Patrick Peterson
FILE - Missouri defensive back Akayleb Evans plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Oct. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Minnesota Vikings selected Evans in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Make-a-deal Vikings add DB depth in Adofo-Mensah's 1st draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 30, 2022 08:31 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine pauses during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. Cine was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the final pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Vikings draft Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. after more trades

By Brian Hall Apr. 29, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

FILE -Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with cornerback Patrick Peterson. This is another step toward stabilizing a problematic position. The 31-year-old Peterson had a solid first season with the Vikings in 2021. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Backed into a corner: Vikings enter draft needing coverage

By Dave Campbell Apr. 22, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

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 cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with cornerback Patrick Peterson. This is another step toward stabilizing a problematic position. The 31-year-old Peterson had a solid first season with the Vikings in 2021. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Vikings agree on deal to bring back CB Patrick Peterson

Mar. 30, 2022 10:09 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers cornerback Chandon Sullivan warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Chandon Sullivan will join the Minnesota Vikings, his agent announced on Friday, March 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
Former Packers CB Chandon Sullivan signs with rival Vikings

Mar. 25, 2022 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs on the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first season with the Vikings will be a tall task given their current commitments. Kirk Cousins is currently carrying a $45 million salary cap charge on the final year of his existing contract. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, FIle)
Vikings try to 'live in today and tomorrow' this offseason

By Dave Campbell Mar. 23, 2022 06:12 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Vikings have little space to spend with big holes on defense

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:13 AM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with fans after their win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
NFL Today, Week 18

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 10:07 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, center, walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 31-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2022 04:19 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 12:33 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Karl Scott is seen before an NFL football gameagainst the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Vikings DB coach Scott has worked his way up with confidence

By Dave Campbell Jan. 07, 2022 07:06 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 defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings lacked energy early Sunday, now lacking playoff spot

By Brian Hall Dec. 27, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 01:37 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Rams in stride in NFC West race, visit Vikings on short rest

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (Adam Niemi/The Daily Mining Gazette via AP)
Vikings look to steady themselves against struggling Bears

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 16, 2021 01:54 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) jumps into the end zone near Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) for a touchdown run in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
Still-viable Vikings can't escape late-game stress

By Dave Campbell Dec. 10, 2021 06:40 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings 12/9/2021

Dec. 09, 2021 08:13 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Close-game expert Steelers visit snake-bitten Vikings

By Dave Campbell Dec. 08, 2021 06:19 PM EST