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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

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

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell directs his team in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins in studying-for-a-quiz mode with new Vikings offense

By Dave Campbell Jun. 02, 2022 06:11 PM EDT

Vikings sign former Dolphins, Chiefs receiver Albert Wilson

Jun. 01, 2022 01:20 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed eight-year veteran wide receiver Albert Wilson on Wednesday, adding an experienced option for more depth at the...

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams holds a jersey after being chosen by the Detroit Lions with the 12th pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Vikings move way down in 1st round, take Georgia safety Cine

By Dave Campbell Apr. 28, 2022 11:00 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs agreed to a four-year, $96 million contract extension, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
AP source: Bills' Diggs agrees to 4-year contract extension

By John Wawrow Apr. 06, 2022 09:35 AM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs on the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first season with the Vikings will be a tall task given their current commitments. Kirk Cousins is currently carrying a $45 million salary cap charge on the final year of his existing contract. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, FIle)
Vikings try to 'live in today and tomorrow' this offseason

By Dave Campbell Mar. 23, 2022 06:12 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen runs before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has restructured his contract to give the team salary cap relief, his agency announced on Friday, March 18 2022, with a new deal that gives him $18 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Vikings redo Adam Thielen's deal for salary cap relief

Mar. 18, 2022 01:04 PM EDT

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

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman walks on the field before of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Gettleman is out as the general manager of the New York Giants after a fourth straight double-digit losing season. The Giants announced the 70-year-old Gettleman retired on Monday, Jan. 10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
From north to east, NFL firings begin on day after finales

By Barry Wilner Jan. 10, 2022 12:38 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, talks with down judge Derick Bowers (74) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Vikings seek new leadership, fire GM Spielman, coach Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Jan. 10, 2022 10:01 AM 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

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is seen before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Playoff-less Vikings, Zimmer enter a week of uncertainty

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2022 07:59 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Nate Stanley runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
With Kirk Cousins out, Vikings' playoff hopes disintegrate

By Steve Megargee Jan. 02, 2022 11:44 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, left, fumbles the ball as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) and Xavier Woods close in during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Vikings won't have CB Cameron Dantzler for Packers game

Jan. 02, 2022 07:08 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) runs from Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again

By Steve Megargee Dec. 30, 2021 03:02 PM EST