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Pass interference rules finalized for 2019 season Perhaps the biggest rule change that came from the 2019 offseason had to do with pass interference. In March, the NFL announced that pass interference can be reviewed via instant replay if officials feel an obvious call was missed. But...

NFL.com lists Harris as possible breakout star, Mattison as new face to know NFL.com writer Adam Rank is going through the NFC North to give a ‘State of the Franchise’ report on each team. Rank’s deep dive includes the highs and lows of 2018, a roadmap for 2019 success and a look a players...

Mike Michels recalled the way that his father and Grant would use racquetball as a metric for gauging speed, footwork and agility. It also became somewhat of a litmus test on the mettle of people they wanted to evaluate. “It ultimately degenerated into, ‘Let’s hit this guy with the ball over...

Full camp schedule The complete 2019 Verizon Vikings Training Camp schedule is available below. Friday, July 26: 2 – 4:25 p.m. Saturday, July 27: 2 – 4:25 p.m. Sunday, July 28: 2 – 4:25 p.m. Monday, July 29: 2 – 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 30: Players day off Wednesday, July 31: 2 –...

Stories and sips at wine tasting | By Lindsey Young Ten tickets were sold for the unique “Grumpy Old Men” experience that gave lifelong Vikings fans a chance to join Zimmer and Grant for a wine tasting. “The Vikings have been very gracious; they gave me an office here. They keep me around to...

SB Nation calls Vikings ‘legitimate contenders’ to win 1st Super Bowl in 2019 SB Nation’s Christian D’Andrea called 2019 “the year of the first-timer” after the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA title and the St. Louis Blues won their first Stanley Cup. Will the NFL see a franchise take...

Polamalu told Vikings.com’s Mike Wobschall during a recent interview that Mattison fit everything the team was looking for in the position: an ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, a physical runner, stamina. “He gets stronger and stronger the more touches he has. He can drop his...

Dennis Green’s hometown paid homage to the former head coach over the weekend by renaming a street in his honor. Green, who passed away in July 2016 at the age of 67, will be forever remembered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Sue Gleiter of Penn Live wrote about the ceremony that memorialized...

2. Defense finding some challenges The Vikings defense steadily climbed from worst in many categories in 2013 to first in points allowed and yards allowed in 2017. Minnesota ranked ninth in points against (a figure that includes points scored by opposing defenses) and fourth in yards allowed...

Due to a handful of injuries at the wide receiver spot, both Mitchell and Johnson took a handful reps with the first-team offense during minicamp. Each said he was appreciative of the chance, even if things didn’t go as smoothly as they hoped. “I thought it went great, just getting out here...

There’s no love lost when the Vikings and Packers meet twice a season. The Border Battles give players and fans a chance at bragging rights, while victories usually help a team elevate itself in the playoff picture. The Vikings-Packers rivalry is well-known across the league, and Tadd...

Next stop: training camp. The Vikings wrapped up three days of mandatory minicamp last week and held 13 practices in all this spring as part of their offseason program. Players and coaches might be on a break, but that won't stop us from giving you a chance to sound off during the summer...

Coller: Cook has opportunity to be ‘elite’ RB in the NFL Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is entering his third NFL season and has 15 games under his belt. Cook’s rookie campaign was cut short by a torn ACL, and he struggled with a nagging hamstring injury last season. SKOR North’s Matthew...

As the NFL prepares to celebrate its 100th season, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has agreed in principle to a special “Centennial Class” of inductees. Clark Judge of the Talk of Fame Sports Network wrote the following: There’s been a lot of speculation lately about a proposed Centennial...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]On this final edition of the Wobcast, Mike Wobschall and Chris Corso bring their takeaways from the Vikings offseason program, running back Ameer Abdullah joins the show and the new version of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast is introduced.

Here are 10 top takeways from the offseason program in the eyes of the Vikings.com editorial staff: 1. The starting O-line is set | By Eric Smith @Eric_L_Smith It appears the Vikings have solidified their offensive line, as the unit looks to have starters at three new positions in 2019...

“I’m so excited that the Minnesota Vikings have created a food truck that will have such an impact in the community,” Vikings Chief Operating Officer Kevin Warren said. “It’s very sad, but it’s true that 250,000 youth in the greater Twin Cities area go hungry during the summer. The great thing...

“One of the first things he said to me when we talked a few months ago when I got here [was], ‘Coach, I’ve had some good things happen in my career and had some good numbers, but I want to win.’ And that’s what we all want to do. That’s what you’re searching for with your football team, and if...

If the previous five seasons are any indication, it seems Zimmer’s group thrives with the underdog mentality. Minnesota went 7-9 in 2014, Zimmer’s first season in Purple, but surprised the league with an 11-5 record and an NFC North title in 2015. That set the pace for lofty goals in 2016...

Leber said the element of making things look the same comes from the coaching staff, but the execution comes down to the players, from Cousins to Cook to in-sync offensive linemen. “I think he’s going to be successful because you have to make immediate judgement calls and snap decisions...