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Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook were key figures in the Vikings offense last season.

Vikings training camp roster pretty well set. Here's the depth chart

Seven starters from last year's playoff team will not return to the Vikings in 2020, creating opportunity for rookie newcomers and veteran holdovers alike.

Vikings mailbag: Ongoing line issues, 4th rounders, football in a pandemic

10:29am
Oli Udoh is a candidate to work into the Vikings offensive line rotation.
Splitting time here between questions about the roster and a bigger-picture discussion about how the 2020 season could work

Dolphins rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa will wear uniform No. 1

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Rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the Miami Dolphins' top draft pick, will wear uniform No. 1.
Vikings
9:50am
Boise State offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland was part of the Vikings' record draft class.

Football from home: Vikings opening cybercamp for rookies today

A group of 15 draftees, as well as 12 undrafted free agents will begin their education online. General Manager Rick Spielman said Tuesday the team's virtual offseason program has "been working outstanding."
Vikings
May 5
Vikings defensive lineman Bob Lurtsema (left, 1973 photo) said former Colts and Dolphins coach Don Shula, right, "set up my whole career." Shula died

'I owe everything to Shula.' Ex-Viking Lurtsema on coaching legend

Bob Lurtsema was undrafted out of Western Michigan in the 1960s. But he was signed by Baltimore — then coached by Don Shula — as a free agent. It was the start of a journey that led to the Vikings.
Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) is looking to follow his father into the NFL.
nfl draft See them all: The Star Tribune's draft position previews
updated 4 hours 2 mins. ago
Our pro football writers are getting ready for the NFl draft with a position-by-position preview of the best players available, and a look at the Vikings' needs.
Vikings
May 5
K.J. Osborn had a modest senior season as a receiver at Miami but really shined in punt returns, averaging 15.9 yards.

'Good player, even better person.' Osborn seeks bigger stage with Vikings

Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman said K.J. Osborn, the team's fifth-round draft choice, is a well-rounded receiver, returner and leader lauded after only one season for Miami.
Vikings
May 4
Mississippi State defensive back Cameron Dantzler -- the second cornerback picked by the Vikings in the recent NFL draft -- built his college résumé

How Vikings rookie Dantzler got his nickname: 'When I hit you, it hurt'

When Cameron Dantzler was playing high school football as a wiry cornerback in Hammond, La., he earned the nickname "The Needle."
Vikings
May 4
Back in January of 2006, Brett Favre (left) was the Packers' starting quarterback and Aaron Rodgers was the backup. Favre eventually was nudged aside

Souhan: Rodgers to the Vikings? Weirder things have happened

Remember, there was never any way Brett Favre could ever play for the Vikings ... and then we had Brad Childress picking him up at the airport.

nfl

  • NFC North w l t pct pf pa home away
    Green Bay 13 3 0 .813 376 313 7-1 6-2
    Minnesota 10 6 0 .625 407 303 6-2 4-4
    Chicago 8 8 0 .500 280 298 4-4 4-4
    Detroit 3 12 1 .219 341 423 2-6 1-6
  • NFC South w l t pct pf pa home away
    New Orleans 13 3 0 .813 458 341 6-2 7-1
    Atlanta 7 9 0 .438 381 399 3-5 4-4
    Tampa Bay 7 9 0 .438 458 449 2-6 5-3
    Carolina 5 11 0 .313 340 470 2-6 3-5
  • NFC East w l t pct pf pa home away
    Philadelphia 9 7 0 .563 385 354 5-3 4-4
    Dallas 8 8 0 .500 434 321 5-3 3-5
    NY Giants 4 12 0 .250 341 451 2-6 2-6
    Washington 3 13 0 .188 266 435 1-7 2-6
  • NFC West w l t pct pf pa home away
    San Francisco 13 3 0 .813 479 310 6-2 7-1
    Seattle 11 5 0 .688 405 398 4-4 7-1
    Los Angeles 9 7 0 .563 394 364 5-3 4-4
    Arizona 5 10 1 .344 361 442 2-5 3-5
  • AFC North w l t pct pf pa home away
    Baltimore 14 2 0 .875 531 282 7-1 7-1
    Pittsburgh 8 8 0 .500 289 303 5-3 3-5
    Cleveland 6 10 0 .375 335 393 4-4 2-6
    Cincinnati 2 14 0 .125 279 420 2-6 0-8
  • AFC South w l t pct pf pa home away
    Houston 10 6 0 .625 378 385 5-3 5-3
    Tennessee 9 7 0 .563 402 331 4-4 5-3
    Indianapolis 7 9 0 .438 361 373 5-3 2-6
    Jacksonville 6 10 0 .375 300 397 3-5 3-5
  • AFC East w l t pct pf pa home away
    New England 12 4 0 .750 420 225 6-2 6-2
    Buffalo 10 6 0 .625 314 259 4-4 6-2
    NY Jets 7 9 0 .438 276 359 5-3 2-6
    Miami 5 11 0 .313 306 494 3-5 2-6
  • AFC West w l t pct pf pa home away
    Kansas City 12 4 0 .750 451 308 5-3 7-1
    Denver 7 9 0 .438 282 316 5-3 2-6
    Oakland 7 9 0 .438 313 419 5-3 2-6
    Los Angeles 5 11 0 .313 337 345 2-6 3-5
  • Passing Yards
    K. Cousins MIN 3603
    S. Mannion MIN 126
  • Rushing Yards
    D. Cook MIN 1135
    A. Mattison MIN 462
    M. Boone MIN 273
    A. Abdullah MIN 115
    K. Cousins MIN 63
  • Receiving Yards
    S. Diggs MIN 1130
    D. Cook MIN 519
    A. Thielen MIN 418
    K. Rudolph MIN 367
    I. Smith Jr. MIN 311
  • Defensive Tackles (Total)
    E. Kendricks MIN 110
    H. Smith MIN 85
    A. Barr MIN 79
    D. Hunter MIN 70
    X. Rhodes MIN 63
  • Interceptions
    A. Harris MIN 6
    H. Smith MIN 3
    M. Alexander MIN 1
    A. Barr MIN 1
    (4) Players 1
  • Sacks
    D. Hunter MIN 14.5
    E. Griffen MIN 8.0
    I. Odenigbo MIN 7.0
    J. Johnson MIN 3.5
    (3) Players 3.0
  • Passing Yards
    J. Winston TB 5109
    D. Prescott DAL 4902
    J. Goff LAR 4638
    M. Ryan ATL 4466
    R. Wilson SEA 4110
  • Rushing Yards
    C. McCaffrey CAR 1387
    E. Elliott DAL 1357
    C. Carson SEA 1230
    D. Cook MIN 1135
    A. Jones GB 1084
  • Receiving Yards
    M. Thomas NO 1725
    J. Jones ATL 1394
    C. Godwin TB 1333
    K. Golladay DET 1190
    A. Cooper DAL 1189
  • Defensive Tackles (Total)
    B. Wagner SEA 159
    B. Martinez GB 155
    J. Hicks ARI 150
    B. Baker ARI 147
    L. Kuechly CAR 144
  • Interceptions
    A. Harris MIN 6
    J. Jenkins NO 5
    K. King GB 5
    Q. Dunbar WAS 4
    (2) Players 4
  • Sacks
    S. Barrett TB 19.5
    C. Jones ARI 19.0
    C. Jordan NO 15.5
    D. Hunter MIN 14.5
    Z. Smith GB 13.5
  • Passing Yards
    P. Rivers LAC 4615
    T. Brady NE 4057
    D. Carr OAK 4054
    P. Mahomes KC 4031
    D. Watson HOU 3852
  • Rushing Yards
    D. Henry TEN 1540
    N. Chubb CLE 1494
    L. Jackson BAL 1206
    L. Fournette JAX 1152
    J. Jacobs OAK 1150
  • Receiving Yards
    T. Kelce KC 1229
    D. Parker MIA 1202
    K. Allen LAC 1199
    J. Landry CLE 1174
    D. Hopkins HOU 1165
  • Defensive Tackles (Total)
    Z. Cunningham HOU 137
    T. Davis DEN 134
    J. Schobert CLE 133
    J. Baker MIA 124
    A. Walker IND 123
  • Interceptions
    S. Gilmore NE 6
    T. White BUF 6
    K. Byard TEN 5
    M. Fitzpatrick PIT 5
    (4) Players 5
  • Sacks
    T. Watt PIT 14.5
    J. Bosa LAC 11.5
    B. Dupree PIT 11.5
    J. Houston IND 11.0
    J. Allen JAX 10.5
Vikings super fans Sid Davey and David Garza showed up in Canton to support the Vikings during their 1st preseason game of the season.
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Vikings
May 3
When it all collapsed: ex-Vikings won't have to embellish the story of 2010

When it all collapsed: ex-Vikings won't have to embellish the story of 2010

Starting with a Mississippi junket to lasso Brett Favre and ending with torn stadium roof, a weird season kept getting weirder.
Vikings
May 1
Herschel Walker holding up his new jersey after being traded to the Minnesota Vikings, during a new conference in Bloomington in October 1989.

A what-if whiff: What if the Vikings hadn't made the Herschel Walker trade?

The Vikings have never won a Super Bowl. But their fans are champions of the “what if …?” game. So much history has left fans wondering how things might have been different, if only one thing had changed. This one could top them all.
Vikings
May 1
Texas A&M wide receiver Quartney Davis celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the seventh overtime against LSU in 2018.

Undrafted rookies: Getting Diggs' number, following teammates, a Viking's son

Undrafted free agent Quartney Davis of Texas A&M; said it's an honor to inherit the No. 14 that Stefon Diggs wore with the Vikings.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) makes an 11-yard reception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct
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Vikings
April 30
Look who's suddenly become an Aaron Rodgers expert. It's Brett Favre

Look who's suddenly become an Aaron Rodgers expert. It's Brett Favre

It’s hard to pick the best plot line from the Packers’ decision to draft Jordan Love in the first round of the NFL draft. But this one is up there.
Vikings
April 30
Vikings draft picks and undrafted free agents gathered for a rookie minicamp last season at TCO Performance Center in Eagan. This year, camp will be r

Zooming in: Virtual minicamp will be first challenge for Vikings rookies

Veterans have been in the Vikings' online chat rooms since Monday meeting with Mike Zimmer and position coaches. Rookies will have three days of their own next week.
Vikings
April 30
Vikings quarterbacks Sean Mannion (4), Kyle Sloter (1), Kirk Cousins (8), and Jake Browning (3), took part in drills during training camp last year.

Souhan's Mailbag: Will the Vikings ever win the Super Bowl?

One reader has a question about Bud Grant's wisdom. Others ask Jim Souhan about Wild prospects, Wolves management and Springsteen lyrics.
Vikings
April 28
Jordan Love, Sean Mannion, Jameis Winston and Jalen Hurts all figure to have different roles - and futures - as backup quarterbacks.

Souhan: The role of a backup QB? Depends who you ask

NFL teams differ on what they want from the backup quarterback position: An heir apparent, a reclamation project, a multi-tasking gadget QB or a thrifty insurance policy.
Vikings
April 28
Dave Winfield is congratulated by University of Minnesota baseball coach Dick Siebert in 1970.

Four pro drafts in three sports 'no big deal' for St. Paul's Winfield

In addition to being drafted by the San Diego Padres, Gophers baseball star Dave Winfield was drafted by the Vikings as well as by teams in the NBA and American Basketball Associations.
Vikings
April 28

Pick-by-pick-by-pick-by-pick: Where did Winfield get drafted?

It was a very good start to 1973 for Dave Winfield.
Vikings
April 28
Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman worked the NFL draft from his home.

Virtually successful: Here's how the Vikings' tech geeks won the NFL draft

General manager Rick Spielman estimated that it took the team's Information Technology staff well over 100 hours to get Vikings officials ready to handle the NFL draft from their homes. How did they do it?
Vikings
April 27
The Vikings' top four draft picks (clockwise from top left) -- LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson, TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney, Mississippi State corn

Five big questions about the largest Vikings draft class of the century

Coach Mike Zimmer likened the 2020 Vikings to a college football team, where programs get new players all the time. The 15-member draft class, means he'll face a new kind of challenge this season.
Vikings
April 27
First-round draft pick Justin Jefferson (2) makes a reception against Georgia.

Vikings draft picks: The full list + video highlights

Here's the list of 15 players selected by the Vikings in the draft and links to video from their college careers.
Vikings
April 27
Vikings best (and Packers worst) when it comes to NFL draft grades

Vikings best (and Packers worst) when it comes to NFL draft grades

Draft grades are like advance weather forecasts: Even if we concede they aren’t always accurate, we tend to pay attention to them more when they tell us something extreme.
Vikings
April 27
Undrafted receiver Quartney Davis from Texas A&M is coming to the Minnesota Vikings for $100,000 guaranteed, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Vikings' undrafted free agents include Texas A&M receiver, ex-player's son

The Vikings reportedly outbid the Dallas Cowboys for undrafted receiver Quartney Davis, who is getting a $100,000 guarantee from the team.
Vikings
April 27
Gophers defensive stars Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) and Kamal Martin (21) have playing on Sundays lined up in their future.

Local players selected in NFL draft and notable undrafted free agents

Gophers All-America safety Antoine Winfield Jr. was the highest selected among players with local ties, going in the second round to Tampa Bay.
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