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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is a master of meditation
The rookie begins and ends each day by meditating, a practice developed after a period of depression while at boarding school during COVID.
Flores works through his grief at Vikings training camp
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores said he has "my moments where I get down" about the death of rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson in a July 6 car accident.
Camp competition heats up in Vikings' eternal search for starting guards
Blake Brandel enters training camp as the starter on the left side, and Ed Ingram is back on the right, but Dalton Risner could push for a starting spot.
What to know before you go to Vikings training camp
The Vikings are playing host to nine public practices during training camp from July 27 to Aug. 8. Here's how to get a glimpse of rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Vikings rookie Turner gets to 'slow it down' in NFL
Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner is used to toiling under Nick Saban at Alabama. Under Brian Flores, the rookie is working on his technique to prepare for an eclectic role on the defense.
With Hockenson out, Vikings keeping close eye on his backups
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said, "It's going to be a very competitive camp at multiple positions." We're taking a look at each of those competitions as training camp gets underway. Today: Tight ends.
Khyree Jackson remembered by his Oregon teammates at Big Ten media days
"We have to be grateful for the time we got to spend with Khyree, someone who was really tough for our team," Oregon coach Dan Lanning said.
Scoggins: Time is now for Darnold to make his case as starting QB
Rookie J.J. McCarthy's time will come. But it's a now-or-never moment for Sam Darnold, who begins Vikings training camp as the No. 1 QB.
Vikings lose cornerback Blackmon to knee injury in first practice
Mekhi Blackmon, a second-year corner who started three games last season, tore his ACL on Wednesday.
Vikings' Addison: 'I own up to everything' after DUI arrest
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison vowed to learn from his second driving offense in the past calendar year and believes he deserves any punishment that might come down from the law, the league or his head coach.
With contract settled, Vikings' Darrisaw sets new benchmarks
Left tackle Christian Darrisaw signed a four-year, $113 million contract extension Tuesday to become the NFL's highest-paid offensive lineman. Now he's eyeing more vocal leadership and All-Pro honors.
Vikings' Jefferson spent his summer as a different kind of entertainer
After signing his record-breaking contract in June, star receiver Justin Jefferson walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week and the red carpet at the premiere of his Netflix series.
Is Vikings starting QB job really up for grabs at training camp?
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday, "It's going to be a very competitive camp at multiple positions." The Star Tribune is taking a look at each of those camp competitions. First up: Quarterbacks.
Heartbroken Vikings will honor rookie Khyree Jackson all season
Players will wear helmet patches with cornerback Khyree Jackson's initials, and his No. 31 and locker will go unused after his death in car accident on July 6.
Vikings sign Darrisaw to new deal worth up to $113 million
A contract extension for Christian Darrisaw figured to be the next big item on the Vikings' to-do list, and Tuesday, he agreed to a four-year deal that could make him the highest-paid left tackle in the NFL.
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Packers QB Love agrees to terms on 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $220 million, a person familiar with the deal said Friday.
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Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle on Friday.
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Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp
New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr.
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Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says
The Miami Dolphins have agreed with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday.
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Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP's top 5 rankings
Myles Garrett was nearly unstoppable last season.
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Lions lose K Michael Badgley to a season-ending injury, giving UFL star Jake Bates chance to win job
Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley will miss the season with a significant injury, leaving United Football League sensation Jake Bates as the front-runner for the job, coach Dan Campbell said Friday.
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Bears safety Jonathan Owens taking break from camp to support wife Simone Biles at the Olympics
Most NFL players wouldn't take five days off during the peak of job battles at training camp.
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Cowboys open training camp more concerned with playoff success than contractual uncertainty
Owner Jerry Jones knows the situation the Dallas Cowboys find themselves in as training camp started on Thursday.
The Star Tribune's NFL prediction contest is on. Can you outpick your friends and other fans?
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Vikings DC Brian Flores still gets a pit in his stomach when thinking about Khyree Jackson
As the Minnesota Vikings progress through training camp and into the regular season, in those idle moments between tasks and events when a random reminder of Khryee Jackson might pop up, thoughts for those who spent the most time with the rookie cornerback will quickly become heavy.
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Hulk Hogan visits Detroit Lions camp, says coach Dan Campbell missed his calling as a wrestler
Hulk Hogan, visiting Detroit Lions practice, said coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle.
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Bills' Von Miller says he believes domestic assault case to be closed, with no charges filed
No charges have been filed, and Von Miller said Thursday that he considers the case of him allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend as being closed based on feedback the Buffalo Bills edge rusher got from his legal representatives.
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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Travis Kelce picked as the top tight end in the AP's NFL Top 5 rankings
All the off-field attention that Travis Kelce generated last season while dating pop star Taylor Swift may have overshadowed his ability as a football player.
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Saquon Barkley wants to move on from 'Hard Knocks' Giants life to fresh start with Eagles
Saquon Barkley has a small hang-up with ''Hard Knocks'' and its airing of his phone call to say goodbye to the New York Giants.
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Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL in opening practice of training camp, AP source says
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL during a drill in the first practice of training camp on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the injury said.
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Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams isn't going anywhere -- for now, at least
Raiders general manager Tom Telesco moved to end speculation at the NFL scouting combine in February that star wide receiver Davante Adams might be on the trade block.
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Vikings' Addison contrite and remorseful following DUI arrest, finding respite in start of camp
Jordan Addison relished the start of training camp as much as anyone with the Minnesota Vikings, finding a sunny space to set aside for a few hours his non-football stress.
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Hurts, Sirianni say all is peaceful between QB and Coach at Eagles' training camp
Jalen Hurts got to the point faster than he gets into the end zone on a tush push. Before a reporter could finish the first question to Hurts on the first day of Eagles' training camp about the franchise QB's seemingly complicated dynamic with coach Nick Sirianni, Hurts cut him off: The bottom line, all is good between Hurts and the fourth-year coach.
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Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane opens camp questioning Josh Allen's latest anonymous critic
After watching Josh Allen pick apart the Bills' defense in red-zone drills to open training camp on Wednesday, general manager Brandon Beane had a few things to say regarding the quarterback's latest — and anonymous — naysayer.
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Aaron Rodgers says Jets' goal is to end up in New Orleans for the Super Bowl
Aaron Rodgers' offseason excursion to Egypt during mandatory minicamp made quite a few headlines.
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Jets' Sauce Gardner voted No. 1 cornerback in the AP's top 5 NFL cornerback rankings
Sauce Gardner has been elite since he first stepped on an NFL field two years ago.
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