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The Minnesota Vikings have released wide receiver Adam Thielen for salary cap relief.

The Minnesota Vikings released wide receiver Adam Thielen on Friday for salary cap relief, ending a remarkable 10-year run with his home-state team as an undrafted underdog. Thielen was carrying the second-largest cap hit on the club behind quarterback Kirk Cousins. The move will stick the Vikings with more than $13.5 million in dead money for 2023, but they created $6.4 million in additional space.

For Kirk Cousins, it wasn't quite the NFL-record 33-point comeback against the Indianapolis Colts to win the NFC North. NFC coach Eli Manning wanted Cousins in that spot to decide the overall winner, and the Minnesota Vikings QB responded by throwing three touchdowns passes to rally the NFC to a 35-33 victory over the AFC in the Pro Bowl Games and end that conference's five-game losing streak.

The end hit harder for the Minnesota Vikings than usual, a season of exhilarating finishes and exceeded expectations smudged by this quick exit from the playoffs. The salary cap crunch will likely force the departure of some of the players who contributed heavily to 13 wins, an NFC North division title and a strong chemistry that fueled this run behind new head coach Kevin O'Connell. “We have such a great group, and you know when the season ends that this group doesn’t stay the same moving forward,” quarterback Kirk Cousins said after the 31-24 loss to the New York Giants at home on Sunday in the first round.

The Vikings went 13-4 but lost in the first round of the NFL playoffs. What are their options this offseason? What's the recipe for building them into contenders?

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had a tough time dealing with the wild-card loss to the New York Giants on Sunday night after a solid performance.

Daniel Jones passed for 301 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 78 yards in his first career playoff game for the New York Giants in a 31-24 victory over Minnesota in the wild-card round.

The New York Giants stunned the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday with a 31-24 victory on the road to advance to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

No NFL DC embraces pressure quite like the Giants' Wink Martindale, who plans to apply it heavily against the Vikings and already has on his own defense.

Kirk Cousins closed the season very impressively. How do he and the Vikings project against the Giants in the playoffs? And do the Bills have an Achilles' heel? Warren Sharp breaks down those topics.

The Bears and Vikings don't have much to gain in Sunday's matchup, which is why Carmen Vitali argues both squads should sit their starters.

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers destroyed the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, as they kept their playoff hopes alive. All they need is a Week 18 win.

Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, and the Green Bay Packers continued their improbable playoff push by shutting down Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings in a 41-17 blowout.

Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, and the Green Bay Packers continued their improbable playoff push by shutting down Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings in a 41-17 blowout on Sunday. Keisean Nixon scored on a 105-yard kickoff return and Darnell Savage had a 75-yard pick-6 of Kirk Cousins — one of four turnovers by the Vikings QB — to help Green Bay build a 27-3 halftime lead.

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for key games in the Week 17 NFL slate.

Minshew Mania is on hold. The Eagles (13-2) need only one more win to clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs but a 40-34 loss at Dallas (11-4) on Saturday kept alive the Cowboys’ slim hopes of securing the top spot. Philadelphia beat Dallas at home with Jalen Hurts in the lineup and backup Cooper Rush starting for the Cowboys.

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Greg Joseph kicked a career-long 61-yard field goal as time expired to give the Minnesota Vikings a 27-24 victory that prevented the New York Giants from clinching a playoff spot.

The NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles had a league-best eight players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, selected for the first Pro Bowl Games.

Week 15 of the NFL season continues Saturday with the Bills facing the Dolphins in the nightcap. Here are the top plays!

The Minnesota Vikings walked into the locker room at halftime down 33-0. No team has ever come back from that deficit. They walked back into the locker room winners in overtime.

The Vikings shocked the Colts with a rally for the ages. Here are some wild numbers from the largest comeback in NFL history.

It was a game that will go down as the greatest comeback in NFL history after the Vikings erased a 33-point deficit to beat the Colts and clinch the NFC North title.

The Minnesota Vikings trailed the Indianapolis Colts 33-0 at halftime. They pulled off the biggest comeback win in NFL history and clinched the NFC North title.

The Minnesota Vikings completed the biggest comeback in NFL history by erasing a 33-point deficit to beat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 in overtime.

The 10-3 Vikings go as their dynamic duo goes, with Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson combining for impressive statistical outputs.

The Lions defense was the NFL's worst early this season. It has stepped up in a big way recently and played a huge role in Detroit's win over the Vikings.

Jared Goff threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns, leading the surging Detroit Lions to a 34-23 win over the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings.

Colin Cowherd makes his NFL picks for Week 14 in his latest "Blazin' 5."

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The NFL broke numerous television records on Thanksgiving Day, including highest Thanksgiving audience and most people to watch a regular season game.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll made play-calling wristbands a big topic of conversation in the NFL after saying they were one reason for Geno Smith's surprising season following Russell Wilson's trade to the Broncos.

The Vikings have the NFL's 14th-best point differential and its second-best winning percentage. They're happy with another win and a 9-2 record regardless.

"Prime Time Kirk Cousins" usually is an eyesore - but not this Thanksgiving evening. Cousins and his dynamic receiving duo carried the Vikings to a win over the Patriots.

Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 33-26.

Thanksgiving will be filled with food and winning football teams.

The Dallas Cowboys were beating the Minnesota Vikings so bad that CBS switched the broadcast midway through the third quarter to a different game.

The Dallas Cowboys sacked Kirk Cousins a career-most seven times in a 40-3 victory over Minnesota.

The NFC takes center stage this weekend, as the Cowboys take on the red-hot Vikings. Which squad will come out on top Sunday?

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Kris Boyd ripped the Washington Commanders and Taylor Heinicke for their celebration that was similar to Kirk Cousins' earlier this month.

A few Washington Commanders players let quarterback Taylor Heinicke borrow some diamond studded chains in celebration of the team's upset win over the Eagles Monday night.

The Vikings beat the Bills in overtime.

Minnesota pulled out yet another one-score victory. Here's what the game of the year means for both the Vikings and the Bills.

The Minnesota Vikings' wild comeback win is an instant game of the year contender, and everyone from LeBron James to Odell Beckham Jr. weighed in.

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Buffalo Bills, 33-30, in overtime on Sunday in what is definitely the game of the year so far in the 2022 season.

Patrick Peterson intercepted Josh Allen with 1:12 left in overtime to finally end a sloppy, yet thrilling back-and-forth game between two of the NFL’s best teams, and the Minnesota Vikings completed their rally from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the Buffalo Bills 33-30.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins told reporters that the 2020 trade with the Buffalo Bills for receiver Stefon Diggs worked out for both sides.

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for Cowboys-Packers and the full Week 10 NFL slate.

The sale didn't include the Grill Room Restaurant, which remains under the ownership of Jim and Candy Jeltema.

Kirk Cousins and the Vikings are off to a 7-1 start. But is their success misleading? Greg Jennings weighs in.

Kirk Cousins started his career in Washington, but on Sunday, he was dancing all over them as the Vikings moved to 7-1 on the season.

Some Minnesota Vikings let quarterback Kirk Cousins wear their chains as he was seen dancing and celebrating a win over the Washington Commanders on the plane Sunday.

The defense put the Commanders in a position to beat the Vikings, but ineffective quarterback play sealed Washington's fate.

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings were able to come back to defeat the Washington Commanders for their sixth straight win and seventh of the season.

Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to help the Minnesota Vikings come back and beat the Washington Commanders 20-17 for their sixth consecutive victory.

Find out why Geoff Schwartz likes two home teams to cover in his best bets for NFL Week 9.

Jalen Hurts and the undefeated Eagles are looking for the first 8-0 start in franchise history while the rest of Philadelphia is focused on beating another team from Houston.

The Detroit Lions traded T.J. Hockenson, a top-10 draft pick three years ago, to the division-rival Minnesota Vikings for future picks.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had three total touchdowns and Dalvin Cook rushed for over 100 yards and scored one more in the victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season is underway as the Buccaneers played the Ravens on Thursday night. Read for some of the other key matchups.

The fullback position in the NFL has been fading for years, but only in the last decade has it neared the brink of total extinction.

Can we finally start Tony Pollard.

The Minnesota Vikings turned it on later in their game against the Chicago Bears, as Kirk Cousins punched in the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter.

New York got a safety on Miami’s first offensive play, Michael Carter scored on a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs and the Jets ran past the Dolphins 40-17 to snap a 12-game skid against AFC East opponents.

Greg Joseph kicked a 47-yard field goal with 24 seconds left and the Minnesota Vikings hung on for a 28-25 win over New Orleans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the Saints’ Wil Lutz’s 61-yard tying attempt hit the left upright and then the crossbar as time expired.

Minnesota Vikings come back from 10 points down to stun the Detroit Lions in Week 3. Kirk Cousins hooked up with K.J. Osborn with 45 seconds left for the win.

Nine home teams are underdogs in Week 3.

Kirk Cousins' critics came after the quarterback hard on Monday night after the Minnesota Vikings lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7.

Jalen Hurts threw for 333 yards and a touchdown and he ran for 57 yards and two more scores to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Darius Slay and the Philadelphia Eagles' defense dominated the Minnesota Vikings while Jalen Hurts took care of the offense in the 24-7 victory.

Preseason rest appeared to lead to a little bit of rust in Week 1 for several of the NFL’s top quarterbacks.

Justin Jefferson picked up right where he left off on Sunday with a dominating performance against the Green Bay Packers and had a message for the rest of the league.

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired backup quarterback Nick Mullens from the Las Vegas Raiders for a conditional 2024 seventh-round draft pick.

Nick Mullens completed 7 of 9 passes for 94 yards and one touchdown, and the Las Vegas Raiders beat the Minnesota Vikings 26-20 in a preseason game.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't play in the team’s first preseason game.

The NFL salary cap is going back up this year with a projection of $208.2 million per team.

The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their hiring of head coach Kevin O’Connell.

Shaquille O’Neal will return to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships.

From the NFC North to the AFC East, the firings began almost immediately after the NFL’s first 17-game season concluded.

Dallas star rookie linebacker Micah Parsons and Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon were the latest big-name players added to the COVID-19 reserve list.

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and tight end Dallas Goedert along with 10 others on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday ahead of Saturday’s regular- season finale against Dallas.

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The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback Kirk Cousins on the COVID-19 reserve list.

Brandon Powell returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to lift Los Angeles with Matthew Stafford mired in a slump.

Kirk Cousins threw for two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the struggling and short-handed Chicago Bears 17-9.

The Dallas Cowboys made good on coach Mike McCarthy’s guarantee by holding on to beat Washington 27-20 and snap their rival’s winning streak at four.

The Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-28 by forcing an incomplete pass in the end zone on the final play.

Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting the previously winless Detroit Lions to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota beat Green Bay by making sure Aaron Rodgers didn't get to touch the ball last.

It was another blowout-filled weekend in the NFL only this time several of teams on the losing end came from teams near the top of the standings.

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook maintains he was the victim in a fight last year with a former girlfriend suing him for personal injury.

Cooper Rush subbed for the injured Dak Prescott and passed for 325 yards and two second-half touchdowns, the last a 5-yarder to Amari Cooper with 51 seconds left in the Dallas Cowboys’ 20-16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.

Several months after COVID-19 vaccinations were made widely available in the United States, vaccination status continues to disrupt professional and college sports.

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The Minnesota Vikings accelerated past Seattle 30-17 for their first win over the Seahawks in 12 years.

Kyler Murray threw for 400 yards and three touchdowns, and the Arizona Cardinals topped the Minnesota Vikings 34-33 after Greg Joseph missed a 37-yard field goal wide right in the final seconds.

Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to touchdowns on his only two chances with the ball as Kansas City beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-25.

Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones and his Green Bay Packers teammates have resumed an annual preseason ritual after a pandemic-imposed hiatus by riding bicycles to their training camp workouts.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been activated from the COVID-19 reserve list.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been absent from practice this week due to COVID-19 protocols.