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“He’s obviously a center and a guard, I’m obviously a center and a guard,” Bradbury said. “He’s played the position in this league and I haven’t, so for me to hear things from him and just talk about schemes and plays together … you don’t learn one position. “We’re both interior linemen...

Cousins pointed out that, counting last offseason, he took snaps from “probably four centers” – and five, if you count guard Danny Isidora briefly sliding to center during the preseason. He called the situation “less than ideal” and is hopeful that Bradbury will be a consistent anchor on the...

EAGAN, Minn. — Kyle Rudolph said Wednesday after the Vikings second voluntary Organized Team Activity practice of the offseason that “there is some clarity” in contract talks between the team and his agent, Brian Murphy. “The Vikings and my agent are working extremely hard to get something...

The MMQB assembles NFL ‘All-Small Team,’ includes 1 Viking Is it a little silly? Yes. But this not-quite-5-foot writer couldn’t resist highlighting The MMQB’s recent project, “The NFL’s All-Small Team,” which features one Viking. Andy Benoit looked across the league and constructed a...

The Vikings begin Organized Team Activity practices Tuesday, the first of 10 sessions that signify the 2019 season is slowly appearing on the horizon. Yet as each team around the NFL hits the practice fields, where is an area that each team will be focusing on? Gennaro Filice of NFL.com...

Minnesota native, former NFL tackle weighs in on Kubiak-Dennison team Ryan Harris grew up a Vikings fan, and now the former NFL tackle – and Cretin-Derham Hall standout – is weighing in on two of Minnesota’s new coaches, Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Advisor Gary Kubiak and offensive line...

1. New look up front Much of the talk of the Vikings offseason included pouring resources into the offensive line. With Wednesday’s session open to the media, the Vikings showed off a new look up front. Riley Reiff was in his usual left tackle spot, while Pat Elflein was at left guard after...

1. Rhodes returning to form Earlier this offseason, Zimmer told media members that Xavier Rhodes “needs to play better” and took responsibility for the Pro Bowl cornerback getting back to form after a season in which he dealt with some nagging injuries. “I’m going to make sure that he plays...

Do you think the opportunity some current receivers on our team (Jeff Badet, Chad Beebe, Jordan Taylor) have is just because we waited until the 7th round to address the position? I thought we had plenty of options in the 3rd and 4th rounds to get guys who could fit the No. 3 receiver position...

3. Overhauled offensive line | By Lindsey Young The Vikings placed a focus on offensive line this spring, using free agency and the NFL Draft to bolster the position group. Minnesota added free agent guards Josh Kline and Dakota Dozier to the roster in March, and the Vikings used their...

Coller delves into ‘rare bond’ among Vikings defensive players The continuity of the Vikings defense has been impressive, to say the least. Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman is up-front about his philosophy on keeping players within the fold, and over the past several years, a number of...

“I watched quite a few of those over the years,” Jason Holmer said. “They were always fun. It was pretty indicative of who he was. That’s not just him and his teammates. That’s how he is. It was a pretty authentic look at his personality, so they were fun to watch.” Josh Goolsbee said he liked...

Trades happen every season around the NFL. Every so often, though, a trade of a talented player stands out as a marquee transaction. NFL.com’s Elliot Harrison recently looked back over NFL history and opined the “top 20 traded players,” a list that included three Vikings who were traded to or...

5. Welcome to Minnesota The Vikings traded up in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft to make sure they could select Robison. While Robison and his wife, Jayme, wondered what life was going to be like up north, they quickly found a home. Robison spoke fondly of meeting his new neighbors...

Although he didn’t realize it at the time, the Divisional Round playoff game against the Saints would be Robison’s last non-exhibition game at U.S. Bank Stadium and penultimate of his career. The defensive end was released prior to the 2018 season. On April 24, he signed a one-day contract to...

The hope for every NFL team is that the moves they make in the spring pay off during the fall. The Vikings certainly endured the annual revolving door of the offseason by adding players in free agency and watching others leave, while also bringing in new coaches and a dozen draft picks. A...

On the heels of Brian Robison’s retirement press conference, which fans can watch via the video above, take a walk down memory lane via the immensely popular ‘96 Questions with Brian Robison’ series which is finally making its way in-full to YouTube. The Vikings YouTube channel will stream...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings have locked up their 2019 first-round pick. Minnesota announced Tuesday that the team has signed center Garrett Bradbury, the 18th overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. “It’s awesome to get it done,” Bradbury said. “It’s done … I’m a Viking. “It’s good that I...

In four years with the Vikings, Kendricks has led the team in tackles each season. In 2018, he totaled 122 tackles (coaches’ tally), 1.0 sack, 5.0 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and seven passes defensed. He also hauled in a career-high two interceptions. Kendricks’...

MINNEAPOLIS — There was plenty of Purple involved in the pregame festivities at Target Field. Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks fired some pitches toward Twins catcher Mitch Garver, Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander played catch with Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez and Vikings...