MINNESOTA VIKINGS

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Preseason message to young Vikings: ‘You have to smell the roses’

For players trying to make the team, Sunday’s preseason opener against the Raiders in Las Vegas will be big

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Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tests positive for COVID

The quarterback will miss Sunday’s preseason opener against the Raiders in Las Vegas.

August 12, 2022 03:06 PM

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Sean Mannion, Kellen Mond take center stage for Vikings

It appears the backup quarterbacks will handle all the reps in Sunday’s preseason opener at Las Vegas

August 11, 2022 07:43 PM

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Vikings’ Cousins does not practice due to illness

Head coach Kevin O’Connell unsure if the quarterback will travel to Las Vegas

August 11, 2022 05:13 PM

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What the Eric Kendricks-Jordan Hicks connection could mean for Vikings

The linebackers already have developed a close-knit relationship on and off the field

August 10, 2022 06:56 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Ex-Vikings star Randall Cunningham on why he resigned as Raiders’ chaplain

New leadership in Las Vegas never returned the calls of the former All-Pro quarterback

August 10, 2022 04:44 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Vikings depth chart: Mond, Mannion listed as co-backup quarterbacks

Generally, there are few surprises on the team’s first unofficial depth chart of training camp

August 10, 2022 02:56 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell impressed with enthusiasm of fans at night practice

“Nights like this are when you kind of feel just how special our fan base really is,’’ O’Connell said before the practice.

August 08, 2022 11:09 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Rookie receiver Jalen Nailor claims he’s the fastest player on Vikings roster

“I feel like any time I touch the ball, I can take it the distance,” Nailor said.

August 08, 2022 04:39 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Vikings’ Adam Thielen likes how outspoken Justin Jefferson ‘believes in himself’

Jefferson has set a goal of being the first receiver to have a 2,000-yard season.

August 05, 2022 07:22 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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NFL: Duluth native C.J. Ham still living the dream with the Minnesota Vikings

Fullback and family man never forgets his roots and what got him there.

August 05, 2022 07:00 AM

By Jon Nowacki

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Vikings rookie safety Lewis Cine remains patient in bid for starting job

The Vikings picked safety Lewis Cine in the first round of the 2022 draft, but whether he starts the Sept. 11 opener against Green Bay at U.S. Bank Stadium remains to be seen.

August 04, 2022 03:05 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Hall of fame safeties LeRoy Butler, Steve Atwater can see Vikings’ Harrison Smith joining them in Canton

In his 10 seasons, Smith has made six Pro Bowls and had one first-team All-Pro selection. He has 29 career interceptions and 16½ sacks.

August 04, 2022 02:40 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press