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Pressure’s on Zimmer, Vikings, looking to lean on restored D

By The Associated PressSeptember 1, 2021 GMT

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9)

New faces: DT Dalvin Tomlinson, DT Michael Pierce, CB Patrick Peterson, CB Bashaud Breeland, TE Chris Herndon, K Greg Joseph, S Xavier Woods, CB Mackensie Alexander, DT Sheldon Richardson, LB Nick Vigil, DE Stephen Weatherly, WR/KR Ihmir Smith-Marsette, WR Dede Westbrook, T Christian Darrisaw, G Wyatt Davis, QB Kellen Mond.

Zimmer, Vikings aim for rebound with restocked defense

By The Associated PressJuly 24, 2021 GMT

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9)

CAMP SITE: Eagan, Minnesota

LAST YEAR: After a badly deteriorated defense and a rash of turnovers by QB Kirk Cousins left the Vikings at 1-5 entering their bye week, the brilliance of rookie WR Justin Jefferson and workhorse RB Dalvin Cook helped them finish on a better note.

Vikings agree to terms with cornerback Breeland

By The Associated PressJune 4, 2021 GMT

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to contract terms Friday with former Kansas City cornerback Bashaud Breeland, bringing in another veteran to boost a major weakness last season.

Breeland played in two Super Bowls with the Chiefs.

Vikings sign former Titans cornerback Tye Smith

June 3, 2021 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed former Tennessee Titans cornerback Tye Smith on Thursday, adding a little depth and experience to a group that was lacking both last season.

Vikings decline 5th-year option on injury-hampered CB Hughes

May 3, 2021 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings declined the fifth-year contract option for cornerback Mike Hughes on Monday, with the injury-hampered 2018 first-round pick's future with the team in doubt...

The Latest: Bengals assistant won’t attend Pittsburgh game

By The Associated PressNovember 13, 2020 GMT

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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Cincinnati Bengals receivers coach Bob Bicknell won’t attend the game at Pittsburgh because of COVID-19 reasons...

Mike Hughes, Mackensie Alexander entrenched in battle to be Vikings’ slot cornerback

By Andrew KrammerAugust 26, 2018 GMT

Mackensie Alexander raised his arms and pointed his index and middle fingers at his helmet. The move confirmed a check with linebacker Eric Kendricks before he turned to relay the call to outside cornerback Xavier Rhodes.

Terence Newman, Trae Waynes get more seasons with Vikings

By Andrew KrammerMay 1, 2018 GMT

Four days after drafting a first-round cornerback, the Vikings doubled down on that position Monday for its top-flight secondary.

The team re-signed Terence Newman, who will turn 40 in September, and exercised the fifth-year option for Trae Waynes.