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FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes speaks to the media after taking part in an NFL training session at the London Irish rugby team training ground in the Sunbury-on Thames suburb of south west London. The salary-cap-strapped Minnesota Vikings have terminated the contracts of two long-time starters: nose tackle Linval Joseph and cornerback Xavier Rhodes. The move will clear more than $18.5 million off the team's salary cap. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Vikings start cap space clearance by cutting Rhodes, Joseph

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Cousins, Zimmer quiet skeptics in playoff win for Vikings

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone, right, reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Surging Vikings solidify spot in playoff race

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith (84) is tackled by Detroit Lions defenders Darius Slay, left, and Devon Kennard, right, after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Defense delivers as Vikings sail past Lions 20-7

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) fumbles while being hit by Minnesota Vikings' Xavier Rhodes (29) and Eric Kendricks (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. The Vikings' recovered on the play. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Struggling Vikings CB Rhodes sorry for sideline helmet slam

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden gestures before the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

New pass interference reviews lead to lots of confusion

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Vikings, Chiefs both await word on whether Mahomes plays

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018 file photo Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Kearse has been arrested in Minneapolis on suspicion of driving while impaired and with a loaded gun. The Minnesota State Patrol says a trooper stopped Kearse just before 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 after seeing a Mercedes drive around a barricade onto a closed portion of Interstate 94 and &quot;observed signs of alcohol impairment.&quot; (AP Photo/David Banks, file)

Zimmer on Kearse arrest: ‘I’m very, very ticked off’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is sacked for a 7-yard loss by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. The Bears recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Cousins, passing game still missing when Vikings need them

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

In this Oct. 21, 2018, photo, Minnesota Vikings' Marcus Sherels (35) attempts to get around New York Jets outside linebacker Brandon Copeland (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Vikings have brought back a pair of familiar players, signing cornerback/punt returner Sherels and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Injury to Beebe brings Vikings back to Sherels and Treadwell

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Kaare Vedvik stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Minneapolis. Coach Mike Zimmer said he was &quot;at a loss&quot; about his specialists, after Vedvik missed two field goals in the last exhibition game. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Vikings are kicking themselves after misses by Kaare Vedvik

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook celebrates with teammate CJ Ham (30) after scoring on an 85-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Cook’s 85-yard TD highlights Vikings’ 20-9 win vs. Cards

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NFL 2019: Buzz is missing, but pressure persists for Vikings

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) walks on the field in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Treadwell is likely closing in on the end of his lackluster tenure with the Vikings, three years after they drafted the wide receiver in the first round. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Treadwell being ‘showcased’ as Vikings search for receivers

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Alex Anzalone (47) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans. With rookie Alexander Mattison at the top of the candidate list and Ameer Abdullah returning after a late-season arrival last year, the Minnesota Vikings are looking for another running back to emerge as a reliable complement to Dalvin Cook. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

As Cook rests, Vikings get long look at backup running backs

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens kicker Kaare Vedvik (6) boots a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football preseason game in Baltimore. Looking for solutions for their longtime kicking issues, the Minnesota Vikings traded for Vedvik from the Ravens on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)

Specialist spots still in flux, as Vikings add kicker/punter

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Rookie Bradbury central to Vikings’ reworked offensive line

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer keeps watch over his charges during the NFL football team's training camp which opened with rookies and select veterans Tuesday July 23, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Vikes put 5 on injured list to start camp, including Hughes

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins runs from Chicago Bears linebacker Isaiah Irving, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, in Minneapolis. Once again, Minnesota's biggest need in the draft is up front. The Vikings have used a first-round pick on an offensive lineman only once, in 2012, in the last 16 years, but they're due for an upgrade next week. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

With O-line still in flux, Vikings have clear need in draft

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have appointed Kevin Stefanski as offensive coordinator, after his interim stint over the last three games of the season. The 36-year-old Stefanski was promoted on Dec. 11 to replace John DeFilippo, who was fired in his first season on the job amid persistent struggles by the Vikings in moving the ball. Stefanski was a candidate for the head coach vacancy with the Cleveland Browns, who instead picked their own interim offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Vikings keep Kevin Stefanski as offensive coordinator

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press