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Sports
April 18

Harbaugh likes Chargers being in the fifth overall position going into the NFL draft

In Jim Harbaugh's estimation, no one has it better than the Los Angeles Chargers going into the NFL draft.
Sports
April 18

NFL draft has potential to set a record for most players on offense selected in the first round

The NFL draft will be offensive.
Vikings
April 18
Blake Corum was the offensive engine for national champion Michigan last season and racked up over 4,100 yards from scrimmage and 61 touchdowns in his

Can the Vikings find long-term running back solution in the draft?

Fourth in a series: The Vikings could still use more talent for their rushing attack even after adding Aaron Jones from the Packers to lead their backfield.
Sports
April 17
Runners approach the finish line Monday at the Boston Marathon.

Grateful for the beast that is the Boston Marathon

Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Ben Goessling ran his first Boston Marathon on Monday, and by the time he finished, gratitude for the experience overshadowed any disappointments.
Sports
April 17
The Class of 2021 Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame inductees (clockwise from top left) were: Maya Moore, Annie Adamczak Glavan, Carrie Tollefson, Brianna

Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame: A class-by-class list of all members

Who's in the Star Tribune Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame? From Bernie Bierman to the latest class, here's the list:
Vikings
April 17
What will Vikings defense look like in Year 2 under Flores?

What will Vikings defense look like in Year 2 under Flores?

The Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer and Purple Insider's Matthew Coller discuss Brian Flores' offseason, a Vikings defense in transition and Kevin O'Connell's comments about the team's QB decision in the latest Access Vikings podcast.
Sports
April 17

The sons of several former NFL stars are ready to carve their path into the league through the draft

Jeremiah Trotter Jr. wears his dad's No. 54, plays the same position and celebrates sacks and big tackles with the same signature axe swing.
Randball
April 17
Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has the biggest decision of his tenure next week.

A Vikings-New England trade? Three thoughts on the No. 3 overall pick

The Vikings need a quarterback and every signal they have suggests they intend to choose one very high in next week's draft. The Patriots are in a similar situation, but there are reasons why a deal could be a good fit.
Sports
April 17

This year's NFL draft has lowest number of early entrants since 2011. That trend figures to continue

The lure of starting a pro career early apparently isn't quite as tempting for underclassmen now as it was in the days before college stars could profit off their name, image and likeness.
Randball
April 17
J.J. McCarthy of Michigan, left, and Drake Maye of North Carolina are the NFL quarterback prospects most often linked to the Vikings.

Vikings-New England trade? Patriots insider on that possibility.

Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston joined host Michael Rand for a look at next week's draft. The Patriots, like the Vikings, need a quarterback. But would New England trade the No. 3 pick?
Vikings
April 17
Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison, left, scores a touchdown as Minnesota defensive back Coleman Bryson (16) defends during the second half of an NCA

Much talent in draft at position where Vikings don't need much help

Third in a series: The Vikings don't need much help at receiver, but this is considered to be a very talented draft class for the teams that do.
Vikings
April 16
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores said Tuesday, “I haven’t spent this much time with my family in an offseason in a while without a move

Flores returns to Vikings after getting no head coaching interviews

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores spoke to reporters Tuesday about the team's offseason moves and what's in store for his second season in Minnesota.
Sports
April 16

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP's final mock draft

The NFL draft madness begins early in the final edition of the AP's 2024 mock draft.
Sports
April 16

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP's final mock draft

The NFL draft madness begins early in the final edition of the AP's 2024 mock draft.
Vikings
April 16
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is paying particular attention to Akayleb Evans, among other cornerbacks, as the team prepares for next sea

Flores channels 'inner Zimmer,' makes pitch for another cornerback

Not everybody is fixated on which quarterback the Vikings should take in the draft. Brian Flores, the team's defensive coordinator, thinks "you can never have enough" cornerbacks.
Sports
April 16

Browns QB Deshaun Watson throwing full speed after shoulder surgery, timetable for return unknown

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he's following a conservative plan as he recovers from major shoulder surgery, but that he's been able to throw at full speed.
Vikings
April 16
Minnesota Vikings’ tight end T.J. Hockenson takes to the podium for a news conference Monday at the TCO Performance Center in Eagann.

Hockenson says NFL needs to look at hit that injured his knee

Tight end T.J. Hockenson, whose 95 catches led the Vikings last season, could miss the start of the regular season following surgery in January to repair a torn ACL.
Vikings
April 16
Speaking to reporters Monday, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said, “The quarterback position is one where you may have 10 really smart coaches or per

O'Connell has spent life around QBs. Can that help Vikings draft one?

Kevin O'Connell has been an NFL quarterback, played with Tom Brady and coached the position. The Vikings head coach shared things he wants to see in a quarterback.
Vikings
April 16
Dallas Turner had 14.5 tackles for losses and 10 sacks last season for Alabama.

This position rivals quarterback as Vikings' top need

The Vikings need defensive line help inside, outside and all over the place. There's a reason why edge rusher is the most common position selected by the Vikings in mock drafts.
Sports
April 15

T.J. Hockenson is recovering from an ACL repair and hoping the NFL outlaws the low hit that hurt him

For as smooth as the rehabilitation process has been for T.J. Hockenson since he tore the ACL in his right knee, the Minnesota Vikings tight end is not even halfway done with it.