Emily Leiker
Sports Reporter
Emily Leiker covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was previously the Syracuse football beat writer for Syracuse.com & The Post-Standard, covering everything from bowl games to coaching changes and even a player-filed lawsuit against SU. Emily graduated from Mizzou in 2022 is originally from Washington state.
Latest from Emily Leiker
Podcast: Who are the Vikings’ 15 core players around J.J. McCarthy?
As the Vikings prepare for their first season with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback, the talent and leadership around him is of utmost importance.
June 25, 2025
Podcast: Wrapping up Vikings OTAs with answers to your questions
On the latest Access Vikings podcast, Minnesota Star Tribune reporters tackle your questions about the roles of safeties Josh Metellus and Theo Jackson, evaluating QB J.J. McCarthy and more.
June 18, 2025
Vikings will open training camp to fans on July 26
The Vikings will host of slate of 12 practices in front of spectators, including two joint practices with the New England Patriots.
June 17, 2025
McCarthy leaves Vikings minicamp ‘right where he needs to be’
J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings’ young QB, will stay in Minnesota this summer, using the break to study the playbook and build on relationships with teammates like Justin Jefferson.
June 13, 2025
Tight end Josh Oliver, Vikings agree to terms on three-year contract extension
The team’s top tight ends, Oliver and T.J. Hockenson, are now signed through at least the 2027 season.
June 10, 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
Jefferson says he knows his presence at Vikings OTAs ‘makes a difference’
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson has been notably present during the team's voluntary offseason program this year, as he tries to get to know new QB J.J. McCarthy better.
June 2, 2025
Vikings’ Van Ginkel says contract extension gave family peace of mind
Vikings outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel said that he and his family “wanted to be here" in Minnesota. And even Justin Jefferson was back for OTAs this week.
May 28, 2025
Tight end Josh Oliver, Vikings agree to terms on three-year contract extension
The team’s top tight ends, Oliver and T.J. Hockenson, are now signed through at least the 2027 season.
June 10, 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
Jefferson says he knows his presence at Vikings OTAs ‘makes a difference’
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson has been notably present during the team's voluntary offseason program this year, as he tries to get to know new QB J.J. McCarthy better.
June 2, 2025
Vikings’ Van Ginkel says contract extension gave family peace of mind
Vikings outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel said that he and his family “wanted to be here" in Minnesota. And even Justin Jefferson was back for OTAs this week.
May 28, 2025