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FILE - Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during an NFL divisional playoff football game Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers should get an immediate indication of whether their defense is as stingy as its preseason billing suggests. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Confident Packers defense ready for difficult early test

By Steve Megargee Sep. 09, 2022 01:33 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond (11) leaves the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Vikings 23-13. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Vikings cut QBs Mannion, Mond as 2021 draft class is slashed

By Dave Campbell Aug. 30, 2022 07:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh Rosen (19) passes the ball as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Renell Wren (98) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Raiders' Leatherwood, Browns' Rosen among wave of NFL cuts

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 30, 2022 07:02 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) runs a fumble in for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Browning's fumble return TD helps Broncos beat Vikings 23-13

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 28, 2022 12:19 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion passes against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Vikings acquire backup QB Nick Mullens in trade from Raiders

By Brian Hall Aug. 22, 2022 11:39 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Sudfeld, 49ers beat Vikings 17-7 in battle of backups

By Brian Hall Aug. 20, 2022 10:15 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, left, talks with former NFL head coach Mike Shanahan as the San Francisco 49ers, coached by Shanahan's son Kyle Shanahan, take part in joint drills at the Vikings NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
49ers-Vikings practice: Cousins is back; Lance is back home

By Dave Campbell Aug. 17, 2022 06:55 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle T.Y. McGill during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders move to 2-0 in preseason with 26-20 win over Vikings

W.g. Ramirez Aug. 14, 2022 07:25 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond prepare to throw at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings' Cousins has COVID-19, won't play preseason opener

By Dave Campbell Aug. 12, 2022 02:27 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

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

FILE - Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) plays against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Dec. 13, 2020. The Green Bay Packers signed outside linebacker Preston Smith to a contract extension and released outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith and offensive lineman Billy Turner in a flurry of moves before the start of the free-agency period. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Vikings agree to 3-year, $42M deal with OLB Za'Darius Smith

By Dave Campbell Mar. 22, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Vikings have little space to spend with big holes on defense

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:13 AM 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

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers runs for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers rout Vikings 37-10 in cold to take NFC's No. 1 seed

By Steve Megargee Jan. 02, 2022 11:41 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

Fans make their way to Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 05:41 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Rams won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings lose Cousins to COVID list before game vs. Packers

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2021 11:50 AM EST