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Bulldogs picked third in NCHC preseason media poll

Minnesota Duluth will enter the 2026-27 season carrying some of the highest expectations in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. The Bulldogs were picked to finish third in the NCHC

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Vikings agree to terms with TE Johnny Mundt

By Lindsey Young The Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract extension with tight end Johnny Mundt. Mundt reached an agreement to stay in Minnesota before hitting free agency, the team announced Friday. Mundt spent the past two seasons with the Vikings, starting 12 of 34 games. He'

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Vikings re-sign tight end Nick Muse
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Vikings re-sign tight end Nick Muse

By Craig Peters The Vikings on Tuesday announced the re-signing of tight end Nick Muse, who was set to become an exclusive rights free agent next week. Muse originally joined the Vikings as a seventh-round pick (227th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 12

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Vikings release running back Alexander Mattison
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Vikings release running back Alexander Mattison

By Craig Peters The Vikings have officially parted ways with running back Alexander Mattison, the team announced Monday. Mattison's release means he is eligible to sign with another team before free agency opens on March 13 or any time thereafter. He just completed his fifth season with the

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Vikings announce two additions to 2024 coaching staff
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Vikings announce two additions to 2024 coaching staff

The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced two additions to the 2024 coaching staff, naming Shaun Sarrett assistant offensive line coach and Henry Schneider IV assistant to the head coach. Sarrett spent the past three seasons (2021-23) as the Los Angeles Chargers assistant offensive line coach. He brings two decades

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Safety Theo Jackson re-signs with Vikings
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Safety Theo Jackson re-signs with Vikings

By Craig Peters The Viking responsible for nabbing Minnesota's first interception of 2023 has become the first pending free agent to re-sign with the team for 2024. Theo Jackson, an exclusive rights free agent, has re-signed with the Vikings, the team announced Wednesday. Jackson first joined

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Vikings to play at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2024

The Minnesota Vikings are returning to the United Kingdom in 2024. The NFL announced Minnesota as a designated team to play a regular-season game at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of the 2024 International Games. The week and opponent have not been determined, but the game

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Vikings 2024 NFL Draft selections

By Craig Peters The Minnesota Vikings have nine selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be hosted by Detroit on April 25-27. Minnesota has been assigned the 11th overall pick in the first round based on reverse order of finish in the 2023 regular season. The Vikings were

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Ham named to 2024 Pro Bowl Games
C.J. Ham's Duluth Denfeld graduation picture. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Ham named to 2024 Pro Bowl Games

Vikings fullback C.J. Ham of Duluth has been named to the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games, the league announced today. He will join Vikings teammates Danielle Hunter and Andrew DePaola, who were named to the initial all-star roster Jan. 3, on the NFC Team. Ham is replacing 49ers

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Vikings Notebook
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Vikings Notebook

The Vikings on Saturday placed linebacker Troy Dye on Injured Reserve ahead of hosting the Packers in Week 17. Dye has been a core special teams player for Minnesota since his selection in 2020. He's played 296 special teams snaps across all 15 Vikings games this season. The

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Vikings activate Jefferson, waive Harry
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Vikings activate Jefferson, waive Harry

Jefferson started his fourth pro season ablaze with 36 catches for 571 yards and three scores on 53 targets, good for an average of 114.2 yards per game that is even higher than his 106.4 to lead the league last season.

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Vikings announce Justin Jefferson's return to practice
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Vikings announce Justin Jefferson's return to practice

By Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – Justin Jefferson has made the first step to being back in action. The Vikings announced Jefferson returned to practice Wednesday, effectively activating the 21-day window in which the team can decide to elevate him from Injured Reserve to the 53-man roster. Jefferson injured

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Vikings sign former Broncos guard Risner
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Vikings sign former Broncos guard Risner

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are bolstering their offensive line by signing veteran offensive lineman Dalton Risner. The former Denver Bronco opened the 2023 season as a free agent despite officially visiting Minnesota on Aug. 1. The Vikings (0-2) have opened the season with an elite passing attack but failing

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Quote Me, Howie: Vikings Report Card

On the Vikings' 20-17 season-opening home loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday afternoon: Fred Friedman: "Brutal interior offensive line play means a poor season. Suggest you follow baseball or pick another NFL team. Failure to protect your quarterback means turnovers, incompletions and a losing year."

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Vikings update 2023 unofficial depth chart before Week 1 Buccaneers game
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Andy Kenutis /Vikings.com

Vikings update 2023 unofficial depth chart before Week 1 Buccaneers game

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Tuesday released an updated unofficial depth chart ahead of hosting the Buccaneers in Week 1 at noon (CT) Sunday. The Vikings offense is listed in "21 personnel" with two backs (a running back and fullback) and a tight end. That

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Quote Me, Howie: O'Connell on C.J. Ham, Prep Sports Notebook
Former Denfeld star C.J. Ham and his dad and late mom at Senior Night. Howie / DuluthTimes.com

Quote Me, Howie: O'Connell on C.J. Ham, Prep Sports Notebook

Coach Kevin O'Connell on the Vikings players unanimously picking C.J. Ham of Duluth to be special teams captain: "C.J. Ham, that was one of the cool moments getting to tell the team post-practice yesterday. The votes say one thing, and then it's

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