Ifeadi Odenigbo
Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he will...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) gets upended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Vikings' miscues have them on outside of playoffs, again

By Brian Hall Dec. 14, 2020 05:33 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. celebrates after catching a 28-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Minnesota Vikings 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:30 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen is congratulated by teammate Dakota Dozier (78) after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Vikings could be without the touchdown prowess of Thielen

By Brian Hall Nov. 25, 2020 05:56 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 11/16/2020

Nov. 16, 2020 07:32 PM EST

El quarterback de los Packers de Green Bay Aaron Rodgers lanza el balón en el juego ante los Texans de Houston el domingo 25 de octubre del 2020. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Packers' Rodgers, Adams to challenge young Vikings CBs again

By Steve Megargee Oct. 28, 2020 07:08 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings not declaring rebuild; DE Hunter has neck surgery

By Dave Campbell Oct. 28, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings trade DE Yannick Ngakoue to Ravens for draft picks

By Dave Campbell Oct. 22, 2020 11:58 AM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) bobbles a catch in the end zone as Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (24) defends the play during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Justin time: Vikings have full trust in rookie WR Jefferson

By Dave Campbell Oct. 05, 2020 08:25 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 01:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have placed defensive end Danielle Hunter on injured reserve. The move takes one of their most vital players out of action for the season opener against Green Bay and at least two more games after that. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings put Hunter on IR; star DE must miss at least 3 games

By Dave Campbell Sep. 09, 2020 06:05 PM EDT

Vikings land DT P.J. Hall in deal with Raiders for late pick

By Dave Campbell Aug. 03, 2020 05:58 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings acquired defensive tackle P.J. Hall from the Oakland Raiders for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2021,...

Vikings place LB Barr on COVID reserve; 8th player on list

Jul. 30, 2020 05:51 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings placed linebacker Anthony Barr on the reserve list for COVID-19 on Thursday, the eighth player they've designated...

In this photo taken from video, Minnesota Vikings NFL football team defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo talks on a conference call from his home in Chicago, Thursday, May 21, 2020. Odenigbo's progression from the practice squad accelerated last season with regular playing time and made an even bigger leap forward this spring when stalwart Everson Griffen did not re-sign with the team. (Dave Campbell via Zoom)
Odenigbo's opportunity: Vikings pass rusher now in key role

By Dave Campbell May. 21, 2020 07:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Minneapolis. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman's biggest move this off-season was trading Diggs to Buffalo for draft picks, giving the Vikings three extra selections this weekend including the 22nd overall choice in the first round.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Spielman: Offseason losses 'a natural evolution of a roster'

By Dave Campbell Apr. 21, 2020 06:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. Barr was coach Mike Zimmer’s first draft pick, taken ninth overall in 2014. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Backed into a corner: Vikings must restock defense in draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 16, 2020 12:08 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Odenigbo active for Vikings vs. Saints in wild-card round

Jan. 05, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) returns a fumble during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings must face Saints without CBs Alexander, Hughes

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2020 03:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in Minneapolis. In his ninth season with the Minnesota Vikings, tight end Kyle Rudolph realizes he doesn't have many more of these chances to win a championship. The Vikings start the playoffs at New Orleans on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 12/29/2019

Jan. 02, 2020 03:04 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is about to be sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings embrace underdog status in playoffs, prep for Saints

By Dave Campbell Dec. 30, 2019 06:26 PM EST