2nd NFC North (8-7-1)
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Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
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Kyle Rudolph's extension clears $4M in cap space
06/11/2019The Vikings and tight end Kyle Rudolph agreed on a four-year, $36 million extension Monday night, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The new deal clears $4 million in 2019 cap space for Minnesota.Kubiak: First-rounder Bradbury to be Vikes' center
06/10/2019In an effort to reconfigure an offensive line that struggled in 2018, the Minnesota Vikings drafted Garrett Bradbury with their first-round pick and now the rookie finds himself anchoring the line at the Center position.Vikings COO Warren named Big Ten commissioner
06/04/2019Minnesota Vikings chief operating officer Kevin Warren was named commissioner of the Big Ten Conference on Tuesday.Kyle Rudolph: 'There's a way' to stay with Vikings
05/29/2019In an interview with NFL Total Access on Wednesday, Kyle Rudolph said that he is optimistic that a deal can be reached between his team and the Vikings to ensure his future in Minnesota.Cousins already a fan of center Garrett Bradbury
05/28/2019It hasn't taken long at all for Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins to let it be known he hopes rookie center Garrett Bradbury is around in Minnesota for a long time to come.Vikings hire ex-kicker Nate Kaeding as consultant
05/29/2019Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has seen kickers come and go since arriving in 2014. To help combat the instability, the Vikings have hired former NFL kicker Nate Kaeding as a consultant.Vikes' Rhodes appreciates criticism from Zimmer
05/23/2019Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes was under scrutiny from coach Mike Zimmer during this past season, but the six-year veteran has owned up to his poor play in 2018 and looks to fix it going forward.Rudolph says Vikings offered five-year extension
05/22/2019Tight end Kyle Rudolph confirmed a report that the Vikings recently offered him a five-year contract extension and his agent and the team are currently working through the situation.Vikings TE Rudolph to attend OTAs amid standoff
05/21/2019Amid a standoff in contract negotiations with the Minnesota Vikings, Kyle Rudolph has no intention of staying away from the team facility.Vikings owner Wilf: 'We expect a lot better season'
05/20/2019The Minnesota Vikings fell short of expectations in 2018 but co-owner Mark Wilf feels that his team and quarterback Kirk Cousins will bounce back this season.Smith on Rudolph: 'We can be a great combination'
05/16/2019While tight end Kyle Rudolph's status in Minnesota remains unclear, rookie TE Irv Smith Jr. believes the two can work together and provide a one-two punch for the Vikings.TE Rudolph won't take pay cut: 'Too young for that'
05/16/2019Kyle Rudolph told legendary reporter Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune there was "no way" he'd take less to stay with the Minnesota Vikings.Vikings sign No. 18 overall pick Garrett Bradbury
05/14/2019The Vikings announced that No. 18 overall pick Garrett Bradbury signed his four-year rookie contract Tuesday. As with all first-round picks, the deal comes with a team option for a fifth season.Vikings could trade TE Rudolph after talks sputter
05/10/2019When the Vikings grabbed Irv Smith Jr. in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Kyle Rudolph's name was immediately reported to be on the chopping block. Now the veteran tight end is on the trade block.Spielman: Wife says don't come home if I draft CB
04/24/2019Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman shared his wife told him to not come home if he drafts another cornerback. The Vikings hold the No. 18 overall pick.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.
| Draft 2019 | more |
| Pick | Player |
| Rd 1, Pick 18 (18) | Bradbury, Garrett C |
| Rd 2, Pick 18 (50) | Smith, Irv TE |
| Rd 3, Pick 39 (102) | Mattison, Alexander RB |
| Rd 4, Pick 12 (114) | Samia, Dru G |
| Rd 5, Pick 24 (162) | Smith, Cameron LB |
| Rd 6, Pick 18 (190) | Watts, Armon DT |
| Rd 6, Pick 19 (191) | Epps, Marcus S |
| Rd 6, Pick 21 (193) | Udoh, Oli T |
| Rd 7, Pick 3 (217) | Boyd, Kris CB |
| Rd 7, Pick 25 (239) | Mitchell, Dillon WR |
| Rd 7, Pick 33 (247) | Johnson, Olabisi WR |
| Rd 7, Pick 36 (250) | Cutting, Austin LS |
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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 |
| P1 | Fri, Aug 09 | @ New Orleans | 8:00 PM ET |
| P2 | Sun, Aug 18 | Seattle | 8:00 PM ET |
| P3 | Sat, Aug 24 | Arizona | 1:00 PM ET |
| P4 | Thu, Aug 29 | @ Buffalo | 7:00 PM ET |
| 1 | Sun, Sep 08 | Atlanta | 1:00 PM ET |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 15 | @ Green Bay | 1:00 PM ET |
| Injuries | more |
| Player (Pos) | Injury |
| No Injuries Reported |
| Postseason Leaders | more | |||
| Passing | Att | Cmp | Yds | TDs |
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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). |
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| 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.
