Eric Kendricks

Vikings’ Kendricks builds rapport with new LB partner Hicks

By BRIAN HALLAugust 11, 2022 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — For Minnesota linebacker Eric Kendricks, a decade of playing next to Anthony Barr made it easy to be on the same page with his close friend and former roommate — simply with a knowing glance.

Vikings continue defensive shuffle by adding LB Jordan Hicks

By DAVE CAMPBELLMarch 15, 2022 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms Tuesday on a two-year, $12 million contract with linebacker Jordan Hicks, continuing a revamp on defense to fit a new scheme and work around the salary cap.

Dalvin Cook returns at RB for Vikings vs. Steelers

December 10, 2021 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has returned to the lineup for a critical game against Pittsburgh, after missing just one week with a shoulder injury.

Cook was on the active list for the Vikings to face the Steelers, despite the shortened recovery time with the Thursday night game.

Linebacker Eric Kendricks faces challenge in absense of teammate Anthony Barr

By SID HARTMANOctober 27, 2018 GMT

The Vikings have slowly but surely regained their footing as one of the best defenses in the NFL. After giving up 327 yards and 27.5 points per game over their 1-2-1 start to the season, they have given up only 247 yards and 18.3 points per game over their current three-game winning streak.

Five extra points from Vikings vs. 49ers, including Kirk Cousins’ poise in the red zone

By Mark CraigSeptember 10, 2018 GMT

1. Zimmer has last laugh on blitzing Garoppolo

No, Jimmy 7-1 Garoppolo wont win every NFL start. And Sundays 24-16 loss to the Vikings also proved he isnt infallible against the blitz. In 14 first-half dropbacks, Garoppolo was blitzed only twice.

The Vikings’ Anthony Barr, the Packers’ Aaron Rodgers and the Wolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns involved in power plays of another kind

By Michael RandMay 24, 2018 GMT

In whatever pro sports battles exist between the rich (players, coaches) and ultrarich (owners and the leagues themselves), the path to more money or power on either side usually flows through the notion of leverage.

How Mike Zimmer put twist on his defensive signature to set up Eric Kendricks’ pick-six

By MARK CRAIGDecember 18, 2017 GMT

It seemed only fitting the Vikings would seize control of the Bengals by confusing quarterback Andy Dalton with a wrinkle to the Double A Gap blitz package that Mike Zimmer concocted in Cincinnati and parlayed into his first head coaching job in Minnesota.