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Randball
April 14, 2023
Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell address the media a week before the draft at the TCO Performance Center in

QBs and more: 3 takeaways from Vikings' pre-draft news conference

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell spent nearly 30 minutes talking about this offseason, including free agency and the draft, on Thursday.
Vikings
April 14, 2023
Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addresses the media at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan.

Draft weekend will bring clarity to Vikings plans despite limited picks

Even though they have only five draft picks right now, actions the Vikings take in the next two weeks could have more impact on the future than moves made during current leadership's first draft.
Sports
April 13, 2023

NFL draft weekend will bring clarity to Vikings plans despite team having only handful of picks

Even though they have only five draft picks right now, actions the Vikings take in the next two weeks could have more impact on the future than moves made during current leadership's first draft.
Vikings
April 13, 2023
Podcast: Adofo-Mensah, O'Connell discuss Vikings roster, NFL draft

Podcast: Adofo-Mensah, O'Connell discuss Vikings roster, NFL draft

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss takeaways from Thursday's news conference with Vikings brass, including this month's NFL draft, the 2022 class, and the outlook at quarterback.
Photography
April 13, 2023

Gallery: Vikings' Adofo-Mensah, O'Connell address the media

Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O'Connell address the media at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan.
Randball
April 11, 2023
FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, left, and Brett Favre talk during NFL football practice in Green Bay, Wis., Jan. 16, 2008. The Pa

That Rodgers-to-the-Jets trade. What's keeping it from happening?

Brett Favre's trade to the Jets 15 years ago — the one before he ended up with the Vikings — has been brought up in comparison to an impending deal for Aaron Rodgers. But there are quite a few things that are different.
Vikings
April 10, 2023
Kris Boyd developed into a standout special teams contributor across 58 games in four seasons for the Vikings.

Former Vikings cornerback Boyd agrees to deal with Arizona

Kris Boyd, a standout special teams contributor, will bring energy to a new locker room next season after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Cardinals on Monday.
Vikings
April 2, 2023
GENERAL INFORMATION: Winter Park, 4/10/02 -----Portrait of Frank Gilliam, Vikings director of player personnel.

Longtime Vikings scout Gilliam dead at age 89

Frank Gilliam worked for nearly four decades with the team as one of the NFL's first Black scouts.
Politics
April 1, 2023
U.S. Bank Stadium

Report: U.S. Bank Stadium will need $280M in maintenance, upgrades in coming decade

Vikings officials say the investments are crucial to keeping the facility in first-class condition.
Vikings
March 31, 2023
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell hugs Justin Jefferson (18) after a fourth quarter touchdown Saturday, December 24, 2022, at U.S. Bank Sta

Vikings spending offseason studying Jefferson's effect on their offense

Whether through his playbook or the team's personnel, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell is trying to turn defenses' focus on All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson into an opportunity.
Vikings
March 30, 2023
Uriah Myrie

Vikings' head trainer, assistant fined for working without a license

Head athletic trainer for the Vikings Uriah Myrie and his assistant were fined and disciplined for starting their new jobs last year without being licensed by the state
Vikings
March 29, 2023
Bud Grant posed with Kevin O’Connell’s children after his introductory press conference last year.

Kevin and Bud: O'Connell fondly recalls weekly meetings with Grant

One of the first things Bud Grant said to the new Vikings coach was, "We should grab lunch next week." That turned into a weekly visit for O'Connell and Grant, who died earlier this month.
Vikings
March 28, 2023
Podcast: Vikings roster in flux as Wilf, O'Connell talk from meetings

Podcast: Vikings roster in flux as Wilf, O'Connell talk from meetings

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss a Vikings roster that remains in flux, the outlook at quarterback, and more on this episode.
Randball
March 28, 2023
Rodgers maybe didn't tell us the whole story. Are you shocked?

Rodgers maybe didn't tell us the whole story. Are you shocked?

Soon-to-be-former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said two weeks ago he loves direct communication, but one prominent Green Bay executive says Rodgers was unavailable for it.
Vikings
March 28, 2023
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell spoke Tuesday during the NFC head coaches availability at the NFL football meetings in Phoenix.

After bittersweet goodbyes, Vikings maintain 'super-competitive' goal

Two prominent players have left the team, but second-year defenders and free-agent pickups will be in position to contribute.
Randball
March 27, 2023
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) in a game against the Vikings in 2021.

Times change: Jackson latest example of quarterback volatility

Five years ago, Kirk Cousins was an anomaly — a high quality quarterback changing teams. But big moves among top QBs have become more and more common.
Vikings
March 25, 2023
Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (97) switched teams in the offseason, leaving the Eagles as a free agent to sign with the 49ers.

After first wave for free agency, where do Vikings rank in NFC?

The bad news is the Vikings haven't gotten better since landing the NFC's No. 3 seed in 2022. Neither have the reigning NFC champs, the Eagles. But who did?
Sports
March 25, 2023
From left, the Vikings’ Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Andrew Miller and the Twins’ Derek Falvey.

Souhan: Minnesota sports power trio now, but back then just three guys with big ideas

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Andrew Miller of the Vikings and Derek Falvey of the Twins shared meals and ideas together many years ago. Now they shape our sports scene.
Vikings
March 24, 2023
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is hit after a pass by Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) during the first half of an NFL

Lowry excited about border crossing after seven years with Packers

Defensive lineman Dean Lowry got an up-close look during his first visit to TCO Performance Center this week, when he signed a two-year deal worth up to $8.5 million.
Vikings
March 24, 2023
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) celebrates after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Rai

New pass rusher Davenport fired up by O'Connell, upset about last year

When Marcus Davenport spoke with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, he got a charge from the head coach's excitement about him.