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The Minnesota Vikings kickstarted the offseason by successfully winning the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes. Since then, Cousins has wasted no time in getting to work with his new wide receivers. The Vikings had already boasted one of the best receiving duos in the league in Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. According to Chris Tomasson the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the […]

Since tearing his ACL last September, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been on a steady path toward a full recovery from the significant injury. He has continued to show progress in his rehab that has given the team much confidence that he will be back on the field well ahead of the 2018 […]

It has been 20 years since Randy Moss was taken with the 21st overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings but that doesn’t mean the Hall of Famer has gotten over the fact he was passed on by the Dallas Cowboys who had the 8th pick and instead took linebacker Greg Ellis. According to Todd Archer […]

Coming off the most successful season in eight years, the Minnesota Vikings have worked toward solidifying their roster to continue their uprising to the top of the league. Much of that has come in the way from the stout defense that the front office has constructed. Several of the Vikings’ top talent on that side of […]

There were plenty of discrepancies throughout the course of the 2017 NFL season. Among the more comical was the Minnesota Vikings’ concern over Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olson’s gig as a broadcaster. Olson was on injured reserve while dealing with a foot injury when FOX pegged him to be part of the broadcast team in the Week […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft less than three weeks away the New England Patriots continue to lead the way on the Super Bowl 53 odds as +500 favorites at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. New England has maintained its perch atop the NFL futures despite parting ways with wide receivers Danny Amendola and Brandin Cooks, and […]

The Minnesota Vikings have managed to add some solid pieces to their already formidable unit this offseason. Now it seems they are focused on shoring up some depth at a few positions. It goes without saying that the Vikings boast one of the most talented receiving corps in the league. They managed to add to that […]

In his first trip in the free agency period of his NFL career, veteran running back Jerick McKinnon garnered a lucrative four-year, $30 million deal to join the San Francisco 49ers. It has immediately placed a high level of expectations before him as being the workhorse in the backfield for his new team. It is a […]

The Oakland Raiders recently released punter Marquette King after over half a decade with the team. It didn’t take too long for a team to express interest in his services. According to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press, the Minnesota Vikings have already inquired about the new free agent. Source said the Vikings have inquired […]

Coming off a highly-successful season, the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most active teams in adding more pieces to their roster this offseason. The team continues to revamp their offense in hopes of taking the next step forward in being a legitimate Super Bowl contender. The Vikings brought in former Chicago Bears wide receiver […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off their first NFC Championship game appearance in eight years, and the front office continues to add pieces to the puzzle this offseason. Much of the organization’s focus has come through bringing aboard more proven talent. With the free-agent market dwindling down, the Vikings have shifted their attention toward players […]

It’s commonplace to see and hear words that sugarcoat situations in which players move on to another organization. “We wish him the best of luck.” “He has all the talent in the world.” Etc. The following is an example of a rarity. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN, part of the reason the Minnesota Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one win away from reaching the Super Bowl last season. And after winning the highly publicized Kirk Cousins sweepstakes this offseason, the expectations for them to make it to the big game with their new star quarterback will be sky high. However, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has tried to temper […]

According to an article written over the weekend by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, a proposed change in the rules by the NFL’s Competition Committee would eliminate an extra point attempt on walk-off touchdowns in regulation when there is no time remaining on the clock. Via the official NFL Competition Committee website: “At the […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of a complete overhaul thus far in the offseason. Among the notable names to depart from Seattle was defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, who chose to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. As result, it seems they were looking to get something in return for Richardson. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the […]

If only there were more Trevor Siemians in the world. If there were, we’d all be in a much better spot. The guy who was the Denver Broncos starter last season feels lucky to now be the backup quarterback for Kirk Cousins in Minnesota with the Vikings, via Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. […]

As arguably the most sought-after player in NFL free agency, quarterback Kirk Cousins had plenty of intriguing options after he left the Washington Redskins. The Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Denver Broncos all expressed interest, but the reigning NFC North champions came out on top. With Cousins now having signed a lucrative, […]

Many fans thought the Philadelphia Eagles were going to get crushed by the Minnesota Vikings last season in the NFC Championship Game. As NFL fans the world over are aware, the exact opposite is what ended up happening. But it looks like the Vikings may get a shot at a rematch sooner rather than later. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been declared the official winner of the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes after both sides recently agreed to a three-year, $84 million deal which is fully guaranteed. Aside from the lucrative contract, it is easy to see why Cousins chose the Vikings. Not only do the Vikings already possess a stable of weapons around him to […]

The Minnesota Vikings made the biggest splash in free agency with the signing of quarterback Kirk Cousins. However, that has not stopped them from going after another big fish on the market. The Vikings played host to Richardson before subsequently signing him with the help of Cousins. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, head coach Mike Zimmer […]

Despite plenty of competition, the Minnesota Vikings were able to get their man in quarterback Kirk Cousins. Needless to say, the expectations moving forward are higher than ever. The Vikings’ deal with Cousins has made him the highest-paid football player in history. However, according to Albert Breer of the MMQB, it is also ladened with up to $6 million […]

The Minnesota Vikings had one of the best defenses in the NFL in 2017, nearly carrying them to their first Super Bowl appearance since the 1970s. That unit just got even scarier with the signing of defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson. The Vikings announced the one-year deal on Friday afternoon, and according to Yahoo! Sports’ Jordan […]

The Minnesota Vikings came out as the winners of the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes this offseason. Now the Vikings are looking to potentially make another splash in free agency. Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson has been making his rounds as one of the biggest names on the market. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Minnesota is using every resource […]

It wasn’t all about the money (although $28 million a season ain’t too shabby). That’s what Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is claiming. While guesting on Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio, Cousins revealed that his big decision came down to his desire to win football games. “It came down to my desire to […]

Latavius Murray and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to reconstruct the running back’s contract. This is according to Courtney Cronin of ESPN. Latavius Murray has restructured his contract with the Vikings ahead of Friday’s deadline where $5.15 million of his $6.35 million cap hit would have become guaranteed, sources told ESPN. Prior to this agreement, […]

Prior to the official start of the NFL free agency period, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins made the decision to agree to join the Minnesota Vikings on a three-year, fully-guaranteed $84 million deal. This is the first deal of its kind in league history with no player ever garnering a fully guaranteed deal. Cousins had […]

With Case Keenum moving on to the Denver Broncos, Sam Bradford to the Arizona Cardinals, and Teddy Bridgewater to the New York Jets, the Minnesota Vikings were left without anyone to back up their newly acquired starting quarterback, Kirk Cousins. They could draft one. But, teams often prefer for their backups to be a little […]

Quarterback Case Keenum is coming off a career-redefining season with the Minnesota Vikings that solidified him as a legitimate starting quarterback in the NFL. It was an unexpected turn of events that led to him getting the opportunity to help lead the franchise to its most successful campaign in nearly a decade. However, it has […]

The Minnesota Vikings have officially been named the recipients of the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes. As a result, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has already started focusing on his next move. Needless to say, Bridgewater has garnered plenty of interest from teams that struck out on Cousins. However, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, he could be planning to […]

Following weeks of speculation, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins has reportedly made his free agency decision on his next landing spot by agreeing to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. Beyond just choosing a new home in the NFL, it also marked the first fully-guaranteed deal that the league has seen. It is set to be […]

Heading into his first experience as a free agent, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins was deemed as being the most-sought out available player at his position. However, this list of potential suitors had narrowed down over the last several weeks with the Minnesota Vikings emerging as the presumed frontrunner. Things had begun to progressively pick […]

First, there were 31. Then, four. Finally, reports slimmed it down to just two teams. Now, on this Tuesday, March 13, 2018, there seems to be just one. The biggest free agent fish in the sea, quarterback Kirk Cousins, is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Cousins’ agent, […]

According to a report, the Minnesota Vikings have offered quarterback Kirk Cousins a three-year deal worth $28 million annually. Furthermore, that he’s expected to visit with the franchise, and if all goes well, he will indeed sign with Minnesota. This report comes by way of Ian Rapoport on the mean streets of Twitter: The #Vikings […]

Following the 2016 season, Case Keenum was probably just happy someone wanted to give him a job last season. Getting paid $2 million to be a backup quarterback in the NFL is better than the majority of positions in the real world. Now, following a stellar performance in 2017, his approach is going to be […]

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to undergo some significant changes on the offensive side of the ball this NFL offseason. Aside from their obvious quarterback situation, the Vikings must also address their depth at running back. Their bid for quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to get a bit pricey. As a result, Minnesota is reportedly expected […]

Over the last several weeks, there has been plenty of talk surrounding Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins as he ventures into free agency for the first time in his career. This has created speculation that the former Washington Redskins starter will be highly pursued by several quarterback-needy teams across the league over the next few […]

Since the end of the 2017 season, there had been the assumption that former league MVP quarterback Drew Brees would work out a new deal to remain with the New Orleans Saints over the remainder of his NFL career. However, there has been a lack of progress made toward working out a new deal ahead […]

With an NFL loving nation following the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes, teams like the Buffalo Bills are starting to turn their eyes toward more affordable options like Sam Bradford. The Bills are looking for a new starting quarterback after dealing Tyrod Taylor away to the Cleveland Browns, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network believes Bradford could […]

The Minnesota Vikings are as active as any team going into the offseason despite coming off an appearance in the NFC Championship Game. In their pursuit of quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Vikings have cut back on their spending thus far with free agency around the corner. However, that has not stopped them from adding some depth […]