MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - Chris Cook's promising start to his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings was derailed by knee problems - namely the same injury to each one.

Cook says the experience was humbling. The cornerback first suffered a torn meniscus on his left knee during a preseason game and then a tear of the same cartilage on his right knee in a regular season game a month later.

The second-round draft pick from Virginia was in line to be the nickel back, but his own health kept him from stabilizing

MANKATO, Minn (AP) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Rhett Bomar has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

Blue Earth County Jail spokeswoman Amber Carlson says Bomar was booked about 5:15 a.m. Sunday on third-degree driving while intoxicated. Carlson says Bomar has been released.

The Vikings picked up the 26-year-old quarterback in late December from the New York Giants practice squad. He was a 15th pick of the fifth round in the 2009 draft after playing two seasons at Sam Houston State.

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MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - Percy Harvin was the first player through the door at Minnesota Vikings headquarters when the lockout ended.

The player who slipped in the draft three years ago after concerns about his character is emerging as the vocal leader for Donovan McNabb's unsung receiving corps in training camp.

Coaches have raved about Harvin's growth. A group of young receivers learning the game during a hectic timeline are benefiting from his guidance.

Harvin says he made it a point to become more of a

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - Adrian Peterson has returned to Minnesota Vikings training camp after taking three days off for the birth of his son.

He joined his teammates for a morning walk through Friday and said he is not concerned about his contract status heading into the final year of his rookie deal.

Some were wondering if Peterson might hold out until he got a long-term extension with new guaranteed money. But Peterson says he is comfortable with his situation and the thought of holding out never crossed

But Schwartz wasn't ready to discuss how the Lions stack up against the Packers, Bears and Minnesota Vikings.

``You do pay a little attention to what the other teams in your division are doing, but mainly you want to build your own strengths and let other teams worry about that,'' he said. ``We're going to take care of ourselves and see where that gets u

WASHINGTON (AP) - Quarterback Donovan McNabb eagerly bounded onto the practice field with his Minnesota Vikings teammates in Mankato, Minn., on Thursday afternoon, before being told he and other NFL players with new contracts still needed to be patient.

And then, shortly before 5 p.m. EDT, the good news came: The wait was over. The NFL officially was back in business, CBA and all. That 4 1/2-month lockout? A thing of the past in every way.

``Were we going to have the opportunity to step on the field today

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier says he expects star running back Adrian Peterson to return to training camp on Friday following the birth of his son.

Peterson practiced with the Vikings on Monday before heading home to Texas after his fiancee went into labor. Frazier said on Wednesday that he spoke with Peterson and was told that everything went well. The plan is for Peterson to be back at practice on Friday.

Frazier also says he's hoping that a new deal with linebacker Chad