Vikings QB Kirk Cousins joins NFL stars questioning league's COVID plan ahead of training camp

NFL players ranging from Patrick Mahomes to JJ Watt took to Twitter on Sunday to call on the NFL to decide on key safety issues for the coming season, as the league plans to start team activities next week amid the pandemic.

Vikings safety Anthony Harris to play on franchise tag in 2020

Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris will play on the franchise tag for the 2020 season after he was unable to reach agreement on a long-term contract extension with the team.

No fans at Minnesota Vikings training camp this year

The Minnesota Vikings will not have fans at training camp this summer, following NFL protocols, FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell has confirmed. The Vikings are working at finding ways to give fans a virtual experience during camp.

Video: Vikings rookie Justin Jefferson makes stunning 1-handed catch

Minnesota Vikings rookie Justin Jefferson posted a video Monday night of an individual workout where he makes a 1-handed catch mirroring NFL star Odell Beckham Jr.

Report: NFL shortening 2020 preseason to 2 games

The NFL is reportedly cutting the 2020 preseason to two games, with each team getting one home and one road game, to focus on getting more practice time at training camp after losing field time during the virtual off-season due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

5 potential unsung impact players on the Vikings defense in 2020

The Minnesota Vikings defense will have a vastly different look in 2020 with eight starters or regular contributors gone from last year. Here's a look at five names we might not know who could make an impact.

Maalouf: Vikings having Austin Cutting, Britton Colquitt and Dan Bailey back 'a tremendous plus'

In uncertain times amid a virtual off-season, Minnesota Vikings special teams coach Marwin Maalouf says it's a tremendous plus to have all three specialists -- Austin Cutting, Britton Colquitt and Dan Bailey, back for the 2020 season.

'It's a business': Vikings OC Gary Kubiak not worried about Dalvin Cook

Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak spoke with reporters Wednesday morning about Dalvin Cook's status and coaching and teaching via computer during the team's virtual off-season.

The Vikings offense without Dalvin Cook? Here's the depth chart

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook isn't participating in team meetings or any virtual activities until he can get a new contract done. What does it mean? Here's a look at the offensive depth chart

'I had to say something': Vikings hold emotional team meetings, speak out on George Floyd's death

Vikings players Eric Kendricks, Anthony Harris and Ameer Abdullah, GM Rick Spielman, co-defensive coordinator Andre Patterson and Chief Operating Officer Andrew Miller all participated in a near 90-minute Zoom call to react on George Floyd's death, racism and social injustice.

Minnesota Twins ownership group, Minnesota Vikings donate millions to racial justice efforts

The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday the Pohlad ownership family is donating $25 million to racial just issues in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Report: Vikings RB Dalvin Cook opting out of team activities without contract extension

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, running back Dalvin Cook won’t be participating in any further team activities until he can work out a long-term deal with the Vikings.

Vikings reopen TCO Performance Center to about 60 front office staff

Vikings officials say TCO Performance Center will be open to about 60 front office employees starting Monday, who are voluntarily returning, and come from multiple departments within the organization.

'Change starts with me': Minnesota athletes host supply drive for community impacted by George Floyd's death

Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and other Minnesota sports figures hosted a food and supply drive at Cub Foods in south Minneapolis on Friday to help people impacted by the officer-involved death of George Floyd.

Minnesota sports figures attend memorial service for George Floyd

As many as 13 Minnesota sports figures attended a memorial service at North Central University in Minneapolis on Thursday to honor the life of George Floyd.

Vikings Anthony Barr, Eric Kendricks question NFL on George Floyd response

Minnesota Vikings linebackers Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks are questioning the NFL's response to George Floyd's death and asked Tuesday what the league's plan is to fight social injustice.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer on Stefon Diggs: 'I've been around way worse guys than him'

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer appeared on Rich Eisen’s national radio show Friday morning to say he wasn’t as annoyed by wide receiver Stefon Diggs as most probably think he was.