Breaking down the Vikings 53-man roster as it stands right now
The current version leaves the team thin at positions like running back and defensive end, and there isn't a long snapper on the roster right now.
Podcast: Vikings head into regular season needing a confidence boost
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss a Vikings team that's coming off a winless preseason and a key injury before a meaningful snap was played.
Final cuts due Tuesday: Our latest 53-man Vikings roster projection
There are position at wide reciver, in the secondary and along both the offensive and defensive lines as the Vikings still need to cut 27 players.
Who's on first team? Vikings release first 'unofficial' depth chart
The big takeaway is that rookies, for an assortment of reasons, are buried deep on the depth chart in advance of Saturday's preseason opener.
Six observations for Vikings camp: Former guard Mike Harris picking up coaching tips
Harris, who started 21 games for the Vikings in 2014-2015, has been hanging around Vikings camp and picking up tips with offensive line coach Phil Rauscher.
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Vikings mailbag: Playoff position, defensive line in flux and what's improving
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What will Vikings face Sunday? Lots of fakes, other trickery from 49ers
In San Francisco on Sunday, the Vikings defense will see even more elements of the offensive system they struggled to defend at times against Green Bay. Here's how it works.
The Star Tribune's NFL prediction contest is on. Can you outpick your friends and other fans?
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Podcast: Previewing Vikings-49ers and opening up the mailbag
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview the Vikings' latest trip out west and the challenges they face in the 49ers offense on the latest Access Vikings podcast.
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Kirk Cousins knows his big day vs. Packers was on a 'razor's edge'
Kirk Cousins threw for 341 yards in the win. But afterward he acknowledged a handful of near-turnovers. "I don't think you want to live throwing the ball to a covered player and crossing your fingers," he said.
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Podcast: Justin Jefferson, Vikings offense outpace Packers in big win
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss Jefferson's star continuing to rise and a Vikings offense that kept its stride in a 34-31 win over Green Bay.
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Vikings-Packers inactives: Center Garrett Bradbury on bench in return from COVID list
Bradbury, the 18th overall pick in the 2019 draft, suited up against the Packers but ceded his starting job to Mason Cole for a third straight game.
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Vikings activate Patrick Peterson from injured reserve before Sunday's game vs. Packers
The cornerback missed the Vikings' past three games with a hamstring injury, but practiced all week in preparation for his return.
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Podcast: Can Vikings be more than a speedbump for Packers?
The Vikings have played the Packers tough under head coach Mike Zimmer, who could use another win on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' place in a tight NFC playoff race.
All the latest updates, including schedules, stats, scores, game reports and more from the National Football League.
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Here's how Mike Zimmer and the Vikings blitz outfoxed the Chargers
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley paid this tribute to Zimmer: "When it's known pass, this guy is as good of a defensive coach as there's ever been." Here's what unfolded during the game.
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Can Vikings repeat Sunday success against the Packers — and beyond?
Ben Goessling's Second Thoughts: Here's how Kirk Cousins and the Vikings managed to defeat the Chargers' defensive scheme, and why that provides some cause for optimism.
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Podcast: Vikings, Cousins get aggressive in closing out Chargers
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Jim Souhan recap the win from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where once again Mike Zimmer's squad keeps things interesting.
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Inactives: Vikings' Dozier released from hospital Sunday morning
There was good news about Dakota Dozier, who was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday. Plus all the inactives for the Vikings and Chargers.
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Vikings nose tackle Michael Pierce placed on injured reserve
Pierce will remain sidelined due to the elbow injury that he first suffered in a Sept. 30 practice. The nose tackle has played four games since signing with the Vikings in 2020 free agency.
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Vikings mailbag: Help from rookies? Is Bradbury history? Can Cousins call audibles?
Send questions to @Andrew_Krammer on Twitter or andrew.krammer@startribune.com. Listen for answers on the weekly Access Vikings podcast or find them here on Friday mornings.
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Podcast: Vikings' off-field concerns mount ahead of Chargers game
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Star Tribune's reporting on the lawsuit against Dalvin Cook, as well as a COVID outbreak that has left one player hospitalized this week.
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How did Jefferson and Thielen catch only five passes in Ravens loss?
Star receivers Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen saw their paltriest production in 23 NFL games together. Several flaws in the Vikings offense help explain why that happened.
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Vikings up to five players on COVID list after two more additions
Linebacker Ryan Connelly and tackle Timon Parris were quarantined Monday on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced. Five players have been isolated in the past five days.
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Want to see all the Vikings offensive problems? Just watch third downs
Ben Goessling's Second Thoughts: The Vikings had trouble opening holes for Dalvin Cook, dealing with blitzes and getting accurate throws to keep their drives going in the loss to Baltimore.
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Podcast: Vikings drop another close game in familiar fashion
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Jim Souhan discuss the offensive coaching and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Also, did a depleted defense do well while causing pressure and turnovers, but allowing 500 yards?
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Vikings inactives: Harrison Smith latest player on COVID list, out vs. Ravens
The starting safety, who has been following protocols for unvaccinated players, is the third Viking to land on the reserve/COVID-19 list in the past few days.
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