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FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) can't get out of a sack by Minnesota Vikings' Everson Griffen (97) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings are among the teams with the top records in the NFL winning with defense first and quarterback second. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Texans, Vikings both bring solid defense

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham stretches before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Odell Beckham Jr. isn’t having fun anymore playing football

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford, center, throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Watch this sideline ball boy make a fantastic catch

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) points to fans as he leavesthe field after the Vikings defeated the New York Giants 49-17 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Vikings frustrate Beckham, Giants while getting to 4-0

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, gestures after his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Another Giants-Vikings game on a Monday, with Moss on site

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings and Panthers will be counting on their backup running backs when they meet Sunday in Charlotte. Both teams lost their “featured backs” last week to injury, Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus, while Stewart is dealing with a pulled hamstring. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Newton: I have to get ball out quicker, get it to Benjamin

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

In this frame from video provided by WBTV, a police vehicle is damaged after protests broke out Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C., following a fatal shooting of a black man by police. (WBTV via AP)

The Latest: Charlotte mayor lifts curfew

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings and Panthers will be counting on their backup running backs when they meet Sunday in Charlotte. Both teams lost their “featured backs” last week to injury, Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus, while Stewart is dealing with a pulled hamstring. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Vikings stop Newton, snap Panthers’ home win streak 22-10

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings and Panthers will be counting on their backup running backs when they meet Sunday in Charlotte. Both teams lost their “featured backs” last week to injury, Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus, while Stewart is dealing with a pulled hamstring. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Vikings put Peterson on IR; Kalil has labral surgery on hip

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a 25-yard touchdown pass over Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall, right, during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. When Sam Bradford arrived in Minnesota, the first player who caught his eye when he dived into the video of his new team was Diggs. The quarterback-receiver connection was evident in their first game together, an inspired victory over rival Green Bay in which Diggs piled up 182 yards on nine catches and a touchdown. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)

Diggs is it: Vikings wide receiver leading league in yards

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, in Minneapolis. Fittingly, the Green Bay Packers will be the opponent on Sept. 18 for their regular season opener at U.S. Bank Stadium in front of a crowd of 66,000 and a Sunday night national television audience.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File) **FILE**

Teddy Bridgewater’s knee surgery finished with grueling rehab next

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (7) on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Sam Bradford traded by Eagles to Minnesota Vikings in stunning deal

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, in Minneapolis. Fittingly, the Green Bay Packers will be the opponent on Sept. 18 for their regular season opener at U.S. Bank Stadium in front of a crowd of 66,000 and a Sunday night national television audience.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File) **FILE**

Teddy Bridgewater injures left leg, Vikings end practice early after quarterback’s injury

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) scrambles upfield ahead of San Diego Chargers cornerback Adrian Phillips (31) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) **FILE**

Teddy Bridgewater has dislocated knee, torn ACL, Vikings say

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Stadium concession company looking for diverse suppliers

Associated Press

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (92) deflects a Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) pass-attempt in the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Lions, Stafford pummeled in 26-16 loss to Vikings

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, left, talks with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, right, during practice at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Monday, Aug. 3, 2015. Roethlisberger did not participate in drills. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

NFL Hall of Fame game: Backups to see plenty of action

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson waits as head coach Mike Zimmer speaks at a news conference in Eden Prairie, Minn., Tuesday June 2, 2015. Peterson practiced with the Vikings for the first time in nine months on Tuesday. (GLEN STUBBE/Star Tribune via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITIES LOCAL TELEVISION OUT

Peterson, Vikings agree to redo last 3 years of deal

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2013, file photo, Maryland wide receiver Stefon Diggs, left, pushes past Old Dominion safety Fellonte Misher while running for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Coming off its best season under coach Randy Edsall, Maryland can't wait to mix it up on the football field with Big Ten powerhouses Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Maryland’s Stefon Diggs, Darius Kilgo selected in NFL Draft

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2014, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson leaves the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Oakland Raiders in Minneapolis. The NFL has reinstated Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, clearing the way for him to return after missing most of last season while facing child abuse charges in Texas. The league announced its decision on Thursday, April 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Peterson absent but still wanted back by Vikings

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press