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Vikings pick up fifth-year option for left tackle Darrisaw

April 29
Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) in action during the first quarter, Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. ] ELIZABETH FLORES •
Christian Darrisaw, one of the NFL's best young blockers, is now under contract through 2025 and will get to protect the Vikings new quarterback.
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Podcast: How will Vikings proceed with McCarthy and Darnold?

April 29
Podcast: How will Vikings proceed with McCarthy and Darnold?
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' seven draft selections, led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy. When should fans expect to see McCarthy on the field?

Nine players with Minnesota ties headed to NFL training camps

April 29
In addition to drafted players Joe Alt and Tyler Nubin, seven others signed free-agent contracts. The list includes five Gophers and a former Minneapolis North star.

Chiefs sign star tight end Travis Kelce to new 2-year, $34.25 million deal, AP source says

April 29
The Chiefs signed Travis Kelce to a new two-year, $34.25 million contract on Monday, wrapping up their star tight end as they attempt to win an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press.

Jason Kelce will join ESPN and be part of 'Monday Night Football' pregame show, AP source says

April 29
Jason Kelce will join ESPN's ''Monday Night Countdown'' after retiring from the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this year, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

CBS Sports announces Matt Ryan will join NFL studio show. Longtime analysts Simms and Esiason depart

April 29
Matt Ryan, who retired last week after 15 years in the NFL, will join CBS Sports as a studio analyst on ''The NFL Today'' and Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason will leave after long runs on the show, the network announced Monday.

Five questions the Vikings are facing after the NFL draft

April 30
The Vikings emerged from the NFL draft with their successor to Kirk Cousins and their pass rusher to follow Danielle Hunter. Now, they'll see how it all works.

Five extra points: How NFC North teams got creative in the NFL draft

April 28
The Lions took some flyers. The Bears took a punter. The Vikings filled a vital need. Mark Craig takes a look at some draft picks you might have missed.

Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott reuniting after agreeing to deal, AP source says

April 29
The Dallas Cowboys are reuniting with running back Ezekiel Elliott after agreeing to terms on a contract with the former two-time rushing champion, a person with knowledge of the deal said Monday.

Vikings roster overhaul could lead to most competitive training camp in years

April 27
Vikings Insider: From quarterback to cornerback, from both lines of scrimmage to kicker, the battle for roster spots and positions on the depth chart will be intense.

Scoggins: Yes, Coach, Vikings defense really improved

April 27
Kevin O'Connell turned into an internet meme for his reaction to the Vikings' defensive moves in the draft, but he knows better than anyone that his team needs massive improvement on that side of the ball.

Review: Kenny Chesney gets overamped in familiar show at Vikings stadium

May 5
Veterans Zac Brown Band and Nashville newcomer Megan Moroney impress as Kenny Chesney's openers.

Arena Football League returns to Target Center as Myth make debut

May 4
The indoor football league previously played at the arena in 1996.

Aaron Rodgers not expected to have any restrictions in the Jets' next phase of offseason workouts

May 3
Aaron Rodgers is on track to be on the field without limitations for the New York Jets in a few weeks.
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May 5

Tom Brady's Netflix roast features lots of humor, reunion between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick

Three months before Tom Brady gets roasted by critics as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst, he took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach Sunday night during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix.
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May 5

Boom! Boom! Pow! Jets hope trio of rookie playmakers' physical approach 'permeates' the entire team

Malachi Corley's eyes light up whenever a defensive player squares up to tackle him.
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May 4

Ipswich back in the Premier League for first time since 2002. Tom Brady's Birmingham relegated

Ipswich will play in the Premier League for the first time since 2002 after securing the second automatic promotion spot from the second-tier Championship on Saturday.
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May 3

Miami Dolphins agree to sign Odell Beckham Jr. to a 1-year contract, AP source says

The Miami Dolphins agreed to sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.
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May 1

Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non-starter' after meeting

The Chicago Bears' proposal to fund a new lakefront stadium remains a ''non-starter," Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office said after top aides met with team officials on Wednesday.
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April 30

After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3% from last year

After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platforms.
Sports
April 30

Pac-12 posts an impressive haul in the NFL draft before the conference breaks up

The final season of the Pac-12 turned out to be as big a hit in the NFL draft as it was on the field.
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April 29

NFL teams pick up 5th-year options on Waddle, Rousseau, Darrisaw, Pitts and other 2021 1st-rounders

Receiver Jaylen Waddle, linebacker Jaelan Phillips, defensive end Gregory Rousseau, left tackle Christian Darrisaw and tight end Kyle Pitts were among the 2021 first-round draft picks whose fifth-year contract options were formally exercised Monday.
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April 28

Texans WR Tank Dell shot in Florida, sustains minor wound, team says

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was shot in Florida and sustained a minor wound, the team announced on social media.
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April 27

AP NFL draft grades: Bears earned highest mark after landing Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze

Some teams see an immediate impact from an NFL draft class.
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April 27

The Packers will have plenty of new players to work into their new defensive scheme

The Green Bay Packers added plenty of new faces to a defense that has a new coordinator and a new scheme this year.
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No NFL receiver has gained as many yards in his first two seasons as the Minnesota Vikings' 23-year-old superstar. He dominates on nearly any route from any alignment. What can he accomplish in Year 3?
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April 27
Walter Rouse started 52 games at left tackle in college, protecting quarterbacks for four seasons at Stanford and one year at Oklahoma.

Vikings' sixth-round tackle has high standard for security

Walter Rouse, a Vikings sixth-round pick out of Oklahoma and Stanford, was in the same 2019 high school graduating class as Sasha Obama, the daughter of former President Barack Obama.
Sports
April 27

Jets go offense, offense and more offense around Aaron Rodgers throughout the NFL draft

The New York Jets traded down and got a protector.
Sports
April 27

Buffalo Bills take a chance on English rugby player Travis Clayton with their last pick in NFL draft

English rugby player turned offensive tackle prospect Travis Clayton was ready to join his International Pathway Program classmates on the NFL draft stage in Detroit on Saturday, when suddenly his agent came running from behind to hand him a cell phone.
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April 27
Clockwise from top left: quarterback J.J. McCarthy, edge rusher Dallas Turner, cornerback Khyree Jackson, defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez, offe

Meet the Vikings' 2024 NFL draft class

The Vikings' seven draft picks included a QB of the future, a star edge rusher, a kicker and some help for the offensive and defensive lines.
Sports
April 27

NFL draft attendance record set with more than 700,000 fans attending the event in Detroit

The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event.
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April 27
The Vikings drafted Alabama kicker Will Reichard in the sixth round of the NFL draft on Saturday.

Recap: How Vikings used five picks on Day 3 of the draft

The Vikings added a cornerback, two offensive linemen, a defensive lineman and, yes, a kicker on the final day of the NFL draft.
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April 27
Cornerback Khyree Jackson transferred last season from Alabama to Oregon, where he was named a first-team All-Pac-12 selection.

No ordinary journey to NFL for new Vikings cornerback

Khyree Jackson, drafted by the Vikings in Saturday's fourth round, will turn 25 years old before playing his first NFL regular-season game after a circuitous journey to Minnesota that included a stop at the deli counter.
Sports
April 27

Top 100 prospects already scooped up but Saturday still stocked with NFL difference-makers

The top 100 prospects are off the board but plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft 's final four rounds.
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April 26

Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early

Defense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round.