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Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins thorws as he's pressured by New York Giants' Jarrad Davis during the second half of an NFL wild card football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vikings face abrupt finish, roster churn after all that fun

By Dave Campbell Jan. 16, 2023 06:32 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Adam Zimmer watches practice at an NFL football training camp on the campus of Minnesota State University, Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in Mankato, Minn. The death of Adam Zimmer, a former Minnesota Vikings co-defensive coordinator and the son of former head coach Mike Zimmer, was caused by chronic alcohol use, according to medical examiners.The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office in Minnesota released the finding Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Zimmer had been found dead in his home in Mendota Heights, a Twin Cities suburb, on Oct. 31. He was 38. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Alcohol use blamed for death of Bengals analyst Adam Zimmer

Dec. 19, 2022 01:29 PM EST

THIS SUBSTITUTES FOR NY156 - FILE - This is a 2014 photo of Adam Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. Former Minnesota co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer, an NFL assistant for 17 years and the son of previous Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, has died. He was 38. Corri Zimmer White, his younger sister, confirmed the death on her Instagram account on Tuesday. Adam Zimmer died on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, she said. (AP Photo/File)
Adam Zimmer, Bengals analyst, ex-Vikings co-DC, dies at 38

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2022 11:58 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates with teammate linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings seeing the benefit of leadership change in 6-1 start

By Brian Hall Oct. 31, 2022 07:04 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell stands on the sideline at the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Vikings winning under O'Connell as 'situational masters'

By Dave Campbell Oct. 20, 2022 01:50 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates his four-yard touchdown reception with Jared Goff (16) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Breakout Lions star St. Brown will give Vikings another test

By Dave Campbell Sep. 22, 2022 05:21 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Slow Cook: Vikings star RB out of rhythm in lopsided loss

By Dave Campbell Sep. 21, 2022 07:18 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Vikings open O'Connell era, aim for LaFleur-like Packers run

By Dave Campbell Sep. 08, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins takes part in drills during a team practice in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Packers begin bid for 4th straight division title at Vikings

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:36 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Osborn ready for more as Vikings use multiple receivers

By Brian Hall Aug. 26, 2022 05:19 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, left, talks with quarterback Kirk Cousins before joint drills with the San Francisco 49ers at the Vikings NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, new Vikings coaches lean on existing offensive core

By Dave Campbell Aug. 24, 2022 04:57 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Cousins, Vikings will again have plenty of skill on offense

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks runs at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings' Kendricks builds rapport with new LB partner Hicks

By Brian Hall Aug. 11, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Kris Boyd (29) watches during the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' Dantzler determined to shine in late friend's honor

By Dave Campbell Aug. 01, 2022 09:05 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith speaks to the media during the NFL football team's training camp at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' ownership sees positivity from new leadership

By Brian Hall Jul. 29, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
For Vikings, budding Cousins-O'Connell relationship is key

By Dave Campbell Jul. 28, 2022 07:44 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., on June 8, 2022. Smith begins his 11th NFL season, all with the Vikings. The six-time Pro Bowl safety is a new father, too, with plenty to be happy about as the Vikings start camp under a new coaching staff. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings 'old guy' Harrison Smith feeling spry in season 11

By Dave Campbell Jul. 26, 2022 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell directs players during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., May 17, 2022. O’Connell takes the Vikings into his first training camp, after being hired in February to replace Mike Zimmer. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
As Vikings start O'Connell era, defense again under scrutiny

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. walks off the field after taking part in drills at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Eagan, Minn., Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Vikings will lean hard again on Peterson in pass coverage

By Dave Campbell Jun. 09, 2022 08:09 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell directs his team in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins in studying-for-a-quiz mode with new Vikings offense

By Dave Campbell Jun. 02, 2022 06:11 PM EDT