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Receiver Justin Jefferson reported to the first mandatory Vikings practice on Tuesday. Edge rusher Danielle Hunter did not, marking the first time the former 2015 draft pick is holding out. Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss Jefferson’s ongoing contract negotiations, the reasons why Hunter’s pay remains an issue, and answer your questions about the defense, quarterback Kirk Cousins and more on this Access Vikings episode.

The voluntary OTAs are over. The Vikings' first mandatory practices are set for next week. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss whether Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson and Danielle Hunter will be there. They also discuss the directions Brian Flores is taking last year's 31st-ranked pass defense.

The Vikings’ first “full team” practices of the offseason continue to miss notable players. Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the absences of running back Dalvin Cook — and the likelihood he’ll be traded — and receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. What are the factors in Jefferson’s negotiations for an eventual mega deal? What did head coach Kevin O’Connell say about Addison being sidelined?

The Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss storylines around Vikings spring practices at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, including coordinator Brian Flores changing over the defense, running back Dalvin Cook's absence and open competitions on the roster.

The Vikings added much-needed depth in the secondary and defensive line during the final rounds of the NFL Draft. Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss third-round cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, a versatile and physical defender out of USC. They also share what drew the Vikings to BYU quarterback Jaren Hall in the fifth round and what the seventh-round pick of a running back means.

The Vikings landed a coveted cohort for superstar Justin Jefferson on Thursday night. Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss USC receiver Jordan Addison, one of the youngest players in this year's NFL Draft, as well as GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's decision to stay put at No. 23 overall and the quick run on quarterbacks.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview the Vikings draft this week, discuss Goessling sending Florida's Anthony Richardson to the Vikings in his mock draft, what the Vikings are looking for in a successor to Kirk Cousins, non-QB options in the first round, trade scenarios and more.

Talks are 'ongoing' with Vikings stars Za'Darius Smith and Dalvin Cook, according to GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the still-fluid Vikings roster and other takeaways from Thursday's press conference with Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell. That includes the team's outlook entering the NFL Draft in two weeks and expectations for the 2022 draft class.

Ben Goessling joins Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand from the NFL league meetings in Phoenix, where Vikings owner Mark Wilf and head coach Kevin O'Connell met with reporters. They discuss a roster in flux, the statuses of Za'Darius Smith and Dalvin Cook, the outlook at quarterback, and more.

The Vikings' defensive rebuild begins with edge rusher Marcus Davenport and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the free agent additions, quarterback Kirk Cousins' future in Minnesota, and how this roster is far from settled for 2023.