Pat Elflein
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Jets at New England Patriots 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) stiff-arms New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (48) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Jenkins among 5 ruled out, Crowder questionable for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 11, 2020 12:16 PM EST

New York Jets' Denzel Mims (11) makes a contested catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Jets WR Mims out vs. Seahawks while tending to family matter

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 10, 2020 12:04 PM EST

New York Jets' Denzel Mims runs the ball during the first half an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jets WR Mims dealing with personal issue, could miss game

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 09, 2020 11:59 AM EST

FILE - New York Jets offensive lineman Alex Lewis (71) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. Jets left guard Alex Lewis is being benched for the second straight game as a result of what coach Adam Gase called “an organizational decision.” Lewis was limited at practice last Friday for what the team said was not injury related. He didn't play last Sunday against Miami, and Gase announced Friday, Dec. 4 that Lewis wouldn't play against Las Vegas this Sunday after not practicing all week. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Jets place LG Alex Lewis on non-football injury list

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 04, 2020 01:42 PM EST

Miami Dolphins' Andrew Van Ginkel, left, tackles New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Win or lose, it's Darnold's job to lead Jets rest of the way

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 30, 2020 06:23 PM EST

New York Jets' Breshad Perriman, second from left, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Joe Flacco, second from right, during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Flacco feels confident as he prepares for 4th start for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 18, 2020 07:08 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, center left, looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will be sidelined for a second straight game as he recovers from an injured right shoulder. Coach Adam Gase said Monday that Joe Flacco will start in Darnold's place when the winless Jets take on the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Darnold out again for Jets, Flacco to start vs. Chargers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 16, 2020 03:22 PM EST

Vikings cut Elflein; former starter had slow injury recovery

Nov. 14, 2020 08:18 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived guard Pat Elflein on Saturday, in the middle of another injury-impacted season for a player who started 43...

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks intercepts the ball intended for Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Minneapolis. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Cook hasn't broken stride despite early stumble by Vikings

By Dave Campbell Nov. 09, 2020 06:59 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings hurting at CB vs. Packers, who rule out RB Jones

By Dave Campbell Oct. 30, 2020 02:54 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings not declaring rebuild; DE Hunter has neck surgery

By Dave Campbell Oct. 28, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Eric Wilson (50) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Vikings still dealing with defeat despite strides by young D

By Dave Campbell Oct. 12, 2020 03:33 PM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) bobbles a catch in the end zone as Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (24) defends the play during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Justin time: Vikings have full trust in rookie WR Jefferson

By Dave Campbell Oct. 05, 2020 08:25 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) runs from Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings lose LB Anthony Barr to season-ending pectoral tear

Sep. 21, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings guard Pat Elflein (65) sets up to block during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Vikings have placed starting right guard Elflein on injured reserve. The fourth-year player will miss at least three games. The Vikings did not disclose the injury for Elflein, who has not appeared on the injury report this season. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Vikings put RG Pat Elflein on injured reserve

Sep. 17, 2020 06:47 PM EDT

Vikings will lean on continuity to overcome key departures

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:00 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) NEW FACES: DE Yannick Ngakoue, WR Justin Jefferson, CB Jeff Gladney, CB Cameron Dantzler, WR Tajaé Sharpe, WR/PR...

Cousins, Vikings could benefit from Kubiak system continuity

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 05:48 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) CAMP SITE: Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Behind career-best season from QB Kirk Cousins,...

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Vikings prioritize defensive line on final day of draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 25, 2020 09:49 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 01:12 PM EST