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FILE - Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, on Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. Gannon is more focused on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers than interviewing for head coaching openings. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Vikings interview Browns' Cook, Pats' Wolf for GM job

Jan. 20, 2022 06:05 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)
Vikings interview Packers' Hackett, Titans' Ossenfort

Jan. 16, 2022 08:46 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

FILE - Minnesota Vikings chairman and co-owner Zygi Wilf, left, and General Manager Rick Spielman watch from the bench during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, according to a person with knowledge of the decision, after a second straight absence from the playoffs. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Vikings had not yet made the announcement. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Vikings GM candidates include Eagles exec Catherine Raîche

By Dave Campbell Jan. 13, 2022 01:03 PM EST

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

FILE - Minnesota Vikings chairman and co-owner Zygi Wilf, left, and General Manager Rick Spielman watch from the bench during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, according to a person with knowledge of the decision, after a second straight absence from the playoffs. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Vikings had not yet made the announcement. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 11/23/2017

Jan. 10, 2022 10:09 AM 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

AP source: Minnesota Vikings fire general manager Rick Spielman, coach Mike Zimmer after missing playoffs last two years

Jan. 10, 2022 09:46 AM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — AP source: Minnesota Vikings fire general manager Rick Spielman, coach Mike Zimmer after missing playoffs last two years. ...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates in the end zone after catching a 45-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Jefferson lands 17 yards short of Vikings receiving record

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2022 07:06 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, center, walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 31-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2022 04:19 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 12:33 PM EST

Graphic shows NFL team matchups and predicts the winners in Week 18 action; 4c x 3/8 inches
Chargers-Raiders showdown completes 17-game NFL season

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2022 11:13 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs with the ball after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. On the play, Kupp broke the Rams' franchise single season record for most receiving yards after surpassing Isaac Bruce's 1,781 yards set in 1995. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Win and get in scenario for Raiders, Chargers, Niners, Colts

By Barry Wilner Jan. 06, 2022 06:47 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy exhales in the cold air as he walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
For Bears, Vikings, 'a game in the NFL is never meaningless'

By Dave Campbell Jan. 06, 2022 02:50 PM 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 quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Cousins returns from COVID-19 absence to Vikings for finale

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2022 04:52 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