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FILE - Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Oliver looks on before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 8, 2023, in Cincinnati. The Minnesota Vikings ramped up their run blocking on Monday, March 13, 2023, by agreeing to terms with Oliver on a three-year, $21 million contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
AP source: Vikings convert Cousins bonus, clear $16M off cap

By Dave Campbell Mar. 14, 2023 03:53 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen points skyward before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. The Vikings released wide receiver Adam Thielen on Friday, March 10, 2023, for salary cap relief, ending a remarkable 10-year run with his home-state team as an undrafted underdog.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Vikings cut WR Thielen after 10 years with home-state team

By Dave Campbell Mar. 10, 2023 10:45 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and his wife Brittany, left, celebrate with their daughter, Sterling Skye Mahomes, after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Mahomes, Cousins, Mariota part of new Netflix NFL docuseries

Feb. 22, 2023 04:01 PM EST

AFC coach Peyton Manning, left, jokes with NFC coach Eli Manning after the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Kirk Cousins rallies NFC to 35-33 win over AFC in Pro Bowl

By Mark Anderson Feb. 05, 2023 06:46 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brett Maher (19) watches his extra point miss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Analysis: Thrilling NFL weekend defined by curious decisions

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2023 05:59 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins thorws as he's pressured by New York Giants' Jarrad Davis during the second half of an NFL wild card football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vikings face abrupt finish, roster churn after all that fun

By Dave Campbell Jan. 16, 2023 06:32 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins thorws during the second half of an NFL wild card football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 years

By Dave Campbell Jan. 15, 2023 08:02 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) runs away from New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Giants DB coach Henderson has adjusted with every injury

By Tom Canavan Jan. 13, 2023 05:42 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scrambles against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles, Hurts get week of much-needed rest as NFC's top team

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 12, 2023 06:45 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) talks with teammate running back Saquon Barkley, left, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings get upstart Giants in playoffs with 'do it now' view

By Dave Campbell Jan. 12, 2023 05:09 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bobby Evans (73), middle, talks with teammates during an NFL football team practice in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. The Vikings will play the New York Giants in a wild-card game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' offensive line in flux ahead of matchup with Giants

By Brian Hall Jan. 11, 2023 06:59 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) runs from Chicago Bears safety DeAndre Houston-Carson (36) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
K.J. Osborn has big day as Vikings beat Bears in finale

By Jay Cohen Jan. 08, 2023 06:18 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell directs his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Cousins dominates first half as Vikings beat Bears 29-13

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 08, 2023 04:16 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass over Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cousins, Vikings tune up for playoffs with finale at Chicago

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:57 PM EST

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera talks to reporters after a 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Cowboys visit Commanders with chance to still win NFC East

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:14 PM EST

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) dances after breaking up a pass meant for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune via AP)
Alexander playing major role in Packers' late-season surge

By Steve Megargee Jan. 02, 2023 07:21 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Green Bay Packers linebacker Justin Hollins (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Outscored on the season, Vikings have plenty of doubters

By Steve Megargee Jan. 01, 2023 10:13 PM EST

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) celebrates with fans after returning a kickoff for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate

By Steve Megargee Jan. 01, 2023 07:38 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 28, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, right, catches a 15-yard touchdown pass over New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) and safety Julian Love (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
T.J. Hockenson proves perfect fit for Vikings' offense

By Brian Hall Dec. 28, 2022 06:40 PM EST