The quarterback carousel will start spinning when the NFL’s free agency period opens Monday with the legal tampering period. Players can’t officially sign new deals until the opening of the league’s new year on Wednesday.
Leo Lewis III is stepping down as the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s reigning King Boreas. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the former Vikings wide receiver about his football career, supporting children through his foundation and what it was like to represent Minnesota in parades around the country.
Sam LaPorta had a 2-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter but later limped off the field with a knee injury in the Detroit Lions' 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
The Vikings post-season hopes are dwindling after a loss to the Green Bay Packers. But there is hope in other Minnesota sports teams, including a new women’s hockey league.
The Minnesota Vikings have switched starting quarterbacks for the fourth time in nine weeks. They're handing the offense again to rookie Jaren Hall with two must-win games left for making the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions have clinched their first division title in 30 years. They used two rushing touchdowns from Jahmyr Gibbs and 106 receiving yards and a third-quarter go-ahead score by Amon-Ra St. Brown to overtake the injury-ravaged Minnesota Vikings 30-24.
Jefferson left Sunday’s game in the second quarter to a chest injury. It was his first game back after missing the previous seven because of a hamstring injury. He may be back in time for Saturday.
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