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Show them the money? Will Towns, Jefferson, Fiala get new contracts?
Three big contract questions — two of them facing the newest decision-makers in town — will come to a head soon. Things could get interesting very quickly.
Expectations for the 2022 Vikings and opening the mailbag
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand talk expectations, what we heard from coordinators this week and open the Twitter mailbag to answer your questions.
With heavy hearts, Vikings visit two St. Paul schools for book fairs
Staff members and parents were eager to create a positive environment for students a day after 19 children were killed in a school shooting in Texas.
McDaniels mum on Kaepernick workout for Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders concluded organized team practices Thursday with all four quarterbacks on the roster participating but the buzz surrounding the franchise was about Colin Kaepernick, who has gotten a workout with the club.
Sugar Bowl moved to Dec. 31 to avoid conflict with NFL game
The Sugar Bowl has been moved off its usual primetime spot to noon EST Dec. 31 to avoid a conflict with a Monday night NFL game.
Accelerator program overdue for NFL diversity. Will it help?
For 15 years, Aaron Glenn was an outstanding NFL cornerback, a team leader, and a coach in the making.
College sports eye gambling money amid safeguard concerns
The NCAA stance against gambling on sports by its athletes and those who work in college athletics is summed up simply by the slogan on the posters the association provides to its member schools: "Don't Bet On It."
Colin Kaepernick works out for Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday
Kaepernick got his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem.
Highsmith returns to Hurricanes as GM of football operations
Alonzo Highsmith is back with the Miami Hurricanes, with the university announcing Thursday that the former player and NFL executive is its new general manager of football operations.
NFL to appeal ruling in Gruden lawsuit over leaked emails
The NFL said Wednesday it will appeal a ruling denying a request to move former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the league from a public courtroom into closed-door arbitration. Gruden's lawsuit accuses the NFL of leaking his racist, sexist and homophobic emails to force him to resign last October.
Watson on field with Browns as legal storm swirls around QB
Deshaun Watson was impossible to miss in his orange jersey, pants and helmet — the one with "Watson" taped on the front just in case anyone wasn't sure.
Packers' Love aims to capitalize on offseason opportunities
Jordan Love acknowledges having mixed emotions when he learned Aaron Rodgers had agreed to a contract extension keeping him with the Green Bay Packers.
Steve Kerr, others react to mass school shooting in Texas
The sports world reacted swiftly Tuesday to the news of an 18-year-old gunman opening fire at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and killing at least 19 children.
Rodgers absent as Packers conduct voluntary OTAs this week
Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers was one of several notable veterans missing as the Green Bay Packers began voluntary organized team activities this week.
Vikings' Cousins goes back to school, learning offense 'from scratch'
Quarterback Kirk Cousins has pulled out flash cards and feels like "an eighth grader studying for a quiz" as he adapts to another new offense brought in by new coaches.
Watson accuser felt 'scared' and threatened by Browns QB
One of the women accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct while she gave him a massage said she felt threatened by a comment he made following a therapy session.
Vikings' Olabisi Johnson rediscovers passion for football (and hockey)
The 2019 draft pick missed all of last season after tearing an ACL during training camp, ahead of what many predicted could be a breakout year for the wide receiver.
NFL revamps Rooney Rule to include quarterbacks coaches
The NFL has expanded the Rooney Rule again, this time to include quarterbacks coaches in a further effort to diversify the coaching ranks.
4 HBCU medical schools join NFL diversity initiative
Students from four Historically Black College and University medical schools will be selected for clinical rotations with NFL team medical staffs this year.
Autopsy: Steelers QB Haskins was drunk when fatally struck
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was legally drunk and had taken drugs before he was fatally struck by a dump truck while walking on a Florida interstate highway last month, an autopsy report released Monday concluded.
Wilson says emotions won't get to him in return to Seattle
Russell Wilson says he won't get caught up in the emotions of his return to Seattle when he leads the Denver Broncos onto Lumen Field to face the Seahawks in the season opener in four months.
Time to heal: Jaguars still recovering from Urban Meyer era
Marvin Jones had a smile on his face and a pep in his step as the Jacksonville Jaguars went through their first organized team activity Monday.
AP source: Commanders buy Va. land for possible stadium site
The Washington Commanders have bought land in Woodbridge, Virginia, for what could be a potential site of the NFL team's next stadium, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Souhan: Herschel Walker goes from football stardom to troubling Senate candidate
Former Vikings running back Herschel Walker is a leading Republican candidate — with a concerning background — in a U.S. Senate race in his native Georgia.
Former NFL coach Westhoff honest, candid as ever in new book
Mike Westhoff has always been blunt and brutally honest. He pulls no punches and sugarcoats nothing.
Browns' Watson caps busy week as NFL investigation continues
Deshaun Watson's week included meeting with NFL investigators and golf in the Bahamas with his new Browns teammates.
A conversation with Vikings legend Bud Grant on his 95th birthday
Bud Grant, the legendary Vikings coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer, turns 95 today and is a very special guest on today's Daily Delivery podcast.
Reflections on the journey of a lifetime. Bud Grant at 95
The legendary Vikings coach is 95 years old today, a milestone made even more impressive because he cheated death at age 29.
Happy 95th birthday, Bud Grant. Photos from then and now
Leave a "happy birthday" wish for Bud in the comments and check out a handful of our favorite photos of The Coach, old ones and not-so-old ones.
Vikings mailbag: Which rookies and second-year players will step up?
The defensive shift from Mike Zimmer's 4-3 defensive front to 3-4 schemes and need for depth on offense will open up roles for younger players.
Coming Friday: A special Daily Delivery podcast with Bud Grant, on his 95th birthday
The Hall of Fame Vikings coach will join Michael Rand to share stories, and discuss the wonders of aging and the happiness derived from a life well-lived.
Tasks ahead for O'Connell, Vikings led by retooling the defense
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the defensive changes, O'Connell's approach, the 2021 and 2022 draft classes and more in this episode of the Access Vikings podcast.
No more fear: Veteran Kendricks plays role in new Vikings culture
Eric Kendricks' words about the team's management — "I don't think a fear-based organization is the way to go" — grabbed headlines when the Wilfs fired Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman.
Vikings' coaching summit aims to improve diversity on NFL staffs
Assistant head coach Mike Pettine is leading the effort to build up the candidate pool for entry-level positions in the NFL.
Vikings' Hunter, back from another injury, is building bond with Smith
Star edge rusher Danielle Hunter is being paired with the former Packer Za'Darius Smith and adjusting to a new playbook. But he's got the same contract situation to be resolved.