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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair

By Dave Campbell Jan. 04, 2021 06:29 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws as Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions, Vikings both stumbling to the finish

By Noah Trister Dec. 31, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) and outside linebacker Demario Davis on a 15 yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP sources: Star Vikings RB Cook absent after father's death

By Dave Campbell Dec. 30, 2020 01:14 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer walks off the filed at the end of the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Eliminated Vikings seek to find purpose from final week

By Dave Campbell Dec. 28, 2020 08:26 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 03:58 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles tries to throw under pressure from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. Foles was injured on the play and left the game. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Cousins steps back to forefront for Vikings with Cook slowed

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2020 06:10 PM EST

NFL begins 12th year of fighting cancer with "Crucial Catch"

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 09:30 AM EDT
The NFL kicked off its 12th year of fighting cancer through its “Crucial Catch” program on Thursday. The initiative addresses early...

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone, left, talks with Tad Dickman, director of public relations, during an NFL football workout, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Virus-proofing NFL facilities is a tall, masked task

By Dave Campbell Aug. 13, 2020 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Vikings have signed Spielman to a multi-year contract extension(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Vikings sign GM Spielman to multi-year contract extension

By Dave Campbell Aug. 03, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 21, 2019 file photo Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas, left, shakes hands with Ryan Saunders, after a news conference in Minneapolis. The season is officially, or mercifully, over for the Minnesota Timberwolves now that the NBA has decided to restart the virus-halted schedule with 22 teams. There was too much disruption to properly assess the job that coach Ryan Saunders did, or the viability of the roster they've settled on for now, but what was clear in 2019-20 was that first-year president Gersson Rosas was capable and willing of making major changes. (Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune via AP)
Another rough season ends with Wolves near bottom of league

By Dave Campbell Jun. 05, 2020 08:35 PM EDT