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Vikings bring back LB Anthony Barr on practice squad; Jordan Hicks goes on injured reserve

Nov. 14, 2023 17:08 PM EST

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed linebacker Anthony Barr to their practice squad on Tuesday, bringing back their 2014 first-round draft pick and four-time Pro Bowl pick for depth after an injury to leading tackler Jordan Hicks that sent him to injured reserve. Hicks...

The Vikings have won 4 in a row for the NFC's longest streak. They host the Saints this week

Nov. 09, 2023 12:48 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (5-4) at MINNESOTA (5-4) 1 p.m. EST, Fox. OPENING LINE: Vikings by 2½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Saints 3-5-1, Vikings 5-4. SERIES RECORD: Vikings lead 24-13. LAST MEETING: Vikings...

For Purdy and the 49ers, the pressure's literally on vs. Flores' blitz-wild Vikings

Oct. 21, 2023 17:32 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brock Purdy's fast rise with the San Francisco 49ers has had the quality of a feel-good movie, the rare quarterback drafted in the seventh round to run the offense for a Super Bowl contender by the end of his rookie year and pick up in his second season where he left off. ...

The Vikings found a way for veteran safety Harrison Smith to be disruptive again

Oct. 04, 2023 16:42 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Harrison Smith had a quiet start to the season. Minnesota's defense made even less of an impact. The 12th-year safety wasn't about to allow those trends to continue, or let the Vikings stay winless over four games. Smith delivered a vintage all-over-the-field...

Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen show their continuing chemistry on Allen's record-setting day

Sep. 24, 2023 20:09 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen and the Los Angeles Chargers had seen a Brian Flores-coached defense before, flummoxed in 2020 by Flores’ blitz-heavy approach in a loss at Miami during Herbert’s rookie season. Three years later, with the quarterback and receiver...

Vikings give safety and special teams ace Josh Metellus a contract extension

Sep. 07, 2023 18:32 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings safety and special teams standout Josh Metellus agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension on Thursday, further cementing the club's deepest position. The deal for Metellus, who was a sixth-round draft pick out of Michigan in 2020, has a...