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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Cousins, Vikings will again have plenty of skill on offense

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) scores a touchdown during the first half of a NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Tagovailoa makes preseason debut; Raiders top Dolphins 15-13

By Alanis Thames Aug. 20, 2022 10:20 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins cornerback Trill Williams (6) grabs a pass during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Dolphins place CB Trill Williams on IR with torn ACL

Aug. 15, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell directs players during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., May 17, 2022. O’Connell takes the Vikings into his first training camp, after being hired in February to replace Mike Zimmer. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
As Vikings start O'Connell era, defense again under scrutiny

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 01:11 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 cornerback Chandon Sullivan warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Chandon Sullivan will join the Minnesota Vikings, his agent announced on Friday, March 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
Former Packers CB Chandon Sullivan signs with rival Vikings

Mar. 25, 2022 07:31 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

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, center, walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 31-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2022 04:19 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

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

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 01:37 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Rams in stride in NFC West race, visit Vikings on short rest

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Passive defense yields demise for Vikes, puts season on edge

By Dave Campbell Dec. 06, 2021 07:25 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 04:51 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

Fans use blue smoke outside of SoFi Stadium before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
The Latest: Packers blank Seahawks, retake 1st place in NFC

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 11:16 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs (7) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Amari Cooper during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16

By Dave Campbell Oct. 31, 2021 11:48 PM EDT

Injured Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, center, stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 07:59 PM EDT