Vikings

According to multiple reports the Vikings have agreed to sign Sean Mannion to a 1-year contract to be their backup quarterback behind starter Kirk Cousins. Mannion was a 2015 3rd round draft pick by the Rams.

The Vikings are bringing back Offensive Coordinator Kevin Stefanski. The longtime Vikings assistant coach was promoted to interim Offensive Coordinator prior to Week 15 to replace John DeFilippo. Stefanski's time in Minnesota pre-dates head coach Mike Zimmer.

The Vikings saw their season end Sunday with a 24-10 loss at home against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings loss plus Philadelphia's win over Washington eliminates Minnesota.

The NFL has moved the Vikings game at Chicago from Sunday afternoon to prime time on NBC on Nov. 18.

The Vikings play their preseason opener Saturday night when they play at Denver against the Broncos at 8pm (Central Time). Kirk Cousins is expected to start at quarterback for the Vikings but won't likely play much. In fact most, if not all, the starters will play sparingly.

The Minnesota Vikings plan to hold a daylong summit on LGBTQ inclusion in sports next month.

The Vikings are reportedly working a trade with the Denver Broncos to acquire quarterback Trevor Siemian. The reported deal would send a draft pick in 2018 and Siemian to the Vikings in exchange for a 2019 pick.

Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman is undergoing surgery in Atlanta to remove a brain tumor.

Pat Shurmur is the new head coach of the New York Giants after two seasons as the Minnesota Vikings' offensive coordinator.

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