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FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford throws a pass during the team's NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Minneapolis. For the first time since 2014, Bradford is a captain again. He's also the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, after his stellar performance for Minnesota in the season-opening win against New Orleans. Finally settled with the Vikings after a whirlwind 2016, Bradford is becoming just the leader this team needs. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Captain Bradford now comfortable as leader of Vikings

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2017, file photo, New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson (28) carries between Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) during a preseason NFL football game in New Orleans. When Peterson wore purple, the revered running back was naturally off limits for Minnesota’s defense during practice. “But now it’s a must,” Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes said. “You have to tackle him. It’s going to be pretty fun.” (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)

Saints’ Peterson says assuming he’s not still elite is crazy

By BRETT MARTEL and DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Clancy Barone, Minnesota Vikings tight end coach, gives instructions as offensive linemen Mike Remmers, left, and Rashod Hill listen in during the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, in Eden Prairie, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings are going to start the season with a completely remade offensive line. New faces Riley Reiff, Mike Remmers and Pat Elflein will be counted on to improve a unit that was one of the league's worst last season. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

After surprising cut, Vikings move ahead with whole new line

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Minneapolis. The Vikings have as much motivation for a turnaround as an NFL team could find. They're hosting the Super Bowl this season. But they've got a tall task ahead of them to achieve the goal of the star-crossed franchise's first championship. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Super Bowl host Vikings seeking turnaround

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Sloter (1) warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

QB Kyle Sloter says he’s signed with Vikings practice squad

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Taylor Heinicke (6) runs from Miami Dolphins defensive end Terrence Fede, right, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Vikings put veteran LG Alex Boone on cut list

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins tight end MarQueis Gray, center, celebrates with teammate Storm Johnson, right, after catching a 6-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Minneapolis. Vikings safety Jayron Kearse is at left. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Grant shines for Dolphins in preseason win over Vikings

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have regained their hold on the NFC North after a one-year lapse. The Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears will have to go through Lambeau Field once again if they're going to take the division. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

NFL 2017: Rodgers, Packers rule anew the NFC North

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Vikings sign former University of Minnesota QB Leidner

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Seattle Seahawks' Blair Walsh (7) kicks a field goal as Minnesota Vikings' Horace Richardson (38) attempts to block during the second half of an NFL football preseason game, Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Fant’s injury cast shadow over Seahawks’ win over Vikings

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback coach Kevin Stefanski watches practice with quarterback Sam Bradford during NFL football training camp Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. Stefanski is the longest-tenured member of the Vikings coaching staff, dating back 12 years when he joined the organization as an office assistant to former coach Brad Childress. Now he is in charge of the quarterbacks, his fourth different job for his third different coach in the organization. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Vikings QB coach has weathered the storm in Minnesota

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back C.J. Ham (30) rushes for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Keenum leads Vikings to 17-10 preseason win over Bills

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

In this Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 photo, Minnesota Vikings equipment manger Dennis Ryan pushes a stack of shoulder pads to a truck as the team prepared to leave Minnesota State University after 52 years in Mankato, Minn. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)

Vikings bid farewell to Mankato after 52 years

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Vikings RB Latavius Murray activated from PUP list

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings nosse tackle Linval Joseph (98) reacts during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Minneapolis. The Vikings have locked up another core piece of their defense, agreeing to a contract extension with Joseph. Joseph's agency, SportsTrust Advisors, announced the deal Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. NFL Media reported it's a four-year extension worth as much as $50 million with $31.5 million in guaranteed money. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)

Linval Joseph’s agency announces new contract with Vikings

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 27, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings kicker Marshall Koehn (1) and Vikings kicker Kai Forbath (2) watch practice during NFL football training camp,in Mankato, Minn. After the Vikings made a midseason switch from Blair Walsh last year, Kai Forbath came in and made all of his field goal tries. But he has not been given the job for 2017 yet. Marshall Koehn is trying to take it. Person at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Vikings kicker competition: Will winner be Forbath or Koehn?

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings tackle Mike Remmers (72) protects quarterback Sam Bradford (8) from defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during NFL football training camp Friday, July 28, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Vikings’ offensive line has early setback with Reiff injury

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) does push ups after he missed a catch during a scrimmage during NFL football training camp Friday, July 28, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Healthy again, harsh critic Treadwell eyes rebound for Vikes

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater speaks at his first press conference since his knee injury last year, during an NFL football training camp in Mankato, Minn., Thursday, July 27, 2017.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Teddy Bridgewater’s return: ‘I know it’s going to happen’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press