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Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) jokes with teammates at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Vikings' middle men Tomlinson, Phillips viewed as vital to D

By Dave Campbell Aug. 06, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons runs a drill during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Barr could help young Cowboys star Parsons' pursuit of sacks

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 05, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings place-kicker Greg Joseph practices during NFL football training camp in Eagan, Minn., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
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Aug. 05, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

LB Anthony Barr, Cowboys agree to 1-year deal

Aug. 03, 2022 06:43 PM EDT
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Anthony Barr agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday. The 32-year-old Barr was a...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings' Cousins using summer tennis for in-season agility

By Dave Campbell Aug. 03, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. has thumb surgery, aims for opener

Aug. 02, 2022 08:04 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Kris Boyd (29) watches during the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' Dantzler determined to shine in late friend's honor

By Dave Campbell Aug. 01, 2022 09:05 PM EDT

FILE - LeRoy Butler III waves while being honored for the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. After starring for the Seminoles, Butler helped recast the safety position in the NFL and restore Green Bay's glory days during a 12-year career that featured five All-Pro selections and landed him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Mom's lessons of pluck, preparation served LeRoy Butler well

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 01, 2022 12:24 PM EDT

FILE - Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson arrives at NFL football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Houston. The NFL suspended Watson for six games on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 for violating its personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas, two people familiar with the decision said. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, FIle)
Notable suspensions under NFL’s personal conduct policy

By The Associated Press Aug. 01, 2022 09:50 AM EDT

CORRECTS TO SATURDAY NOT TUESDAY - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings value return of rejuvenated tight end Irv Smith Jr.

By Dave Campbell Jul. 30, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith speaks to the media during the NFL football team's training camp at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' ownership sees positivity from new leadership

By Brian Hall Jul. 29, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
For Vikings, budding Cousins-O'Connell relationship is key

By Dave Campbell Jul. 28, 2022 07:44 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett speaks with reporters after arriving at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Tuesday, July 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is always ready to work

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 28, 2022 02:52 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings, Jefferson believe star WR still on verge of takeoff

By Dave Campbell Jul. 27, 2022 05:23 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., on June 8, 2022. Smith begins his 11th NFL season, all with the Vikings. The six-time Pro Bowl safety is a new father, too, with plenty to be happy about as the Vikings start camp under a new coaching staff. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings 'old guy' Harrison Smith feeling spry in season 11

By Dave Campbell Jul. 26, 2022 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson reported to his first training camp with the Browns on Friday, July 22, 2022, still not knowing how long he'll be their starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
NFL teams open camp with biggest question still unanswered

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 26, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., on June 8, 2022. The Minnesota Vikings signed rookies Andrew Booth Jr. and Ingram to complete their draft-class contracts on Sunday, July 24, 2022, as players began to report to training camp. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings sign Booth, Ingram, finish rookie deals before camp

Jul. 24, 2022 08:45 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Ravens hope to rebound from injury-filled 2021

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

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
With Josh Allen at QB, expectations are high for Bills

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 12:46 PM EDT