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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) celebrates after a 19-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Cook’s presence in backfield makes major impact on Vikings

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Keenum sharp for Redskins in loss as Peterson benched

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons won 24-21. Neal is one of several key defensive players back from injury for the Falcons after a disappointing season in 2018. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Falcons, Vikings in similar spots, needing defense to lead

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back to pass in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, in New Orleans. Cousins has spoken several times this offseason about how much better he needs to perform in order to change the perception that he can't win a big game. Atlanta plays at Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 8. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)

Cousins, Vikings enter crossroad year, with more help for QB

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) makes a catch during NFL football practice in Ashburn, Va. An Achilles Tendon MRI for Washington Redskins receiver Josh Doctson seemed like reason for alarm. Instead, it was a chance to show the 2016 first-round pick is healthy again and able to make the next step to being a dynamic piece of the offense. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Josh Doctson signs with Vikings after being cut by Redskins: report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

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)

Kicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cuts

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen (19) runs with the ball after a reception against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, in Seattle. Thielen’s Thursdays usually are busy. The star wide receiver has a full practice with the Minnesota Vikings as they implement their game plan for the upcoming opponent.Thielen’s football those days isn’t limited to working out with his teammates, though. This season, he’s hosting “Thursdays With Thielen,” which basically is a chili-fest across the nation focused on the cuisine of cities teams playing in the Thursday night game represent. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)

Hungry? Adam Thielen has a Thursday night cure

By BARRY WILNER - 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

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer walks off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 25-19. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

NFL 2019: Tough Bears ‘D’ has company in NFC North

By DAVE CAMPBELL - 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

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. takes part in an NFL football team training camp in Eagan, Minn. The Vikings have thrust their second-round draft pick into their tight end-heavy offense, carefully evaluating Irv Smith Jr. in training camp to see what he'll be capable of handling during a rookie season that always comes with a steep learning curve.(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Immersing Irv: Vikings have big plans for rookie tight end

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Rookie Bradbury central to Vikings’ reworked offensive line

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook speaks about the Vikings Table, a food truck that will serve free healthy meals to kids in need this summe, r at the team's NFL football training facility in Eagan, Minn., Thursday, June 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King)

Vikings unveil community food truck to serve hungry youth

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, June 12, 2019, The Minnesota Vikings Foundation revealed a new food truck in Eagan, Minn., that will trek to Twin Cities neighborhoods to serve free healthy meals to kids in need this summer. The charitable arm of the NFL team says the custom-built purple Winnebago, dubbed the Vikings Table, is the first vehicle of its kind by a pro sports team. (Elizabeth Flores

Minnesota Vikings charity launches food truck to serve kids

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Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) runs with the ball during an NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, June 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Adrian Peterson wants to retire with Minnesota Vikings

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2015, file photo, Minnesota Vikings chief operating officer Kevin Warren poses for a photo before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, in Minneapolis. The Big Ten hired Minnesota Vikings executive Kevin Warren as its new commissioner Tuesday, June 4, 2019, bringing on a former college basketball player and sports agent with a law degree from Notre Dame to replace Jim Delany and become the first black commissioner of a Power Five conference. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

Big Ten taps Vikings’ Kevin Warren as new commissioner

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs from Seattle Seahawks defensive back Tedric Thompson after making a reception during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Minneapolis. Just because the Minnesota Vikings drafted a tight end, Irv Smith Jr., in the second round doesn't mean they're going to cut or trade veteran Kyle Rudolph. There's room for both of them in the offense, as long as the Vikings can make space under the salary cap. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Vikings TE Rudolph: ‘These guys expect to see me out here’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, North Carolina State's Garrett Bradbury (65) celebrates after he scored a touchdown during the second half of NCAA college football game, in Raleigh, N.C.Bradbury is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

Vikings draft NC State center Garrett Bradbury at No. 18

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press