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FILE - In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach and offensive advisor Gary Kubiak watches quarterbacks during drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Eagan, Minn. The Vikings have chosen Kubiak as their offensive coordinator. He fills the vacancy created by Kevin Stefanski's departure to become head coach of the Cleveland Browns. The widely expected move was confirmed by a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the club had not yet made the announcement. The 58-year-old Kubiak served as offensive adviser and assistant to head coach Mike Zimmer this season. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King, File)
AP source: Vikings make Gary Kubiak offensive coordinator

By Dave Campbell Jan. 23, 2020 01:52 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) intercepts a pass in front of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Cook gets corralled in Vikings' 27-10 loss to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 11, 2020 09:32 PM EST

NFL Football Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Vikings, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 1/11/2020

Jan. 11, 2020 04:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Browns interview Vikings OC Stefanski for head coaching job

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2020 12:16 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) takes Minnesota Vikings defensive back Anthony Harris on an interception in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Ball-hawking Harris has been Vikings secondary success story

By Dave Campbell Jan. 08, 2020 05:38 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back to pass as he throws a pass that was fumbled and recovered by the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 1/5/2020

Jan. 05, 2020 01:27 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)
Vikings have 'every intent' of retaining Spielman, Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2020 04:54 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 running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Vikings-Saints playoff clash features Dalvin & Alvin show

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2020 09:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) pats tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) after Rudolph scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. In his ninth season with the Minnesota Vikings, tight end Kyle Rudolph realizes he doesn't have many more of these chances to win a championship. The Vikings start the playoffs at New Orleans on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio, File)
Whatever the role, Vikings lean plenty on durable Rudolph

By Dave Campbell Jan. 02, 2020 07:53 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass intended for tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Cousins, Vikings prep for crossroad playoff game vs. Saints

By Dave Campbell Jan. 01, 2020 05:49 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is about to be sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings embrace underdog status in playoffs, prep for Saints

By Dave Campbell Dec. 30, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Dolphins stun Pats; Chiefs top Chargers to grab bye in AFC

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 05:58 PM EST

Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro (15) celebrates after kicking a 22-yard field goal near the end of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Bears won 21-19. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Bears edge Vikings 21-19 on Piñeiro FG with 10 seconds left

By Dave Campbell Dec. 29, 2019 04:32 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings use meaningless Bears game to regroup for playoffs

By Dave Campbell Dec. 26, 2019 07:46 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers-Seahawks prime-time showdown highlights Week 17

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 26, 2019 06:47 PM EST

Playoffs-bound Vikings host Bears for 4th Week 17 in a row

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 04:25 PM EST
CHICAGO (7-8) at MINNESOTA (10-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Vikings by 7 RECORD VS....

Green Bay Packers' Kenny Clark, left, Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith, right, celebrate after a sack during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Humbled Vikings have plenty of work to do before playoffs

By Dave Campbell Dec. 24, 2019 02:35 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) walks off the field after the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Packers won 23-10. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins struggles as Vikings' offense slips in 23-10 loss

By Brian Hall Dec. 24, 2019 01:44 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Kenny Clark, left, Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith, right, celebrate after a sack during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Packers clinch NFC North with 23-10 win over Vikings

By Dave Campbell Dec. 23, 2019 11:29 PM EST