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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins' philosophy is under fire on social media after he told Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast "If I die, I die."

The Vikings made a decision on whether or not to allow fans at US Bank Stadium for the season's first two weeks.

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The Minnesota Vikings have reported to training camp with the COVID cloud of uncertainty looming large over TCO Stadium. The Vikings have had one player opt out of the season, while their head trainer and four rookies are currently under quarantine due to the virus...

Viking running back Dalvin Cook has reported to training camp for the Vikings today. He got his Covid-19 test but it's unclear how much more he intends to do. Cook is still looking for contract extension. Cook reportedly wants $15 Million a season.

The NFL will not play preseason games this season. The NFL a few weeks ago eliminated weeks 1 and 4 of the preseason and is now cancelling weeks 2 and 3 of the preseason too. The league also plans to test players for Covid-19 everyday to start with. Start Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says it never made sense the NFL to play games that had no meaning during this pandemic.

The Twins are gearing up for the 2020 season and are looking at some different ways of handling their pitching staff. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He said the Twins are likely to start the season with a traditional 5-man starting pitching rotation.

The NFL cancelled the preseason Hall of Fame game that was scheduled for August 6th in Canton, Ohio has been cancelled by the NFL. The Steelers were supposed to play the Cowboys.

The Gopher football team had 5 players drafted in the NFL draft last month and could have more in the 2021 draft. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says receiver Rashod Bateman could be a first round pick.

Former Viking and Packer quarterback Brett Favre talked with Rich Eisen on NBC Sports Radio and said he thinks Aaron Rodgers could end up finishing his career somewhere other than Green Bay. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He thinks Favre might be right.