Brian O'Neill
FILE -Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with cornerback Patrick Peterson. This is another step toward stabilizing a problematic position. The 31-year-old Peterson had a solid first season with the Vikings in 2021. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Backed into a corner: Vikings enter draft needing coverage

By Dave Campbell Apr. 22, 2022 07:45 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

Tennessee Titans' Anthony Rush and Harold Landry sack Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans' Landry, Vikings' O'Neill are Pro Bowl injury subs

Jan. 26, 2022 12:46 PM EST

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

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

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

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Josh Norman (26) is called for pass interference while defending Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Still-viable Vikings making season harder than it has to be

By Dave Campbell Nov. 29, 2021 06:11 PM EST

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates with teammate Corey Bojorquez (7) after kicking a 54-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Minneapolis. The Vikings will be without their best cornerback, Patrick Peterson, for a daunting matchup for their defense against the highest-scoring team in the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys. Cameron Dantzler will take his place in the starting lineup. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings designate Peterson for return; CB has missed 3 games

Nov. 17, 2021 07:50 PM EST

The stadium is reflected in the visor of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Minnesota Vikings at Baltimore Ravens 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 12:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct 6, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) get set during an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The Vikings have signed O’Neill to a contract extension. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)
Vikings sign RT Brian O'Neill to contract extension

By Dave Campbell Sep. 08, 2021 01:33 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings linemen Christian Darrisaw (71) and Oli Udoh (74) smile as they watch drills during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Progress slow for Vikes rookie Darrisaw; line still in flux

By Dave Campbell Aug. 09, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings tackle Brian O'Neill works a drill during NFL football training camp Friday, July 30, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
O'Neill, now leader of Vikes line, on track for big new deal

By Dave Campbell Jul. 30, 2021 08:22 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, left, listens to wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Buoyed by experienced 'D,' Zimmer exudes unfamiliar optimism

By Dave Campbell Jul. 29, 2021 07:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 16, 2021, file photo, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer walks through the field during NFL football practice in Eagan, Minn. The Vikings and assistant coach Rick Dennison have found a solution for him to remain with the club despite his unvaccinated status. The 63-year-old Dennison will take a role as senior offensive advisor. He'll do all of his collaboration with the staff virtually. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Vikings reassign unvaccinated coach Dennison to advisor role

By Dave Campbell Jul. 27, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 5, 2021, file photo, Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond watches the competition at a mini combine organized by House of Athlete in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Minnesota Vikings have drafted Mond, with their first of four third-round picks in the NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
Future QB: Vikings pick Texas A&M's Kellen Mond in 3rd round

By Dave Campbell Apr. 30, 2021 10:01 PM EDT

With No. 14 pick, Vikings could use boost on both lines

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:32 PM EDT
14. MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) LAST SEASON: Minnesota stumbled to a 1-5 start due largely to a deteriorated defense coach Mike Zimmer declared...

Vikings re-sign left guard Dakota Dozier

Mar. 30, 2021 06:12 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings re-signed left guard Dakota Dozier on Tuesday, retaining a starter from last season to compete again for a job that's...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, New York Giants nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson looks on against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, in Seattle. In a deal announced late Monday, March 15, 2021, the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with former New York Giants defensive tackle Tomlinson. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer, File)
Vikings agree to deal with ex-Giants DT Dalvin Tomlinson

By Dave Campbell Mar. 16, 2021 12:11 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) looks to make a block during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Minneapolis. The Vikings made their costliest move yet for salary cap compliance Wednesday, March 10, 2021, by terminating the contract of Reiff with one year left on it, weakening an offensive line that was already in need of some upgrades. Though Reiff plays a critical position and 2020 was by most measures the best of his four seasons with the Vikings, cutting him will trim $11.75 million off the team's cap charges. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings cut LT Riley Reiff for cap savings of more than $11M

By Dave Campbell Mar. 10, 2021 07:53 PM EST