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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

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

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

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Minneapolis. The Vikings will be without their best cornerback, Patrick Peterson, for a daunting matchup for their defense against the highest-scoring team in the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys. Cameron Dantzler will take his place in the starting lineup. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings designate Peterson for return; CB has missed 3 games

Nov. 17, 2021 07:50 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore warms up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison runs from Detroit Lions safety Will Harris, left, during a 15-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Half empty: Vikings offense dissects post-halftime problems

By Dave Campbell Oct. 13, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) watches his 54-yard field goal with teammate Stephen Weatherly (91) as Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) looks on at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-17. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Win overshadows another strange second half for Vikings

By Brian Hall Oct. 11, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is seen during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Saleh changed Jets' vibe, but now it must transfer to field

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 01, 2021 05:11 PM EDT

Saleh, Wilson give Jets some optimism for the future

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (2-14) New Faces: coach Robert Saleh, QB Zach Wilson (No. 2 overall draft pick), offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur,...

Pressure's on Zimmer, Vikings, looking to lean on restored D

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 03:45 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) New faces: DT Dalvin Tomlinson, DT Michael Pierce, CB Patrick Peterson, CB Bashaud Breeland, TE Chris Herndon, K...

New York Jets' Bless Austin warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Jets surprisingly cut CB Bless Austin among several moves

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 01, 2021 02:34 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 England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2021 06:24 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

New York Jets first round draft pick Zach Wilson (2) works out during NFL football rookie camp, Friday, May 7, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Wilson making quick connections in 1st week as new Jets QB

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 08, 2021 02:59 PM EDT

Agent says TE Kroft, Jets agree to terms on 1-year deal

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 19, 2021 08:10 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets and former Buffalo Bills tight end Tyler Kroft agreed to terms on a one-year contract, agent Mike McCartney announced on...

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Newton accounts for 4 TDs, Patriots roll 28-14 over Jets

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 03, 2021 04:17 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Jets at New England Patriots 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2020 04:54 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Cleveland Browns at New York Jets 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 01:16 PM EST