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EAGAN, Minn. – It’s never ideal to see a teammate sidelined for practice, but Jaleel Johnson is trying to make the most of his opportunity. Starting defensive tackle Shamar Stephen is currently on the non-football injury list, and Pro Bowl nose tackle Linval Joseph has not participated in team...

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins: long-time player, first-time caller. It seems somewhat impossible that in 12 seasons of college (one was as a redshirt) and pro football, during which Cousins has attempted 3,830 passes, that there’s a route that hasn’t been run by a teammate. The quarterback...

EAGAN, Minn. — The spotlight was on Verizon Vikings Training Camp on Wednesday afternoon as NFL Network’s ‘Training Camp Live’ set up shop at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. Colleen Wolfe, Tom Pelissero and James Jones stopped by to watch walk-through and practice, and later...

He added: “I think the more years together tends to develop that.” Thanks to Rudolph’s extension, the two will be able to continue working together, along with Minnesota’s other tight ends. Three of Cousins’ touchdown passes Wednesday afternoon went to tight ends. The second of the day was...

EAGAN, Minn. — Greer Martini is relishing a second chance to be in the NFL. The Vikings linebacker is one of nine players at his position in training camp, but it’s his second time in an NFL camp. He joined Green Bay’s roster as an undrafted free agent in the spring of 2018 and spent time on...

Lt. Mona Taube, who runs The Salvation Army in St. Paul, said the organization is grateful for Zimmer’s time, dedication and commitment to the kids. Many families, Taube noted, appreciate the financial aspect of getting the school supplies. “It’s a thrilling opportunity for our families and...

The 29-year-old stayed on the field following Monday’s practice and later noted nonchalantly that Bradbury isn’t the only one with room to improve. He called the center a “great player” who’s continuously learning. “As a rookie, you just have to take it day by day and just get better, just...

Danielle Hunter tied for fourth in the league with 14.5 sacks last season. He has racked up an impressive 40 sacks since being drafted 88th overall in 2015, and he has yet to turn 25 years old (his birthday is Oct. 29). Hunter is a physical specimen, but don’t take our word for it. If...

EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf on Monday explained the importance of keeping training camp practices open to fans, the organization’s belief in its football leadership and its ongoing search to hire a new Chief Operating Officer to replace Kevin Warren. “We’re trying to do...

Quarterback Kirk Cousins also spent time there, calling the space a highlight of the museum experience. “That Minneapolis Miracle moment is special,” Cousins told Vikings.com. “You get goosebumps just watching it, and I wasn’t even a part of it. I think it’ll always be that way. It was a...

Players have their first off day of training camp on Tuesday, but the Vikings Live Chat has made its return for the 2019 season. Join Vikings.com Team Reporter Eric Smith to chat about the first week of camp, who has stood out and what to expect going forward. We'll chat for about an hour...

Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer said the offense is meeting “together as a whole a lot more” than in the past. “I think they start to see why this is being called, why this is being run,” Zimmer said. “The coaches are doing a good job of trying to explain, ‘This is why we’re doing this’ and...

Ham, Smith showing versatility on offense The Vikings have a well-earned off day Tuesday, one day after practicing in pads for the second straight day. The entire team has practiced together for four days in all. Rookies, quarterbacks and select veterans wrapped up their seventh consecutive...

Here are three observations from Monday’s session: 1. Unhappy campers The Vikings defense protested a couple of calls in drills and the lack thereof in the game situation period at the end of the day. Mike Zimmer told reporters after the session that he disagreed with one of the calls, but...

Zylstra was in attendance at practices and walk-throughs over the past few days, usually with a play sheet in hand as he stayed mentally involved. “It’s just mental reps, and seeing how guys react to different defenses these guys are throwing at us,” Zylstra said. “Just trying to take as much...

Coller dives into Cook’s performance in passing game The Vikings have made it clear that they want to run the ball more in 2019 and have a more balanced offense. Dalvin Cook, who has missed time in his first two seasons due to injury, will likely shoulder a large part of that load. But it...

Some people go to Hollywood to make it big, but Marcus Epps had to leave to give his dream a better shot. Epps has gone from being a lightly recruited high schooler, to a walk-on and eventual team captain in college at Wyoming to a sixth-round pick by Minnesota. Instead of staying close to...

That’s why, when Bradbury joined the Vikings, Hill invited the first-round draft pick to stay with his family in Texas and attend this year’s OL Masterminds Summit. “I was telling Garrett about it, ‘Man, you need to come down and check it out. You’ll get a piece of knowledge and information...

Thielen also set an NFL record by recording at least 100 receiving yards in the first eight games of the 2018 season, and set a Vikings franchise record by tallying nine total such games this past season. “He eclipsed the record that Randy Moss held for the most 100-yard games by a Viking wide...

Why do you think Harrison Smith underrated by others even though stats prove he’s been the best all-around safety in the NFL? -- Chase D. Great Falls, MT I don’t know if or why Smith would be underrated by folks outside the building, but I do know that inside the building he’s held in the...