DeMeco Ryans
NFL to host general manager forum, QB coaching summit

Jun. 17, 2022 12:16 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL in partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame will hold its second annual Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum and fifth annual...

FILE -Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. According to a person with knowledge of the process, New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will interview at Vikings headquarters on Tuesday followed by Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 . (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Vikings coach finalists: O'Connell, Morris, Graham, Harbaugh

By Dave Campbell Jan. 31, 2022 10:05 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh yells during warm ups before the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Georgia, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AP source: Vikings talk with Jim Harbaugh about coaching job

By Dave Campbell Jan. 29, 2022 07:47 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings new general manger Kwesi Adofo-Mensah smiles during a press conference Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn.(Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Vikes GM: Wall Street to NFL is 'different canvas, same art'

By Dave Campbell Jan. 27, 2022 06:59 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
NFC Matchup: Old West rivals meet for Super Bowl berth

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EST

Cleveland Browns Vice President of Football Operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, left to right, and GM Andrew Berry watch the action from the sidelines at training camp, August 27, 2021, at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea, Ohio. Adofo-Mensah has emerged as the front-runner for the Minnesota Vikings' general manager job. Adofo-Mensah was in Minnesota for his second formal interview with the organization on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (John Kuntz/Cleveland.com via AP)
Vikings hire Browns executive Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as GM

By Dave Campbell Jan. 26, 2022 11:22 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans watches warm ups before an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Vikings interview 49ers' DeMeco Ryans after win vs. Packers

Jan. 23, 2022 09:09 PM EST

AP source: Vikings target GM finalists from Browns, Chiefs

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2022 06:16 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have targeted two finalists for their general manager job: Cleveland vice president of football operations Kwesi Adofo...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Rodgers' latest playoff drive starts as Packers host 49ers

By Steve Megargee Jan. 21, 2022 12:22 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, right, and coach Mike McCarthy watch from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Vikings interview Cowboys coordinators for head coach job

Jan. 19, 2022 08:54 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris talks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. The Minnesota Vikings have added Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris to their candidate list for head coach. According to a person with knowledge of the process, speaking Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the organization is not announcing interviews before they're completed, the Vikings have requested to meet with Morris about the vacancy created when Mike Zimmer was fired last week. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)
AP source: Vikings seek interview with Rams' Raheem Morris

By Dave Campbell Jan. 18, 2022 07:07 PM EST

Green Bay Packers oeensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is seen before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
AP source: Vikings invite Hackett, 6 others for interviews

By Dave Campbell Jan. 15, 2022 04:43 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 05:09 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Hicks leads the Cardinals with 95 tackles and has added five sacks. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Not done yet: Hicks proves Cardinals wrong, leads defense

By David Brandt Dec. 12, 2021 03:26 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals free safety Jalen Thompson (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
49ers rookie Trey Lance injures knee in 1st career start

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) rushes against Green Bay Packers offensive guard Alex Light (70) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. After nearly a year-long wait, the Niners can't wait to see Bosa's dominance in a game when he returns from a knee injury in the season opener at Detroit on Sunday. He’s a game wrecker,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “He’s one of those guys that has that ability.” (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers defense to get big boost from healthy Nick Bosa

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif. Switching personnel mid-drive is commonplace in the NFL with running backs shuttling in and out and teams switching from three-receiver sets to two-receiver formations all the time. The 49ers could do it at quarterback this season with Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance sharing time. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Campbell-led Lions host 49ers, aiming to prove people wrong

By Larry Lage Sep. 09, 2021 05:36 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers look to compete with 2 quarterback platoon

By Josh Dubow Sep. 01, 2021 07:06 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NFL stars coming off injuries eager for prominence in 2021

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 30, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive ends Kentavius Street, left, and Nick Bosa warm up at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Return of Bosa, Ford puts 49ers DC Ryans in good mood

By Josh Dubow Aug. 27, 2021 02:52 AM EDT