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.

Can Mike Zimmer and the Vikings push the Packers for the NFC North title, regardless of Aaron Rodgers' status? Adam Rank takes stock of where Minnesota stands heading toward the 2021 season.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks unveils his ranking of the NFL's top five pass-catching tandems in the wake of the Julio Jones trade. Plus, why the confidence of one key Cowboys player is justified and a look at how the Vikings could bounce back on defense.

All charges against Bengals CB Mackensie Alexander stemming from an August arrest for battery after his father went missing have been dismissed, Tom Pelissero reports.

The Cincinnati Bengals are keeping a position group home Wednesday as a precaution following a positive COVID-19 test after a practice squad player tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Jean Odney Alexandre, Alexander's father, was found alive after he was missing for three days in Florida. Mackensie and other family members are on their way to see him now.

Cornerback Mackensie Alexander departed training camp Tuesday as the Okeechobee County (Florida) Sheriff's Office searches for his father, Jean Odney Alexandre, who disappeared Monday.

Stefon Diggs is still sidelined. The Vikings wide receiver missed his second consecutive practice because of an illness, while Adam Thielen was limited with an ankle injury.

Mark Ingram felt tightness in his calf last week and has pulled back activity to avoid re-injury, Ian Rapoport reports. The Ravens RB was not spotted at practice Tuesday but still has a chance to play Saturday versus the Titans.

Wild Card Weekend is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all four games games.

The Minnesota Vikings' cornerback crew is decimated by injury heading into Sunday's wild card bout against the New Orleans Saints. On Friday, Mike Zimmer was to the point about what his team must do.

The NFL playoffs continue on Sunday afternoon as Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints face the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC Wild Card Game showdown.

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.

The order for the top 20 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft is set. Have a look at how the board shakes out after the Cincinnati Bengals, who will select first overall next April in Las Vegas.

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.

Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 13.

Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 10.

Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 8.

Week 5 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 13 Sunday games.

Week 4 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 13 Sunday games.

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.

Week 3 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 14 Sunday games.

Eagles coach Doug Pederson announced Friday that receiver DeSean Jackson is officially out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Week 2 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 14 Sunday games and the Monday night matchup.

Le'Veon Bell sat out practices this week and underwent an MRI for a shoulder issue. Jets coach Adam Gase said Bell will likely return Saturday ahead of Monday night's game against the Browns.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander breaks up Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' fourth-down throw to Packers wide receiver Davante Adams in the end zone.

Watch the highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Things get chippy after Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander high-steps mid-INT return.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander is in custody after confronting man who left missing father behind on trip.

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Watch as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Detroit Lions in Week 16 of the 2018 NFL season.

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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.

Watch highlights from the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings game where the Minnesota Vikings defense had 10 sacks, a franchise record, against the Detroit Lions for Week 9 of the 2018 season.

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell fumbles on bad snap, the Minnesota Vikings recover.