September 1, 2021 Kirk Cousins' leadership questioned over refusal to get COVID vaccine Josh McCown told the Pioneer Press that because Kirk Cousins isn’t vaccinated against the coronavirus it will take away some of his ability to be a leader in the locker room.
August 29, 2021 Vikes sign 10th-year safety Harrison Smith to $64M extension The Minnesota Vikings signed five-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith to a four-year contract extension on Sunday, securing the team's longest-tenured player for what could be the remainder of his decorated career.
August 28, 2021 Mahomes sharp as Chiefs roll to 28-25 victory over Vikings Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill have talked openly about the Kansas City Chiefs chasing a perfect season.
August 27, 2021 Twitter won't verify Alan Page, NFL Hall of Famer and Minnesota Supreme Court justice, citing 'notability' Alan Page is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, a Minnesota Vikings legend, a former associate justice in the Minnesota Supreme Court and he even received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump, but despite his astounding lifetime accomplishments, Twitter doesn’t believe he has enough “notability” to be verified.
August 26, 2021 Vikings meet with disease expert amid low vaccination rates, Kirk Cousins reacts The Minnesota Vikings hosted a disease expert on Monday to encourage unvaccinated players to get the vaccine as the team enters the 2021 season with reportedly one of the league’s lowest vaccination rates.
August 23, 2021 Pro Football Doc: Top 5 WR injury questions heading into the NFL season With the wide receiver position, there are so many injury issues, it is hard to narrow it down to the top five.
August 22, 2021 Eason, Colts eke past Vikings 12-10; offenses need more work The Indianapolis Colts will pick a No. 2 quarterback between Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger, with the strong possibility they'll also be choosing a fill-in starter until Carson Wentz is ready to return.
August 19, 2021 Vikings' Cameron Smith, 24, retires from NFL after missing 2020 season recovering from heart surgery Cameron Smith was a fifth-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2019, and more than two years later the linebacker has announced he is retiring from the NFL.
August 15, 2021 Lock, Bridgewater sharp for Broncos in 33-6 win vs. Vikings Neither Drew Lock nor Teddy Bridgewater stood out from the other as both of Denver's quarterback candidates faced Minnesota backups.
August 8, 2021 Justin Jefferson suffers apparent shoulder injury at Vikings training camp A video released from Minnesota Vikings training camp on Friday showed No. 1 wideout Justin Jefferson taking a hit from DB Bashaud Breeland, causing the receiver to writhe in pain as he held on to his left shoulder. Jefferson left practice early due to the apparent injury.
