Rick Spielman
Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates with teammate linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings seeing the benefit of leadership change in 6-1 start

By Brian Hall Oct. 31, 2022 07:04 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Cousins, Vikings will again have plenty of skill on offense

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell directs players during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., May 17, 2022. O’Connell takes the Vikings into his first training camp, after being hired in February to replace Mike Zimmer. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
As Vikings start O'Connell era, defense again under scrutiny

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - Missouri defensive back Akayleb Evans plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Oct. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Minnesota Vikings selected Evans in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Make-a-deal Vikings add DB depth in Adofo-Mensah's 1st draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 30, 2022 08:31 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine pauses during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. Cine was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the final pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Vikings draft Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. after more trades

By Brian Hall Apr. 29, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

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

LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. runs through drills during LSU Pro Day for NFL football coaches and scouts in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Vikings enter draft with still-pressing need at cornerback

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:48 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 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, Cousins agree to 1-year, $35M contract extension

By Dave Campbell Mar. 13, 2022 08:23 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, left, and Doug Pederson, new head coach of the NFL football team, smile during a news conference, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Long)
Jaguars tweaking power structure after hiring Doug Pederson

By Mark Long Feb. 05, 2022 04:08 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell plays catch before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Minnesota Vikings have entered a fast-paced final stretch of their head coach search. Vikings officials flew to California on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 to conduct a second interview with both Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell and Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Harbaugh to stay at Michigan; Vikings target Rams' O'Connell

By Dave Campbell And Larry Lage Feb. 02, 2022 08:11 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. 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/Bruce Kluckhohn)
AP source: Jaguars interview ex-Vikings GM Spielman for role

By Mark Long Feb. 01, 2022 11:19 AM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh yells during warm ups before the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Georgia, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AP source: Vikings talk with Jim Harbaugh about coaching job

By Dave Campbell Jan. 29, 2022 07:47 PM EST

Cleveland Browns Vice President of Football Operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, left to right, and GM Andrew Berry watch the action from the sidelines at training camp, August 27, 2021, at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea, Ohio. Adofo-Mensah has emerged as the front-runner for the Minnesota Vikings' general manager job. Adofo-Mensah was in Minnesota for his second formal interview with the organization on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (John Kuntz/Cleveland.com via AP)
Vikings hire Browns executive Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as GM

By Dave Campbell Jan. 26, 2022 11:22 AM EST

Browns executive Adofo-Mensah is favorite for Vikings GM job

By Dave Campbell Jan. 25, 2022 09:57 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the vice president of football operations for Cleveland, has emerged as the front-runner for the Minnesota Vikings' general...

AP source: Vikings target GM finalists from Browns, Chiefs

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2022 06:16 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have targeted two finalists for their general manager job: Cleveland vice president of football operations Kwesi Adofo...

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