Emily Leiker
Sports Reporter at The Post-Standard
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1 week ago |
bismarcktribune.com | Emily Leiker
It’s arguable that the Minnesota Vikings’ biggest free agency move wasn’t the addition of any player but rather the re-signing of star cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., who declined a contract extension ahead of the 2024 season and ended up having a career year. Murphy intercepted six passes, defended 14 passes and made 81 tackles — all professional bests for him. The 27-year-old got a three-year, $66 million deal as a result.
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1 week ago |
startribune.com | Emily Leiker
Vikings' outlook It's arguable that the Vikings' biggest free agency move wasn't the addition of any player but rather the re-signing of star cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., who declined a contract extension ahead of the 2024 season and ended up having a career year. Murphy intercepted six passes, defended 14 passes and made 81 tackles - all professional bests for him.
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1 week ago |
startribune.com | Emily Leiker
Vikings' outlook Smith is an important cog to retain in the Vikings' defense entering its third season under coordinator Brian Flores. The Vikings also bring back second-leading tackler Josh Metellus, extended relative youngster - especially compared to 36-year-old Smith - Theo Jackson and also roster Jay Ward.
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2 weeks ago |
startribune.com | Emily Leiker
In the first of a series of podcasts previewing the NFL draft, Emily Leiker and Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune discuss a handful of defensive back prospects who'd be good fits for the Vikings, including potential first-rounders and those who might still be on the board further in the draft. Plus, they talk about the Vikings' compensatory draft pick outlook for 2026 and who could replace Cam Bynum's role as Josh Metellus' co-dance captain next year.
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2 weeks ago |
bismarcktribune.com | Emily Leiker
The 2025 NFL draft is nearly here. It doesn’t assume to be as exciting for the Vikings as last year’s, when Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy was selected No. 10 overall and Alabama outside linebacker Dallas Turner at No. 17. Still, how the Vikings choose to spend their first-round pick and whether they move any of their current picks to acquire more brings some intrigue. The draft begins 7 p.m. Central time on Thursday, April 24, and will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network.
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New Access Vikings pod w/ @bengoessling, the first in a 3-pt series we’re doing over the next week previewing draft prospects who might be good fits for the Vikings. First up: DBs! Apple: https://t.co/K8ooqFB2R7 Spotify: https://t.co/Qae0cmf0Qj YouTube: https://t.co/qAvXgJrHya https://t.co/ORbQWQRame
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Chris Carlson of Advance Media NY (Syracuse) wins B Long Feature in 2024 APSE Contest https://t.co/AXJ7cZN5Cx
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