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Harrison Smith takes pay cut to stay; status of other veterans unclear
Smith weighed other options but will be coming back for a 12th season in Minnesota. Deadlines are today for contract terms for Za'Darius Smith and Dalvin Cook, and one free-agent introduction wasn't held as planned.
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Cornerback Murphy sees 'perfect fit' with Vikings, Flores
Byron Murphy Jr., a former Arizona Cardinal, will be one of at least four new starters on a Vikings defense led by a coordinator that favors man coverage.
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Vikings snapped up in-demand tight end Oliver in free agency
Josh Oliver was one of the best blocking tight ends in the league last season with the Ravens, who had the No. 2-ranked rushing attack in 2022.
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Vikings to re-sign offensive lineman Schlottmann
Austin Schlottmann, who started four games last year at center last season, becomes the Vikings' eighth free agent to rejoin the team.
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Vikings make Davenport deal, two others official as free-agency starts
Edge rusher Marcus Davenport, a former first-round pick of the Saints, has struggled to stay healthy, but his athletic ability made him an enticing target.
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Scoggins: Vikings moves put them on the spot to solve their QB quandary
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is betting on himself and Kevin O'Connell to find the right answer to the most important personnel decision in pro sports — and with some urgency.
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New contract for Mattison raises question about Cook's future
If Alexander Mattison's deal in Minnesota makes him a more prominent piece of the offense, it's worth wondering what will happen to Dalvin Cook.
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Get to know the three newest Vikings acquired in free agency
The Vikings agreed to terms with outside linebacker Marcus Davenport, cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and tight end Josh Oliver, who will be introduced in a news conference Thursday.
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Gophers' Rush uses pro day to show NFL scouts he's up for anything
Rush volunteered to play special teams with the Gophers, even after establishing himself as a starting defensive end.
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Source: Vikings add $16 million cap space by juggling Cousins' contract
Instead of giving the quarterback a contract extension, the Vikings used a salary cap maneuver to clear money that can be used elsewhere, while leaving Kirk Cousins' future in question.
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Vikings add cornerback Murphy, reach deals with four returning players
Former Arizona cornerback Byron Murphy Jr.'s contract is expected to be worth around $22 million over two years. It gives the Vikings a player said to fit defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme. More moves are expected today.
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Souhan: Cousins' stock never higher while some stats never lower. Why?
Yes, some of Kirk Cousins' numbers wouldn't be associated with excellence. But take a look around at what happened to NFL quarterbacks last season and that helps answer the question.
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Vikings agree to new deals with Bradbury, Joseph on eve of free agency
Center Garrett Bradbury, kicker Greg Joseph, backup quarterback Nick Mullens and long snapper Andrew DePaola are set to return to the Vikings after agreeing to terms Tuesday.
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Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers and a very different NFC North by 2024?
Tuesday's developments were a further indicator that the NFC North could be undergoing a fairly significant transformation at quarterback.
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Neal: Vikings shifting into 'teardown mode' — and that's a good thing
The Vikings have already shed some beloved, big-name, big-money players … and it's time to see some more of that this week. So brace yourselves, Vikings fans.
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Vikings losing Tomlinson, Peterson as free agent drama kicks into gear
Dalvin Tomlinson is going to Cleveland and Patrick Peterson to Pittsburgh amid reports that the Vikings were about to make a deal with New Orleans edge rusher Marcus Davenport.
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Vikings reach three-year deal with tight end Oliver in free-agent talks
The free agent negotiating period began Monday and the Vikings added Baltimore's Josh Oliver, a 25-year-old blocking tight end who can complement T.J. Hockenson.
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Peterson, Tomlinson won't return to Vikings
Veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson and defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson, both set to become unrestricted free agents, are headed to the AFC North, with Peterson going to Pittsburgh and Tomlinson to Cleveland.
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Vikings, linebacker Hicks agree to restructured contract
Jordan Hicks will stay in Minnesota for a second season after starting every game in 2022 as the Vikings try to get under the salary cap by Wednesday.
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