Vikings DE Danielle Hunter placed on IR, will miss at least first 3 games

The Minnesota Vikings will be without one of their star defensive players for at least the first three games of the 2020 season after defensive end Danielle Hunter was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday.

'I'm not worried': Vikings RB Dalvin Cook will play Sunday without contract extension

Dalvin Cook is still waiting for a long-term contract extension, but it won’t keep him off the field Sunday as the Minnesota Vikings open the 2020 regular season against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings announce 2020 commitments to social justice causes

The Minnesota Vikings have announced the team's 2020 commitments to social justice initiatives, including the first $1 million in donations and investments of the $5 million pledged by ownership in June. This season, the Vikings will commit $1 million toward launching initiatives or expanding existing initiatives in three areas: voter registration, education and curriculum on Black history and racism and law enforcement and criminal justice reform.

Vikings release first unofficial depth chart for 2020 season

The Minnesota Vikings open the 2020 regular season against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and the team released its first unofficial depth chart on Monday.

Former Gophers star Antoine Winfield Jr. named starting safety for Tampa Bay

Former Gophers star Antoine Winfield Jr. will likely get his first NFL start on Sunday after winning a starting safety job for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Dan Chisena goes from un-drafted college free agent to Vikings 53-man roster

Dan Chisena once gave up his dream of playing football at Penn State to be on scholarship as a track athlete. He could be in uniform Sunday when the Vikings host the Packers after making the 53-man roster.

Mark Wilf: Vikings' organization, ownership supports player efforts to protest racism

We don’t know what the Minnesota Vikings will do Sunday during the National Anthem to protest racism and social injustice, but it’s a safe bet if they take a knee or raise a fist, they’ll do it collectively.

'A fresh start': Yannick Ngakoue will fill void left by Everson Griffen on Vikings defensive line

Seeking a fresh start after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Yannick Ngakoue was pleasantly surprised to get a phone call earlier this week from the Minnesota Vikings.

Teammates thrilled to have Riley Reiff back on Vikings offensive line

The Minnesota Vikings are 10 days away from hosting the Green Bay Packers to open the 2020 season, and it appears their starting offensive line from last season will be largely intact after Riley Reiff agreed to a restructured contract.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.

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Vikings QB Kirk Cousins opens up about comments he on made on a podcast about his views on mask wearing and COVID-19.

Report: Riley Reiff staying with Minnesota Vikings on restructured contract

According to Tom Pelissero with the NFL Network, left tackle Riley Reiff has agreed to restructure his contract to stay with the Minnesota Vikings.

Report: Vikings seek to restructure contract of OL Riley Reiff

The Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers in less than two weeks to open the regular season, and Riley Reiff might have played his last snap in Minnesota before the 2020 season kicks off.

Vikings trade 2 draft choices for Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue

The Minnesota Vikings added a top end pass rusher to play opposite Danielle Hunter on Monday, announcing they’ve acquired Yannick Ngakoue from the Jacksonville Jaguars for two future draft choices.

'Be the Change': Vikings address social justice reform after practice at U.S. Bank Stadium

The Minnesota Vikings practiced and scrimmaged for a half on Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium, but the talk after was all about the team's efforts to address social justice reform after the Jacob Blake shooting and George Floyd's death.

Vikings practice goes on while 8 NFL teams sit out in protest of Jacob Blake shooting

At least eight NFL teams postponed practices and scrimmages on Thursday to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake. The Minnesota Vikings were not one of them.