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Joe Nelson

Joined: Jun 1, 2024

Aug 3, 2023; Eagan, MN, USA; The Minnesota Vikings host training camp at TCO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings release full training camp schedule: It all starts July 27

The public can buy tickets for eight daytime practices and one night session.

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Brandon Powell catches a pass during Vikings organized team activities.

5 under-the-radar players the Vikings need to make the jump this season

Is there a guard out there? How about a cornerback or two?

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Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings preseason schedule finalized with three afternoon kickoffs

All three games will be played on Saturdays in August.

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Combatting the idea that Vikings are NFL's 'least improved team'

Was the O-line actually bad last season? Is the defense worse without Danielle Hunter?

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Vikings unveil white helmet as part of 'Winter Warrior' uniform

The uniforms will be worn on Monday, Dec. 16 against the Bears.

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Nov 14, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) flexes to the crowd after hanging on to a complete pass for a first down in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Jefferson on his doubters, pressure, Sam Darnold and Aaron Jones

Jefferson provided some insight into his life and the new-look Vikings.

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Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

T.J. Hockenson on schedule as Vikings transition N'Keal Harry to tight end

Hockenson is five months removed for a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee.

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Justin Jefferson at his press conference after signing a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Vikings.

With big money comes big responsibility and Justin Jefferson is ready for it

"I'm going to be on every hard and make sure that I'm the leader of this team."

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Oct 22, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches game action against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Steelers asked Vikings about trading for Justin Jefferson

Pittsburgh reportedly reached out to Minnesota about Jefferson in February.

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Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on before the game between the Vikings and the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Details of Justin Jefferson's salary cap hits through 2028

Jefferson's contract is very salary-cap friendly until 2026.

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Dec 4, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Jefferson will face 15 of PFF's 32 best cornerbacks this season

From Sauce Gardner to L'Jarius Sneed and Brian Branch, the Vikings face almost half of the league's best cornerbacks, per PFF.

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Sep 14, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Jefferson inks mega contract with Vikings: 'There's more to be done'

Jefferson confirmed the record-breaking contract Monday morning.

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