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FILE - Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver. A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos are picking up wide receiver Jerry Jeudy's fifth-year option which carries a price tag of just under $13 million in 2024. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the move. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
AP source: Broncos pick up Jerry Jeudy's fifth-year option

By Arnie Stapleton May. 01, 2023 01:58 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, left, owner Leonard Wilf, center, and first-round draft pick Jordan Addison sit as head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media during an NFL football press conference in Eagan, Minn., Friday, April 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Trojans teammates: Vikings take USC CB Blackmon in NFL draft

By Brian Hall Apr. 28, 2023 06:54 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL wild-card football game against the New York Giants on Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. Cousins is signed for only one more season, which could prompt the Vikings to try to draft a quarterback in the first round this year. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Vikings take USC WR Jordan Addison at No. 23 in NFL draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 27, 2023 11:06 PM EDT

FILE - These are 2023 photos showing possible picks in the NFL football draft. From top left are: Paris Johnson, Christian Gonzalez, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Joey Porter Jr., Broderick Jones, Calijah Kancey, Darnell Wright, Dalton Kincaid, Zay Flowers, Cam Smith, Jordan Addison and Michael Mayer (AP Photo/File)
Vikings need cornerbacks and a receiver, but what about QB?

By Dave Campbell Apr. 20, 2023 12:12 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings new defensive coordinator Brian Flores speaks an NFL football news conference, Wednesday, Fe. 15, 2023, inEagan, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Flores had 'gut feeling' that Vikings DC job was best fit

By Dave Campbell Feb. 15, 2023 06:28 PM EST

AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 09:11 PM EST
The NFL Offensive Players of the Year named by The Associated Press, selected by a nationwide panel of media: 2022 — Justin Jefferson, Minnesota, WR ...

AP NFL Offensive Player Voting

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 09:11 PM EST
Voting for the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year selected by The Associated Press in balloting by a nationwide panel of media: (Voting is on a 5-3...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes arrives for the Super Bowl 57 opening night, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Patrick Mahomes wins 2nd MVP award ahead of Super Bowl

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 09, 2023 08:35 PM EST

FILE - New York Giants coach Brian Daboll stands along the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Nov. 20, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Daboll, Doug Pederson and Kyle Shanahan are the finalists for AP Coach of the Year award. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Hurts, Jefferson, Mahomes among AP NFL MVP finalists

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 25, 2023 08:45 AM EST

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

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) runs away from New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Giants DB coach Henderson has adjusted with every injury

By Tom Canavan Jan. 13, 2023 05:42 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:02 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 17-yard touchdown pass ahead New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:01 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL All-Pros: Kelce, Jefferson unanimous; 16 first-timers

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 13, 2023 12:00 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Parris Campbell (1) catches as pass in front of New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Martindale says Giants D is coming together for playoffs

By Tom Canavan Jan. 12, 2023 08:48 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) talks with teammate running back Saquon Barkley, left, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings get upstart Giants in playoffs with 'do it now' view

By Dave Campbell Jan. 12, 2023 05:09 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, left, talks with quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings host Giants in playoff matchup of rookie coaches

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 01:11 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass in front of Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks (37) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Vikings' playoff wait finally ends; Jefferson eyes big stage

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2023 07:39 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) runs from Chicago Bears safety DeAndre Houston-Carson (36) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
K.J. Osborn has big day as Vikings beat Bears in finale

By Jay Cohen Jan. 08, 2023 06:18 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) is hugged by offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) after rushing for a 21-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Packers can reach playoffs if they avenge loss to Lions

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 05:05 PM EST