MINNESOTA VIKINGS

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Who have Vikings interviewed in search for new defensive coordinator?

Whoever head coach Kevin O’Connell decides on will be tasked with fixing a group that recently finished No. 31 in the league in total defense

NFL: New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings

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Vikings’ sacks leader Danielle Hunter joins Pro Bowl lineup

A replacement for Eagles OLB Hasson Reddick, Hunter will join five teammates Sunday in Las Vegas

January 30, 2023 03:05 PM

NFL: NFC Wild Card Round-New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings

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Vikings' Justin Jefferson, four QBs are finalists for MVP award

Winners to be announced at the NFL Honors event on Feb. 9

January 25, 2023 09:35 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson before the Dec. 17, 2022, game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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Vikings’ Justin Jefferson, four QBs are finalists for MVP award

Jefferson led the NFL with 128 catches and 1,809 receiving yards in his third season. He would become the first wideout ever to win AP MVP honors.

January 25, 2023 10:31 AM

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell walks off the field after losing a wild card playoff game against the New York Giants on Jan. 15, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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Dane Mizutani: Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell can’t mess up his next call

Ultimately, hiring a defensive coordinator will be O’Connell’s call, and he has to nail it

January 23, 2023 04:08 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Vikings are $24M over cap, and some veterans would need to take pay cuts to stay

Analyst Jason Fitzgerald, using a possible cap number of $225 million, has the Vikings now at $24.55 million over the cap, which gives them the third-least amount of room among all NFL teams.

January 21, 2023 07:11 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio during a game against the Colts on Oct. 27, 2019 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Here are some candidates the Vikings should consider as next defensive coordinator

Minnesota fired Ed Donatell on Thursday after the Vikings’ first-round playoff loss to the New York Giants

January 20, 2023 04:11 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson deflects a pass to Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Robbie Anderson on Oct. 30, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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Cornerback Patrick Peterson reiterates desire to re-sign with Vikings

Peterson, 32, will become a free agent in March after playing the past two seasons for Minnesota

January 19, 2023 06:40 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Vikings fire defensive coordinator Ed Donatell

The Vikings ranked No. 31 in the NFL in total defense during the regular season. The issues continued in the playoffs, when they gave up 431 total yards to the New York Giants.

January 19, 2023 06:07 PM

By Chris Tomasson / St. Paul Pioneer Press