Zimmer at NFL Combine: Vikings RBs, Laquon Treadwell and offensive line

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer addressed the media Thursday from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The coach touched on the future of the running back position as Adrian Peterson enters free agency, the bolstering of the offensive line and the development of Mackensie Alexander and Laquon Treadwell.

Vikings scout the combine
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The NFL Combine begins on Friday. Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer spoke to the media about what he's looking for.

Adrian Peterson to become free agent, Vikings decline option

Adrian Peterson will become an unrestricted free agent on Thursday, March 9. The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they will not exercise the 2017 team option on Peterson’s contract.

Seahawks sign former Vikings kicker Blair Walsh

The Seattle Seahawks have signed former Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh to compete with Steven Hauschka.

Pat Shurmur officially named Vikings offensive coordinator

The Minnesota Vikings have officially name Pat Shurmur offensive coordinator. Shurmur served as the team’s interim offensive coordinator for the final 9 weeks of the 2016-17 season after the resignation of Norv Turner.

New legislation likely after U.S. Bank Stadium suite controvery
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State lawmakers are taking a closer look at the suite controversy at U.S. Bank Stadium. This comes after the latest disclosure that the food bill at two suites owned by the stadium authority has added up to $32,000. One lawmaker tells Fox 9 legislation is on the way.

Adrian Peterson would like to stay in Minnesota

Adrian Peterson says he would like to stay in Minnesota, but wouldn’t say whether he’d accept a pay cut to extend his career with the Vikings. Under his current contract, Peterson would cost the Vikings $18 million in 2017, which would make him the NFL’s highest-paid running back at 32 years old.

Vikings plane slides off taxiway at Wisconsin airport

The Vikings plane has slid off the taxiway at Appleton International Airport, a source tells Fox 9's Dawn Mitchell.

Vikings 1-on-1: Anthony Barr

Fox 9's Hobie Artigue sits down with Anthony Barr before Saturday's game.

Adrian Peterson won't play vs Packers

Adrian Peterson will not play Saturday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Fullback Zach Line, guard Brandon Fusco and rookie wide receiver Laquon Treadwell were also ruled out in Friday's injury report.

Duluth native scores big in Vikings preseason

Duluth native CJ Ham scored a touchdown for the very team he grew up cheering for as a kid in the Vikings first preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Four Vikings selected for 2017 Pro Bowl

The fans have spoken and they’re sending four Vikings players to the 2017 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida.

Xavier Rhodes brings holiday cheer to the Children's Hospital

Xavier Rhodes brought some holiday cheer to children at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital on Monday.

Dawn sits down with Vikings defense

Fox 9's Dawn Mitchell sits with with the Vikings defensive line.

Adrian Peterson practices with Vikings, 'designated for return'

Adrian Peterson returned to practice with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday and participated in a morning walk-through session. Peterson has been "designated for return" from injured reserve.

Vikings 1-on-1: Andrew Sendejo

Fox 9's Dawn Mitchell sat down with Andrew Sendejo.

Adrian Peterson's return to Vikings is playoffs or bust

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said Wednesday he is close to returning to live action, but he will not play this season if the team is out of the playoff picture. Peterson ran sprints at Winter Park last week, and head coach Mike Zimmer said he appeared to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn meniscus.