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RB Dalvin Cook hasn't 'scratched the surface yet'
04/19/2019With the Vikings falling short on the postseason and more injury troubles in 2018, Dalvin Cook is aiming to have a full and phenomenal 2019 campaign.Vikings, Thielen agree to 4-year, $64M extension
04/12/2019The Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver Adam Thielen agreed to a four-year extension for $64 million, his agency announced Friday. The max value of the contract is $73 million with $35 million guaranteed.Vikings signing QB Mannion to back up Cousins
04/07/2019Sean Mannion has landed in Minneapolis.The former Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback is signing with the Minnesota Vikings in the same capacity, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Sunday.Zimmer: Rhodes 'needs to play up to that contract'
03/27/2019After a subpar 2018 showing, cornerback Xavier Rhodes received some strong words from Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer at the Annual League Meeting on Tuesday.Vikings' Sendejo, Remmers headed to free agency
03/11/2019The Minnesota Vikings are not picking up their option on starting safety Andrew Sendejo and releasing starting offensive lineman Mike Remmers. Both will be free agents.Zimmer believes Cousins will be better in Year 2
02/28/2019Vikings coach Mike Zimmer believes quarterback Kirk Cousins will be much better in Year 2. Cousins signed a huge contract with the team last March and has a target on his back after a disappointing season.Agent: Thielen not type to hold out for new deal
02/20/2019It's undeniable that Adam Thielen has proven he's worth more than his current contract pays. The question is whether the Vikings want to reward him with a new deal with two years left on his contract.Kirk Cousins: I'm ready to 'make amends for 2018'
02/08/2019After not leading the Vikings to the playoffs, QB Kirk Cousins is eager to get back on the field and try to deliver on the high expectations that followed his signing in Minnesota in 2018.Former Vikings, Cowboys QB Wilson dies at 60
02/01/2019Former longtime NFL quarterback Wade Wilson passed away Friday in his Texas home on his 60th birthday. Wilson played 19 seasons for five teams -- the Vikings, Cowboys, Falcons, Saints and Raiders.Vikings LB Barr on FA: 'My possibilities are open'
01/27/2019Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr is an impending free agent after spending five seasons with the franchise, and he's looking forward to exploring his value.Kubiak added to Vikings' offensive coaching staff
01/14/2019Gary Kubiak is back on an NFL coaching staff, but it's not in Denver. The Vikings hired the former Broncos and Texans coach on Monday with the title of assistant head coach/offensive advisor.Stefanski returning as Vikings offensive coordinator
01/09/2019Kevin Stefanski is expected to return as the Vikings' full-time offensive coordinator, Ian Rapoport reports. He took over with three games left in the 2018 season after the Vikings fired John DeFilippo.Zimmer: Death of Sparano led to 'downward spiral'
01/04/2019Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer pointed out one very specific loss that hurt the team at the start of the season -- the death of respected veteran coach Tony Sparano.Mike Zimmer: 'I'm not retiring or resigning. Period'
12/31/2018Minnesota coach Mike Zimmer, in aftermath of disappointing season, maintains that he will be sticking around with the Vikings and has no intention of moving on or retiring.Vikings want to ride RB Cook 'the rest of the year'
12/17/2018Vikings RB Dalvin Cook had a career-high 136 rushing yards in Sunday's 41-17 romp over the Dolphins. Will Cook have the same success in Week 16 versus the Bears?
| Draft 2019 | more |
| Pick | Player |
| Rd 1, Pick 18 (18) | |
| Rd 2, Pick 18 (50) | |
| Rd 3, Pick 18 (81) | |
| Rd 4, Pick 18 (120) | |
| Rd 6, Pick 18 (190) | |
| Rd 6, Pick 37 (209) | |
| Rd 7, Pick 33 (247) | |
| Rd 7, Pick 36 (250) |
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| U.S. Bank Stadium - Wk 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
| Chicago Bears | 7 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 24 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Schedule | more | ||
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time |
| 1 | Sun, Sep 08 | Atlanta | 1:00 PM ET |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 15 | @ Green Bay | 1:00 PM ET |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 22 | Oakland | 1:00 PM ET |
| 4 | Sun, Sep 29 | @ Chicago | 4:25 PM ET |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 06 | @ New York Giants | 1:00 PM ET |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 13 | Philadelphia | 1:00 PM ET |
| Injuries | more |
| Player (Pos) | Injury |
| No Injuries Reported |
| Postseason Leaders | more | |||
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| Rushing | Car | Yds | Avg | TDs |
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| Receiving | Rec | Yds | Avg | TDs |
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| Transactions | more |
| Date | Transaction |
| 4/15 | Anthony Harris (DB) No Offer Sheet Executed (no offer sheet executed). |
| 4/15 | Jordan Taylor (WR) Free Agent Signing (free agent signing). |
| 4/15 | Sean Mannion (QB) Unrestricted Free Agent Signing (unrestricted free agent signing). |
| 4/15 | Rashod Hill (OT) No Offer Sheet Executed (no offer sheet executed). |
| NFC North | more | |||
| Team | W | L | T | Win % |
| Chicago | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 |
| Minnesota | 8 | 7 | 1 | .531 |
| Green Bay | 6 | 9 | 1 | .406 |
| Detroit | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 |
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Mike Zimmer
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Mike Zimmer was hired as the ninth head coach in Vikings history on January 15, 2014, replacing Leslie Frazier.
A veteran defensive coordinator, Zimmer enters his 21st season on an NFL sideline, the past 14 working as defensive coordinator for Cincinnati (2008-13), Atlanta (2007) and Dallas (2000-06).
Zimmer has been a part of 11 playoff teams in his NFL tenure and teams that have won seven division titles. He coached the Cowboys DBs when the team won Super Bowl XXX over the Pittsburgh Steelers after the 1995 season. Zimmer's Bengals defenses since 2008 have ranked in the NFL's top 10 in total defense four times, climbing to No. 3 in 2013. Since 2011, the Bengals ranked No. 2 in the NFL with 139 sacks (46.3 per season) and have allowed 18.8 points per game, ranking No. 4 in the NFL in points allowed. The 2013 Bengals posted 20 INTs, the fifth-best mark in the NFL.
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Published: Jan. 9, 2019 at 10:07 a.m.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum throws 25 yards to wide receiver Kyle Rudolph for a touchdown.
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Published: Dec. 30, 2018 at 06:33 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tosses to wide receiver Stefon Diggs for a 2-yard touchdown.
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Published: Dec. 30, 2018 at 06:29 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray weaves his way through the Chicago Bears defense for 20 yards.
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Published: Dec. 23, 2018 at 08:15 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph hauls in a 44-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins to close out the first half.
