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.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is ahead of schedule in his recovery from surgery to repair MCL and ACL tears suffered on Christmas Eve. The 27-year-old Hockenson, who reported to training camp on Sunday, will begin on the physically

The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy have agreed to a four-year, $21.85 million contract, two days before rookies are set to report to camp in Eagan, Minn., multiple outlets reported Friday. Per ESPN, the contract is fully guaranteed and

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested late Friday night in Los Angeles on suspicion of driving under the influence, the Los Angeles Daily News reported Sunday. Citing the arrest report, the Daily News reported the 22-year-old Addison, who

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said he understands quarterback Kirk Cousins’ decision to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. Cousins, after all, signed a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed after spending the past six seasons with Minnesota.

Cornerback Khyree Jackson, a fourth-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in April’s draft, was killed early Saturday in a three-car crash that left three people dead in Maryland. He was 24. According to Maryland State Police, Jackson was the front-seat

The Minnesota Vikings plan to re-sign running back Cam Akers if he passes a physical, the Pioneer Press reported Tuesday. Akers, 25, sustained a season-ending Achilles injury last November. He also missed most of the 2021 season with a torn

Veteran Sam Darnold likely will be the No. 1 quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings when training camp opens next month, head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters Wednesday. “We haven’t had to put out a depth chart or anything like that,