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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, left, talks with quarterback Kirk Cousins before joint drills with the San Francisco 49ers at the Vikings NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, new Vikings coaches lean on existing offensive core

By Dave Campbell Aug. 24, 2022 04:57 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

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) is tripped up by Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts activate QB Carson Wentz from COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2022 02:43 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Tough path to playoffs for Vikings worsens without Thielen

By Dave Campbell Dec. 29, 2021 06:06 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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) and cornerback Taron Johnson (24) on a 13-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard

By Steve Reed Dec. 27, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Brandon Powell flips into the end zone during a 61-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Punt return TD sparks Rams in playoff-clinch win vs. Vikings

By Dave Campbell Dec. 26, 2021 04:44 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Hard-to-figure Vikings still trudging ahead in playoff chase

By Dave Campbell Dec. 21, 2021 06:58 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds and linebacker Marcus Allen, right, after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 36-28. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Shoulder injury 'over with' as Vikings harness power of Cook

By Dave Campbell Dec. 16, 2021 06:05 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

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass while defended by Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Tevaughn Campbell (20) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Go-for-it Vikings get results from increased aggression

By Dave Campbell Nov. 15, 2021 06:48 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs (7) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct 6, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) get set during an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The Vikings have signed O’Neill to a contract extension. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)
Vikings sign RT Brian O'Neill to contract extension

By Dave Campbell Sep. 08, 2021 01:33 PM EDT

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

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

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) gives his cletes to a fan following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Cowboys defeated the Bengals 30-7. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 12:10 PM EST