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FILE - In this May 1, 1985, file photo, Minnesota Vikings head coach Bud Grant holds up the new jersey to their first-round draft pick Chris Doleman at a press conference to introduce the linebacker from Pittsburgh in Eden Prairie, Minn. Hall of Fame defensive end Doleman, who became one of the...

The Minnesota Vikings express our deepest sympathies to Chris Doleman's family and friends upon his passing. Chris was a great example for players past and present, as he embodied all the best characteristics of a Viking – resilience, toughness and a competitive spirit. Chris always carried...

The Vikings organization — from its ownership to coaches, legends, current players, staff members and fans — is grieving the loss of Chris Doleman, who passed away Tuesday after a courageous battle with brain cancer that lasted more than two years after its diagnosis. Doleman faced his unfair...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings again boasted of one of the top linebacker duos across the NFL, as Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr led the way for that position group for the fifth straight season. Kendricks wasn't initially selected to the Pro Bowl, but he did participate in the game as an...

"I grew up a Laker fan, my dad liked the Lakers and we used to watch it on the big screen" Diggs said when he joined "First Things First" on FOX Sports on Tuesday morning. "He never let you down. Kobe was like a killer. When there was an opportunity there, he was going in. When there was blood...

The predicted pick: Mekhi Becton, T, Louisville With so many talented offensive linemen going back to school — Creed Humphrey, Alex Leatherwood, Alaric Jackson and Walker Little, just to name a few — Becton makes his debut in the mock draft. There are needs on an aging Vikings defense with...

"I love everything about it," Zimmer told Allen about Kubiak's new role. "I obviously approached him first, and he wanted to take a couple days to think about it. I know he liked the role he was in a year ago, but once I gave him two days, I called him and he said, 'Yeah, let's do it and go to...

Current Vikings Coaching Staff: Mike Zimmer..................... Head Coach Gary Kubiak...................... Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach Marwan Maalouf............... Special Teams Coordinator Andre Patterson................ Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Adam...

Patterson has been Minnesota's defensive line coach for the past six seasons and has helped the Vikings develop one of the league's most formidable fronts. A veteran of 16 NFL seasons, Patterson has helped develop the likes of Everson Griffen, Danielle Hunter and Linval Joseph into Pro Bowl...

Kubiak has nearly 10 years of head coaching experience in the NFL and has an 82-75 overall regular-season record. He was the head coach in Houston for nearly eight seasons from 2006-2013 and went 61-64 while leading the Texans to a pair of AFC South titles and two playoff appearances. Kubiak...

It seemed as if my Vikes had a problem stopping the run in two important games, Seahawks and 49ers. What do you think we need to do to remedy that? — Victor Patterson from Maryland The Vikings wanted to be better against the run in 2019, bringing back Shamar Stephen to help with that, and...

Notable Number 99.5 — Since Minnesota drafted Hunter 88th overall in 2015, he and Griffen have combined for 99.5 total sacks. The duo has combined for more sacks than any other pair of current teammates in the NFL in that time span. The next-closest duo is Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap, who...

Hasan: Potential target areas for Vikings from Senior Bowl The 2020 Reese's Senior Bowl wrapped up over the weekend, as dozens of players had the chance to impress NFL teams in Mobile, Alabama. Besides the game on Saturday, players also went through three days of practices at Ladd-Peebles...

ORLANDO, Fla. – On a day in which tragedy rocked the professional sports world, usual rivals joined forces – and shared a bond – during the NFL Pro Bowl. Shortly before kickoff, news of NBA star Kobe Bryant's passing in a helicopter crash (which also claimed the lives of his 13-year-old...

We asked Kendricks Saturday about the experience earlier in the week, and he laughed. "I was not expecting it, first and foremost," he said. "I went in there, and I almost said 'Vikings,' and then I almost said, 'Defense.' And then it was like, 'Oh, NFC?' I just said, 'Ball out. Everybody...

1. Hot start for Herbert Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert opened the game for the South out of the shotgun but lined up under center on the second snap of the game. It was his first significant game action under center, but he led a crisp seven-lay, 65-yard drive. Herbert completed all four...

Cousins impressed the crowd with 18 points, which was more than the AFC's 17 total points scored. He was followed by Packers receiver Davante Adams, who added six points, and then Wilson racked up 19. The Vikings quarterback complimented NFC North-rival Adams. "He's in our division, and...

Regular-Season Statistics Riley Reiff 876 offensive snaps; 85.55 percent of total offensive snaps Pat Elflein 921 offensive snaps; 89.94 percent of total offensive snaps Garrett Bradbury Team-high 989 offensive snaps; 96.58 percent of total offensive snaps Josh Kline 734...

Practices are over and done with at the Reese's Senior Bowl, as dozens of draft prospects tried to take advantage of three sessions in front of NFL teams. And while players will have one final chance to impress scouts, coaches and front-office folks Saturday at the actual game, much of the...

Zierlein also came away impressed by Florida wide receiver Van Jefferson. On tape, right off the bat, you can see Jefferson's a coach's son based on how he competes (his father, Shawn, is a former NFL receiver who currently serves as the New York Jets' WRs coach). Van's production with the...