Brandon Zylstra
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) runs past Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (91) and free safety Daniel Sorensen (49) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs escape with 33-31 win when Panthers FG is wide right

By Dave Skretta Nov. 08, 2020 04:52 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 01:13 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 42-20. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Von Miller’s 95-game starting streak over due to hurt knee

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 12:12 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Clowney inactive for Seattle against Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:49 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey covers a Tennessee Titans player during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars have no idea what's next for disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey. If the past is any indication, it's sure to include something out of the ordinary.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Jalen Ramsey inactive for 1st time in career for Jaguars

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, left, celebrates with Jason Kelce after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Panthers' Newton inactive against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) reaches for a pass against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bryce Hager (54) and defensive back Marqui Christian (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers TE Greg Olsen is active against Tampa Bay

Sep. 12, 2019 07:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, July 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins running backs Derrius Guice (29) and Adrian Peterson (26) run drills during the NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va. Adrian Peterson told Derrius Guice to grab some ice cubes and wrap them around his surgically repaired left knee. Guice chuckled a bit. “You're really old school,” Guice said. “We got all this Cryotherapy and stuff, and you're talking about bags of ice.” Old school, meet new school in the Redskins backfield headlined by a 34-year-old climbing the all-time rushing list and a 22-year-old itching to make his NFL debut 13 months after a torn ACL. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Adrian Peterson a healthy scratch in Skins' opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 12:16 PM EDT

Panthers release WR Torrey Smith; claim 3 off waivers

Sep. 01, 2019 09:02 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers cut veteran wide receiver Torrey Smith, running back Elijah Holyfield and cornerback Kevon Seymour, and claimed wide receivers...

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) walks on the field in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Treadwell is likely closing in on the end of his lackluster tenure with the Vikings, three years after they drafted the wide receiver in the first round. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Kicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cuts

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2019 06:17 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass during a joint NFL football practice with the Los Angeles Chargers in Costa Mesa, Calif., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Pagano returns to Indy as Bears face Colts

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) walks on the field in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Treadwell is likely closing in on the end of his lackluster tenure with the Vikings, three years after they drafted the wide receiver in the first round. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Treadwell being 'showcased' as Vikings search for receivers

By Brian Hall Aug. 21, 2019 05:03 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks' DeShawn Shead (35) returns an interception 88-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Vikings show passing depth, versatility in win over Seahawks

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2019 11:30 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Brandon Zylstra catches a 4-yard touchdown pass in front of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jamar Taylor, left, during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings top Seahawks 25-19 behind crisp preseason passing

By Dave Campbell Aug. 18, 2019 11:27 PM EDT

Fans arrive at U.S. Bank Stadium before an NFL preseason football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings 8/18/2019

Aug. 18, 2019 06:34 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receivers Brandon Zylstra, left, and Chad Beebe run during calisthenics at the NFL football team's training camp Monday, July 29, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Even with Thielen and Diggs, Vikings need another go-to WR

By Dave Campbell Jul. 29, 2019 07:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe, left, scores past Denver Broncos cornerback C.J. Smith during the second half in an NFL football preseason game in Denver. Beebe, Jordan Taylor, Laquon Treadwell and Brandon Zylstra are among the leading candidates to emerge as the No. 3 wide receiver for the Vikings. Even with stars Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs established at that position, quarterback Kirk Cousins needs another go-to target. (AP Photo/Mark Reis, File)
Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos 8/11/2018

Jul. 29, 2019 06:13 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr, top, is lifted off the ground by linebacker Kentrell Brothers in a drill during the NFL football team's training camp Friday, July 26, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Vikes put 5 on injured list to start camp, including Hughes

By Dave Campbell Jul. 26, 2019 11:06 AM EDT