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Ben Goessling

Beat Reporter & Writer at Access Vikings - Star Tribune

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Harrison Smith's restructured deal saves Vikings almost $12 million in salary cap space - Star Tr...

The Vikings also reworked Harrison Smith’s deal for 2025, while using void years with players such as quarterback Sam Darnold to give themselves additional cap space.
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Vikings add linebackers Jihad Ward and Kamu Grugier-Hill - Star Tri...

The Vikings signed former Giants edge rusher Jihad Ward and agreed to terms with former Panthers inside linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill on Wednesday as they continue to build defensive depth for coordinator Brian Flores.
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Vikings acquired No. 23 pick in a trade. What will they do next? - ...

Trade up into the top three of this year’s draft? Use both picks? The Vikings have options as they look to find Kirk Cousins’ replacement.
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Danielle Hunter signs with Houston Texans, hitting the road with a ...

The top edge rusher on the free-agent market is heading back to his hometown after reaching two-year, $49 million deal.
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Kirk Cousins' contract deal: The Falcons agreed to do what the Viki...

How the Falcons approached Kirk Cousins in 2024 resembled how the Vikings courted him in 2018., when they thought a quarterback upgrade was the missing link to a Super Bowl title.
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Kirk Cousins will leave the Vikings, agreeing to terms with the Fal...

The Vikings need a new quarterback after Kirk Cousins agreed to a four-year deal worth $180 million with Atlanta hours into Monday’s negotiating period.
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Vikings agree to one-year, $10 million deal with 49ers QB Sam Darno...

Quarterback Sam Darnold, the third pick in the 2018 draft, could be a short-term solution as the Vikings replace Kirk Cousins.

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Vikings release running back Alexander Mattison - Star Tribune

Running back Alexander Mattison is a free agent a year after signing a two-year, $7 million deal with the Vikings. The team could be in the market for someone to pair with Ty Chandler in the backfield.
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Both Kirk Cousins and the Vikings have placed their bets - Star Tri...

Kirk Cousins is banking on his lasting high value. The Vikings believe Minnesota remains the best place for him. We’ll see how this shakes out in the next 10 days.
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Sources: Vikings planning to release RB Alexander Mattison - Star T...

The move, which will save the Vikings $3.35 million in salary cap space, will end the running back’s time in Minnesota a year after he signed a two-year, $7 million deal.
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With Brian Flores returning, Vikings plan defense's next steps - St...

Coach Kevin O’Connell said he was surprised Brian Flores didn’t get head coach interview requests, but was “crossing my fingers” Flores would be back with the Vikings.