The Vikings activated their best cornerback from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Thursday Night's matchup with the Steelers.

The NFL on Tuesday revealed the 32 nominees for the 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year award -- the league's most prestigious honor.

Dalvin Cook participated in practices on a limited basis this week while dealing with the ankle injury that knocked him out of the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Seahawks.

Jeffri Chadiha ranks all eight divisions entering the 2021 NFL season. Can any other quartet hang with the ultra-competitive NFC West? Are the AFC North's Browns ready to challenge the AFC West's Chiefs for conference supremacy?

Which players are poised to cash in on the 2021 NFL season? Gregg Rosenthal provides an early look at the top 25 free agents in 2022, and the class is absolutely loaded with talented pass catchers and defensive backs.

After a poor performance last season, a restocked Minnesota Vikings defense is determined to return to the dominant form it once embodied under Mike Zimmer, Jeffri Chadiha writes.

A 7-9 finish wasn't what the Vikings expected when embarking on the 2020 campaign, but it became their reality. Now that they've had an offseason to retool and get healthy, Anthony Barr has high hopes for his squad.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster has been telling teammates he's "likely to head elsewhere for the next portion of his career." Here's other news and buzz around the league to kick off the 2021 free agency cycle.

With the salary cap set to drop, which NFC players could be released this offseason? Gregg Rosenthal spotlights the most likely candidates for the chopping block, as well as some potential surprise cuts.

The Vikings might have found their replacement for Anthony Barr. He's even a member of the same 2014 draft class. Sort of. Former Broncos linebacker Todd Davis is signing a one-year deal with Minnesota, Tom Pelissero reports.

Fresh off the second Sunday of the NFL's 2020 season, Adam Schein spotlights developments he loved (SEE: Josh Allen silencing critics), liked (Arizona hitting 2-0) and loathed (another Falcons face-plant).

The Minnesota Vikings announced Thursday that linebacker Anthony Barr had been placed on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list.

Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr noted that building communication will be harder this year but that he has faith coach Mike Zimmer and his staff will help speed up the process once training camp opens. 

The unusual lead-up to the 2020 NFL Draft has opened the door for several surprise picks at the end of Round 1, Tom Pelissero writes. Which five under-the-radar prospects are generating first-round buzz as the draft draws near?

With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, Charley Casserly digs into the men who'll be making the selections. What does each general manager's track record look like? Here are the best picks, value picks and tendencies for everyone.

The Las Vegas Raiders released linebacker Tahir Whitehead, the team announced Monday. The 29-year-old Whitehead recorded 234 tackles in 32 games over two seasons with the organization.

With the final week of the regular season upon us, David Carr identifies three teams that need a makeover on offense in the months ahead. Plus, updated offensive player rankings.

The Green Bay Packers clinched the NFC North after their 23-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, but as Jim Trotter reports, the division is not enough for a team that has overcome its own tribulations.

In a defensive slugfest, the Packers (12-3) landed the most punches and eventually knocked the Vikings (10-5) out of NFC North contention in a 23-10 win on "Monday Night Football" in Week 16

Baltimore Ravens phenom Lamar Jackson is among the starters for the 2020 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Check out the complete AFC and NFC rosters for the game.

Gil Brandt ranks the top eight defenses of 2019 so far. Are Stephon Gilmore's New England Patriots on top? What about Dee Ford and the upstart San Francisco 49ers?

Week 6 got off to an early start with the Panthers and Buccaneers squaring off for a morning NFC South showdown in London. Here's what we learned from that and the rest of Sunday's matchups.

Charley Casserly examines five storylines to watch in Week 6, including several notable running backs in the Eagles-Vikings bout on Sunday.

Packers receiver Davante Adams underwent an MRI on Friday. The receiver's toe injury is not believed to be serious. Here are the other injury we're monitoring ahead of Week 4.

T.Y. Hilton and Marlon Mack are both active for the Colts today, but Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr will be missing in action against the Raiders.

2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee: Anthony Barr – Vikings

Watch the Minnesota Vikings' best plays through the first 9 weeks of the 2021 season

Can't-Miss Play: Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr tips Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's pass to himself for insane INT in OT.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche and Brian Billick share potential surprise cuts in 2021.

After an overturned touchdown, the Minnesota Vikings turn away the Green Bay Packers with goal line stand from the 1-yard line.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr joins "NFL Now" to talk about his offseason, expectations for 2020 and more.

Watch the highlights of the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers in the 2019 Divisional Round.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr rips ball from San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida for a turnover on fourth down.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr forces Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones to fumble, teammate Eric Kendricks recovers.

Watch the Washington Redskins vs. Minnesota Vikings highlights Week 8 of the 2019 season.

Watch highlights from Week 6 game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings.

Watch the highlights from the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants matchup in Week 5 of the 2019 NFL regular season.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero talks to Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr as he shares what the Vikings need to do to make the playoffs in 2019.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr discusses his viral Instagram post on a half-court shot contest.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr explains why he decided to return to Minnesota instead of leave the Vikings for the New York Jets.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo explains why linebacker Anthony Barr will remain with the Minnesota Vikings instead of joining the New York Jets.

NFL Network's Kim Jones explains the aspect of Jets-Barr proposed deal that was "curious."

Check out all the best plays from Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr's 2018 NFL season.

Best defensive plays from Vikings' dominant win | Week 16

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr blitzes Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill for a big loss.

Watch the best defensive plays from the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 15 victory against the Miami Dolphins.

Watch every sack recorded by the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.

Watch every big play on defense by the Minnesota Vikings vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5.