Adam Thielen
Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams holds a jersey after being chosen by the Detroit Lions with the 12th pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Vikings move way down in 1st round, take Georgia safety Cine

By Dave Campbell Apr. 28, 2022 11:00 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs agreed to a four-year, $96 million contract extension, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
AP source: Bills' Diggs agrees to 4-year contract extension

By John Wawrow Apr. 06, 2022 09:35 AM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs on the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first season with the Vikings will be a tall task given their current commitments. Kirk Cousins is currently carrying a $45 million salary cap charge on the final year of his existing contract. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, FIle)
Vikings try to 'live in today and tomorrow' this offseason

By Dave Campbell Mar. 23, 2022 06:12 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen runs before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has restructured his contract to give the team salary cap relief, his agency announced on Friday, March 18 2022, with a new deal that gives him $18 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Vikings redo Adam Thielen's deal for salary cap relief

Mar. 18, 2022 01:04 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) tries to break a tackle by Los Angeles Rams free safety Taylor Rapp (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings players look forward to new atmosphere, culture

By Dave Campbell Jan. 11, 2022 06:54 PM EST

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman walks on the field before of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Gettleman is out as the general manager of the New York Giants after a fourth straight double-digit losing season. The Giants announced the 70-year-old Gettleman retired on Monday, Jan. 10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
From north to east, NFL firings begin on day after finales

By Barry Wilner Jan. 10, 2022 12:38 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, talks with down judge Derick Bowers (74) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Vikings seek new leadership, fire GM Spielman, coach Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Jan. 10, 2022 10:01 AM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Vikings host Bears with no playoff stakes, coach uncertainty

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:13 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is seen before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Playoff-less Vikings, Zimmer enter a week of uncertainty

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2022 07:59 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Nate Stanley runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
With Kirk Cousins out, Vikings' playoff hopes disintegrate

By Steve Megargee Jan. 02, 2022 11:44 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, left, fumbles the ball as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) and Xavier Woods close in during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Vikings won't have CB Cameron Dantzler for Packers game

Jan. 02, 2022 07:08 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) runs from Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again

By Steve Megargee Dec. 30, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Preston Smith reacts after sacking Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Vikings seek to complete sweep of NFC North champion Packers

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 02:03 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 30, 2021 12:19 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates with P.J. Williams (26) after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Slater, David 4th-time nominees for NFL sportsmanship award

Dec. 30, 2021 10:54 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Tough path to playoffs for Vikings worsens without Thielen

By Dave Campbell Dec. 29, 2021 06:06 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs up field after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Colts' Taylor, Rams' Kupp among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 29, 2021 12:34 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Saleh rejoins Jets after clearing COVID-19 protocols

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 29, 2021 12:02 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) runs from Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings lacked energy early Sunday, now lacking playoff spot

By Brian Hall Dec. 27, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2021 10:01 PM EST