set to become free agents over the next two seasons.
July 27, 2017
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater signed a large helmet for Milt Toratti, 75, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Veteran players reported for camp on Wednesday. Toratti is form the Iron Range and has attended Vikings camps since 1961.
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In his second Vikings camp, Moritz Bohringer 'still a ways away'

Even during a couple of early camp practices that have been attended mostly by rookies, Bohringer has not done much to distinguish himself.
July 26, 2017
Receiver Moritz Bohringer
Minnesota Vikings

Oft-injured Exum hopes to avoid injury bug at Vikings camp

Antone Exum's NFL career has stalled in part because of untimely injuries, including one at spring workouts.
July 25, 2017
Minnesota Vikings Antone Exum Jr. (32).
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Latavius Murray starts Vikings season with new level of heartbreak

Murray and Jonathan Diaz had been best friends since kindergarten, when a scuffle between the two resulted in them being pulled into the principal's office.
July 24, 2017
Minnesota Vikings newly acquired running back Latavius Murray worked out at Winter Park in April.
Minnesota Vikings

Vikings training camp: 8 key position battles

In certain positions, the Vikings still are hoping a starter asserts himself in training camp
July 23, 2017
Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Dalvin Cook, right, takes a handoff from quarterback Wes Lunt during the NFL football team's rookies minicamp Friday, May 5, 2017, in Eden Prairie, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Migration Catchall

Vikings' Latavius Murray dedicates season to slain friend

Latavius Murray is dedicating his season to friend Jonathan Diaz, who was shot to death
July 22, 2017
Minnesota Vikings newly acquired running back Latavius Murray worked out at Winter Park, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Eden Prairie, MN. ( ELIZABETH FLORES liz.flores@startribune.com)
Minnesota Vikings

Oft-injured Exum hopes to avoid injury bug at Vikings camp

Antone Exum's NFL career has stalled in part because of untimely injuries, including one at spring workouts.
July 25, 2017
Minnesota Vikings Antone Exum Jr. (32).
Minnesota Vikings

Latavius Murray starts Vikings season with new level of heartbreak

Murray and Jonathan Diaz had been best friends since kindergarten, when a scuffle between the two resulted in them being pulled into the principal's office.
July 24, 2017
Minnesota Vikings newly acquired running back Latavius Murray worked out at Winter Park in April.
Minnesota Vikings

Vikings training camp: 8 key position battles

In certain positions, the Vikings still are hoping a starter asserts himself in training camp
July 23, 2017
Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Dalvin Cook, right, takes a handoff from quarterback Wes Lunt during the NFL football team's rookies minicamp Friday, May 5, 2017, in Eden Prairie, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Migration Catchall

Vikings' Latavius Murray dedicates season to slain friend

Latavius Murray is dedicating his season to friend Jonathan Diaz, who was shot to death
July 22, 2017
Minnesota Vikings newly acquired running back Latavius Murray worked out at Winter Park, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Eden Prairie, MN. ( ELIZABETH FLORES liz.flores@startribune.com)
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