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Packers boost special teams by re-signing LB Eric Wilson

Mar. 25, 2023 04:27 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers continued assisting their special-teams unit Saturday by re-signing linebacker Eric Wilson. Wilson had 13...

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texans have many needs at free agency after 4-win season

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:01 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh leaves the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 31-24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Saleh, Sirianni test positive for COVID-19, Stefanski back

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 22, 2021 11:40 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
Seattle Seahawks at Houston Texans 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 01:29 PM EST

Eagles giving young linebackers more opportunities to play

By Les Bowen Nov. 03, 2021 06:38 PM EDT
It wasn’t a huge surprise Wednesday when the Philadelphia Eagles waived Eric Wilson, the free agent they’d signed in the offseason to lead their linebacking...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates their win against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, coach Nick Sirianni growing together

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 11, 2021 05:43 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) dives for extra yards during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

Eagles are rebuilding with young coach, QB and roster

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:11 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (4-11-1) New faces: Coach Nick Sirianni, WR DeVonta Smith, QBs Joe Flacco and Gardner Minshew, DE Ryan Kerrigan, RB...

Pressure's on Zimmer, Vikings, looking to lean on restored D

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 03:45 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) New faces: DT Dalvin Tomlinson, DT Michael Pierce, CB Patrick Peterson, CB Bashaud Breeland, TE Chris Herndon, K...

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor steps on the field at the start of an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England's Mills, Agholor return to their roots in Philly

By Les Bowen Aug. 16, 2021 07:08 PM EDT

Zimmer, Vikings aim for rebound with restocked defense

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:28 AM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: After a badly deteriorated defense and a rash of...

Rookie head coach Nick Sirianni leads Eagles into camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:20 AM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (4-11-1) CAMP SITE: Philadelphia LAST YEAR: A last-place finish in the lowly NFC East got coach...

With No. 14 pick, Vikings could use boost on both lines

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:32 PM EDT
14. MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) LAST SEASON: Minnesota stumbled to a 1-5 start due largely to a deteriorated defense coach Mike Zimmer declared...

Vikings have needs on both lines, but little space under cap

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:28 PM EST
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: SS Anthony Harris, LB Eric Wilson, OT Rashod Hill, LG Dakota Dozier, DT Jaleel Johnson,...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries in vain to pull in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Saints won 52-33. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair

By Dave Campbell Jan. 04, 2021 06:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 file photo, Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) readies for the play in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Minneapolis. Eric Kendricks and the Minnesota Vikings have had a rough year between the lines, but the 2019 All-Pro linebacker, whose 2020 season has been shortened by a calf injury, has made quite an impact off the field. He’s the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, for his community work focused on criminal justice reform. (AP Photo/David Berding, File)
Vikings LB Kendricks has done vital work on and off field

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2020 02:46 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores his sixth touchdown of the game, tying the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns in a game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Vikings banged-up defense sinks to new depths against Saints

By Guerry Smith Dec. 25, 2020 10:16 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley as strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Kamara's 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33

By Brett Martel Dec. 25, 2020 08:10 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 12/25/2020

Dec. 25, 2020 03:50 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) looks to hand the ball off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:30 PM EST