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After bittersweet goodbyes, Vikings maintain 'super-competitive' goal
Two prominent players have left the team, but second-year defenders and free-agent pickups will be in position to contribute.
Vikings' head trainer, assistant fined for working without a license
Head athletic trainer for the Vikings Uriah Myrie and his assistant were fined and disciplined for starting their new jobs last year without being licensed by the state
Kevin and Bud: O'Connell fondly recalls weekly meetings with Grant
One of the first things Bud Grant said to the new Vikings coach was, "We should grab lunch next week." That turned into a weekly visit for O'Connell and Grant, who died earlier this month.
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Podcast: Vikings roster in flux as Wilf, O'Connell talk from meetings
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss a Vikings roster that remains in flux, the outlook at quarterback, and more on this episode.
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Rodgers maybe didn't tell us the whole story. Are you shocked?
Soon-to-be-former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said two weeks ago he loves direct communication, but one prominent Green Bay executive says Rodgers was unavailable for it.
Our Access Vikings podcast series — featuring Andrew Krammer, Ben Goessling and Mark Craig — talks everything Vikings.
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Times change: Jackson latest example of quarterback volatility
Five years ago, Kirk Cousins was an anomaly — a high quality quarterback changing teams. But big moves among top QBs have become more and more common.
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After first wave for free agency, where do Vikings rank in NFC?
The bad news is the Vikings haven't gotten better since landing the NFC's No. 3 seed in 2022. Neither have the reigning NFC champs, the Eagles. But who did?
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Souhan: Minnesota sports power trio now, but back then just three guys with big ideas
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Andrew Miller of the Vikings and Derek Falvey of the Twins shared meals and ideas together many years ago. Now they shape our sports scene.
Find the latest Minnesota Vikings statistics along with NFL scores, standings and schedule.
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Lowry excited about border crossing after seven years with Packers
Defensive lineman Dean Lowry got an up-close look during his first visit to TCO Performance Center this week, when he signed a two-year deal worth up to $8.5 million.
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New pass rusher Davenport fired up by O'Connell, upset about last year
When Marcus Davenport spoke with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, he got a charge from the head coach's excitement about him.
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Souhan: Minnesota pro sports fans are winning big, and here's why
It's all about championships, right? Wrong. We are awash in season-long entertainment, stretching for months at a time, in Minnesota. Our regular seasons are anything but regular.
The Star Tribune's NFL prediction contest is on. Can you outpick your friends and other fans?
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Are Vikings fans really more negative than all other NFL fans?
Labels are never 100% accurate and methodology for answering such questions is often sketchy. But regular-season success followed by postseason disappointment adds up to a debate topic.
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Vikings signing fullback Ham to contract extension, his agency says
The fullback didn't have much room in head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense last season, but could play a larger role as the Vikings plan to reestablish their running game.
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Vikings to sign two former Rams from Super Bowl-winning roster
Receiver Brandon Powell and linebacker Troy Reeder will be rejoining head coach Kevin O'Connell, who was the Rams offensive coordinator before he came to Minnesota.
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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Will the Vikings hook a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft?
Mock drafts in each of the last two days have the Vikings taking Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker No. 23 overall. Here's why Hooker is a fascinating — and polarizing — potential pick.
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Vikings keeping defensive lineman Bullard, add void years to two deals
Jonathan Bullard, the 29-year-old NFL journeyman, appeared in 12 games last season. The Vikings retained all of last year's interior defensive linemen except Dalvin Tomlinson.
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Gallery: Memorial service for Bud Grant
A memorial service was held for Bud Grant on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Grace Church in Eden Prairie.
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Podcast: Vikings' defensive rebuild starts; Cousins' uncertain future
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the free agent additions, quarterback Kirk Cousins' future in Minnesota, and how this roster is far from settled for 2023.
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Vikings agree to terms on new deal with offensive lineman Udoh
Oli Udoh, the former sixth-round pick, returns for a fifth season in Minnesota, where he'll likely continue his role as a versatile backup.
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Former Vikings receiver Thielen agrees to deal with Panthers
Adam Thielen, the 32-year-old Pro Bowl receiver, will play home games outside Minnesota for the first time in his life next season after he was released by the Vikings and got a three-year contract with Carolina.
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Adofo-Mensah proves willing to make necessary changes to Vikings
To watch how the Vikings operated in the past two weeks, it's clear that while sentiment might dignify goodbyes, it won't delay them.
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Building and rebuilding: Bears, Lions chase Vikings in NFL 'culture' war
The first wave of free agency shows Chicago getting better and Detroit lurking ever closer to the top of the NFC North.
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Vikings agree to terms with ex-Packers defensive lineman Lowry
Dean Lowry, who started 80 games over seven seasons in Green Bay, crosses the border to Minnesota, which also completed a free-agent deal with outside linebacker Marcus Davenport on Friday.
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