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Virginia Tech hires Arizona Cardinals LBs coach Sam Siefkes as its defensive coordinator
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech has hired Sam Siefkes as defensive coordinator after he spent the last two seasons as the Arizona Cardinals' linebackers coach. Siefkes had come to Arizona after two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He replaces the fired Chris Marve at...
Seahawks hire Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks hired Klint Kubiak as their offensive coordinator on Sunday. Kubiak’s hiring ends a nearly three-week search for Seattle, which fired coordinator Ryan Grubb on Jan. 6 after the Seahawks finished 28th in the league in rushing under Grubb’s...
Woman indicted in car crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and 2 others
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A woman was indicted Thursday in the July 6 car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates. Cori Clingman was indicted on 13 counts, including vehicular manslaughter related to driving...
Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell agree to a multiyear contract extension after a 14-win season
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday, following a 14-3 regular season that defied external widespread preseason projections of at least a losing record if not a last-place finish in the NFC North. ...
Bears interview Vikings' Flores and Packers' Stenavich for head coaching job
The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich for their head coaching job Saturday. The 43-year-old Flores has been running Minnesota’s defense the last two seasons after a stint as a...
Jets interview Vikings' Flores and McCown and Packers' Hafley for their head coaching job
The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley on Friday for their head coach vacancy. The trio increased the list to 15 coaching candidates to meet with the...
On Football: Sam Darnold should have plenty of options if the Vikings don't keep him
Sam Darnold’s shaky finish shouldn’t ruin his impressive season or impact his future. Several NFL teams need a franchise quarterback and Darnold proved he can be that guy in Minnesota, becoming the first quarterback to record 14 wins in his first season with a team. He’s set to...
Rams taking a page from their past playoff success to navigate a short week against Eagles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have experience handling a short week in the playoffs, even if not all of them remember it. Head coach Sean McVay decided the Rams wouldn't practice Wednesday ahead of their NFC divisional round game at the Philadelphia Eagles following a...
Vikings face more QB questions with Darnold's expiring contract and McCarthy's knee recovery
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have entered yet another offseason with significant questions around their quarterback depth chart, an unsettledness that was supposed to be calmed last year when they drafted J.J. McCarthy. Sam Darnold played so well over 16 games after...
Green Bay GM Gutekunst says Packers must 'ramp up our sense of urgency' after early playoff exit
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst saw a team that improved throughout the season. However, he also knows losing in the opening round of the playoffs isn’t good enough for a team with high expectations. So although Gutekunst...
