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The Vikings' defense shines in their opener to Flores' satisfaction after an offseason restocking
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had long been in full control of the New York Giants in this promising season-opening performance, when Byron Murphy Jr. batted away a fourth-down pass near the goal line late in the fourth quarter to ensure a touchdown-free afternoon for a revamped...
Miami Dolphins extend coach Mike McDaniel through 2028 season, AP source says
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins want Mike McDaniel to be around for a while. The head coach who was just the third Dolphins coach to make the playoffs in each of his first two seasons at the helm signed a contract Friday that extends him through the 2028 season. His...
Vikings try to keep up in deep division after entering post-Cousins era at QB
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-10) EXPECTATIONS: The third season under head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was bound to be a transition year after the departure of QB Kirk Cousins, and the season-ending knee injury for J.J. McCarthy put a damper on the excitement...
Vikings DC Flores says he was hurt by Tagovailoa's sharp criticism but wishes Dolphins QB well
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Two Minnesota Vikings starters flanked defensive coordinator Brian Flores as he prepared to address blunt criticism of his character and coaching style delivered publicly by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a sign of solidarity Flores relished from his current team...
Stephon Gilmore joins the Vikings, the latest and biggest catch for cornerback group needing a boost
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have finally assembled a proven group of cornerbacks, after a series of setbacks. Stephon Gilmore was the latest and biggest catch. “A lot of guys came up to me already, asking me for pointers and stuff,” Gilmore said....
Dolphins' Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa left no doubt he likes playing for Mike McDaniel a lot more than he did Brian Flores. Fresh off signing a four-year contract extension last month, Tagovailoa said he appreciates McDaniel's positive coaching style after dealing with Flores'...
Vikings sign veteran DB Bobby McCain, a favorite of coordinator Brian Flores from time with Dolphins
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed 10-year veteran defensive back Bobby McCain on Monday, still seeking depth and experience for their secondary. McCain played his first six seasons for the Miami Dolphins, who drafted him in the fifth round in 2015 out of Memphis. The...
Vikings DC Brian Flores still gets a pit in his stomach when thinking about Khyree Jackson
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As the Minnesota Vikings progress through training camp and into the regular season, in those idle moments between tasks and events when a random reminder of Khryee Jackson might pop up, thoughts for those who spent the most time with the rookie cornerback will quickly become...
Vikings start camp grieving the loss of Khyree Jackson, and honoring rookie's life
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The dreaded early morning call for Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell came during that rare time for vacation on the NFL calendar, a summer holiday weekend soured by the sudden death of rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson. The fourth-round pick out of Oregon...
