Trae Waynes
File-This Nov. 29, 2020, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) in action in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Minneapolis. Cincinnati bolstered its offensive line, which was a glaring weakness in a 4-11-1 2020 season, with the signing of ex-Vikings Reiff as the team seeks better protection for quarterback Joe Burrow. (AP Photo/David Berding, File)
Bengals cut Atkins, add to offensive, defensive lines

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 19, 2021 06:25 PM EDT

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks at 54-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Jan. 03, 2021 04:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Barkley's season lasted just six quarters as he tore the ACL in his right knee against Chicago and had the meniscus repaired, too. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Sidelined stars fill out roster for NFL's All-Absent Team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, jokes with backup quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, left, and Brett Rypien during an NFL football practice in Englewood, Colo., in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. The Broncos activated three quarterbacks—starter Lock and backups Rypien and Blake Bortles—from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to insure that the team will not be without quarterbacks on the roster for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday as the Broncos were last Sunday when hosting the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to throw a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Bengals' Burrow vs. Washington's Young: Top two picks meet

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 19, 2020 05:26 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) gets up slowly after being sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Burrow says ankle is OK after injuring it at Steelers

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 18, 2020 04:41 PM EST

Fans attending the NCAA college football game between Northern Illinois and Buffalo on Wednesday night, Nov. 4, 2020, in DeKalb, Ill., follow guidelines about mask-wearing and social distancing. (Mark Busch/Daily Chronicle via AP)
The Latest: Thai golfing sisters contract COVID-19

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 10:12 AM EST

Bengals claim DE Takk McKinley off waivers from Falcons

Nov. 11, 2020 06:42 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday bolstered their defensive front by claiming defensive end Takk McKinley off waivers from the Atlanta...

Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) runs against Tennessee Titans' Kevin Byard (31) and Chris Jackson (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bengals confident despite 2-5-1 record at halfway point

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 09, 2020 11:29 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. A person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press that Tomlin has been fined $100,000 and the club $250,000 because coaches improperly wore facial coverings last Sunday. The person said Friday, Nov. 6 that Tomlin and the Steelers were disciplined because members of the coaching staff were “not wearing face coverings at all times on the sidelines.” (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2020 02:29 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Harrison Hand stops Green Bay Packers' A.J. Dillon during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cornerback crunch presents challenges for Zimmer, Vikings

By Brian Hall Nov. 04, 2020 05:51 PM EST

Injuries and strife plague Bengals' defense as Burrow stars

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 26, 2020 05:55 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals defense is in disarray, on the field and off. Multiple injuries to key personnel and an...

Green Bay Packers receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) catches a touchdown pass while being defended by Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive back Cameron Dantzler (27) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Relying on rookie CB Dantzler brings growing pains for Vikes

By Dave Campbell Sep. 16, 2020 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws as Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jamie Meder (61) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. Aaron Rodgers will begin his 16th season with Green Bay looking to continue his remarkable run of success against NFC North opponents as the Packers visit Minnesota. The Packers own a 47-18-1 record in games Rodgers has played against NFC North foes, including a 6-0 mark last season. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Rodgers more appreciative of LaFleur after virtual offseason

By Steve Megargee Sep. 09, 2020 07:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman (29) catches a pass during a fumble drill on the second day of training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman is out indefinitely after hurting his left hamstring in practice.C oach Sean McDermott on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, couldn’t provide a timetable on time Norman will miss, saying the team is still determining the severity of the injury.(James P. McCoy/Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Camp injuries, virus protocols had some NFL teams scrambling

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 04, 2020 11:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer walks on the field before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif. With a new offensive coordinator this season in 58-year-old Gary Kubiak, Zimmer, 64, has renewed energy for the job of trying to take the Vikings to that Super Bowl the franchise has never won. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Zimmer, remodeled Vikings defense not buying regression

By Dave Campbell Aug. 27, 2020 04:54 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow scrambles as he looks to pass in a drill during an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bottom up: Bengals & Burrow try to dig out of deepest hole

By Joe Kay Aug. 27, 2020 04:51 PM EDT

With Burrow, Bengals look to improve on 2019 fiasco

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:31 PM EDT
CINCINNATI BENGALS (2-14) New faces: QB Joe Burrow, WR Tee Higgins, G Xavier Su’a-Filo, CB Trae Waynes, CB Mackensie Alexander, CB LeShaun...

Vikings will lean on continuity to overcome key departures

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:00 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) NEW FACES: DE Yannick Ngakoue, WR Justin Jefferson, CB Jeff Gladney, CB Cameron Dantzler, WR Tajaé Sharpe, WR/PR...

Cousins, Vikings could benefit from Kubiak system continuity

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 05:48 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) CAMP SITE: Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Behind career-best season from QB Kirk Cousins,...