Sports reporter | Vikings

Ben Goessling covers the Vikings for the Star Tribune. He has covered the team since 2012, and has previously covered the Twins, Wild, Washington Nationals and prep sports.

After graduating from Apple Valley High School, Goessling majored in accounting and journalism at the University of Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters. He coaches high school track and field and cross country, plays electric guitar and enjoys volunteering at Hope Academy in the Phillips neighborhood.


Camp competition heats up in Vikings' eternal search for starting guards

Blake Brandel enters training camp as the starter on the left side, and Ed Ingram is back on the right, but Dalton Risner could push for a starting spot.


Vikings rookie Turner gets to 'slow it down' in NFL

Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner is used to toiling under Nick Saban at Alabama. Under Brian Flores, the rookie is working on his technique to prepare for an eclectic role on the defense.


Flores works through his grief at Vikings training camp

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores said he has "my moments where I get down" about the death of rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson in a July 6 car accident.


Vikings lose cornerback Blackmon to knee injury in first practice

Mekhi Blackmon, a second-year corner who started three games last season, tore his ACL on Wednesday.


Is Vikings starting QB job really up for grabs at training camp?

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday, "It's going to be a very competitive camp at multiple positions." The Star Tribune is taking a look at each of those camp competitions. First up: Quarterbacks.


Vikings sign Darrisaw to new deal worth up to $113 million

A contract extension for Christian Darrisaw figured to be the next big item on the Vikings' to-do list, and Tuesday, he agreed to a four-year deal that could make him the highest-paid left tackle in the NFL.


Heartbroken Vikings will honor rookie Khyree Jackson all season

Players will wear helmet patches with cornerback Khyree Jackson's initials, and his No. 31 and locker will go unused after his death in car accident on July 6.


Vikings, QB McCarthy agree to terms on rookie contract

Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the 10th pick in the NFL draft, is expected to make $21.85 million, with a $12.71 million signing bonus. The team's training camp begins next week.


Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson killed in car accident at 24

Khyree Jackson, who once quit football to work at a Chipotle and a grocery store before becoming a fourth-round draft pick, died in a car accident in his native Maryland with two high school teammates.


For Vikings rookie McCarthy, team's summer break won't be a vacation

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy plans to spend most of the five weeks before training camp in Minnesota, working out at the team facility and learning the playbook.