Vikings' Addison building connections with new QBs
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
- Vikings' Pace, back in No. 0, hoping to take a 'bigger step' in Year 2
- Vikings' Brandel has 'earned this opportunity' to be new starter at left guard
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' Brandel has 'earned this opportunity' to be new starter at left guard
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.
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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.
- 'I like the action.' Smith denies he's on retirement tour with Vikings
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
'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.
- Vikings QB Darnold 'happy to help' mentor McCarthy
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.
- Former Packer joins Vikings' crowded tight end room
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.
Raiders give Maxx Crosby a $7.2 million raise over the next 2 seasons, AP source says
May 23
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.
Pittsburgh and the Steelers will be hosting the 2026 NFL draft
May 22
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.
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is 'doing everything' at practice in his return from torn Achilles tendon
May 21
Aaron Rodgers is officially putting his torn Achilles tendon behind him.
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice won't face charges from person over alleged assault, Dallas police say
May 21
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.
Reusse: What a life it was for Bob Bruggers
May 18
The Danube legend somehow jammed basketball, football, pro wrestling, even a plane crash, into 80 remarkable years.
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