Quarterback Daunte Culpepper, the subject of trade speculation, isn't saying much these days.

San Diego Chargers director of pro scouting Fran Foley has agreed in principle to become the new director of player personnel for the Minnesota Vikings, and a deal is expected to be completed by the end of the week.

These days, the possibility of another major departure -- this time, quarterback Daunte Culpepper -- has become the talk of the league.

It now seems that the Vikings will trade troubled quarterback Daunte Culpepper to the highest bidder, which could be Oakland or Baltimore, in early March.

The agent for Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper said he is prepared to begin "scheduled" contract negotiations with the team to make his client one of the NFL's highest-paid players.

Mike Tice, back from New York where he said he believed he had a good interview with the Jets, added that he would entertain an assistant coaching job if he is called.

New Minnesota coach Brad Childress made his first official hire Tuesday, choosing Tampa Bay defensive backs coach Mike Tomlin to be the Vikings' defensive coordinator.

New Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress put his first stamp on the team, firing defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.

Eagles assistant Brad Childress was hired as coach of the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, five days after Mike Tice was fired following a 9-7 season marked by a scandalous boat party.

Barring any unexpected snags in contract negotiations, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brad Childress will be hired by the Minnesota Vikings as their new head coach, with an official introduction possibly coming as early as Friday morning.

Minnesota Vikings running back Moe Williams pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges stemming from a bawdy boat party.

Four days after firing Mike Tice, the Minnesota Vikings are closing in on hiring a new coach.

Minnesota Vikings Daunte Culpepper, Bryant McKinnie and Fred Smoot have pleaded not guilty to charges related to the team's bye-week boating party, according to court records.

They may not have a coach, but the Minnesota Vikings suddenly have the beginnings of a revamped front office structure, with owner Zygi Wilf retaining vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski and beginning the search for a top-flight personnel executive.

The Minnesota Vikings fired coach Mike Tice after Sunday's victory over Chicago.