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Dorn told reporters that he and his father had lengthy conversations about understanding the NFL is a job and treating it as such. He's been able to learn the ropes and glean advice from Torin during an unprecedented offseason that, due to COVID-19, hasn't yet given teams the opportunity to...

CBS Sports tabs CB as Vikings most-important training camp battle When Verizon Vikings Training Camp gets underway at TCO Performance Center, keep your eyes on the cornerback position. Three established corners – Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander – departed this offseason...

"They've been everywhere," C.J. laughed of Kamryn and Friends, who have been featured on the likes of Good Morning America and The Kelly Clarkson Show. "We reached out to see how we could get involved, [and we] were more than happy to serve them in [this way]." C.J. autographed brightly...

Film Breakdown: Former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich, now a Vikings Radio Network analyst, looked at some of Metellus' college tape and said he is "very intrigued by this pick." Bercich suggested that Metellus should connect with Maalouf soon after entering Twin Cities Orthopedics...

Vikings third-round draft pick Cameron Dantzler says he's been doubted his entire life. Growing up in Hammond, Louisiana, the cornerback had a lanky body frame, which resulted in a unique nickname given to him by his high school coach that has stuck with him to this day. "The Needle." "It...

The Vikings roster is littered with talent on both sides of the ball, but there are a pair of defensive players who are viewed as elite around the league. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler recently polled 50-plus personnel around the NFL (including executives, coaches, scouts and players) to help rank the...

Top 10 Overall Ratings Six defensive players landed among the Top 10 Vikings for overall ratings. 1. Smith 95 2. DT Michael Pierce 91 3. RB Dalvin Cook 91 4. WR Adam Thielen 90 5. DE Danielle Hunter 89 6. LB Eric Kendricks 89 7. TE Kyle Rudolph 84 8. Harris 83 9. QB Kirk...

Sugarman said education, both with initial information and reinforcement, will be "unbelievably critical" to maintain a sterile environment. "We are going to have Tier systems, and there's going to be no inter-mixing," Sugarman said. "We're going to be safe in our building, but I'm going to go...

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Monson said there's "no doubt" the young corner will play a significant role in Minnesota's secondary this season after the departures Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander in free agency. But he added that Hughes "may have a fight on his hands to determine exactly how significant...

EAGAN, Minn. – Thursday morning's Minnesota Chamber of Commerce event, titled Unite the North, looked a little different but went off without a hitch. The monthly meeting for all members was held virtually and hosted by the Minnesota Vikings, providing an inside look at the team for the...

Since its launch in 2016, Raise the Barr has awarded more than $325,000 in support to single mothers, 70 percent of whom have been women of color. The average income of 2019 applicants was $16,632. During the 2019-20 school year, the foundation awarded more than $135,000 in tuition, childcare...

Before Nate Burleson ever became a co-host on Good Morning Football and CBS NFL Today, he put together an 11-season career as an NFL wide receiver. The Vikings drafted Burleson 71st overall in 2003, and he spent three seasons in Minnesota. During that time, he started 33 of 44 games played and...

Here's a deep dive on how each of the drafted offensive linemen could figure into Minnesota's future plans: Player Profile: Ezra Cleveland, Boise State, redshirt junior There was some pre-draft chatter that Cleveland would go in the first round. But the Vikings were more than happy he fell...

Vikings DL ranked 2nd-best in NFC North Minnesota's defensive line will look different in 2020, but it remains a talented position group. Jason Ross, Jr., who covers the Lions for Sports Illustrated, ranked the NFC North defensive lines and placed the Vikings at No. 2. Ross wrote: The 48...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, congratulates Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley, left, after a touchdown against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney) Matthew Putney/Copyright 2019 The...

I was brainstorming options for the eventual 17-game schedule, if the NFL decides to go with one in 2021 and beyond. I came up with a format that you and others might find interesting. First, the baseline assumptions: each team will play an 8-home/9-away or 9-home/8-away schedule that...

EAGAN, Minn. — Verizon Vikings Training Camp is planning to proceed without fans in 2020, the team confirmed Friday. The closure is in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and will halt a time-honored tradition of public training camp practices since the team's inaugural 1961 season...

No safety has won the award since Mark Carrier did it for the Chicago Bears in 1990. Only three DROY recipients over the past 31 seasons were not drafted in the first round: Darius Leonard (2018), DeMeco Ryans (2006) and Kendrell Bell (2001). Ohio State alums have won this award in three of...

Vikings fourth-round draft pick D.J. Wonnum knows he has a lot to learn from longtime defensive line guru and Co-Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson. Wonnum felt a connection with Patterson before joining the roster. "My first big encounter with Coach Patterson was at the Combine," Wonnum...