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It should be McCarthy vs. Cousins at U.S. Bank Stadium in December
The Vikings will let J.J. McCarthy's development — not pressure or history — be their guide as to how soon the No. 10 overall pick plays. But will he be starting by the time Kirk Cousins comes to town with the Falcons on Dec. 8?
Former Packer joins Vikings' crowded tight end room
With T.J. Hockenson still recovering from his torn ACL, the Vikings added another passing target in Robert Tonyan, who should be familiar to fans of NFC North teams.
Revenge games all the rage in 2024 NFL season matchups
Mark Craig's On the NFL: There's a Super Bowl rematch on the slate, as well as a family reunion for the Harbaughs and chances for Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson to make a statement.
Vikings 2024 schedule: Cousins returns to Minnesota in December
The full 2024 NFL schedule was released Wednesday. Here is a game-by-game look at the Vikings season, which begins at the Giants, ends in Detroit and includes nearly 22,000 air miles.
Vikings fans could get an early preseason look at McCarthy
The Vikings play only one preseason game at home, on Aug. 10, and it could provide a rare glimpse of rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Vikings will play Aaron Rodgers in October, Caleb Williams in November
The Vikings will face an old nemesis in London in October and have their first game against new Bears QB Caleb Williams in November.
The Giants will be making their 'Hard Knocks' debut on a new series focusing on the offseason
The New York Giants are appearing on a new version of ''Hard Knocks.''
Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season
The NFL's Mike North wasn't considering Christmas Day as part of the 2024 regular-season schedule when preliminary planning began.
Cousins talks for first time about Falcons drafting another QB
Kirk Cousins said, "I'm gonna control what I can control," among other things, in the wake of the Falcons picking QB Michael Penix Jr. No. 8 overall just weeks after signing the former Viking to a lucrative multi-year deal.
Correction: Chiefs-Butker story
In a story published May 15, 2024, about Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's speech at Benedictine College's commencement, The Associated Press misspelled his last name in two places. His name is Butker, not Butler.
Cousins, Rodgers, London: What we know about Vikings' 2024 schedule
The NFL will release the regular-season schedule Wednesday night, assigning dates, times and TV networks to the slate of Vikings opponents we've known for months. The list includes some familiar faces and places.
Patrick Mahomes vs. Joe Burrow showdown coming in Week 2 as NFL continues releasing its schedule
First, Lamar Jackson. Then, Joe Burrow.
Vikings bring back defensive lineman Lynch
James Lynch, a 2020 fourth-round pick by the Vikings who missed last season because of a knee injury, re-signed with the team as a free agent.
Aspiring NFL coaches get an opportunity to hone their craft through Buccaneers coaching academy
Ester Alencar plays quarterback for the Brazilian women's flag football national team and coaches QBs on the men's squad.
McCarthy loses bet, learns from his coach's mistake all in first Vikings practice
Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy gained a valuable and exhausting lesson about talking trash to the opposing defense.
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NFL schedule makers didn't seek out a Chiefs game close to a Taylor Swift concert
Creating the NFL schedule is a complicated process that requires tens of thousands of computers coming up with countless possibilities over a process that lasts about four months.
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Vikings sign Robert Tonyan to add some depth at tight end while waiting for Hockenson's return
The Minnesota Vikings have signed Robert Tonyan as they added depth at tight end while T.J. Hockenson recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Our Access Vikings podcast series — featuring Andrew Krammer, Ben Goessling and Mark Craig — talks everything Vikings.
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Irish interest in NFL heats up as league scouts more international cities to stage games
Several hundred thousand Irish viewers got a tutorial from Charlie Smyth on the difference between lining up a kick in Gaelic football versus a field goal in American football.
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Vikings 2024 NFL schedule
The Vikings' 2024 schedule includes a game in London, four December home games and only two games in prime time.
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The NFL schedule-makers have the Chiefs playing on every day but Tuesday next season
With their record-setting quarterback and pop-star dating tight end, the Kansas City Chiefs were the NFL's version of the Beatles last season.
Find the latest Minnesota Vikings statistics along with NFL scores, standings and schedule.
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NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week
Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend.
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The NFL schedule has been released. Now it's time for the social media snark
The NFL schedule has been released. That means the snark can begin.:
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ESPN announces Jason Kelce's hiring. He will be part of the 'Monday Night Football' pregame show
Jason Kelce is officially a member of ESPN's ''Monday Night Countdown'' team.
The Star Tribune's NFL prediction contest is on. Can you outpick your friends and other fans?
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Cousins shrugs off drafting of Penix, says he's ready to make it work for the Falcons
Kirk Cousins shrugged off any hard feelings Tuesday over the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr., insisting he's ready to compete and doesn't think there will be any issues in the quarterback room.
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A tale of two franchises: PWHL Minnesota and the Arena League's Myth
Two local teams gave a perfect illustration this week of what it takes to make it (or not make it) in sports these days.
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Super Bowl champion Chiefs will open regular season at home against Ravens in AFC title game rematch
The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the regular season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5 in a rematch of the AFC title game, the NFL announced Monday.
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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Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, AP source says
The Detroit Lions have looked in vain for a playoff-winning quarterback for decade after decade.
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Jets sign 1st-rounder Olu Fashanu to 4-year, $20.51 million deal. Offensive tackle was No. 11 pick
The New York Jets signed first-round draft pick Olu Fashanu to a four-year, $20.51 million contract on Monday.
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The coaching carousel spins fast in the NHL: Job security just doesn't exist
Paul Maurice is in his second season coaching the Florida Panthers, trying to guide them to a second consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Final. It was pointed out to him not long ago that, in his current profession, two years seems like an eternity.
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Jerry Rice's son, Chargers rookie Brenden Rice, feels as if he has plenty to prove
Brenden Rice already had plenty to prove as the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.
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Bo Nix gives Sean Payton fresh fodder for praise with array of impressive passes at Broncos minicamp
Through poise, patience, pinpoint passing and plenty of zing on his throws, Bo Nix gave Sean Payton fresh fodder to praise his first-round draft pick at the Denver Broncos' rookie minicamp on Saturday.
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Vikings rookie first-rounder Turner finding his bearings
At the opening of a three-day rookie minicamp Friday, edge rusher Dallas Turner was taking comfort in the familiar, and Apple Valley's Spencer Rolland was happy to be home.
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Bears coach Matt Eberflus says No. 1 pick Caleb Williams will open season as No. 1 QB
Caleb Williams is the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback. Just in case there was a shred of doubt the No. 1 overall draft pick is the team's No. 1 QB, coach Matt Eberflus erased it on Friday.
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Mark Jackson grew up playing Gaelic football. He's taking a shot at the American kind in Pittsburgh
Mark Jackson does not look out of place.
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Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson dead at age 86
Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson, a three-time All-Pro and member of the All-Decade Team of the 1970s, has died. He was 86.
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