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Reflections on the journey of a lifetime. Bud Grant at 95

The legendary Vikings coach is 95 years old today, a milestone made even more impressive because he cheated death at age 29.

Vikings mailbag: Which rookies and second-year players will step up?

May 20

Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (43) could get more work in the nickel defense in his second season in the NFL.

The defensive shift from Mike Zimmer's 4-3 defensive front to 3-4 schemes and need for depth on offense will open up roles for younger players.

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Tasks ahead for O'Connell, Vikings led by retooling the defense

May 19

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the defensive changes, O'Connell's approach, the 2021 and 2022 draft classes and more in this episode of the Access Vikings podcast.

Vikings

May 20

A conversation with Vikings legend Bud Grant on his 95th birthday

Bud Grant, the legendary Vikings coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer, turns 95 today and is a very special guest on today's Daily Delivery podcast.

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May 20

Happy 95th birthday, Bud Grant. Photos from then and now

Leave a "happy birthday" wish for Bud in the comments and check out a handful of our favorite photos of The Coach, old ones and not-so-old ones.

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Vikings

May 19

Bud Grant turns 95 on Friday, he will be the guest on the Daily Delivery podcast.

Coming Friday: A special Daily Delivery podcast with Bud Grant, on his 95th birthday

The Hall of Fame Vikings coach will join Michael Rand to share stories, and discuss the wonders of aging and the happiness derived from a life well-lived.

Vikings

May 19

No more fear: Veteran Kendricks plays role in new Vikings culture

Eric Kendricks' words about the team's management — "I don't think a fear-based organization is the way to go" — grabbed headlines when the Wilfs fired Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman.

Vikings

May 18

Vikings' coaching summit aims to improve diversity on NFL staffs

Assistant head coach Mike Pettine is leading the effort to build up the candidate pool for entry-level positions in the NFL.

Vikings super fans Sid Davey and David Garza showed up in Canton to support the Vikings during their 1st preseason game of the season.

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May 17

Vikings' Hunter, back from another injury, is building bond with Smith

Star edge rusher Danielle Hunter is being paired with the former Packer Za'Darius Smith and adjusting to a new playbook. But he's got the same contract situation to be resolved.

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May 17

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) in a game late last season.

Prediction: Game-by-game path leads to 10-win season for Vikings

The schedule came out late last week, and after digesting it for a while, there is a lot to like for the Vikings.

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NFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Green Bay	13	4	0	.765	450	371	8-0	5-4
Minnesota	8	9	0	.471	425	426	5-3	3-6
Chicago	6	11	0	.353	311	407	3-5	3-6
Detroit	3	13	1	.206	325	467	3-5	0-8

NFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Tampa Bay	13	4	0	.765	511	353	7-1	6-3
New Orleans	9	8	0	.529	364	335	3-5	6-3
Atlanta	7	10	0	.412	313	459	2-6	5-4
Carolina	5	12	0	.294	304	404	2-6	3-6

NFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Dallas	12	5	0	.706	530	358	5-3	7-2
Philadelphia	9	8	0	.529	444	385	3-5	6-3
Washington	7	10	0	.412	335	434	3-5	4-5
NY Giants	4	13	0	.235	258	416	3-5	1-8

NFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Los Angeles	12	5	0	.706	460	372	5-3	7-2
Arizona	11	6	0	.647	449	366	3-5	8-1
San Francisco	10	7	0	.588	427	365	4-4	6-3
Seattle	7	10	0	.412	395	366	3-5	4-5

AFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Cincinnati	10	7	0	.588	460	376	5-4	5-3
Pittsburgh	9	7	1	.559	343	398	6-2	3-5
Cleveland	8	9	0	.471	349	371	6-3	2-6
Baltimore	8	9	0	.471	387	392	5-4	3-5

AFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Tennessee	12	5	0	.706	419	354	7-2	5-3
Indianapolis	9	8	0	.529	451	365	4-5	5-3
Houston	4	13	0	.235	280	452	2-7	2-6
Jacksonville	3	14	0	.176	253	457	3-6	0-8

AFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Buffalo	11	6	0	.647	483	289	6-3	5-3
New England	10	7	0	.588	462	303	4-5	6-2
Miami	9	8	0	.529	341	373	6-3	3-5
NY Jets	4	13	0	.235	310	504	3-6	1-7

AFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Kansas City	12	5	0	.706	480	364	7-2	5-3
Las Vegas	10	7	0	.588	374	439	5-4	5-3
Los Angeles	9	8	0	.529	474	459	5-4	4-4
Denver	7	10	0	.412	335	322	4-5	3-5

Passing Yards
K. Cousins MIN	4221
S. Mannion MIN	189
J. Jefferson MIN	35
K. Mond MIN	5

Rushing Yards
D. Cook MIN	1159
A. Mattison MIN	491
K. Cousins MIN	115
W. Gallman Jr. MIN	104
K. Nwangwu MIN	61

Receiving Yards
J. Jefferson MIN	1616
A. Thielen MIN	726
K. Osborn MIN	655
T. Conklin MIN	593
A. Mattison MIN	228

Defensive Tackles (Total)
E. Kendricks MIN	143
H. Smith MIN	114
X. Woods MIN	107
N. Vigil MIN	83
A. Barr MIN	72

Interceptions
A. Barr MIN	3
X. Woods MIN	3
B. Breeland MIN	2
E. Kendricks MIN	2
(6) Players	1

Sacks
D. Wonnum MIN	8.0
D. Hunter MIN	6.0
E. Griffen MIN	5.0
E. Kendricks MIN	5.0
A. Watts MIN	5.0

Passing Yards
T. Brady TB	5316
M. Stafford LAR	4886
D. Prescott DAL	4449
K. Cousins MIN	4221
A. Rodgers GB	4115

Rushing Yards
D. Cook MIN	1159
A. Gibson WAS	1037
E. Elliott DAL	1002
E. Mitchell SF	963
A. Kamara NO	898

Receiving Yards
C. Kupp LAR	1947
J. Jefferson MIN	1616
D. Adams GB	1553
D. Samuel SF	1405
T. Lockett SEA	1175

Defensive Tackles (Total)
F. Oluokun ATL	192
J. Brooks SEA	183
B. Wagner SEA	170
R. Smith CHI	163
D. Campbell GB	145

Interceptions
T. Diggs DAL	11
A. Oruwariye DET	6
Q. Diggs SEA	5
R. Douglas GB	5
X. McKinney NYG	5

Passing Yards
J. Herbert LAC	5014
P. Mahomes KC	4839
D. Carr LV	4804
J. Burrow CIN	4611
J. Allen BUF	4407

Rushing Yards
J. Taylor IND	1811
N. Chubb CLE	1259
J. Mixon CIN	1205
N. Harris PIT	1200
D. Henry TEN	937

Receiving Yards
J. Chase CIN	1455
M. Andrews BAL	1361
T. Hill KC	1239
S. Diggs BUF	1225
D. Johnson PIT	1161

Defensive Tackles (Total)
C. Mosley NYJ	168
D. Perryman LV	154
K. White LAC	144
B. Okereke IND	130
M. Fitzpatrick PIT	124

Interceptions
J. Jackson NE	8
K. Byard TEN	5
X. Howard MIA	5
M. Hyde BUF	5
(2) Players	5

Sacks
T. Watt PIT	22.5
M. Garrett CLE	16.0
T. Hendrickson CIN	14.0
M. Judon NE	12.5
H. Landry III TEN	12.0

Vikings

May 16

Vikings name former 49ers executive as VP of football operations

Demitrius Washington has been with San Francisco for seven seasons, beginning his time there alongside new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in the 49ers football research and development department.

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May 16

2022 playoff runs for the Wolves and Wild started on April 21 in Target Center and ended precisely three weeks later on Thursday night in St. Louis.

Reusse: We continue on in the land of 10,000 playoff disappointments

Spring of 2022 offered another pair of first-round playoff exits in basketball and hockey as the years of postseason futility grow longer.

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May 14

Vederian Lowe, his wife Haylee and their first son, Kingston, at their wedding in February 2021.

Vikings rookie left tackle Lowe has overcome a lot outside football

That's one reason the Vikings drafted Vederian Lowe out of Illinois in the sixth round: He's proven he can overcome adversity. He has a wife, two children, and a younger brother he is raising.

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May 13

Vikings limit tryouts at rookie camp, focus on passing game

Only 42 players, far below the usual 70 or 80, were on the field Friday for the first day of new coach Kevin O'Connell's first rookie minicamp.

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May 13

Vikings will open against Packers, host Patriots on Thanksgiving

The Vikings will host a Thanksgiving game for the first time, one of a series of notable match-ups on the 2022 schedule, which also includes opening at home against Green Bay.

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May 13

With rookie camp set to open, Vikings sign five more draft picks

The Vikings have completed deals with half of their 10-man draft class before rookies and tryout players take the field on Friday for the start of this weekend's rookie minicamp.

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May 13

Lambeau, Landover, London: A game-by-game look at the Vikings' schedule

From Week 1 at home to Week 18 on the road and all the trips — including across the pond — in between. The 2022 Vikings schedule is out. Let the debates begin.

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May 12

Former Gophers, Patriots standout Cappelletti dies

Keewatin, Minn., native Gino Cappelletti starred for the Gophers in the 1950s and the Boston Patriots of the AFL in the 1960s. He was 89.

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May 12

Lewis Cine was Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s first Vikings draft pick.

Five takeaways from behind-the-scenes at the Vikings draft

The Vikings posted a 20-minute video that gives a good look at their process and personalities.

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May 12

Vikings, first-round pick Lewis Cine agree to four-year contract

Lewis Cine, the former Georgia safety, is the first Vikings draft pick to agree to terms on his contract ahead of the first practice at this weekend's rookie minicamp.

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May 9