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Tomlinson nearing a welcome return to the Vikings defense
Defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson, who has missed the past four games, practiced fully on Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a calf injury.
Vikings' Booth will miss rest of season; Darrisaw still sidelined
The medical staff decided to fully repair rookie cornerback Andrew Booth Jr.'s knee meniscus injury, shutting him down for the season. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw remains out with a concussion.
Podcast: On Vikings' chase for NFC's top seed and Jefferson's case for MVP
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday's game against the Jets and its importance in the Vikings' pursuit of the NFC's top seed.
Bigger surprise: Vikings or Packers? + KAT's injury, Rossi's demotion
Michael Rand is joined by Vikings writer Andrew Krammer on Tuesday's Daily Delivery podcast.
Joint practices gave Vikings an early look at 49ers' potential
Mark Craig's On the NFL: San Francisco has won four in a row and hasn't allowed a point in six quarters, a second-half point in four games and just blanked the Saints 13-0.
NFL Week 13: Jalen Hurts is up and so is ... Mike White?
The Eagles and Jets quarterbacks are on a roll after strong performances Sunday.
Should the seldom-blitzing Vikings defense turn up the heat?
There are many things the Vikings' 31st-ranked defense needs to do better, including more consistent pressure.
Fans: Tell us about your favorite Vikings games
We want to hear from you about your favorite Vikings games, the moments and performances you'll never forget. Your response may be used in a future story.
Rodgers says he plans to play Sunday when Packers face Bears
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he expects to play Sunday at Chicago after a rib injury knocked him out of a 40-33 loss at Philadelphia.
A big delay, then a big win; former Gophers QB leads another winner
Football Across Minnesota: Bethel's surprising playoff victory came 30 hours after landing in Oregon. Bryan Cupito has found a new football love in Minneapolis: the Phelps Falcons. More on P.J. Fleck's "you all" comment, Justin Jefferson's greatness and more.
Florida QB Kitna arrested on child pornography charges
Florida backup quarterback Jalen Kitna, the son of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, was arrested Wednesday on two charges of distribution of child exploitation material and three charges of possession of child pornography.
Vikings hoping to get healthy again at cornerback
For three straight weeks, the Minnesota Vikings have started a different cornerback because of injuries.
Rodgers says he'd have open mind if Packers ask him to rest
Aaron Rodgers said he'd have an open mind if the Green Bay Packers get eliminated from playoff contention and team officials approach him about resting to allow more game reps for his backup, Jordan Love.
UAB to hire ex-NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer as head coach
UAB has hired former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer as its next head coach on the eve of his high school team's state championship game.
Beckham to kick off free-agent tour by visiting Giants
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will kick off what is anticipated to be a three-city free agency tour when he meets Thursday with the New York Giants, the team that drafted him in 2014.
Jets CB duo of Gardner, Reed ready for Vikings, Jefferson
Robert Saleh totally whiffed a few years ago.
Deshaun Watson practicing, not talking ahead of Browns debut
As Deshaun Watson walked toward his locker, staying behind the sizable media contingent awaiting his first interview in three months, Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah spotted his teammate.
Sports on TV joins turkey, parade as holiday traditions
Besides eating turkey and visiting with family, sports on television occupied the time of many Americans over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Bills-Patriots kick off week filled with playoff-type games
Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills head to New England looking for their first division win of the season.
New baby in tow, Chiefs' Mahomes turns attention to Bengals
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes showed up bright-eyed and energetic for practice on Wednesday.
Deal finalized to divide Rams settlement money in St. Louis
A plan to divide more than a half-billion dollars in settlement money for the departure of the NFL's Rams from St. Louis received final approval Wednesday.
Longtime NFL quarterback, Kansas star John Hadl dies at 82
Longtime NFL quarterback John Hadl, who starred for his hometown Kansas Jayhawks before embarking on a professional career that included six Pro Bowl appearances and an All-Pro nod, died Wednesday. He was 82.
Terrell Owens says man he punched at CVS threatened him, fan
Retired NFL star Terrell Owens said a fight caught on camera in which he punched a man in a CVS parking lot was the result of an "aggressor" threatening him and a fan he was talking to at the California store.
Beasts of East: All 8 NFL teams in East divisions above .500
Two years after no team in the NFC East won more than seven games, all four have pulled off the trick with six weeks to go.
Attorney: As QB Watson returns, accusers say 'we matter'
With nearly all of the more than two dozen lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson having been settled, most of the women who accused the Cleveland quarterback of sexual misconduct have no interest in his return to Houston on Sunday and just want to move on with their lives, according to their attorney.
Analysis: Some of NFL's best Week 12 drama was off the field
Threatening to overshadow an intoxicating weekend in the NFL that began with a trio of Thanksgiving classics and included two successful do-or-die 2-point conversions was all the drama that happened off the field in Week 12.
Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17
Benny Snell Jr. kept waiting for his first carry of the season.
Vikings rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. has knee surgery
Rookie Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. had knee surgery to repair meniscus damage and will be sidelined indefinitely, coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Monday.
Favre asks to be dismissed from Mississippi welfare lawsuit
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is asking to be removed from a lawsuit by the state of Mississippi that seeks to recover millions of dollars in misspent welfare money that was intended to help some of the poorest people in the U.S.
Vikings cornerback Booth undergoes knee surgery
The rookie second-round pick suffered a meniscus injury against the Cowboys and underwent a procedure Monday.
Vikings focused on Jets, can clinch share of NFC North title Sunday
The team got back to practice Monday with some good news, Dalvin Tomlinson could return to action against the Jets at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Season-to-date for Vikings, Packers is an all-time shocker
The Vikings have a six game lead in the loss column over the Packers. Not even the most optimistic fan of the purple could have predicted what has transpired.
Patrick Reusse on P.J. Fleck's sensitivity + Vikings, Wolves and Gophers volleyball
On Monday's Daily Delivery podcast, Reusse and host Michael Rand discussed the big Gophers win over Wisconsin and Fleck's choice of words after the game.
Souhan: Jefferson is a leading NFL MVP candidate, and for good reason
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson is a star. Only one name shines brighter at this point this season.
Mark Craig's Week 12 NFL picks against the spread
Too much turkey? Our NFL insider is picking the Packers over the Eagles.