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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that they hope to see running back James Conner (quad), linebacker Vince Williams (COVID-19 list) and offensive lineman Kevin Dotson return Sunday.

The NFL announced Thursday morning its 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which will be announced at NFL Honors the week prior to Super Bowl LV.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2020 NFL season.

Will Minnesota's defense be staggered by the loss of a quartet of starters or might it actually be even better?

Cynthia Frelund assembles an all-star roster of analytics monsters from the 2019 season. Who joins reigning MVP Lamar Jackson on the squad?

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.

Five Vikings -- Kirk Cousins, C.J. Ham, Eric Kendricks, Everson Griffen and Xavier Rhodes -- have been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, along with Eagles OL Lane Johnson.

Behind a dominating defensive effort and ball-control offense, the 49ers suffocated the Vikings in a 27-10 victory in Saturday's Divisional Round. Here's what we learned from San Francisco's win.

Who will take Sunday's enticing QB showdowns? Gregg Rosenthal picks each Divisional Round game.

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings travel to Santa Clara to take on Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. Jeremy Bergman previews the Divisional Round playoff game.

The Associated Press revealed its 2019 NFL All-Pro Teams on Friday, the list is highlight by Baltimore Ravens QB and MVP front-runner Lamar Jackson.

The Philadelphia Eagles overcame a load of injuries to claw their way to an NFC East title, and they might get a few key players back for the playoffs. Plus, other injury news from around the NFL.

Chris Wesseling built a defensive All-Pro team with his seasoned eye, while Nick Shook studied the Next Gen Stats. See where they agree (Aaron Donald) and differ (Grady Jarrett).

The final week of the 2019 regular season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 16 Sunday games.

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

Following Sunday's loss to the Vikings, which dropped Dallas to 5-4 and a tie atop the NFC East, there was little second-guessing about the late-game play-calling from the Cowboys' sideline.

Lamar Jackson was perfect again, Jamal Adams was a man on a mission and Patrick Mahomes' return ended in defeat. Here's what we learned from the Week 10 slate on Sunday.

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.

Kyle 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.

What would the NFL's richest roster look like? Anthony Holzman-Escareno assembles an all-star collection of the highest-paid players at each position.

Everson Griffen will remain with Vikings after all. Minnesota struck a deal with the defensive end at a reduced rate just in time to keep him on the team, a source told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Can Landon Collins help fill a hole in the Packers' defense? Should the Saints re-sign Teddy Bridgewater? Chris Wesseling breaks down free agency needs for each NFC team.

In this series, Maurice Jones-Drew tries his hand at general manager. Today, he identifies three areas that each NFC North team must address this offseason.

Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr is an impending free agent after spending five seasons with the franchise, and he's looking forward to exploring his value.

See a countdown of the top 10 highlight plays made by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the highlights of the Week 12 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks intercepts a pass thrown by Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

Every player with a PFF grade of 90+ in Week 11

Watch the top defense of Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the top plays from Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch highlights from the Week 11 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings.

'What a play!' Minnesota Vikings lineback Eric Kendricks wows announcer with WR-esque diving interception.

Watch the game highlights from the Week 9 matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks' perfect coverage turns into toe-tapping end-zone interception.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down how the Minnesota Vikings were able to contain Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Week 8.

Pro Football Focus ranks every player who scored a grade over 90 in Week 8.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger previews the Vikings Week 6 matchup against the Falcons, and sees getting to QB Matt Ryan and protecting their corners as keys to the game.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks envelops Chris Carson for third-down TFL.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks breaks down guarding elite players like Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones in this episode of Game Pass Film Session.

Minnesota Vikings LB Eric Kendricks joins "Inside Training Camp Live" to discuss the police shooting of Jacob Blake and shares what the Vikings are doing in response.

Watch the best plays from the top 100 players ranked 90 to 81.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks has been ranked the No. 83 player on "The Top 100 Players of 2020."

NFL Network's Steve Wyce asks what balance between police reform, retention look like for Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah, linebacker Eric Kendricks, tight end Kyle Rudolph.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche talks to Minnestoa Vikings players Kyle Rudolph, Ameer Abdullah and Eric Kendricks about the feeling in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, the importance of players lending their voice and how players led the Vikings' response with full support from ownership.

Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah, linebacker Eric Kendricks and tight end Kyle Rudolph join Steve Wyche to talk about why they protest and the power of the NFL to help initiate social change.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks opens up about losing his grandfather to COVID-19.

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

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks drifts under Jimmy G's throw for key interception.

Watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings highlights from Week 16 of the 2019 season.