Eric Kendricks
Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine speaks to the media during a NFL football press conference in Eagan, Minn., Monday, April 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' seasoned safety Smith happy to be back and help out

By Dave Campbell Apr. 18, 2023 05:39 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks stands on the field before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New York Giants, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. The Los Angeles Chargers signed Kendricks with the belief his leadership and skill can help their defense reach the next level. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Chargers value leadership new LB Eric Kendricks will provide

By Dan Greenspan Apr. 17, 2023 06:59 PM EDT

Kendricks signs, Pipkins agrees to terms with Chargers

By Joe Reedy Mar. 14, 2023 07:01 PM EDT
Offensive tackle Trey Pipkins agreed to terms Tuesday on a three-year contract to return to the Los Angeles Chargers. The team also announced the...

FILE - Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) celebrates a fumble recovery against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings started their salary cap purge by terminating the contract of veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks on Monday, March 6, 2023, ending his eight-year run with the team. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Eric Kendricks says he's agreed to terms with Chargers

By Joe Reedy Mar. 13, 2023 09:52 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) celebrates a fumble recovery against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings started their salary cap purge by terminating the contract of veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks on Monday, March 6, 2023, ending his eight-year run with the team. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Vikings cut LB Eric Kendricks to start salary cap purge

By Dave Campbell Mar. 06, 2023 03:56 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins thorws as he's pressured by New York Giants' Jarrad Davis during the second half of an NFL wild card football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vikings face abrupt finish, roster churn after all that fun

By Dave Campbell Jan. 16, 2023 06:32 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, left, celebrates with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) after defeating the Dallas Cowboys in overtime in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Historic Vikings rally rises above, in age of NFL comeback

By Dave Campbell Dec. 20, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Detroit Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown is stopped by Minnesota Vikings' Patrick Peterson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Donatell, Vikings working on fixes for floundering defense

By Dave Campbell Dec. 14, 2022 07:14 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Duke Shelley (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings defense the extreme case of bending but not breaking

By Dave Campbell Dec. 05, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) reaches for Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (28) as Cook hits the ground in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Allen's turnover troubles beginning to sink Buffalo Bills

By John Wawrow Nov. 14, 2022 03:28 PM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott applauds from the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
NFL: Bills' catch vs Vikings should have been overturned

By Jonah Bronstein Nov. 13, 2022 09:06 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen adjusts his helmet in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Turnover-prone Allen coughs up 3 more in Bills loss to Vikes

By John Wawrow Nov. 13, 2022 08:21 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) smiles after winning an NFL match against New Orleans Saints at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. The Vikings won the match 28-25. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Vikings still winning despite offense's unfulfilling drives

By Dave Campbell Oct. 03, 2022 08:11 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) carries the ball up field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Lions' Campbell left with FG try regret in last-minute loss

By Dave Campbell Sep. 25, 2022 07:19 PM EDT

Justin Jefferson (18) of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a 64-yard reception in the second quarter of an NFL season opener game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Vikings WR Jefferson set to show Eagles what they missed

By Dan Gelston Sep. 15, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, left, talks with quarterback Kirk Cousins before joint drills with the San Francisco 49ers at the Vikings NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, new Vikings coaches lean on existing offensive core

By Dave Campbell Aug. 24, 2022 04:57 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

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks runs at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings' Kendricks builds rapport with new LB partner Hicks

By Brian Hall Aug. 11, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) plays against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Dec. 13, 2020. The Green Bay Packers signed outside linebacker Preston Smith to a contract extension and released outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith and offensive lineman Billy Turner in a flurry of moves before the start of the free-agency period. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Vikings agree to 3-year, $42M deal with OLB Za'Darius Smith

By Dave Campbell Mar. 22, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce (58) reacts during his introduction prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings kept up their defensive line shuffle by finalizing the release of nose tackle Michael Pierce on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, for salary cap savings ahead of free agency. The seventh-year veteran played in only eight games for the team.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Vikings continue defensive shuffle by adding LB Jordan Hicks

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2022 11:25 AM EDT