Chad Beebe
Vikings-Bears Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 10:32 AM EDT
MINNESOTA (2-1) at CHICAGO (2-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE — Bears by 2½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Minnesota 2-1;...

In this Aug. 24, 2019, photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Minneapolis. The Vikings have brought back a pair of familiar players, signing cornerback/punt returner Marcus Sherels and wide receiver Treadwell. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Injury to Beebe brings Vikings back to Sherels and Treadwell

By Brian Hall Sep. 25, 2019 07:47 PM EDT

In this Aug. 24, 2019, photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Minneapolis. The Vikings have brought back a pair of familiar players, signing cornerback/punt returner Marcus Sherels and wide receiver Treadwell. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings bring back WR Laquon Treadwell, PR Marcus Sherels

Sep. 24, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cook, Vikings thriving with throwback running game

By Dave Campbell Sep. 23, 2019 07:36 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley stands on crutches in the bench area after getting injurd against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Patriots receiver Julian Edelman leaves with chest injury

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 09:19 PM EDT

Correction: Raiders-Vikings story

Sep. 22, 2019 04:21 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story Sept. 22 about the Raiders-Vikings game, The Associated Press erroneously referred to the Oakland quarterback. He is Derek Carr, not...

A fan tailgates before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers 9/15/2019

Sep. 15, 2019 10:40 AM EDT

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Chris Cooper (34) during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
AP Source: Vikings agree to deal with WR Josh Doctson

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2019 05:20 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)
Kicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cuts

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

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' backups stage big rally late, beat Vikings 27-23

Aug. 29, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyree Jackson throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Bills score 3 TDs in final 4 minutes to beat Vikings 27-23

By John Wawrow Aug. 29, 2019 10:26 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

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey takes part in kicking drills during the NFL football team's training camp Monday, July 29, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Specialist spots still in flux, as Vikings add kicker/punter

By Dave Campbell Aug. 12, 2019 07:45 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