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Jeffri Chadiha ranks all eight divisions entering the 2021 NFL season. Can any other quartet hang with the ultra-competitive NFC West? Are the AFC North's Browns ready to challenge the AFC West's Chiefs for conference supremacy?

After a poor performance last season, a restocked Minnesota Vikings defense is determined to return to the dominant form it once embodied under Mike Zimmer, Jeffri Chadiha writes.

Stephon Gilmore is holding out this offseason because he wants a salary increase. Should the Patriots up his contract? Marc Ross reveals his list of five veterans who deserve a raise heading into the 2021 NFL season.

Will Justin Fields force the Bears to start him? Will Aaron Rodgers force the Packers to trade him? And who DOESN'T have cornerback questions in the NFC North? Tom Blair provides a training camp preview for the division, with position battles and key players to watch across all four rosters.

The NBA's conference finals are chock-full of new blood. This got Adam Schein thinking about the 12 NFL teams that have never won a Super Bowl. Who has the best chance to hoist that first Lombardi Trophy at the end of the 2021 season? Check out the rankings.

How much does it mean that Danielle Hunter is back with the Vikings? What about Tua Tagovailoa's pick-fest? Gregg Rosenthal spotlights what matters and what doesn't as OTAs and minicamps wrap up.

Speaking during Vikings minicamp Wednesday, head coach Mike Zimmer admitted the club was unsure how healthy Danielle Hunter might be after surgery on a herniated disc in his neck in October. But after seeing the Pro Bowler, the veteran coach said Hunter "looks fantastic."

Two-time Pro Bowl DE Danielle Hunter and the Vikings have agreed to terms on a reworked deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

NFL Network's James Jones reported Monday that Danielle Hunter will be in attendance when the Minnesota Vikings kick off mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, per sources informed of the situation. Players begin reporting Monday. 

Can Mike Zimmer and the Vikings push the Packers for the NFC North title, regardless of Aaron Rodgers' status? Adam Rank takes stock of where Minnesota stands heading toward the 2021 season.

Gregg Rosenthal sorts out what matters -- like Dak Prescott's  health -- from what doesn't -- like Jordan Love's performance -- in the news stemming from this week's OTAs and minicamps.

Will rookies Justin Fields and Teven Jenkins spark a breakthrough by the Bears? Can the Vikings overcome some major question marks? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every team in the NFC North.

Will Andy Dalton upgrade the Bears' offense? Can Jared Goff be more than a bridge for the Lions? Grant Gordon takes stock of the NFC North ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Gil Brandt names instructive pro comparisons for five top pass-rushing prospects ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft. What does Azeez Ojulari have in common with Yannick Ngakoue?

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook returned to practice and defensive end Danielle Hunter had successful neck surgery. Here are more injury and roster news we're tracking on Wednesday.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported that star VIkings edge rusher Danielle Hunter is undergoing surgery to clean up a herniated disc in his neck, which will knock him out for the rest of the season, per sources informed of the situation.

Keep up with all of Thursday's injury and roster moves, including the Jaguars removing 11 players from the team's reserve/COVID list.

Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter is out for Sunday's game against the Packers and for at least two weeks thereafter as Minnesota put him on IR. 

Titans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and linebacker Vic Beasley will practice for the first time today. Here's other news, injuries and transactions we're tracking on Wednesday.

Yannick Ngakoue made it very clear over the course of the offseason he wanted out of Jacksonville. He found his freedom via trade last week. Now, he's just happy to be done with the pleas for a trade and back to playing football.

Marc Sessler dishes on what's hot -- and what's not -- in the NFL. The hype's building around Joe Burrow, while Derwin James suffered another crushing blow.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2020 NFL season.

Former All-Pro left tackle Joe Thomas KNOWS edge rushers, having spent years trying to stop them. He reveals his top 10 edge rushers heading into the 2020 NFL season -- and you can expect a surprise at No. 1.

Despite posting a 57-38-1 record over the past six seasons, Mike Zimmer heads into the 2020 campaign under pressure in Minnesota. Do the Vikings look Super? Adam Rank examines the state of the franchise in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Will Minnesota's defense be staggered by the loss of a quartet of starters or might it actually be even better?

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter flies in on Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray for third sack of the day.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter swipes past LT for 8-yard sack.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter clamps down on Joe Burrow for key sack.

The "Good Morning Football" crew counts down the top ten plays from stars returning from injury in 2021.

NFL Network's Marc Ross shares four players who deserve raises heading into training camp.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports on Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter's restructured contract, calling it a 'win-win' for both sides.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter will be out for rest of 2020 with season-ending neck surgery.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter's injury is not considered to be long-term after being placed on injured reserve.

Watch the best plays from the Top 100 players of 2020 ranked 40 to 31.

The Minnesota Vikings defensive end makes the "Top 100 Players" for the second straight year, and he's up 17 spots from his 2019 ranking.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks reveals two of NFL's most overlooked edge rushers.

Watch the highlights of the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers in the 2019 Divisional Round.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter blows off the edge to sack Jimmy G for massive loss.

Watch the best plays from the Minnesota Vikings' defense in the NFC Wild Card against the New Orleans Saints.

Watch the highlights from the Wild Card matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter strip-sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

Minnesota Vikings defensive ends Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter combine to sack New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

Watch every turnover caused by the Minnesota Vikings' defense in the Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Defensive end Danielle Hunter recovers third forced-fumble by Minnesota Vikings' defense.

Watch every Danielle Hunter sack in a Minnesota Vikings Week 14 win over the Detroit Lions.

Watch the highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter notches his third sack of game against the Detroit Lions.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter records his second sack against the Detroit Lions, dropping David Blough for a loss of 14 yards.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter forces an opening drive three-and-out to reach 50 career sacks.

Watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks highlights from Week 13 of the 2019 season.