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
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
‘Tush push’ remains in NFL by narrow margin after owners vote at spring meetings
NFL owners did not pass a proposal Wednesday to ban the “tush push,” a type of quarterback sneak popularized and most successfully used by the Eagles.
May 21, 2025
NFL approves player participation in flag football competition at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
A majority of owners voted yes on the resolution at league meetings at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan on Tuesday.
May 20, 2025
Vikings will host Patriots for joint practices during training camp
The practices, ahead of the Aug. 16 preseason game between the teams, will feature 2024 first-round draft picks at QB in J.J. McCarthy and Drake Maye.
May 19, 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
‘Tush push’ remains in NFL by narrow margin after owners vote at spring meetings
NFL owners did not pass a proposal Wednesday to ban the “tush push,” a type of quarterback sneak popularized and most successfully used by the Eagles.
May 21, 2025
NFL approves player participation in flag football competition at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
A majority of owners voted yes on the resolution at league meetings at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan on Tuesday.
May 20, 2025
Vikings will host Patriots for joint practices during training camp
The practices, ahead of the Aug. 16 preseason game between the teams, will feature 2024 first-round draft picks at QB in J.J. McCarthy and Drake Maye.
May 19, 2025