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FIEL - Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson participates in a position drill at the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. The Minnesota Vikings selected Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson in the fourth round with the 108th overall pick. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Vikings CB Khyree Jackson has come a long way, from a deli counter to the 4th round in the NFL draft

The Minnesota Vikings made cornerback Khyree Jackson their fourth-round pick in the NFL draft. Jackson had quite the journey to the NFL.

FILE - Penn State offensive lineman Olu Fashanu runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. The New York Jets selected Fashanu with the 11th pick after trading down one spot in the NFL draft Thursday night, April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Jets trade down a spot and then take Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu at No. 11 in NFL draft

Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy talks with former defensive back Charles Woodson during the NCAA college football team's spring game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, April 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Vikings trade up twice in NFL draft. They take Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Alabama edge Dallas Turner

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Chicago Bears with the first overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft

FILE - North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. Maye is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?

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A ride on a fast catamaran led Lindsey Vonn to join U.S. SailGP Team’s board of directors

Retired skiing champion Lindsey Vonn has joined the board of directors of the United States SailGP Team.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson gets set against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. Hockenson is rehabilitating from surgery that repaired the ACL in his right knee. There is no promise he will be ready in time to play in the season opener. He remains unhappy about the low hit by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph that injured him on Dec. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

T.J. Hockenson is recovering from an ACL repair and hoping the NFL outlaws the low hit that hurt him

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is rehabilitating from surgery that repaired the ACL in his right knee.

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Kellen Mond (7) looks to pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The New Orleans Saints have agreed to contract terms with free agent quarterback Kellen Mond, who'll compete for a back-up role behind second-year starter Derek Carr. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis did not disclose financial details when he announced Mond's contract agreement on Friday, April 12, 2024,(AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

QB Kellen Mond joining the New Orleans Saints to compete for a backup role

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has agreed to contract terms with free agent quarterback Kellen Mond.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Dec. 31, 2023, in Minneapolis. Joseph has signed with the Green Bay Packers after spending the past three seasons with the Vikings. The Packers announced the Joseph signing on Thursday, March 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Packers sign former Vikings kicker Greg Joseph to provide competition for Anders Carlson

Veteran kicker Greg Joseph has signed with the Green Bay Packers after spending the past three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

Packers re-sign LB Eric Wilson in boost to their special-teams units

The Green Bay Packers have boosted their special teams by re-signing linebacker Eric Wilson. The 29-year-old Wilson had 13 special-teams tackles in 2022 and 11 more last year to lead the Packers in each of those seasons.

FILE -Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) encourages funs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a contract Tuesday, March 19, 2024 with free agent cornerback Shaquill Griffin, adding some needed experience to an unproven position group.(AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)

Vikings agree to terms with 8th-year veteran CB Shaquill Griffin, who joins his 5th team

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with free agent cornerback Shaquill Griffin to add some needed experience to an unproven position group.

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Vikings acquire extra 1st-round pick at No. 23 from Texans in trade for pair of 2nd-rounders

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired Houston’s first-round pick in a pre-draft trade. The deal gives the Vikings the 11th and 23rd overall selections as potential capital toward their next franchise quarterback.

FILE - Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. The Minnesota Vikings stayed aggressive in free agency Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by adding former Green Bay running back Aaron Jones and 2018 third overall draft pick Sam Darnold as a temporary replacement at quarterback for Kirk Cousins.(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Ex-Packer Aaron Jones gets a fresh start as the Vikings enter their post-Kirk Cousins era

Aaron Jones was fully part of the NFL’s fast-moving business this week. The eighth-year running back was released by the Green Bay Packers and picked up by the rival Vikings the following day.

Vikings agree to terms with DL Jonathan Bullard, bringing back veteran starter

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard.

FILE - Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. The Minnesota Vikings stayed aggressive in free agency Tuesday, March 12, 2024 by adding former Green Bay running back Aaron Jones and 2018 third overall draft pick Sam Darnold as a temporary replacement at quarterback for Kirk Cousins.(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Vikings agree to deals with ex-rival RB Aaron Jones and QB Sam Darnold as initial sub for Cousins

The Minnesota Vikings stayed aggressive in free agency by adding former Green Bay running back Aaron Jones and 2018 third overall draft pick Sam Darnold as a temporary replacement at quarterback.

FILE - Houston Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard walks on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Nov. 26, 2023, in Houston. The Minnesota Vikings said goodbye to quarterback Kirk Cousins and quickly began building up their depleted defense as the free agent negotiation window opened Monday, March 11, 2024, agreeing to contracts with edge rushers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel and inside linebacker Blake Cashman. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)

Vikings shore up post-Cousins defense by striking deals with Greenard, Van Ginkel, Cashman

The Minnesota Vikings said goodbye to quarterback Kirk Cousins and quickly began building up their depleted defense as the free agent negotiation window opened in the NFL.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins' agent Mike McCartney announced on social media that his client has agreed to a four-year deal with the Falcons. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Cousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB’s latest well-timed trip to market

Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta. He landed another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt (86) carries the ball while defended by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. (34) during overtime of an NFL football game Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings and Mundt have agreed to terms on a new contract to secure some depth at the position with T.J. Hockenson recovering from reconstructive knee surgery. Mundt was set to become an unrestricted free agent next week. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Vikings re-sign Johnny Mundt for more tight end depth with T.J. Hockenson recovering

The Minnesota Vikings and tight end Johnny Mundt have agreed to terms on a new contract to secure some depth at the position with T.J.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones and Mike Evans are among the best players who will be available on the open market unless their teams use a franchise tag by March 5. They’ll be joined by running backs Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs, edge rushers Josh Allen, Brian Burns and Danielle Hunter and several other talented players.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agency

Kirk Cousins will be a free agent for the first time since the Vikings gave him the first fully-guaranteed quarterback deal in the NFL.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) looks on before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Jan. 7, 2024, in Detroit. The Minnesota Vikings released Mattison on Monday, March 4, with the club continuing to seek solutions to a lagging rushing attack. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Vikings release RB Alexander Mattison with their ground game still in need of a boost

The Minnesota Vikings have released running back Alexander Mattison. The club is continuing to seek solutions to a lagging rushing attack.

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterbacks coach Josh McCown walks on the field before an NFL football game Tennessee Titans, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The Minnesota Vikings hired McCown, an 18-year NFL veteran who played for 12 teams, as their quarterbacks coach on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Vikings hire Josh McCown as quarterbacks coach, move Chris O’Hara to pass game specialist

The Minnesota Vikings have hired Josh McCown as their quarterbacks coach. He’s an 18-year NFL veteran who played for 12 teams.

FILE - Denver Broncos defensive line coach Marcus Dixon, right, talks during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Jan. 7, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Minnesota Vikings have filled two coaching staff vacancies by hiring former Broncos defensive line coach Dixon and adding outside linebackers coach to Mike Pettine’s role. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis, File)

Vikings add OLB coach to Pettine’s role, hire ex-Broncos DL coach Dixon

The Minnesota Vikings have filled two coaching staff vacancies by hiring former Denver Broncos defensive line coach Marcus Dixon and adding outside linebackers coach to Mike Pettine’s role.

FILE- Colorado head coach Deion Sanders calls for a timeout during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. Deion Sanders has put the finishing touches on his Colorado coaching staff, bringing in Robert Livingston as defensive coordinator and sticking with Pat Shurmur to oversee the offense. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Deion Sanders puts finishing touches on coaching staff, hires Robert Livingston as defensive boss

Deion Sanders is putting the finishing touches on his Colorado coaching staff, bringing in Robert Livingston as defensive coordinator and sticking with Pat Shurmur to oversee the offense.

FILE - Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (10) is seen on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023 in Minneapolis. Bridgewater's post-NFL journey will start in the place his football stardom began. Bridgewater, who recently retired from the NFL after a decade-long career, has been named the head coach at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, his alma mater, inheriting a team that went 4-6 last season, but one that he's familiar with. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

Teddy Bridgewater begins post-NFL journey as head coach at his high school alma mater

Teddy Bridgewater’s post-NFL journey will start in the place his football stardom began. Bridgewater, who recently retired from the NFL after a decade-long career, has been named the head coach at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, his alma mater.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Cousins and the Vikings have entered another crossroad offseason revolving around the club’s still-undrawn roadmap at quarterback. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

Kirk Cousins plans to be ready for OTAs in the spring after Achilles

Kirk Cousins plans to be ready to return for practice in the spring wherever he ends up playing next season.

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive end Karl Brooks (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Bears and Vikings will host regular-season NFL games in London in 2024. Panthers to play in Germany

The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings will both host a game in London next season and the Carolina Panthers will play in Germany as part of the NFL’s international swing.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, left, talks with head coach Kevin O'Connell before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings face a crucial decision on whether or not to re-sign quarterback Kirk Cousins. They have the 11th pick in a draft that features a solid crop of quarterback prospects. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Vikings GM says he wants Cousins back at QB as roster remains under construction

The decisions the Minnesota Vikings make at the quarterback position ought to signify which direction they’re headed from here. Kirk Cousins is due for a new contract.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell addresses the media after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

Kirk Cousins has indicated he’d like to be back with the Minnesota Vikings, and the team got a stark lesson about his value this season.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Washington and Michigan Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Houston. The game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)

Commanders have started their coaching search. They’re interested in Jim Harbaugh, among others

Washington Commanders ownership has already started the process of finding the team’s next head of football operations and coach.

Today in Sports - Peyton Manning becomes 1st player to win The AP NFL MVP honors four times

Today in Sports, January 9 - Peyton Manning becomes 1st player to win The AP NFL MVP honors four times

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens (12) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Vikings’ season of upheaval at quarterback ends with a 7-10 record

The Minnesota Vikings couldn’t overcome the loss of quarterback Kirk Cousins to a torn Achilles tendon back on Oct. 29.

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) is chased by Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Playoff-bound Lions lose record-breaking rookie Sam LaPorta to knee injury in 30-20 win over Vikings

Sam LaPorta had a 2-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter but later limped off the field with a knee injury in the Detroit Lions’ 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Vikings rule out RT O’Neill and CBs Murphy and Blackmon for finale vs. Lions

The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out right tackle Brian O’Neill and cornerbacks Mekhi Blackmon and Byron Murphy because of injuries for their final regular season game at Detroit.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 20-19. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

NFC North champion Lions face Vikings looking to regain momentum ahead of playoffs

The Detroit Lions won their first division title in three decades and had their hopes of possibly earning home-field advantage for the playoffs dashed in a seven-day stretch that brought the franchise joy and pain.

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

NFC North champion Lions hope to beat Vikings and get some help to secure No. 2 seed in NFC playoffs

The NFC North champion Detroit Lions are hoping to close the regular season with a win over Minnesota at home on Sunday, and to get some help later in the day to improve their playoff positioning.