NFL sets new season low with 182 concussions

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The NFL this season recorded its fewest number of concussions since it began tracking the data in 2015, the league announced Thursday.

The total of 182 concussions during games and practices in both the preseason

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To keep winning, Vikings need to end streak of bad drafts and build with youth

Kevin SeifertJan 30, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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EAGAN, Minn. — Since hiring general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in 2022, the Minnesota Vikings have compiled the NFL’s sixth-best winning percentage — almost exclusively with players drafted by his predecessor or other

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Will Sam Darnold be a Viking in 2025? Why J.J. McCarthy is the key

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EAGAN, Minn. — Many NFL fans were surprised on the night of Jan. 5, when the Minnesota Vikings‘ quarterback of the future got considerable air time during NBC’s broadcast of the team’s

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Woman charged in crash that killed Vikings rookie

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A driver involved in the crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and two others was arrested Thursday and charged with 13 counts, including DUI and criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter, the Prince George’s

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Vikings, O’Connell agree to multiyear extension

Kevin SeifertJan 21, 2025, 04:38 PM ET

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EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agreed Tuesday on a multiyear contract extension, closing an unusual chapter and locking down one of the NFL’s top young head coaches.

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O’Connell: ‘Great’ bond, dialogue with Vikes brass

Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJan 16, 2025, 03:22 PM ET

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EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell met with the team’s ownership group this week and said Thursday that he wants to sign a contract extension

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O’Connell sticks up for Darnold, cites ‘body of work’

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GLENDALE, Arizona — Sam Darnold‘s dream season crashed during the past two weeks. It happened so quickly, in fact, that Darnold seemed unwilling to process its implications in the

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Why Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell is the quintessential modern NFL coach

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EAGAN, Minn. — Aaron Jones was prepared for the worst. The Minnesota Vikings running back had just dropped a pitch from quarterback Sam Darnold, resulting

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‘Sam is going to be just fine’: Darnold has a lot on the line vs. Rams as free agency nears

Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJan 10, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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EAGAN, Minn. — Sam Darnold put forth a career performance for the Minnesota Vikings this season, ranking among the NFL’s top 10 quarterbacks in passing yardage, touchdown

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Vikings coy on Jones’ role; ex-Giant could be QB2

Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJan 9, 2025, 02:53 PM ET

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EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are considering a significant shake-up to their quarterback depth chart, one that would put newcomer Daniel Jones in position to play

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