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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

FILE - Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass as he takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. The Cardinals have shown improvement during quarterback Kyler Murray's first three seasons, progressing from one of the league's worst teams to a spot in the NFC Wild Card game last year. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Kyler Murray's contract situation the talk of Cardinals camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:12 AM 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, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 12:33 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

Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert, right, makes a catch while Washington Football Team's Jeremy Reaves defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in hand

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2022 05:42 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates along with teammates Kenny Moore II (23) and Khari Willis after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:53 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

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

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

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson, center, is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson, left, and linebacker Nick Vigil (59) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) drops into coverage against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, file photo. Finally, this appears to be the week the Minnesota Vikings will have Anthony Barr back on the field. Injuries have kept the four-time Pro Bowl linebacker out for the last 18 games. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Vikings' Barr finally back; knee injury brought 'down days'

By Dave Campbell Oct. 06, 2021 07:22 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with teammates after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) celebrates after a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) walks to the sidelines after missing a game-winning field goal attempt against the Arizona Cardinals after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Hexed? Vexed? Vikings try to stay on track after missed kick

By Dave Campbell Sep. 20, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Evans caught a 3-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
NFL Today, Week 2

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) attempts a game-winning field goal as punter Jordan Berry (3) holds during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Joseph missed and the Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Joseph's missed FG dooms Vikings in 34-33 loss to Cardinals

By John Marshall Sep. 19, 2021 09:14 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cards win 34-33 thriller after Vikings miss last-second FG

By David Brandt Sep. 19, 2021 07:39 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Northern Arizona at Arizona 9/18/2021

Sep. 19, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals defensive end Michael Dogbe in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Cards work to prove stellar Week 1 was no fluke vs. Vikings

The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 02:28 PM EDT