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Wide receivers Ty James, left, and Devron Harper are undrafted free agents for the Vikings out of Mercer University in Macon, Ga., about 70 miles from

Two receivers from Mercer trying to make big-league jump with Vikings

Devron Harper and Ty James, best friends from Conyers, Ga., are undrafted Vikings rookies taking aim at an FCS-to-NFL leap.

New cornerback calls Vikings' plans and his health 'a perfect fit'

May 30
Vikings cornerback Shaq Griffin has moved into a starter's role during spring practices.
Shaq Griffin, who brings man-to-man coverage skills to a team aiming to play more of that, is feeling recovered from back surgery that he said held him back last season.
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Access Vikings podcast: Observations from OTAs, Justin Jefferson's contract and more

June 1
Access Vikings podcast: Observations from OTAs, Justin Jefferson's contract and more
The Star Tribune's Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss what they're seeing and hearing from Vikings practice at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.

Former Vikings All-Pro Griffen arrested on suspicion of DWI

May 30
It's the second time in the past year that Everson Griffen has been arrested on suspicion of DWI.

Vikings' Addison building connections with new QBs

May 29
With Justin Jefferson away from the Vikings and T.J. Hockenson injured, the second-year receiver has been the team's top target this spring.

Vikings bring back veteran guard Dalton Risner

May 29
Dalton Risner, who started 11 games last season, found common ground with the Vikings on a new deal that adds to Minnesota's offensive line options in 2024.

Vikings' Pace, back in No. 0, hoping to take a 'bigger step' in Year 2

May 29
Ivan Pace Jr., the Vikings' second-year linebacker, is hoping for a big encore to his breakthrough rookie season. He started by getting his old college number back.

Vikings' Brandel has 'earned this opportunity' to be new starter at left guard

May 25
Blake Brandel, a 2020 sixth-round pick, was promoted to replace left guard Dalton Risner this offseason after spending four years as a reserve.

Vikings QB Darnold 'happy to help' mentor McCarthy

May 21
Sam Darnold, a former No. 3 overall pick, was the starting quarterback at Vikings practice on Tuesday, focused on becoming a more consistent player and helping new franchise quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick.

'I like the action.' Smith denies he's on retirement tour with Vikings

May 22
"That's not really my style," Vikings safety Harrison Smith said as he started a record-tying 13th season in the team's defensive backfield.

Chicago Bears are set to be featured on 'Hard Knocks' for first time

May 30
The Chicago Bears are set to be featured on ''Hard Knocks'' for the first time.

Rams QB Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from football last year to address mental health

May 28
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from football last year to address his mental health.

Scoggins: Winfield Jr.'s record contract has roots in bedtime stories

May 18
Former Gophers star Antoine Winfield Jr., now with the Tampa Bay Bucs, would fall asleep learning lessons from his father that would make him an elite NFL defensive back.

Peyton Manning says he has no desire to go from broadcasting to an NFL executive position

May 23
Peyton Manning was honored for his community work at a banquet Wednesday night. Ahead of the event, he was asked if he had any desire to run an NFL franchise and he said he'd rather stick to his ''Monday Night Football'' Manningcast with brother Eli that just won its second Sports Emmy award.

Chiefs' Mahomes: Butker entitled to his beliefs, even though the QB doesn't always agree with him

May 22
Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday that while he doesn't agree with all the beliefs espoused by kicker Harrison Butker during a recent commencement address, the Chiefs quarterback nevertheless respects his teammate's right to make them be known.
Sports
May 31

Biden breaks unofficial rule about headwear while hosting the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs

President Joe Biden welcomed the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House on Friday, lauding the back-to-back Super Bowl champion team for its sportsmanship on and off the field, and breaking an unofficial political rule about headwear. He tried on a Chiefs helmet the team gave him as a gift.
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May 31
Gable Steveson waves to the crowd after defeating Tate Orndorff of Ohio State with a technical fall in Steveson's final home meet

Former Gophers wrestling star Steveson signs with NFL's Bills

Olympic gold medal wrestler Gable Steveson from Apple Valley is seeking to trade the wrestling mat for the gridiron by signing a standard undrafted rookie free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday.
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Our Access Vikings podcast series — featuring Andrew Krammer, Ben Goessling and Mark Craig — talks everything Vikings.
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May 30

NFL teams are using 2 tight ends less frequently, but those that do still find it effective

Michael Mayer appreciated the reassuring call from the Raiders after they selected Brock Bowers with the No. 13 pick in April, though he wasn't exactly thrilled they drafted a tight end.
Sports
May 30

Packers' Eric Stokes confident he can bounce back after injuries limited him past 2 seasons

Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes is hopeful that his injuries are finally behind him as the 2021 first-round pick looks to recapture the promise he showed as a rookie.
Sports
May 30

Dolphins agree to 3-year, $84.75 million contract extension with WR Jaylen Waddle, AP source says

Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has agreed to a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
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May 29

Vikings bring back guard Dalton Risner on 1-year deal as interior line remains unsettled

The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back left guard Dalton Risner with the interior of their offensive line remaining an area in need of improvement.
Sports
May 29

Jaire Alexander says he's focusing on team goals while praising Packers' recent staff changes

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander says he's learned plenty from a turbulent 2023 season that included serving a one-game suspension.
Sports
May 28

Texans, receiver Nico Collins agree on 3-year extension with $52 million guaranteed

The Houston Texans agreed with wide receiver Nico Collins on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million with $52 million guaranteed on Tuesday.
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May 25

Chiefs' Butker has no regrets about expressing his beliefs during recent commencement speech

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has no regrets about expressing his beliefs in a recent commencement speech and he said he has received support as well as ''a shocking level of hate'' from others.
Sports
May 24

Saints make Superdome renovation payment and diffuse public standoff with state officials

New Orleans Saints made an $11.4 million payment toward Superdome renovations Friday, diffusing a public standoff between the NFL club and state officials who oversee the stadium that will host the next Super Bowl.
Sports
May 23

Raiders give Maxx Crosby a $7.2 million raise over the next 2 seasons, AP source says

The Las Vegas Raiders are rewarding star pass rusher Maxx Crosby with a $6 million raise this season and another $1.2 million next year, a person with knowledge of the deal said Thursday.
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Minnesota Vikings player profile What makes Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson just so good?
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No NFL receiver has gained as many yards in his first two seasons as the Minnesota Vikings' 23-year-old superstar. He dominates on nearly any route from any alignment. What can he accomplish in Year 3?
Sports
May 23

NFL closer to filling every day of the week with a game as league's reach keeps growing

The NFL hasn't scheduled a game for every day of the week.
Sports
May 22

Pittsburgh and the Steelers will be hosting the 2026 NFL draft

The NFL has awarded the 2026 draft to Pittsburgh with the Steelers ready to tap Pennsylvania's deep football tradition trying to meet the new standard for host cities.
Sports
May 21

Packers' Jordan Love stays mum on contract talks while focusing on how he can build off his success

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love isn't letting the unsettled nature of his contract negotiations prevent him from joining his teammates for organized team activities this week.
Sports
May 21

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice won't face charges from person over alleged assault, Dallas police say

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice won't face charges from the injured person over his reported involvement in an alleged assault a little over a month after Rice was one of the speeding drivers in a chain-reaction crash that led to multiple charges.
Sports
May 21
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, shown throwing before a game against the Eagles on Nov. 15, has been cleared to practice — exactly 11 weeks after ha

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is 'doing everything' at practice in his return from torn Achilles tendon

Aaron Rodgers is officially putting his torn Achilles tendon behind him.
Sports
May 21

Tennessee latest state to mandate automatic defibrillators at high schools

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday to celebrate Tennessee's new law requiring all high schools to keep an automated external defibrillator available during classes, athletic practices and games.
Sports
May 20

Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts, AP source says

The Minnesota Vikings have one major piece of roster management remaining on their agenda before the regular season: signing superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a contract extension.
Sports
May 20

Jim Otto, 'Mr. Raider' and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Jim Otto, the Hall of Fame center known as ''Mr. Raider'' for his durability through a litany of injuries, has died, the team confirmed Sunday night. He was 86.
Sports
May 18
1962: Bob Bruggers, the pride of Danube, Minn.

Reusse: What a life it was for Bob Bruggers

The Danube legend somehow jammed basketball, football, pro wrestling, even a plane crash, into 80 remarkable years.