Ben Goessling
Sports reporter
VikingsAfter graduating from Apple Valley High School, Goessling majored in accounting and journalism at the University of Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters. He coaches high school track and field and cross country, plays electric guitar and enjoys volunteering at Hope Academy in the Phillips neighborhood.
Latest from Ben Goessling
Vikings, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips agree to contract extension
Phillips, who’s been Kevin O’Connell’s only offensive coordinator in Minnesota, had a deal that was set to expire after the 2025 season.
June 14, 2025
This new Vikings cornerback could be a special teams star too
Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, signed as a free agent in March, is in line for big role on defense. But he's also a dynamic kick returner if the team is willing to take on the injury risk.
June 11, 2025
Vikings GM talks to the Star Tribune about the team’s 2025 outlook, McCarthy’s trajectory
Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah joined the Access Vikings podcast to discusses his recent contract extension, what's learned on the job, and what he expects from QB J.J. McCarthy.
June 7, 2025
Jim Marshall, NFL ironman and ‘cornerstone of the Minnesota Vikings,’ dies at age 87
Marshall played in a team-record 270 consecutive games at defensive end, was a captain for 14 seasons and on four Super Bowl teams.
June 4, 2025
Vikings sign first-round draft pick Donovan Jackson
The Vikings completed a four-year deal with the Ohio State guard to get their whole five-player draft class under contract.
May 15, 2025
Vikings will open in Chicago, will host Lions on Christmas
The Vikings’ home opener will be Sept. 14 in prime time against the Falcons. Minnesota will also be in Dublin to play the Steelers in Week 4 and in London to face the Browns in Week 5.
May 15, 2025
Vikings headed to Dublin, London for back-to-back games during 2025 NFL season
The Vikings will play the Steelers at Dublin’s Croke Park rugby stadium on Sept. 28 and then face the Browns at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 5 in an unusual NFL schedule arrangement.
May 13, 2025
Four Vikings draft picks are signed heading into rookie minicamp
Only first-round pick Donovan Jackson is unsigned among the team's choices.
May 9, 2025
Vikings sign first-round draft pick Donovan Jackson
The Vikings completed a four-year deal with the Ohio State guard to get their whole five-player draft class under contract.
May 15, 2025
Vikings will open in Chicago, will host Lions on Christmas
The Vikings’ home opener will be Sept. 14 in prime time against the Falcons. Minnesota will also be in Dublin to play the Steelers in Week 4 and in London to face the Browns in Week 5.
May 15, 2025
Vikings headed to Dublin, London for back-to-back games during 2025 NFL season
The Vikings will play the Steelers at Dublin’s Croke Park rugby stadium on Sept. 28 and then face the Browns at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 5 in an unusual NFL schedule arrangement.
May 13, 2025
Four Vikings draft picks are signed heading into rookie minicamp
Only first-round pick Donovan Jackson is unsigned among the team's choices.
May 9, 2025