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Lowest lows 1. Overreaction by officials In Week 4, Smith was ejected in the second quarter after a hit on Texans tight end Jordan Akins. Officials flagged the Vikings safety for targeting a defenseless player and opted to disqualify him for the rest of the contest. Ejection is not an...

Zimmer noted that he didn't attend any team functions at night the entire week, instead choosing to study the Steelers offense on third downs from the entire 1995 season. Zimmer's obvious goal now is to bring a Super Bowl to Minnesota, where he is entering his eighth season in charge. The...

Regular-Season Statistics Note: All snap counts are on defense unless noted; tackles are league stats Jeff Gladney 16 games (15 starts); 958 snaps (89.2 percent); 81 tackles (63 solo), 7 tackles for loss, 3 passes defensed and 1 forced fumble Cameron Dantzler 11 games (10 starts); 601...

"This award means so much to our family because it truly represents the best of a person," Connie continued. "It shows the love and concern and compassion for your fellow man, woman and child. All of you have shown that and done that. I'm so proud of you and really thankful to have you all be a...

NFL.com recaps 'historic' NFL season The 2020 NFL season was most dramatically visibly altered by the COVID-19 pandemic, but other factors, such as the murder of George Floyd in May and ensuing social justice efforts, also impacted the campaign. With all but the Super Bowl now in the...

He coached under Mike Priefer on special teams from 2013-18, and was under Marwan Maalouf from 2019-20. Maalouf's contract was not renewed after this past season. Ficken brings plenty of energy and experience to the role, as he had a big hand in the Vikings run of success on special teams in...

Hi Eric! A question for you: Is there any guideline on trading down in the first round as to what you should get in return? For example, with our 14th pick, if we traded down about 6-7 spots, what should we expect in return? I know it's not an exact thing, but is there kind of an expectation...

The Vikings fell short of their goal in the 2020 season, but quarterback Kirk Cousins will be active in a different fashion during the week leading up to Super Bowl LV. Cousins joined NFL Network's Good Morning Football Monday to talk about a variety of topics, including his involvement as an...

3 Strong Offensive Stats in 2020: 1. Rushing yards per game The Vikings averaged 142.7 rushing yards per game in 2020, which ranked fifth-highest in the NFL behind Baltimore, (191.9), Tennessee (168.1), Cleveland (148.4) and New England (146.6). Cook was the train that kept Minnesota's run...

Moss, who received five of his six career Pro Bowl nods while with the Vikings, asked Jefferson about his mindset coming in as a rookie, particularly during a season altered by the pandemic. "The main focus was, 'Am I going to be that versatile receiver? Am I going to be able to play outside...

4. Runners and receivers Carter led all running backs with 60 rushing yards. No other player rushed for more than 18 yards on the day. The National team rushed 27 times for 88 yards, averaging 3.3 yards per carry. The American team rushed 20 times for 31 yards, a paltry average of 1.6...

NFL.com: Kendricks is Vikings under-the-radar stud It was another strong season for Eric Kendricks, even if he did miss the final five games of 2020 with a calf injury. Perhaps the best and most consistent player on Minnesota's defense this past season, Kendricks was likely on his way to...

That's a wrap for 2021 Reese's Senior Bowl practices. The National and American teams finished their third and final day of practices Thursday at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The National team, coached by the Miami Dolphins staff, partook in a two-hour session beginning at...

Spielman credited the NFL and team officials beyond the personnel side for the operations of the 2020 NFL Draft, which was held virtually with GMs and coaches working from their homes. "It just goes to show you that when you've been in this business as long as I have … it's become such a part...

"He has a mindset that is not only infectious to the people around him but myself included in that — he doesn't let me slide on anything. He gives me that confidence to know I can do it as well. … He's going to hold me accountable, for sure." — Kendricks on Wilson "Eric takes on a lot of...

Since being drafted by Minnesota 45th overall in 2015, Kendricks has totaled 639 tackles (league stats), seven interceptions (including two returned for touchdowns), 9.0 sacks, 38 tackles for loss, 41 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. To see Legwold's full...

The National and American teams hit the field at Hancock Whitney Stadium on a sun-splashed day in Mobile, Alabama, for the second of three days of practices before the Reese's Senior Bowl. The 72nd annual all-star game is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. (CT) Saturday on NFL Network. ESPNU televised...

Reaction to All-Pro snub To the surprise of many across the league, Cook wasn't named All-Pro by The Associated Press following an outstanding season. He was asked about the snub and offered his thoughts: "Just who I am, I'm not really big on things like that, but when you go to look at...

Notable Number 5.0 — The 5.0 sacks by Ngakoue tied for the fewest to lead the Vikings in any season. The only other seasons with 5.0 sacks as the max total for a Viking involved ties among teammates: 1980 (Doug Martin, Mark Mullaney and Doug Sutherland), 1984 (Randy Holloway and Charlie...

Standout athletes from around the country kicked things off early in Mobile, Alabama, Tuesday morning at the Reese's Senior Bowl National Scouting Weigh-in. This year's 2021 Draft-eligible prospects have been split between "National" and "American" teams rather than the previous use of "North"...