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Williams said he might still have "10 or 12 plays" left. "We're very proud to have you in the Ring of Honor. You're really the first guy that we became owners to who is in the Ring of Honor. Congratulations to you and your family." Spielman asked Williams of his immediate feelings on the...

Here are three observations from Wednesday's session presented by Minnesota Eye Consultants, the Proud Ophthalmology Partner of the Minnesota Vikings: 1. Kendricks shines on defense Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks was a First-Team All-Pro selection in 2019, and likely would have garnered...

2. Browning steps up Backup quarterback Jake Browning continued the work he did in open OTA practices with the second-team offense on Tuesday. And much like Cousins, Browning also delivered late in a game-like situation. The offense trailed 19-13 and had the ball near midfield with 100...

Teammates respect Richardson for sure, from defensive linemen to Smith to receiver Adam Thielen. "I love to talk with him. My locker is next to him now. It's kind of fun to see him and catch up a little bit," Thielen said. "Just a ton of guys we've been able to bring in. This coaching staff...

The 13th overall pick by the Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft, Richardson spent the first four seasons of his career in New York. He played for Seattle in 2017 before having a strong 2018 season with Minnesota. Richardson is among a handful of former defenders the Vikings have reunited with this...

Here are five things to remember about Richardson: 1. Started on a Jet plane Richardson originally was drafted 13th overall by the Jets in 2013, and he made an early impact. He played in all 16 games, making 15 starts, as a rookie and racked up 77 tackles (42 solo) and 3.5 sacks in...

"I mean, that's the hard part about the league and doing great things in the league," Jefferson said. "There's someone always watching your tape and studying your game." Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer said two weeks ago that the "biggest thing" he's seen out of Jefferson this year is he's...

Rank recapped the team's highs and lows from the 2020 season, which included Justin Jefferson's impressive rookie campaign and missing the playoffs, respectively. He then spotlighted various individuals who will make an impact on this season: Zimmer, quarterback Kirk Cousins, running back...

Did Danielle Hunter make it to mandatory OTAs? — Blake Dufner in Rockford, Minnesota He did not. Because, as we've noted for the past few Mailbags, Organized Team Activity practices are not mandatory. They are voluntary. The only thing mandatory in the offseason program is minicamp, which...

Gil Brandt spotlights Vikings kicking situation The Vikings roster is currently maxed out at 90 players, the most allowed by NFL rules at this time of the year. A decent-size chunk of Minnesota's roster includes six specialists, as the Vikings have a pair of long snappers to go along with...

Minnesota also reunited with Mackensie Alexander, who has developed into one of the league's better slot cornerbacks. He spent 2016-19 with the Vikings before going to the Bengals for the 2020 season. While those moves happened a few months ago, a recent noteworthy addition was that of Bashaud...

Breeland embraced some extra technique work with Head Coach Mike Zimmer early on in practice. "He's really showing me how to get my feet moving and stay on top of the receiver," Breeland said. "A coach like that that really walks around, he's a defensive-minded coach, he loves the corners...

Vikings linebackers room ranked in NFL's top 10 by PFF After missing Anthony Barr for all but the first one-and-a-half games last season, and in the wake of Eric Kendricks being sidelined for Minnesota's final five regular-season games, Minnesota is anticipating the return of both linebackers...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings have completed their eighth voluntary Organized Team Activity practice of 2021. This session was the third one open to the media, and it went for roughly two hours in balmy conditions at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. Minnesota had 84 of 90 players on...

"I really felt that sentiment. When he said it, I was in college, but I understood what he meant," Cousins said. "And now going back and watching my career, I would echo that sentiment." The hope is that Cousins' self-assessment helps the Vikings get back to the postseason after missing out...

"It's really nice, especially the alumni," Zimmer said. "I love having the older players come out. "We've got a lot of younger players [on our roster] trying to make the team," Zimmer later added, "so they're trying to get on my good side a little bit." Zimmer also joked that his own golf...

Much like Trapasso, Bercich noted early on that Jones certainly has the tools to succeed in the NFL, especially under Vikings Assistant Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator/defensive line coach Andre Patterson. "He has a lot of quickness, a lot of speed … characteristics that I think Andre...

EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings have signed cornerback Amari Henderson, the team announced Tuesday. Henderson, a former Wake Forest standout, participated in the Vikings rookie minicamp last month on a tryout basis. Henderson originally signed with the Jaguars in 2020 as an undrafted free agent...

Defensively, Eric Kendricks, Danielle Hunter and Harrison Smith are perennial Pro Bowlers, while Peterson, Anthony Barr, Michael Pierce and Dalvin Tomlinson are expected to make big differences in 2021. And on offense, Kirk Cousins is joined by a plethora of playmakers around him, a group that...

I really hope that this is the last year of the Zimmer era. — Sylvester Jackson These emails from fans always fascinate me, mostly because it offers the chance to peer into the totality of Zimmer's career in Minnesota. If we go back a bit, the Vikings were among the league's worst teams in...