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Vikings
June 1
Access Vikings podcast: Observations from OTAs, Justin Jefferson's contract and more

Access Vikings podcast: Observations from OTAs, Justin Jefferson's contract and more

The Star Tribune's Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss what they're seeing and hearing from Vikings practice at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.
Vikings
May 30
Former Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen.

Former Vikings All-Pro Griffen arrested on suspicion of DWI

It's the second time in the past year that Everson Griffen has been arrested on suspicion of DWI.
Vikings
May 30
Vikings cornerback Shaq Griffin has moved into a starter's role during spring practices.

New cornerback calls Vikings' plans and his health 'a perfect fit'

Shaq Griffin, who brings man-to-man coverage skills to a team aiming to play more of that, is feeling recovered from back surgery that he said held him back last season.
Vikings
May 29
Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., No. 40 as a rookie, is now wearing No. 0, which he wore during his college career at Cincinnati and Miami of Ohio.

Vikings' Pace, back in No. 0, hoping to take a 'bigger step' in Year 2

Ivan Pace Jr., the Vikings' second-year linebacker, is hoping for a big encore to his breakthrough rookie season. He started by getting his old college number back.
Vikings
May 29
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) demonstrates a drill Wednesday while rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) looks on.

Vikings' Addison building connections with new QBs

With Justin Jefferson away from the Vikings and T.J. Hockenson injured, the second-year receiver has been the team's top target this spring.
Vikings
May 29
Vikings guard Dalton Risner (66) lifts Vikings wide receiver Brandon Powell (4) as they celebrate Powell's touchdown in the fourth quarter at Mercedes

Vikings bring back veteran guard Dalton Risner

Dalton Risner, who started 11 games last season, found common ground with the Vikings on a new deal that adds to Minnesota's offensive line options in 2024.
Vikings
May 25
Left guard Blake Brandel (64), shown at training camp last year, said the continuity of the offensive line is one of the reasons he re-signed with the

Vikings' Brandel has 'earned this opportunity' to be new starter at left guard

Blake Brandel, a 2020 sixth-round pick, was promoted to replace left guard Dalton Risner this offseason after spending four years as a reserve.
Vikings
May 22
Vikings safety Harrison Smith takes part in organized team activities at TCO Performance Center on Tuesday about two months after deciding to return f

'I like the action.' Smith denies he's on retirement tour with Vikings

"That's not really my style," Vikings safety Harrison Smith said as he started a record-tying 13th season in the team's defensive backfield.
Vikings
May 21
Sam Darnold, left, works out with fellow Vikings quarterbacks Jaren Hall, center, and Nick Mullens on Tuesday.

Vikings QB Darnold 'happy to help' mentor McCarthy

Sam Darnold, a former No. 3 overall pick, was the starting quarterback at Vikings practice on Tuesday, focused on becoming a more consistent player and helping new franchise quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick.
Gophers
May 18
Antoine Winfield and his son, Antoine Winfield Jr., review game film together at their home in 2015.

Scoggins: Winfield Jr.'s record contract has roots in bedtime stories

Former Gophers star Antoine Winfield Jr., now with the Tampa Bay Bucs, would fall asleep learning lessons from his father that would make him an elite NFL defensive back.
Sports
May 18
1962: Bob Bruggers, the pride of Danube, Minn.

Reusse: What a life it was for Bob Bruggers

The Danube legend somehow jammed basketball, football, pro wrestling, even a plane crash, into 80 remarkable years.
Vikings
May 16
Green Bay Packers' Robert Tonyan (85) celebrates a touchdown reception with Malik Taylor (86) during the first half of an NFL football game against th

Former Packer joins Vikings' crowded tight end room

With T.J. Hockenson still recovering from his torn ACL, the Vikings added another passing target in Robert Tonyan, who should be familiar to fans of NFC North teams.
Vikings
May 16
Kirk Cousins is scheduled to run back onto the U.S. Bank Stadium field on Dec. 8 — as the quarterback of the Falcons.

Vikings 2024 schedule: Cousins returns to Minnesota in December

The full 2024 NFL schedule was released Wednesday. Here is a game-by-game look at the Vikings season, which begins at the Giants, ends in Detroit and includes nearly 22,000 air miles.
Randball
May 16
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy speaks at rookie minicamp last week.

It should be McCarthy vs. Cousins at U.S. Bank in December

The Vikings will let J.J. McCarthy's development — not pressure or history — be their guide as to how soon the No. 10 overall pick plays. But will he be starting by the time Kirk Cousins comes to town on Dec. 8?
Vikings
May 16
Minnesota Vikings fans celebrate after Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) scores a touchdown in the first quarter.

Vikings 2024 NFL schedule

The Vikings' 2024 schedule includes a game in London, four December home games and only two games in prime time.
Vikings
May 16
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy hands off the ball to running back DeWayne McBride during a rookie minicamp practice May 10.

Vikings fans could get an early preseason look at McCarthy

The Vikings play only one preseason game at home, on Aug. 10, and it could provide a rare glimpse of rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Vikings
May 15
Mike Zimmer, left, and quarterback Kirk Cousins — at Vikings training camp in 2018 — will face each other again in 2024 now that Zimmer is with Da

Revenge games all the rage in 2024 NFL season matchups

Mark Craig's On the NFL: There's a Super Bowl rematch on the slate, as well as a family reunion for the Harbaughs and chances for Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson to make a statement.
Vikings
May 15
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in East

Vikings will play Aaron Rodgers in October, Caleb Williams in November

The Vikings will face an old nemesis in London in October and have their first game against new Bears QB Caleb Williams in November.
Sports
May 14
Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch (92) sacked Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the first quarter, Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Charlotte.

Vikings bring back defensive lineman Lynch

James Lynch, a 2020 fourth-round pick by the Vikings who missed last season because of a knee injury, re-signed with the team as a free agent.
Vikings
May 14
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, right, will face his former quarterback Kirk Cousins during the 2024 NFL season. It's one of a few reunions on the Viki

Cousins, Rodgers, London: What we know about Vikings' 2024 schedule

The NFL will release the regular-season schedule Wednesday night, assigning dates, times and TV networks to the slate of Vikings opponents we've known for months. The list includes some familiar faces and places.