Rick Spielman
FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. A person with direct knowledge of the move confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have acquired Diggs in a trade with Vikings. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Vikings doing more subtracting than adding, so far

By Dave Campbell Mar. 18, 2020 08:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. A person with direct knowledge of the move confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have acquired Diggs in a trade with Vikings. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
AP source: Bills to land WR Diggs in trade with Vikings

By John Wawrow Mar. 16, 2020 11:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 25, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph works out during NFL football practice in Eden Prairie, Minn. The salary-cap-strapped Minnesota Vikings have terminated the contracts of two long-time starters: nose tackle Linval Joseph and cornerback Xavier Rhodes. The move will clear more than $18.5 million off the team's salary cap. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File)
Vikings start cap space clearance by cutting Rhodes, Joseph

By Dave Campbell Mar. 13, 2020 03:20 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns new NFL football head coach Kevin Stefanski answers a question during a news conference at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Browns still seeking GM, meet second with Vikings assistant

By Tom Withers Jan. 22, 2020 09:54 AM EST

Cleveland Browns new NFL football head coach Kevin Stefanski answers a question during a news conference as his family listens, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
AP source: Browns interview Vikings assistant GM for opening

By Tom Withers Jan. 20, 2020 03:28 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings have 'every intent' of retaining Spielman, Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2020 04:54 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass intended for tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Cousins, Vikings prep for crossroad playoff game vs. Saints

By Dave Campbell Jan. 01, 2020 05:49 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs with the ball as Chicago Bears strong safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) tugs on Diggs' jersey during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. The Bears won 16-6. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Vikings WR Diggs ‘trying to work through’ dissatisfaction

By Dave Campbell Oct. 03, 2019 03:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt kicks against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The Minnesota Vikings have yet another new specialist, veteran punter Britton Colquitt, after making the swap for Matt Wile. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
With Colquitt, Vikings hope to have found kicking continuity

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2019 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) walks on the field in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Treadwell is likely closing in on the end of his lackluster tenure with the Vikings, three years after they drafted the wide receiver in the first round. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Kicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cuts

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2019 06:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Minneapolis. Coach Mike Zimmer said he was "at a loss" about his specialists, after Kaare Vedvik missed two field goals in the last exhibition game. With four days left before roster reduction day, the Vikings still don't have clarity about whether kicker Dan Bailey and punter Matt Wile will stay or if Vedvik will replace one of them. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings 10/28/2018

Aug. 27, 2019 09:17 AM EDT

Vikings Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (8-7-1) New faces: C Garrett Bradbury, RG Josh Kline, DT Shamar Stephen, TE Irv Smith Jr., RB Alexander Mattison, P/K Kaare Vedvik,...

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer walks off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 25-19. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
NFL 2019: Buzz is missing, but pressure persists for Vikings

By Dave Campbell Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins demonstrates catching during the NFL football team's training camp which opened with rookies and select veterans Tuesday July 23, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cousins knows he'll be judged by Vikings' won-loss record

By Brian Hall Jul. 24, 2019 07:16 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury, left, and tackle Olisaemeka Udoh take part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp which opened with rookies and select veterans Tuesday July 23, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
As rookies begin camp, Vikings face high expectations

By Dave Campbell Jul. 23, 2019 08:22 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings rookie Austin Cutting talks with reporters after rookie minicamp workouts began at the NFL football team's complex Friday, May 3, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. Cutting became the first Air Force player drafted in 20 years, when the Vikings took the long snapper in the seventh round. Pursuing a pro football career isn't so simple, though, with required military service to be sorted out first for Cutting. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Vikings rookie long snapper has Air Force duty to fulfill

By Dave Campbell May. 03, 2019 06:05 PM EDT

Vikings stick with offensive approach on draft's third day

By Brian Hall Apr. 27, 2019 03:46 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins' first season in Minnesota was a letdown for a Vikings' team full of Super Bowl aspirations, mainly because the offense underwhelmed...

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Garrett Bradbury attends an NFL football news conference in Eagan, Minn., Friday, April 26, 2019. (Renee Jones Schneider/Star Tribune via AP)
Vikings take Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. in 2nd round

By Dave Campbell Apr. 26, 2019 08:49 PM EDT

FILE - Ijn this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, NC State offensive lineman Garrett Bradbury participates in a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Bradbury is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Vikings draft NC State center Garrett Bradbury at No. 18

By Dave Campbell Apr. 25, 2019 10:34 PM EDT

Ex-player, scout Studwell retires after 42 years with Vikes

Apr. 23, 2019 04:37 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings college scout Scott Studwell has decided to retire after 42 years with the organization, including 14 seasons as a linebacker...