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RB Tomlinson to meet with Jets officials a day after visiting Vikings (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK - LaDainian Tomlinson's visit with the New York Jets is going to overtime.

Testifying at players’ doping trial, Childress says he didn’t leak test results (The Canadian Press)

MINNEAPOLIS - After more than a year and a half of legal manoeuvring in their closely watched labour fight with the NFL, Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams may finally learn in May if they must serve a four-game suspension for taking a banned substance.

Vikings Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

After losing Chester Taylor to the Chicago Bears, the Vikings turned their attention to a Hall of Fame running back.

LaDainian Tomlinson, who was cut by the San Diego Chargers last month, made his first free agent visit this week when he met with the Vikings.

Coach Brad Childress and vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman were among a contingent of team officials who dined with Tomlinson at a Minneapolis steakhouse on Wednesday and then continued meetings on Thursday.

Tomlinson is eighth all-time in NFL history with 12,490 yards and was the league's MVP in 2006. But with plenty of tread on his tires, the soon-to-be 31-year old said he would have no problem with assuming Taylor's third-down role and playing behind Adrian Peterson.

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Childress testifies at Williamses’ drug lawsuit (AP)

After more than a year and a half of legal maneuvering in their closely watched labor fight with the NFL, Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams may finally learn in May if they must serve a four-game suspension for taking a banned substance. Attorneys for the players and the NFL made closing arguments Friday, wrapping up a five-day trial that included testimony from...

Tomlinson leaves Vikings, headed to Jets (PA SportsTicker)

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer

Tomlinson leaves Vikings, headed to Jets (AP)

The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield. Tomlinson emerged from Vikings headquarters on Thursday evening with a purple Vikings jersey in hand, but pulled away in a black limousine without a deal in place.

Vikings Kevin, Pat Williams testify publicity from failed tests hurt images (The Canadian Press)

MINNEAPOLIS - The agents for Minnesota Vikings players Kevin Williams and Pat Williams say negative publicity from their violation of the NFL's anti-doping policy has unfairly hurt them.

Vikings, CB Benny Sapp agree to contract (AP)

The Minnesota Vikings and cornerback Benny Sapp have agreed to terms on a new contract. The deal to bring back Sapp was announced Tuesday. Sapp started a total of seven games last season while filling in for injured starter Antoine Winfield, totaling 25 tackles, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles during a particularly strong six-game stretch.

Vikings bring in former Gophers leg Lloyd to handle kickoffs instead of Longwell (The Canadian Press)

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings have signed kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd to a two-year contract.

Vikings’ Williams testifies in trial vs. NFL, says he didn’t try to elude rules (The Canadian Press)

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Vikings All-Pro defensive tackle Kevin Williams testified Tuesday that he was under pressure to lose weight and earn a US$400,000 bonus when he took a weight-loss supplement two years ago - a supplement he didn't know contained a substance banned by the NFL.