Trae Waynes
FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen will become a free agent for the first time in his 11-year career. He's coming off a bounce-back season for the longest-tenured player on the team. Griffen has chosen to exercise his option to void the remaining three years on his contract, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
AP source: Vikings DE Griffen to void deal, hit free agency

By Dave Campbell Feb. 20, 2020 02:13 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) returns a fumble during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings must face Saints without CBs Alexander, Hughes

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2020 03:31 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Packers' Rodgers, Vikings coach Zimmer set to face off again

Dec. 19, 2019 07:31 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon reacts before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 02:49 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 20-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings get back on track, with Cook playing as promised

By Dave Campbell Dec. 09, 2019 05:07 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Troy Fumagalli, center, catches a 3-yard touchdown pass between Minnesota Vikings defenders Mackensie Alexander, left, and Anthony Barr, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Despite tight goal-line D, Vikings need better pass coverage

By Dave Campbell Nov. 18, 2019 05:28 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Broncos keep squandering fourth-quarter leads

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 18, 2019 05:17 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse, right, breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit to stun Broncos; Ravens roll

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 04:57 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph celebrates after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit at half to beat Broncos 27-23

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2019 04:51 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:35 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins celebrates in the second half of NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Vikings stay grounded with clutch win over Cowboys

By Dave Campbell Nov. 11, 2019 07:56 PM EST

Cowboys LB Vander Esch active after 1st absence of career

Nov. 10, 2019 07:09 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is active against Minnesota on Sunday night after the second-year player missed the...

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) makes a 41-yard catch against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Hamstring to keep Vikings WR Adam Thielen out vs Cowboys

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2019 02:11 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 01:12 PM EST

Native American leaders protest outside U.S. Bank Stadium before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The group was protesting to urge the visiting Washington team to retire the Redskins team name and mascot. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings 10/24/2019

Oct. 24, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) avoids a tackle by Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Unheralded Vikings LB Kendricks on verge of breakout season

By Dave Campbell Oct. 16, 2019 06:10 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, left, celebrates at the end an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, Vikings have passing attack back in stride

By Dave Campbell Oct. 14, 2019 08:15 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs from Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas (32) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Philadelphia Eagles at Minnesota Vikings 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) is injured as he fumbles and is pulled down by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter and Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) watches during the half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Everson Griffen's return to form energizes Vikings defense

By Brian Hall Oct. 09, 2019 07:05 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah (31) attempts to avoid a tackle by New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants 10/6/2019

Oct. 06, 2019 01:30 PM EDT