Minnesota Vikings
This July 26, 2016, photo provided by the University Athletic Association shows Florida football player Jachai Polite. Polite is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.(Tim Casey/UAA via AP)
Jets in 3rd round: Florida DE Polite, USC OT Edoga

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 26, 2019 09:57 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Garrett Bradbury attends an NFL football news conference in Eagan, Minn., Friday, April 26, 2019. (Renee Jones Schneider/Star Tribune via AP)
Vikings take Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. in 2nd round

By Dave Campbell Apr. 26, 2019 08:49 PM EDT

Missouri quarterback Drew Lock enteres the stage after the Denver Broncos selected Lock during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Broncos grab quarterback Drew Lock in Round 2

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 26, 2019 08:30 PM EDT

FILE - Ijn this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, NC State offensive lineman Garrett Bradbury participates in a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Bradbury is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Vikings draft NC State center Garrett Bradbury at No. 18

By Dave Campbell Apr. 25, 2019 10:34 PM EDT

Georgia defensive back DeAndre Baker poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the New York Giants selected Baker in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Giants get 3 in first round, QB Jones, DT Lawrence, DB Baker

By Tom Canavan Apr. 25, 2019 09:41 PM EDT

DE Brian Robison signs 1-day contract to retire with Vikings

Apr. 24, 2019 04:20 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison has announced his retirement from the NFL. Robison signed a one-day contract...

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 file photo, Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown visits on the sidelines before a preseason NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. Mention the NFL draft, and the debate begins immediately. Who’s the best player ever taken at No. 1 overall or the top player ever taken in a late round? (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
Analysis: The best NFL draft picks 1-32 and by round

By Teresa M. Walker And Simmi Buttar Apr. 23, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

Ex-player, scout Studwell retires after 42 years with Vikes

Apr. 23, 2019 04:37 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings college scout Scott Studwell has decided to retire after 42 years with the organization, including 14 seasons as a linebacker...

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers have needed the draft for fixes on defense the last few years, but this might be the time for them to swing back to the other side of the ball after a lackluster performance in 2018 by the offense and to give quarterback Aaron Rodgers more help. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Free-agent pickups ease pressure on Packers at draft

Apr. 22, 2019 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 1, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma offensive lineman Cody Ford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Ford is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
With O-line still in flux, Vikings have clear need in draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 18, 2019 07:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Missouri quarterback Drew Lock throws at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Lock is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Chargers may target offensive and defensive lines in draft

By Joe Reedy Apr. 18, 2019 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, North Carolina State's Garrett Bradbury (65) celebrates after he scored a touchdown during the second half of NCAA college football game, in Raleigh, N.C.Bradbury is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Titans have flexibility to add help at No. 19 in NFL draft

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 18, 2019 01:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen (41) rushes against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Lexington, Ky. Allen is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Raiders have 3 1st-rounders in GM Mike Mayock's 1st draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 18, 2019 01:50 PM EDT

Vikings Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:41 AM EDT
18. MINNESOTA (8-7-1) LAST SEASON: Crumbled underneath weight of Super Bowl goal they carried into 2018 with new QB Kirk Cousins following trip to NFC...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen stretches before practice at the Twin Cities Orthopedic Center in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Thielen deal shows Vikings' commitment to keep core together

By Brian Hall Apr. 17, 2019 06:23 PM EDT

Vikings sign QB Sean Mannion, WR Jordan Taylor

Apr. 15, 2019 05:40 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Los Angeles Rams quarterback Sean Mannion and ex-Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Taylor. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen runs with the ball after a reception against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. The Vikings and wide receiver Thielen have agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension valued at $64 million. The Vikings announced the deal Friday, April 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks 12/10/2018

Apr. 12, 2019 06:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen runs with the ball after a reception against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. The Vikings and wide receiver Thielen have agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension valued at $64 million. The Vikings announced the deal Friday, April 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Vikings, Thielen agree to 4-year, $64M extension

By Dave Campbell Apr. 12, 2019 05:44 PM EDT

This aerial photo shows Irwin Jacobs home in Orono, Minn., Wednesday, April 20, 2019. Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people found at the Lake Minnetonka mansion of Irwin Jacobs, a prominent Minnesota businessman who once owned a minority share in the Minnesota Vikings NFL team. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)
Children confirm deaths of Minnesota businessman, wife

Apr. 11, 2019 10:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive back George Iloka is shown on the sideline after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Minneapolis. The Dallas Cowboys have signed safety George Iloka, adding experience at a position that was a high priority going into the offseason.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings 10/14/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:55 AM EDT