Brian O'Neill
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

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:02 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bobby Evans (73), middle, talks with teammates during an NFL football team practice in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. The Vikings will play the New York Giants in a wild-card game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' offensive line in flux ahead of matchup with Giants

By Brian Hall Jan. 11, 2023 06:59 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass over Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cousins, Vikings tune up for playoffs with finale at Chicago

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:57 PM EST

FILE -Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) blocks during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 07, 2021 in Baltimore. The Minnesota Vikings placed right tackle Brian O'Neill and center Austin Schlottman on injured reserve on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 all but ending the season for two starters on the precipice of the playoffs.(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
Vikings place starting o-linemen O'Neill, Schlottman on IR

Jan. 03, 2023 05:16 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

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay intercepts a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Big loss by Vikings puts pressure on O'Connell to adjust

By Dave Campbell Sep. 20, 2022 07:13 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates after catching a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings steered by star power in sharp opening performance

By Dave Campbell Sep. 12, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

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