Ameer Abdullah
Protesters gather outside the Minnesota Vikings football stadium Friday, May 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Floyd death spurs action in Minn. sports for societal change

By Dave Campbell Jun. 11, 2020 04:56 PM EDT

Vikings re-sign backups RB Ameer Abdullah, OL Brett Jones

Mar. 27, 2020 03:46 PM EDT
The Minnesota Vikings re-signed two more of their own free agents on Friday, with new contracts for running back Ameer Abdullah and center Brett Jones. ...

Cap-strapped Vikings could lose several key players

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:49 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Everson Griffen, CB Xavier Rhodes, DT Linval Joseph, CB Trae Waynes, CB Mackensie...

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers,. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vikings boast backfield depth as injuries elevate Boone

By Dave Campbell Dec. 20, 2019 06:07 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is congratulated by running back J.D. McKissic (41) and wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 12/8/2019

Dec. 20, 2019 02:50 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph celebrates after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit at half to beat Broncos 27-23

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2019 04:51 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:35 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah (31) attempts to avoid a tackle by New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants 10/6/2019

Oct. 06, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Oakland Raiders at Minnesota Vikings 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 01:01 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

Buffalo Bills running back Marcus Murphy (22) gets past Minnesota Vikings safety Marcus Epps (39) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah (31) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. With rookie Alexander Mattison at the top of the candidate list and Ameer Abdullah returning after a late-season arrival last year, the Minnesota Vikings are looking for another running back to emerge as a reliable complement to Dalvin Cook. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
As Cook rests, Vikings get long look at backup running backs

By Brian Hall Aug. 16, 2019 04:43 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 8/9/2019

Aug. 09, 2019 08:34 PM EDT

Vikings Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:49 AM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (8-7-1) OPEN CAMP: July 26, Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Stumbled underneath weight of Super Bowl goal they carried with...

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph addresses the media after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. The Vikings and tight end Kyle Rudolph have agreed to terms on a contract extension, keeping the team’s longest-tenured offensive player in place despite a tight salary cap situation. The Vikings announced the deal on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, as minicamp began. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio, File)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 12/23/2018

Jun. 11, 2019 12:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 1, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma offensive lineman Cody Ford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Ford is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
With O-line still in flux, Vikings have clear need in draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 18, 2019 07:19 PM EDT

Vikings re-sign RB Abdullah, for depth behind Cook

Mar. 18, 2019 06:29 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed running back Ameer Abdullah to a one-year contract, solidifying a complement to Dalvin Cook after the...

Free Agency-Vikings Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:22 PM EDT
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Anthony Barr, DT Sheldon Richardson, RB Latavius Murray, CB/PR Marcus Sherels, K Dan Bailey, DT Tom Johnson, G Tom Compton, G Nick...