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February 23, 2026
NFL mulls allowing replay officials to throw flags
The NFL competition committee is discussing the possibility of authorizing replay officials to throw flags for non-football acts.
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February 23, 2026
McKay: Not expecting tush push ban proposal
NFL competition committee co-chairman Rich McKay said Sunday that he is not anticipating an attempt to ban the tush push this year.
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February 22, 2026
Former Purdue, NFL receiver Moore dies at 25
Former Purdue and NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday at the age of 25, according to his college coach Jeff Brohm.
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February 10, 2026
Welcome to the offseason: What you need to know about key dates, biggest questions
The biggest offseason storylines for 2026, including players who might retire or be on the move.
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January 20, 2026
Trespassing charge vs. Vikings' Addison dropped
A Florida state attorney has dropped a misdemeanor trespassing charge against Vikings receiver Jordan Addison, according to court records.
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January 18, 2026
Key questions about close calls in Broncos' win over Bills
When is a catch a catch and how much contact draws a penalty flag were in dispute Saturday in Denver.
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January 13, 2026
Study: Ex-NFL player suicide rates rose in 2010s
Suicide rates among former NFL players rose between 2011 and 2019 compared to NBA and MLB players, according to a Harvard study.
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January 13, 2026
Vikings' Addison arrested; 3rd incident since '23
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison was arrested early Monday morning and charged with misdemeanor trespassing in Tampa, Florida, according to police records.
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January 8, 2026
'I had 23': Revisiting the sack ruling that separates Jared Allen and Myles Garrett
A 2011 Vikings sack that NFL officials changed a call on seemed to work in Browns' defensive end's favor.
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January 3, 2026
Why the Vikings' plan for J.J. McCarthy failed -- and what it means for 2026
What went wrong and what will Minnesota change to give McCarthy the best shot at becoming its franchise QB?
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January 2, 2026
Vikings to start QB McCarthy in season finale
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start the team's final game of the season Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday.
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January 1, 2026
Jefferson confident McCarthy can be Vikes' No. 1
As the Minnesota Vikings set their sights on next season, Justin Jefferson said Thursday he would "love to have" J.J. McCarthy as the top quarterback next season despite a rocky year that has yield...
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December 26, 2025
Vikes dominate Lions despite woeful passing game
The Vikings accomplished the rare feat of winning an NFL game 23-10 while finishing with fewer than 10 net passing yards.
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December 24, 2025
Vikes' Kelly to IR after 3rd concussion of season
The Vikings placed center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season and possibly his career after he suffered his third concussion of the year.
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December 21, 2025
Vikings QB McCarthy ruled out with hand injury
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered a hand injury in Sunday's game against the Giants.
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December 20, 2025
Vikings' team plane returns to airport after takeoff
The Vikings' charter plane experienced mechanical issues shortly after takeoff Saturday afternoon and returned to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, a team spokesman confirmed.
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December 15, 2025
McCarthy hits 'Griddy' before TD, irking O'Connell
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was displeased with J.J. McCarthy's modified "Griddy" touchdown dance, a celebration he admitted he had been warned not to do.
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December 7, 2025
Vikes' McCarthy 'plays winning football' in return
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy finished with career highs in completion percentage (69.6) and touchdown passes (3) in his team's 31-0 victory Sunday.
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December 4, 2025
Vikes' Jefferson: '25 one of most difficult seasons
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson opened up on his frustrations Thursday, calling this season "one of the most difficult" in his NFL career.
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December 4, 2025
Vikings' McCarthy clears protocol, set for return
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy cleared concussion protocol Thursday, his final step in returning to the starting lineup in time for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
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December 1, 2025
Thielen cut, seeks bigger role in last NFL season
The Vikings have waived Adam Thielen at the veteran wide receiver's request, the team announced Monday.
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November 27, 2025
Vikings vets back McCarthy, say rebound in store
Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones both acknowledged J.J. McCarthy's struggles in the first six games of his career but supported the second-year quarterback and expressed optimism he will rebound.
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