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LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. runs through drills during LSU Pro Day for NFL football coaches and scouts in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Vikings enter draft with still-pressing need at cornerback

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:48 AM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce (58) reacts during his introduction prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings kept up their defensive line shuffle by finalizing the release of nose tackle Michael Pierce on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, for salary cap savings ahead of free agency. The seventh-year veteran played in only eight games for the team.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Vikings continue defensive shuffle by adding LB Jordan Hicks

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2022 11:25 AM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph, center, celebrates with teammates after kicking a 29-yard field goal on the final play of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-31. In a deal announced Monday, March 14, 2022, the Vikings tendered a contract offer to restricted free agent kicker Joseph. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings tender contract to restricted FA kicker Greg Joseph

Mar. 14, 2022 06:12 PM EDT

Chargers hire Ryan Ficken as special teams coordinator

Feb. 03, 2022 02:39 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Ficken has been hired by the Los Angeles Chargers as special teams coordinator after he spent the past 15 seasons with the Minnesota...

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is seen before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Playoff-less Vikings, Zimmer enter a week of uncertainty

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2022 07:59 PM EST

Fans make their way to Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 05:41 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) runs from Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again

By Steve Megargee Dec. 30, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Preston Smith reacts after sacking Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Vikings seek to complete sweep of NFC North champion Packers

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 02:03 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, right, yells at referee Scott Novak after Fields was tackled hard into the ground by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Penalties, mistakes hurt Bears in 17-9 loss to Vikings

By Jay Cohen Dec. 20, 2021 11:41 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins walks out onto the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 12/20/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 07:01 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) scores on a 29-yard touchdown run ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings beat Steelers 36-28, deny last-play pass in end zone

By Dave Campbell Dec. 10, 2021 12:03 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Passive defense yields demise for Vikes, puts season on edge

By Dave Campbell Dec. 06, 2021 07:25 PM EST

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker sports an Oxford decal, honoring the students killed at the high school this week, during pregame of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 01:01 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Campbell has hands full with winless Lions against Vikings

By Larry Lage Dec. 02, 2021 05:43 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions, Vikings both desperate for win for different reasons

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 11:09 AM EST

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) is pulled down by Detroit Lions safety Dean Marlowe during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions find new ways of self-destructing in loss to Bears

By Dave Hogg Nov. 25, 2021 06:23 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph, center, celebrates with teammates after kicking a 29-yard field goal on the final play of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-31. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
NFL Today, Week 11

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2021 09:29 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) slides to the turf ahead of Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Packers defense slips against Kirk Cousins, Vikings

By Brian Hall Nov. 21, 2021 07:41 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 23-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings outlast Rodgers, Packers 34-31 on game-ending FG

By Dave Campbell Nov. 21, 2021 04:43 PM EST

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates with teammate Corey Bojorquez (7) after kicking a 54-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:23 PM EST