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Vikings draft: Receiver prospects to know as pro days get underway

Pro days start at several college football programs will fill in for the NFL scouting combine, which was canceled amid the pandemic. Here are some prospects who could fill the Vikings' needs.

Cardinals agree to terms with free agent edge rusher Watt

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J.J. Watt says he’s signing with Arizona.

J.J. Watt has agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, showing that the franchise will be aggressive once again in their push to snap a five-year playoff drought.

Irv Cross, television sports pioneer, dead at 81

February 28

Former NFL player, CBS football analyst and Macalester athletic director Irv Cross has died at 81. He was AD at Macalester (shown in 2002) from 1999-2

The former NFL cornerback later and part of the crew that transformed pro football pregame shows was Macalester College's athletic director in the 2000s.

Sports

February 28

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins still has two years and $66 million remaining on his contract.

Souhan: Cousins is the Vikings' quarterback, for better or for worse

The rumors of Kirk Cousins potentially being traded away from the Vikings are out there. But unlike up to 18 other teams in the NFL this offseason, the Vikings won't be making a change under center.

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February 26

Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) pulls in a 2-yard touchdown pass after getting past Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson (50) and afety Anthony Har

Vikings mailbag: Expectations for free agency? Potential cuts? Safety options?

Vikings general manager Rick Spielman typically slow plays free agency, and the circumstances this offseason likely won't change in that regard.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) and s running back Dalvin Cook (33) celebrated a defensive turnover at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday Septem

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February 25

Russell Wilson would consider going to four teams, including ... the Bears?

Wilson's messy offseason in Seattle got a little more interesting Thursday. The Seahawks QB reportedly isn't demanding a trade, but he's saying where he'd be willing to go.

Sports

February 25

Podcast: Everything you need to know about the NFL draft

Former Gophers defensive back Brock Vereen joins host Michael Rand to take listeners behind the scenes of everything that happens as a young player tries to get drafted

Vikings

February 25

Can they win the big one? Minnesota team in finals of NFL 'Big Data Bowl.'

The team, including three friends from St. Olaf College, has won $15,000 for a presentation on identifying defensive coverages and evaluating player performance.

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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Check out our weekly Vikings podcast, featuring Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand.

Vikings

February 24

Podcast: Vikings need cap space for free agency; where's it coming from?

A look at the offseason possibilities for a Vikings front office that may need to release a key contributor or two while also reworking other contracts on the current roster.

Vikings

February 24

Antoine Winfield Jr. was fined for his peace sign gesture towards Tyreek Hill towards the end of Super Bowl LV earlier this month. Winfield Jr. decide

Winfield Jr. turned taunting fine into a charitable act

The former Gophers safety has been working with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Youth Leadership Group and came up with an idea to put his Super Bowl fine to good use.

nfl

NFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Green Bay	13	3	0	.813	509	369	7-1	6-2
Chicago	8	8	0	.500	372	370	3-5	5-3
Minnesota	7	9	0	.438	430	475	3-5	4-4
Detroit	5	11	0	.313	377	519	1-7	4-4

NFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
New Orleans	12	4	0	.750	482	337	6-2	6-2
Tampa Bay	11	5	0	.688	492	355	5-3	6-2
Carolina	5	11	0	.313	350	402	2-6	3-5
Atlanta	4	12	0	.250	396	414	2-6	2-6

NFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Washington	7	9	0	.438	335	329	3-5	4-4
NY Giants	6	10	0	.375	280	357	3-5	3-5
Dallas	6	10	0	.375	395	473	4-4	2-6
Philadelphia	4	11	1	.281	334	418	3-4	1-7

NFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Seattle	12	4	0	.750	459	371	7-1	5-3
Los Angeles	10	6	0	.625	372	296	6-2	4-4
Arizona	8	8	0	.500	410	367	4-4	4-4
San Francisco	6	10	0	.375	376	390	1-7	5-3

AFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Pittsburgh	12	4	0	.750	416	312	7-1	5-3
Baltimore	11	5	0	.688	468	303	5-3	6-2
Cleveland	11	5	0	.688	408	419	6-2	5-3
Cincinnati	4	11	1	.281	311	424	3-5	1-6

AFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Tennessee	11	5	0	.688	491	439	5-3	6-2
Indianapolis	11	5	0	.688	451	362	6-2	5-3
Houston	4	12	0	.250	384	464	2-6	2-6
Jacksonville	1	15	0	.063	306	492	1-7	0-8

AFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Buffalo	13	3	0	.813	501	375	7-1	6-2
Miami	10	6	0	.625	404	338	5-3	5-3
New England	7	9	0	.438	326	353	5-3	2-6
NY Jets	2	14	0	.125	243	457	1-7	1-7

AFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Kansas City	14	2	0	.875	473	362	6-2	8-0
Las Vegas	8	8	0	.500	434	478	2-6	6-2
Los Angeles	7	9	0	.438	384	426	4-4	3-5
Denver	5	11	0	.313	323	446	2-6	3-5

Passing Yards

K. Cousins MIN 4265

Passing Yards
K. Cousins MIN	4265

Rushing Yards
D. Cook MIN	1557
A. Mattison MIN	434
K. Cousins MIN	156
M. Boone MIN	59
A. Abdullah MIN	42

Receiving Yards
J. Jefferson MIN	1400
A. Thielen MIN	925
I. Smith Jr. MIN	365
D. Cook MIN	361
K. Rudolph MIN	334

Defensive Tackles (Total)
E. Wilson MIN	121
E. Kendricks MIN	107
A. Harris MIN	104
H. Smith MIN	89
J. Gladney MIN	81

Interceptions
H. Smith MIN	5
E. Kendricks MIN	3
E. Wilson MIN	3
C. Dantzler MIN	2
(2) Players	1

Sacks
I. Odenigbo MIN	3.5
E. Wilson MIN	3.0
D. Wonnum MIN	3.0
H. Mata'afa MIN	2.5
J. Johnson MIN	1.5

Passing Yards
T. Brady TB	4633
M. Ryan ATL	4581
A. Rodgers GB	4299
K. Cousins MIN	4265
R. Wilson SEA	4212

Rushing Yards
D. Cook MIN	1557
A. Jones GB	1104
D. Montgomery CHI	1070
E. Elliott DAL	979
R. Jones II TB	978

Receiving Yards
D. Hopkins ARI	1407
J. Jefferson MIN	1400
D. Adams GB	1374
C. Ridley ATL	1374
D. Metcalf SEA	1303

Defensive Tackles (Total)
J. Smith DAL	154
B. Martinez NYG	151
D. White TB	140
R. Smith CHI	139
B. Wagner SEA	138

Interceptions
Q. Diggs SEA	5
H. Smith MIN	5
C. Davis III TB	4
K. Fuller WAS	4
(2) Players	4

Sacks
A. Donald LAR	13.5
T. Hendrickson NO	13.5
H. Reddick ARI	12.5
Z. Smith GB	12.5
L. Williams NYG	11.5

Passing Yards
D. Watson HOU	4823
P. Mahomes KC	4740
J. Allen BUF	4544
J. Herbert LAC	4336
P. Rivers IND	4169

Rushing Yards
D. Henry TEN	2027
J. Taylor IND	1169
J. Robinson JAX	1070
N. Chubb CLE	1067
J. Jacobs LV	1065

Receiving Yards
S. Diggs BUF	1535
T. Kelce KC	1416
T. Hill KC	1276
D. Waller LV	1196
B. Cooks HOU	1150

Defensive Tackles (Total)
Z. Cunningham HOU	163
J. Schobert JAX	141
D. Leonard IND	132
N. Hewitt NYJ	131
A. Johnson DEN	124

Interceptions
X. Howard MIA	10
J. Jackson NE	9
T. Mathieu KC	6
J. Simmons DEN	5
(5) Players	4

Sacks
T. Watt PIT	15.0
M. Garrett CLE	12.0
S. Tuitt PIT	11.0
D. Buckner IND	9.5
(2) Players	9.0

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February 24

Vikings coach Jerry Burns, Herschel Walker and general manger Mile Lynn. Photo: Brian Peterson, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Deshaun Watson to Vikings proposal sounds like Herschel Walker deal

Every proposed deal suggested by national media members adds more parts the Vikings would seemingly need to give up.

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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Sports

February 24

Podcast: Answering the four biggest questions in Minnesota sports

Wolves, Twins, Gophers and Vikings provide fodder for columnist Chip Scoggins and Michael Rand on today's podcast. Also, thoughts on Chris Finch's debut and trade talks.

Sports

February 23

Star Tribune sports survey: Will you go to games when fans are allowed?

It's been nearly a year since fans could attend sporting events in large numbers. Tell us what you're missing about live sports.

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February 21

Dalvin Cook is letting others do the running this offseason.

Vikings' Cook tries out team ownership, but fans call the shots

The star running back is a part-owner of a team in Fan Controlled Football, the latest start-up league trying to capture attention in the NFL offseason.

Sports

February 19

Podcast: How tonight's Wolves foe built a winner, the Wentz-Cousins connection and more

Michael Rand is joined by Toronto Raptors executive Teresa Resch and then ponders the impact of the Carson Wentz trade on a Kirk Cousins deal.

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February 18

The Colts gave up two draft picks to acquire Carson Wentz from the Eagles.

Wentz trade for two draft picks naturally leads to Kirk Cousins thoughts

You can see how the deal makes sense for both the Eagles and Colts. Does it have anything to do with the Vikings?

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February 16

DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a 42 yard touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Champio

Would the Vikings take another wide receiver? One mock draft says yes

On the long list of things the Vikings need in order to upgrade their overall performance, the offensive line and defensive line help are top priorities. But what if they addressed a 'want' instead of a 'need' with their first pick.

Local

February 16

Arete joins several other sports-related tenants at the Vikings Lake development in Eagan. Above, the 14-story, 320-room Omni Viking Lakes hotel opene

Lacrosse joins Vikings' Eagan campus as Arete Sport moves in

Burnsville upstart Arete will move in next month and stage summer event.

Sports

February 15

Podcast: Hold Steady's Craig Finn on music, Minnesota sports, Moss' 'moon'

Finn, frontman for The Hold Steady, still considers himself a big Minnesota sports fan, and tells stories about the Randy Moss "moon" game at Lambeau Field, buying counterfeit Twins/Yankees playoff tickets and more. Plus a big local sports weekend and an NFL hot take.

Sports

February 15

How local players such as (clockwise from upper left) Danielle Hunter, Kirill Kaprizov, Byron Buxton and Karl-Anthony Towns fare will go a long way in

Souhan: A dozen dreams of better times for Minnesota sports teams

Better times are ahead, and in sports as well as life, better times require health and normalcy. Here's a list of what could make 2021 an uncommonly good sports year.

Vikings

February 13