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FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Vikings draft OT Ezra Cleveland, CB Cameron Dantzler

By Dave Campbell Apr. 24, 2020 11:18 PM EDT

Cap-strapped Vikings could lose several key players

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:49 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Everson Griffen, CB Xavier Rhodes, DT Linval Joseph, CB Trae Waynes, CB Mackensie...

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

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

Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) fumbles while being hit by Minnesota Vikings' Xavier Rhodes (29) and Eric Kendricks (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. The Vikings' recovered on the play. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Vikings still on track for playoffs, but questions persist

By Dave Campbell Dec. 03, 2019 04:53 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Chris Carson, center, scores on a run against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37-30

By Tim Booth Dec. 02, 2019 11:42 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Troy Fumagalli, center, catches a 3-yard touchdown pass between Minnesota Vikings defenders Mackensie Alexander, left, and Anthony Barr, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Despite tight goal-line D, Vikings need better pass coverage

By Dave Campbell Nov. 18, 2019 05:28 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph celebrates after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit at half to beat Broncos 27-23

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2019 04:51 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, left, celebrates at the end an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, Vikings have passing attack back in stride

By Dave Campbell Oct. 14, 2019 08:15 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talk after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Seahawks' Dissly hurt again after promising start to year

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2019 08:36 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, center, throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, Diggs fly past Eagles in Vikings' 38-20 win

By Dave Campbell Oct. 13, 2019 04:29 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. The Bears won 16-6. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Cousins, passing game still missing when Vikings need them

By Brian Hall Sep. 30, 2019 05:44 PM EDT

Rookie Bradbury central to Vikings' reworked offensive line

By Brian Hall Jul. 27, 2019 06:38 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Improving the offensive line was a clear priority for the Minnesota Vikings heading into this season. An offense featuring...

FILE - In this March 1, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma offensive lineman Cody Ford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Ford is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
With O-line still in flux, Vikings have clear need in draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 18, 2019 07:19 PM EDT

Vikings Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:41 AM EDT
18. MINNESOTA (8-7-1) LAST SEASON: Crumbled underneath weight of Super Bowl goal they carried into 2018 with new QB Kirk Cousins following trip to NFC...

Vikings sign ex-Jets guard Dakota Dozier

Apr. 04, 2019 05:08 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed guard Dakota Dozier, adding more depth at a position in flux. The deal was done...