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Vikings sign former Rams defensive lineman Jonah Williams
He started 16 games for Los Angeles last season and previously spent one day with the Vikings in November 2021.
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Why was it so important for Vikings to trade for another 1st-round pick?
The Vikings' swap with the Houston Texans for the No. 23 pick in next month's NFL draft seemed to come at a strange time last week. But really, the timing was vital.
Osborn, Mattison, Dobbs leaving Vikings for new teams
Receiver K.J. Osborn agreed to a one-year deal with the Patriots, running back Alexander Mattison is headed to the Raiders and quarterback Joshua Dobbs intends to sign with the 49ers.
Souhan: Critical QB test for Vikings GM is fair and career-defining
Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah now sits on the hottest seat in Minnesota sports, and that seat no longer features a safety belt.
Vikings GM finds himself looking up at his NFC North peers
On the NFL: Losing Kirk Cousins, while financially sound in the long term, doesn't help the Vikings as they fight to catch up to the Lions, Packers and Bears.
Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick
The Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, clearing the way for them to draft a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick — perhaps USC's Caleb Williams.
The Vikings acquired the No. 23 pick in a trade. What will they do next?
Acquiring another high draft pick could indicate they'll want to move up as they try to replace Kirk Cousins at quarterback.
Vikings sign ex-Chargers OL Dan Feeney; Troy Dye, two others find new homes
Linebacker Troy Dye is expected to sign with the Chargers, while defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga is headed to Arizona and Austin Schlottmann agreed with the Giants.
Meet the Vikings' top signings in NFL free agency
In the first week of free agency, the Vikings emphasized defensive playmakers, brought in a new lead running back and signed Kirk Cousins' presumptive replacement.
Feelings aside, moving on from Cousins 'the right thing,' O'Connell says
Flurry of free-agent signings, quest for long-term quarterback mark a fresh chapter in partnership of Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
Scoggins: Vikings' Darnold era may not be lengthy, but it's the right step for both sides
Both Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Sam Darnold danced around the implications of the new quarterback's one-year contract.
Jones thanks the Packers, but says time with Vikings 'is going to be beautiful'
GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah dismissed concerns about the running back's age, and the running back pointedly offered a reminder of his strong finish in 2023.
'I'm a Minnesota Viking now': Cashman feels the love in return to his hometown
Blake Cashman, the former Eden Prairie and Gophers star linebacker, signed with the Vikings this week and is expected to be a starter.
Vikings free agency tracker: Who is staying and who is going in 2024
The Vikings' plan in free agency hinged on whether quarterback Kirk Cousins decided to stay or go. He decided to go. Follow what happens next.
Greenard says he's not with the Vikings to fill shoes of Hunter
Jonathan Greenard, who had 12.5 sacks for the Texans last season, arrives as the Vikings' top pass rusher following Danielle Hunter's exit to Houston.
Vikings work hard to show 'alignment'; Twins spring training news with Bobby Nightengale
On Friday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand took note of things said by Vikings decisionmakers and visited about the Twins with Star Tribune beat writer Bobby Nightengale.
In moving on, Cousins talks about what was missing in Minnesota
Yes, Cousins biggest ally in Minnesota was head coach Kevin O'Connell. But something was missing that sounds like one of the things that led him to Atlanta.
Vikings signing defensive tackle Tillery, former 1st-round pick
Jerry Tillery is coming off a career-best season, according to Pro Football Focus' charting. He was released by the Raiders and was a first-round draft choice of the Chargers in 2019.
Vikings' 2024 NFL draft haul: Nine picks
The Vikings have two in the top 100 in this year's draft, which will be held April 25-27 in Detroit.
5 extra points: Painful payday for Vikings; an embarrassed team
The Vikings rank second in the NFL in a dubious category -- how much they'll be paying in salary to players who are on other teams.
Cousins goes to Atlanta, says he hopes to 'retire as a Falcon'
Quarterback Kirk Cousins said he prioritized the commitment made by the Falcons over a relationship with the Vikings that was "somewhat year-to-year." His wife Julie is from Atlanta.
NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policies
The NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies during the legal tampering window, a league spokesman said Thursday.
Smith agrees to pay cut, will return for 13th season with Vikings
Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith hinted at retirement at the end of last season, but he will be back with the Vikings, who drafted him in the first round in 2012.
Vikings keep Bullard for a defensive line in flux
The Vikings likely aren't done adding to their interior defensive line after re-signing tackle Jonathan Bullard on Wednesday.
On 'bittersweet' day, Cousins says goodbye and thank you to Minnesota
On Wednesday, quarterback Kirk Cousins will sign his new contract with the Atlanta Falcons after six seasons with the Vikings. He posted a video on his social media channels to Minnesota fans.
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Cowboys rework Dak Prescott's contract to reduce massive cap hit slightly, AP source says
The Dallas Cowboys are slightly reducing quarterback Dak Prescott's massive salary cap hit by reworking his contract going into the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday.
Chargers sign center Bradley Bozeman and linebacker Troy Dye to 1-year contracts
Center Bradley Bozeman and linebacker Troy Dye have signed one-year contracts with the Los Angeles Chargers. The team announced the deals on Monday.
The Rams sign QB Jimmy Garoppolo to back up Matthew Stafford; add safety Kamren Curl
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has signed with the Los Angeles Rams as the backup to Matthew Stafford.
Wide receiver Calvin Ridley eager to prove his work ethic with the Titans
Calvin Ridley had a message Friday for anyone worried the Tennessee Titans overpaid for him or that the wide receiver who missed essentially two NFL seasons won't live up to his new four-year, $92 million deal.
Steelers trade Kenny Pickett to the Eagles after signing Russell Wilson, sources tell the AP
The brief and tumultuous Kenny Pickett era in Pittsburgh is over.