Harrison Phillips
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass in front of Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks (37) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Vikings' playoff wait finally ends; Jefferson eyes big stage

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2023 07:39 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 41-17. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Vikings look to steady themselves for playoffs against Bears

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 05, 2023 01:17 PM EST

Clouds are lit up with the sunset light over M&T Bank, the home stadium of the Baltimore Ravens, donning lights in the colors of the Buffalo Bills in support of safety Damar Hamlin, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Baltimore. Hamlin was taken to the hospital after collapsing on the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
NFL rallies to support Hamlin as his condition improves

By John Wawrow Jan. 04, 2023 10:47 AM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) runs past New York Jets punter Braden Mann, left, on his punt return for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 10-3.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Vikings seek quick bounce back vs. stout Patriots defense

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates with teammate K.J. Osborn (17) after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26

By Dave Campbell Oct. 30, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, right, works with teammate Jaylen Twyman as they take part in 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)
Vikings see fired-up Za'Darius Smith for opener vs. Packers

By Dave Campbell Sep. 05, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Cousins, Vikings will again have plenty of skill on offense

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looks to throw during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
With Allen, addition of Von Miller, Bills built to contend

Aug. 23, 2022 10:13 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) jokes with teammates at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Vikings' middle men Tomlinson, Phillips viewed as vital to D

By Dave Campbell Aug. 06, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell directs players during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., May 17, 2022. O’Connell takes the Vikings into his first training camp, after being hired in February to replace Mike Zimmer. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
As Vikings start O'Connell era, defense again under scrutiny

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
With Josh Allen at QB, expectations are high for Bills

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Brian Daboll's offseason departure leaves Bills quarterback Josh Allen working under a new coordinator for the first time entering his fifth season in Buffalo. The good news in helping ease the transition is Allen's familiarity with Daboll's replacement, Ken Dorsey, who spent the past three seasons as the Bills quarterbacks coach. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Bills have plenty of depth options to address in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:53 AM 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 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

Bills cut Star Lotulelei after restocking defensive line

Mar. 18, 2022 01:31 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills released starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei on Friday in a move which frees up much-needed salary cap space at a...

FILE -Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Minnesota Vikings began to pick away at their offseason to-do list as free agency formally opened. They agreed to contract terms with former Buffalo defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, who spent the last four seasons with the Bills, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Vikes add free agents DT Phillips, TE Mundt, OL Schlottman

Mar. 16, 2022 08:16 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Bills make it Von Miller-time in Buffalo; sign Howard, too

By John Wawrow Mar. 16, 2022 07:29 PM 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

Bills hire Mike Shula to be senior offensive assistant

By John Wawrow Mar. 15, 2022 10:43 AM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Shula was hired on Tuesday to be Buffalo Bills senior offensive assistant in coach Sean McDermott’s latest move to restructure his...

FILE - Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Beane has a decision to weigh as to whether to stick with the players he’s familiar with or plug the team’s needs in free agency, and with little room to maneuver under the salary cap. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Bills shuffle O-line by signing Saffold, cutting Williams

By John Wawrow Mar. 14, 2022 10:27 AM EDT