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FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman says the team has no plan to move on from quarterback Kirk Cousins. Spielman's comments were his first on the team's roster since the season ended. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Vikings GM: ‘Kirk Cousins is our quarterback’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by the Minnesota Vikings shows George Paton. John Elway's replacement as Broncos general manager will be Vikings executive George Paton. Elway announced the hiring Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Paton spent the last 14 seasons with Minnesota, including the last six as vice president of player personnel and assistant general manager. He's been one of the hottest names on the GM circuit in recent years. (Minnesota Vikings via AP)

Elway empowers GM as Paton promises collaboration, consensus

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Vikings have signed Spielman to a multi-year contract extension(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Vikings sign GM Spielman to multi-year contract extension

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) warms up before playing an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lincoln, Neb. Spielman, one of the top receivers in Nebraska history, has entered his name in the transfer portal, the school confirmed Monday, June 8, 2020. Spielman is the first player to put together three straight 800-yard receiving seasons for the Cornhuskers and leaves No. 3 in career receptions and yards. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Huskers’ Spielman, who left team in March, is transferring

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Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman speaks on a conference call from his home in Eden Prairie, Minn., Tuesday, April 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Campbell)

Spielman: Offseason losses ‘a natural evolution of a roster’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Vikings have ‘every intent’ of retaining Spielman, Zimmer

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Texas Christian receiver Josh Doctson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Redskins have a major need at wide receiver, but finding immediate impact in draft isn’t easy

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. The Vikings have the 30th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Vikings again enter draft with needs on the offensive line

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum throws during the first half of the NFL football NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The Minnesota Vikings have three quarterbacks about to become free agents, with question marks surrounding each of them. With Kirk Cousins about to hit the market, too, they could decide to go even bigger. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Vikings GM: Still evaluating complicated QB situation

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) dives through the line on a keeper for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Kirk Cousins to the Vikings? Not so fast, says Vikings GM

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers in Minneapolis. Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman says the organization has not yet determined whether to activate quarterback Teddy Bridgewater from the physically unable to perform list next week. Spielman told reporters that Bridgewater will be evaluated again following practice on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)

Vikings GM: Bridgewater’s status still being determined

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws during a joint NFL football practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati. Bridgewater has reached the point in rehabilitation where he's able to drop back to pass on his surgically repaired left knee. Just when the 24-year-old quarterback might return to live action with the Vikings remains largely unknown.Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said Wednesday, May 24, 2017, that Bridgewater has not been cleared for full practice. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Vikings: Bridgewater recovery still unclear despite progress

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Former Minnesota Vikings player John Randle, right, announces Florida State's Dalvin Cook as the Vikings selection in the second round of the 2017 NFL football draft as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stands by, Friday, April 28, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Florida State RB Dalvin Cook entices Vikes to ‘take a swing’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Minneapolis. Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have not announced a deal, but Peterson tells ESPN in a statement that he's agreed to play in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)

Vikings say goodbye to Adrian, will see him Week 1 vs Saints

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman says Adrian Peterson's status has not been decided, two weeks before the deadline for exercising an option on the running back's contract that would cost the club $18 million in 2017, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

Vikings GM says Adrian Peterson’s status not yet decided

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson waits as head coach Mike Zimmer speaks at a news conference in Eden Prairie, Minn., Tuesday June 2, 2015. Peterson practiced with the Vikings for the first time in nine months on Tuesday. (GLEN STUBBE/Star Tribune via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITIES LOCAL TELEVISION OUT

Peterson, Vikings agree to redo last 3 years of deal

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Adrian Peterson and his wife Ashley greet fans outside the federal court house, Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 in Minneapolis. The NFL Players Association's attempt to have Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson reinstated has been taken under advisement by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge David Doty heard arguments from the NFLPA and the NFL on Friday. (AP Photo/Star Tribune, Brian Peterson) MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITIES LOCAL TELEVISION OUT

Vikings GM: We ‘expect’ Adrian Peterson to be part of team

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Adrian Peterson, above, “used the same kind of discipline with his child that he experienced as a child ... in East Texas," said Rusty Hardin, the NFL star's lawyer in his Texas child abuse case. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

Minnesota Vikings ‘made a mistake’ reinstating Adrian Peterson, owner says

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2014, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson warms up for an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis. The Vikings benched Peterson for Sunday's game after his attorney said he had been indicted by a Texas grand jury on a charge of child abuse. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam, File)

Adrian Peterson reinstated by Vikings after child abuse charge

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the 32 pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Vikings leave no doubt about priority: the defense

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press