The surprise offseason standout for all 32 teams
Randall Cobb and a 312-pound tight end lead a list of eye-opening performances from under-the-radar players this offseason.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
8-7-1, 2nd in NFC North
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Cousins: I'm .500 QB, need wins for 'next level'
Kirk Cousins on Wednesday acknowledged that he's a .500 quarterback for his career and needs to lead the Vikings to victories to get to the next level.
Source: Vikes extend Rudolph for 4 years, $36M
Veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph has agreed to a contract extension with the Vikings. The deal is worth $36 million over four years, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Mandatory NFL minicamps preview: 23 more things to watch this week
Are the L.A. running backs healthy? Which receivers will emerge as trustworthy targets? Mandatory minicamps continue this week.
Packers to honor Bart Starr with helmet decal
The Packers will wear a No. 15 helmet decal this season to pay tribute to Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr.
Big Ten's 'legacy' opportunity excites Warren
Kevin Warren, who will become the first black commissioner of a Power Five conference when he replaces Jim Delany on Sept. 16, said he left the Vikings to lead the Big Ten because it's a "legacy" opportunity.
Progress reports for all 32 NFL first-round picks
How are the rookies drafted on Day 1 adapting to the pro game? NFL Nation reporters offer first impressions of all 32 first-round picks.
Vikes COO named Big Ten's 1st black commish
Kevin Warren was named the Big Ten's new commissioner Tuesday, replacing Jim Delany, who in March announced his plans to retire in 2020 after 30 years with the league.
Is there anything Deion and Randy Moss can't do? (0:25)
Predicting the story of the season for all 32 NFL teams
Can the Packers' new coach vibe with Aaron Rodgers? Will the Browns live the dream? These are two of NFL Nation's stories to watch in 2019.
Rudolph confirms talks with Vikes on 5-year deal
Tight end Kyle Rudolph has confirmed a report that he and the Vikings are engaged in talks on a possible five-year extension.
Not Safe For Kirk
Mina talks to Deadspin's Drew Magary about his love of the Vikings (8:38), his Why Your Team Sucks feature (25:46), NBA Twitter (29:40), and his recovery from a brain hemorrhage that put him in a coma (43:17).
NFL offseason agendas: Barnwell's to-do lists for all 16 NFC teams
The Cowboys have to splash the cash on two stars. The Giants need a quarterback succession plan. Here's what's on the docket for the NFC.
Ranking NFL QB commitment: How married all 32 teams are to their starters
Some NFL teams are married to their quarterbacks. Some are just starting to get serious. Let's evaluate every team's relationship with its starter.
Rudolph mum on rumors about future with Vikes
Addressing the uncertainty surrounding his contract situation, Kyle Rudolph said he wants to continue his career in Minnesota and is looking forward to playing with newly drafted tight end Irv Smith, but accepts that "change happens."
Mega NFL projections: Likely Super Bowl LIV matchups, 2020 draft order, more
The ESPN Analytics team ran 10,000 simulations of the season. The Chiefs are favorites, but there were plenty of surprises, including a Miami miracle.
Vikings decline fifth-year option for WR Treadwell
The Vikings announced Wednesday they will not exercise wide receiver Laquon Treadwell's fifth-year option, leaving him set to become a free agent in March 2020.
The 2020 NFL draft QB class: Five names to know, plus potential landing spots
Tank for Tua? The 2020 NFL draft might be almost a year away, but it's not too early to look at a loaded QB class and where they might all end up.
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(18) | Garrett Bradbury | C | North Carolina State |
| 2(18) | Irv Smith Jr. | TE | Alabama |
| 3(38) | Alexander Mattison | RB | Boise State |
| 4(12) | Dru Samia | OG | Oklahoma |
| 5(24) | Cameron Smith | ILB | USC |
| 6(17) | Armon Watts | DT | Arkansas |
| 6(18) | Marcus Epps | S | Wyoming |
| 6(20) | Olisaemeka Udoh | OT | Elon |
| 7(3) | Kris Boyd | CB | Texas |
| 7(25) | Dillon Mitchell | WR | Oregon |
| 7(33) | Olabisi Johnson | WR | Colorado State |
| 7(36) | Austin Cutting | LS | Air Force |
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2018 NFC North Standings
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards252.313th
Rushing Yards93.330th
Points For22.519th
Points Against21.3