Under Zimmer, Vikings have needed good health to reach the playoffs
Two players who stood out, two concerns for the team, two trends to watch and one big question after the season-ending 37-35 win over the Lions.
Here's a look at the Vikings' 2021 opponents
The 2021 NFL season is a long way away, but the Vikings' opponents have already been set, including a meeting with Kevin Stefanski's Browns.
Vikings-Lions inactives: Alexander Mattison, Rashod Hill set to start in season finale
The Vikings will be without nine Week 1 starters due to injury or personal reasons during Sunday's season finale in Detroit.
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Vikings draft: Top need for the team? It's upgrading the defensive line
No matter where it comes from — tackle or end — the Vikings need more pass rush in 2021. An early draft pick is an intriguing possibility. Here are five prospects to know.
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Vikings draft: Strong group could provide boost for offensive line
The Vikings' annual endeavor to shore up the offensive line continues this spring with a strong offensive line class projected for the draft. Here are five names to know.
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Vikings draft: Five safeties who could be on the Vikings' wish list
With Anthony Harris expected to be a free agent this month, the Vikings will likely be looking for safety help. Here are some top rookie prospects at that position.
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Vikings draft: Do the Vikings need another young cornerback?
Mike Zimmer likes what the Vikings have in cornerbacks Jeff Gladney and Cameron Dantzler. But is the team stocked well enough at that position?
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Vikings draft: Receiver prospects to know as pro days get underway
Pro days start at several college football programs will fill in for the NFL scouting combine, which was canceled amid the pandemic. Here are some prospects who could fill the Vikings' needs.
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Vikings mailbag: Expectations for free agency? Potential cuts? Safety options?
Vikings general manager Rick Spielman typically slow plays free agency, and the circumstances this offseason likely won't change in that regard.
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Vikings' Cook tries out team ownership, but fans call the shots
The star running back is a part-owner of a team in Fan Controlled Football, the latest start-up league trying to capture attention in the NFL offseason.
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Vikings add $1 million bonus to Reiff's contract, making up for lost incentive
A positive COVID test prevented left tackle Riley Reiff from playing in the Jan. 3 season finale and reaching a playing-time incentive that was in his contract.
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Vikings expected to hire Alabama's Karl Scott as DB coach
Scott, who'd worked for Nick Saban the past three years, would replace Daronte Jones.
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Vikings might need to cut more than $12 million of cap space
The salary cap for 2021 could be lower because of empty stadiums — and lost revenue — due to COVID-19
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Vikings mailbag: Who will be the best NFC North QB next year?
A crazy NFL quarterback market could drastically alter the NFC North landscape. How could that impact the Vikings?
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Vikings' Rudolph says he won't take pay cut to 'just block every play'
During an interview with former Viking Ben Leber, tight end Kyle Rudolph said he wants to contribute as a receiver somewhere even if that's not in Minnesota.
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Vikings lose DB coach Daronte Jones to LSU
Players and coaches praised the job Jones did after replacing Jerry Gray in 2020, leading a secondary with four rookies in the midst of a pandemic that wiped out the NFL's offseason program.
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Mailbag: Will the Vikings finally address guard? What's the plan at coordinator?
The Vikings enter another offseason with questions about the offensive line, Gary Kubiak's replacement and what gets blown up to prepare for the 2021 season.
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Roster overhaul ahead? A look at the Vikings top five free agents
The Vikings have 14 players on their current roster who could end up with other teams in 2021. Here's a look at how their five highest-profile free agents performed this season.
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Vikings' Paton attracting plenty of interest in GM searches
Vikings assistant general manager George Paton will interview with the Lions today, and has interest from several other teams
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Vikings' Kirk Cousins named NFC Offensive Player of Week for four touchdowns in Detroit
For the third straight Vikings-Lions game, Minnesota emerged with an NFC player of the week.
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Vikings mailbag: Who could play more in Detroit? Outlook for 2021 NFL Draft?
Because of a run of injuries, inexperienced defensive linemen and cornerbacks should get plenty of playing time during Sunday's season finale in Detroit.
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Film: Five players who could be building blocks for the Vikings
There are questions about the Vikings secondary and offensive and defensive lines, but there also have been a handful of (non-first round) players flashing long-term potential.
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Vikings put tight end Kyle Rudolph on injured reserve
Guard Kyle Hinton was activated from the practice squad
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