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He made a second trip to the NFL's biggest stage in February, when the Chiefs were defeated 31-9 by Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. Over this career, Breeland has recorded 35 tackles, two tackles for loss, five passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and an interception in...

The Vikings also have Kris Boyd, Harrison Hand and Dylan Mabin on the roster, along with Parry Nickerson, who was added earlier this week. Minnesota added depth to that position after trading former first-round pick Mike Hughes to Kansas City last month. Breeland spent the past two seasons...

Baldinger enjoyed what he saw from Davis back in 2019 when he was opening holes for J.K. Dobbins, who rushed for a whopping 2,003 yards and 21 scores on 301 rushes (6.7 yards per carry). Baltimore drafted Dobbins in the second round last year, and he delivered 805 yards and nine scores on 134...

Smith is eager for a fresh start, having undergone open-heart surgery last August and now returned to the field. Ekstrom wrote: It's been two years since Smith played significant snaps in a meaningful football game. At USC, he was an exceptional four-year player who specialized in stuffing the...

O'Neill said Cleveland has looked "great" at left guard thus far. "I think he looks bigger, he looks stronger, he looks more confident, he's answering questions a lot quicker," O'Neill said. "His footwork looks tight, he's in great shape … I think he's really excited and happy to be here. I...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings on Thursday announced the dates and times for the team's 2021 preseason slate. Minnesota will kick off the preseason against Denver at U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 14 against Denver. The game is set to start at 3 p.m. (CT), and the team is optimistic that fans...

2. He's resilient Those moments of glory served as nice rewards for the grit he showed in coming back from an injury suffered during the 2018 Titans training camp that sidelined him for the entire season. Smith has appeared in 21 regular-season games and made six starts since coming back...

According to stats on ProFootballReference.com, the 28-year-old has 62 career tackles (44 solo) with an interception, pair of forced fumbles and a tackle for loss. He also has one career touchdown, returning a blocked field goal 63 yards for a score in 2017 when he was with the Titans...

It's not often Adam Thielen and Demario Davis are on the same side. But the Vikings receiver and Saints linebacker are teaming up with other NFL peers to break down a stigma around the topic of mental health. Thielen, Davis, Jaguars receiver DJ Chark and Raiders defensive lineman Solomon...

And if Tomlinson's presence will help boost the run defense, the additions of Patrick Peterson and Mackensie Alexander will giving Minnesota's pass defense a boost. Clay noted that the pair of cornerbacks should help provide stability and a veteran presence on the back end for the Vikings. The...

"With the front guys, we're basically taking two steps and not finishing, not continuing on the rush if you're a defensive lineman, so we're just trying to take off some of the physical parts," Zimmer said. As advanced as virtual teaching devices and tech have become, there's still no...

2. Joseph, Patterson get their kicks The pair of kickers competing for the starting job each had a chance to make a solid impression Wednesday, as Greg Joseph and Riley Patterson each attempted three field goals in team periods. Joseph was successful on all three of his kicks, hitting from...

EAGAN, Minn. — The 2021 Vikings offense could feature a good bit more of Irv Smith, Jr., on its menu. The versatile tight end is entering his third pro season for a team that bid farewell to Kyle Rudolph this spring after 10 seasons. It turns out that part of Smith's offseason preparation...

Thielen Foundation is helping Brooklyn Center High School re-light its stadium for evening games. The school's stadium lights went out during a 2018 football game; since then, all events previously held under the lights – including football, lacrosse, soccer and track and field – have been...

2021 Outlook: It's super early, but the Vikings do plan to play Darrisaw at left tackle. The investment of a pick that high makes it likely not a matter of "if" but "when." Bradbury has started every game of his first two NFL seasons, and Darrisaw will do his best to be ready when the Vikings...

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Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf is using his voice and his platform to stand strongly against antisemitism. Thursday, May 27, marked the Day of Action Against Antisemitism, a day of solidarity in condemning antisemitic incidents in the United States, as well as around the world. Newsweek...

Second, key word there is projected. It's not even June yet, so plenty remains to be determined up front. While that was the first unit above, Darrisaw (left tackle) and Davis (right guard) were running with the second team. But overall, Gerald is correct in his assessment that the offensive...

Pilakowski, a FitHAUS yoga instructor, is participating for her gym in the competition. She'll transform her sun salutations into salutes, paying homage to her days on the Metrodome's sidelines and honoring a veteran close to her heart. Heather's grandfather, Syrus S. Kouri, served during...

ESPN's Seifert provides updates from virtual league meeting The NFL held a two-day virtual league meeting earlier this week, and a few items of note were determined. ESPN NFL reporter Kevin Seifert analyzed the news, which included an agreement from NFL owners to relax guidelines for...