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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (1) waits for the start of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Vikings make their latest pivot at QB, as Murray takes the reins for what could be a rebound season

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner trains during a joint NFL football practice with the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Dallas Turner moves into a vital role for the Vikings, fulfilling their vision from the 2024 draft

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) is hit by Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) as he scramble for yards during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) **FILE**

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) walks to fans after an NFL football training camp Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Minnesota Vikings give rookie pass rusher Turner valuable training camp tests

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens (12) takes part in drills during NFL football practice in Eagan, Minn., Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) **FILE**

Vikings to start Nick Mullens this week in their latest quarterback shuffle

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

CORRECTS BYLINE TO CARLOS GONZALEZ/STAR TRIBUNE - - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is helped up by teammate Garrett Bradbury (56) after a sack in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

Vikings confirm Cousins is done for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in a devastating blow

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) takes part in drills during NFL football practice in Eagan, Minn., Friday, May 12, 2023. Addison has expressed regret and responsibility for the citation he received for driving 140 mph last week. Now the first-round draft pick has even more to prove that he can be a reliable and productive pass-catcher in his first year in the NFL. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Apologetic Vikings rookie Addison starts with plenty to prove after speeding citation

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs through drills at NFL football practice Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Cousins ramps up team-building with the Vikings, even with his own future unclear

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) kicks a field goal in the fourth quarter of an NFL match between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Vikings hang on for win over Saints in London

By Ken Maguire - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond prepare to throw at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Vikings’ Cousins has COVID-19, won’t play preseason opener

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine, center, breaks tackles during an NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, June 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Redskins want explosive, balanced offense in 2019

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell speaks to reporters following an NFL football minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Kevin O’Connell takes over Redskins offense reins

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Redskins promote Kevin O’Connell to offensive coordinator

Associated Press

Kevin O’Connell wins US Mid-Amateur in all-NC final

Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks on during an NFL football team practice, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

If it ain’t broke, how do you coach it? Redskins QB coach is finding out

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Kevin O'Connell, left, and Andy Wright accept the award for best sound mixing for &quot;Hacksaw Ridge&quot; at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Sound engineer snaps 0 for 20 skid at Oscars with 1st statue

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press