Dakota Dozier
FILE - Chicago Bears new NFL football head coach Matt Eberflus, left, and new general manager Ryan Poles pose for photo during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The Chicago Bears are entering a new phase after general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus took over for the fired Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Bears enter new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:23 AM EDT

Chicago Bears linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu stretches at the NFL football team's practice facility in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' progress at minicamp comes without DE Robert Quinn

By Gene Chamberlain Jun. 14, 2022 07:23 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

Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon, right, reacts in front of Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
NFL players, owners help 'Inspire Change' for social justice

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 12:02 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)
Virus trouble for Vikings includes 1 player hospitalized

By Dave Campbell Nov. 10, 2021 06:38 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook celebrates a touchdown by quarterback Kirk Cousins during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No change to Cook's status as Vikes RB faces assault lawsuit

By Dave Campbell Nov. 10, 2021 03:03 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
With last-chance vibe, Vikes aim to overcome early setbacks

By Dave Campbell Sep. 01, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) during the first half of an NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery

By Dave Campbell Sep. 01, 2021 01:46 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon (89) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo. The New York Jets have traded tight end Chris Herndon to the Minnesota Vikings, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets trade Herndon, 6th-rounder to Vikings for 4th-rounder

By Dennis Waszak Aug. 31, 2021 03:59 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Kris Boyd (29) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Lock, Bridgewater sharp for Broncos in 33-6 win vs. Vikings

By Dave Campbell Aug. 14, 2021 07:15 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings linemen Christian Darrisaw (71) and Oli Udoh (74) smile as they watch drills during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Progress slow for Vikes rookie Darrisaw; line still in flux

By Dave Campbell Aug. 09, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

Zimmer, Vikings aim for rebound with restocked defense

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:28 AM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: After a badly deteriorated defense and a rash of...

File-This Oct. 31, 2020, file photo shows Michigan defensive lineman Kwity Paye (19) rushing the quarterback during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich. Paye is one of the top edge rushers in this year’s draft who could entice the Vikings with the No. 14 overall pick. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
With needs on both lines, Vikes have draft-pick limitations

By Dave Campbell Apr. 23, 2021 04:27 PM EDT

With No. 14 pick, Vikings could use boost on both lines

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:32 PM EDT
14. MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) LAST SEASON: Minnesota stumbled to a 1-5 start due largely to a deteriorated defense coach Mike Zimmer declared...

Vikings re-sign left guard Dakota Dozier

Mar. 30, 2021 06:12 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings re-signed left guard Dakota Dozier on Tuesday, retaining a starter from last season to compete again for a job that's...

Vikings have needs on both lines, but little space under cap

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:28 PM EST
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: SS Anthony Harris, LB Eric Wilson, OT Rashod Hill, LG Dakota Dozier, DT Jaleel Johnson,...

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) looks to make a block during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Minneapolis. The Vikings made their costliest move yet for salary cap compliance Wednesday, March 10, 2021, by terminating the contract of Reiff with one year left on it, weakening an offensive line that was already in need of some upgrades. Though Reiff plays a critical position and 2020 was by most measures the best of his four seasons with the Vikings, cutting him will trim $11.75 million off the team's cap charges. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings cut LT Riley Reiff for cap savings of more than $11M

By Dave Campbell Mar. 10, 2021 07:53 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson (81) catches a 2-point conversion over Carolina Panthers cornerback Corn Elder (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Beebe amends for fumble with TD as Vikes top Panthers 28-27

By Dave Campbell Nov. 29, 2020 05:02 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

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) catches a pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Fading Bears look to stop skid against resurgent Vikings

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 12, 2020 02:23 PM EST