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The Minnesota Vikings are locked in on potentially signing quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason. As a result, several of their other key members on offense has seemingly been left in the rear-view. Among them is running back Jerick McKinnon. According to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, McKinnon is expected to part ways with Minnesota in free agency: It feels evident that McKinnon will move […]

In just over a week, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins will hit NFL free agency for the first time in his professional career. It will also mark a new chapter for him in the NFL, choosing to play for another team after spending his six seasons with the Washington Redskins as he hits the open […]

In the days leading up to the free agency period, the most sought out player on the open market is widely anticipated to be Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins. There are several teams around the league that possess a strong need of addressing that position on their respective roster over this offseason. Among those teams […]

It seems the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes isn’t quite done and dusted after all. Despite recent reports circulating that the in-demand quarterback had already narrowed down his destination in free agency to two teams (and possibly even one), a conflicting report has now emerged saying that Cousins is still keeping all his options open. Per Manish Mehta […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to become the biggest name on the market this offseason. Needless to say, the stars have aligned for Cousins to be rewarded with what could be the most lucrative contract in NFL history. Among the frontrunners to land his services are the Minnesota Vikings. According to the Burgundy Blog, former Redskins […]

Ever since the Washington Redskins acquired Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL-loving free world has speculated on where Kirk Cousins is going to land. Over the weekend, the general belief was that he was down to the Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, or New York Jets. According to Benjamin Albright, it […]

The biggest name in the pool of 2018 NFL free agents has once again shaken the landscape of football. According to Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller, free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins has narrowed his list of destinations down to two teams, the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings. Miller announced the news of the day on […]

With the offseason nearly in full swing, the Minnesota Vikings have made their intentions to pursue quarterback Kirk Cousins clear. However, that does not necessarily mean they have turned the page on quarterback Case Keenum just yet. Keenum has reportedly garnered plenty of interest as a soon-to-be free agent. According to Mike Klis of 9News, the Vikings, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, […]

It has been quite the road to recovery for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Following a horrific, potentially career-threatening knee injury, he is back healthy and poised to finally lead a team of his own in the 2018 NFL season. With the Vikings attempting to lure quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, it is likely that […]

There are reportedly just four contenders left in the running in the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes: the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, and Arizona Cardinals. But according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, the feeling within the Jets is that one team has the upper hand over all the rest in terms of landing the much-coveted […]

With the start of the 2018 NFL season just around the corner, the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes has already begun. Every team with a serious need at quarterback has been linked to Cousins this offseason. However, it seems he has narrowed it down to a final four. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the teams still in the […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford played just two games in 2017 as his troublesome knee acted up again and prevented him from playing any further part in the season. It’s also that knee that’s the big red flag likely keeping the Vikings from committing to him as the team’s starting quarterback for next season. When […]

Since suffering a torn ACL last September in his rookie season, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has continued to progress in his recovery from the injury. Throughout the process, he has kept his eyes solely directed on getting himself physically ready well ahead of the start of the 2018 season. The 22-year-old has remained […]

Coming off their most successful campaign in nearly a decade, the Minnesota Vikings are heading into the NFL offseason with serious uncertainty surrounding the future of their quarterback position. The front office is a precarious spot with all three of their options under center set to hit the free agent market. In the weeks leading […]

The Minnesota Viking having an interesting dilemma on their hands at the quarterback position that will be the center of focus this offseason. Each of their options at the position is set hit the free agency market where they could garner much attention around the league to potentially compete for a starting spot elsewhere. This […]

With how Kirk Cousins has played during his career, it is not surprising to hear that several teams are interested in him. It may be a little surprising to hear that a team with a plethora of quarterbacks on its roster, like the Minnesota Vikings, is interested. But according to the rumor mill, that is […]

The Minnesota Vikings got lucky last season when Case Keenum was able to step in and guide the Vikings to the NFC Championship Game. But the question became as soon as the game was over whether they wanted to keep him. If they do, it will not be with the franchise tag. According to NFL.com’s Ian […]

At the top of the list for the Minnesota Vikings over the offseason will center around the uncertainty surrounding their quarterback situation for the 2018 season. The team is projected to have a good number of options at the position with Case Keenum, Teddy Bridgewater, and Sam Bradford all proving at times to be capable […]

In the season opener of the 2017 campaign for the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback Sam Bradford had arguably the best game of his NFL career. Bradford looked like the quarterback everyone thought he’d be when the then-St. Louis Rams drafted him with the No. 1 pick in 2010 as he proceeded to dominate the New Orleans Saints […]

The Minnesota Vikings have an intriguing dilemma on their hand concerning their quarterback situation heading into the NFL offseason with each of their quarterbacks on the roster set to become free agents. This has put it at the forefront of priorities for the front office to resolve over the next few weeks. Up to this […]

The future of in-demand quarterback Kirk Cousins remains up in the air. The New York Jets have recently emerged as the favorite to land the in-demand QB and are reportedly willing to pay him “whatever it takes” to sign. But if Cousins wants to join a team that has the best chance of winning, the Denver […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has seen better days in the NFL. It wasn’t that long ago that he was considered the team’s quarterback of the future. He made the Pro Bowl and led the Vikings to the playoffs in 2015, the year before he suffered the horrific knee injury which kept him out for […]

Quarterback AJ McCarron officially won his grievance against the Cincinnati Bengals after they placed him on the non-football injury list prior to the 2014 NFL season. He now finds himself set to explore the offseason as an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. Since the decision was announced, McCarron’s name has been linked […]

The 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction featured one of the more star-studded classes in recent years. Among the notable names was Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss. Although he would eventually become one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, the verdict was still out on Moss before his career even started due […]

Since the end of the 2017 regular season, the New York Giants have gone through much change led by the hiring of new head coach Pat Shurmur. The Giants have continued to work to build the rest of the coaching staff that includes looking for an offensive coordinator. But according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have quite the quarterback conundrum on their hands. At this point, however, the two frontrunners for next year’s starting gig have come down to quarterbacks Case Keenum and Teddy Bridgewater. The decision between Keenum and Bridgewater is a difficult one. Fortunately, they may not have to answer it just yet, according to ESPN’s Courtney […]

It did not take long for the Philadelphia Eagles to suffer their first big loss after winning Super Bowl LII with the departure of quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo. Such is the case when teams are able to accomplish the ultimate goal in sports, and this time, the benefactors were the Minnesota Vikings. The first item […]

John DeFilippo was in play to become the next offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles if Frank Reich took the Indianapolis Colts’ head coaching job, but once the Minnesota Vikings OC job presented itself, he didn’t hesitate. DeFilippo became the Vikings’ new offensive coordinator on Thursday, replacing Pat Shurmur after he left for the New […]

The Minnesota Vikings have filled their vacant offensive coordinator position with former Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John Defilippo. According to Chris Tomasson of St. Paul Pioneer Press, Defilippo has voiced that he will have some say as to the decision-making process for the Vikings’ quarterback situation heading into free agency. John DeFilippo on #Vikings QB […]

The Minnesota Vikings have found their replacement for Pat Shurmur, hiring Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo as their next offensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. DeFilippo previously interviewed for the head coaching job with the Arizona Cardinals before drawing consideration for offensive coordinator openings. He emerged as a top candidate to succeed Shurmur […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski has become a hot commodity on the open market as teams search for new offensive coordinators. Minnesota is considering promoting Stefanski to the position, but the New York Giants are also in the running. According to Sporting News’ Alex Marvez, Stefanski is the top candidate for the Giants’ offensive coordinator job […]

The biggest question already surrounding the Minnesota Vikings this offseason is what they’ll do with all of their quarterbacks. At the forefront of that will be Case Keenum, who is in line to become a free agent after completing his first season in Minnesota. Despite Keenum putting together a career-best season while leading the Vikings to […]

The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up a promising 2017 season that saw them finish a win shy of reaching the Super Bowl. Minnesota now heads into the offseason with several prominent questions around the team that could have a significant impact on their future next year and beyond. One of which is the health of running […]

Heading into this upcoming offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have a difficult task on their hands in deciding the future at the quarterback position. Each of their options, all three of them, are set to possibly find their way on the open market. One of those players that will be the thick of the conversation is […]

Heading into the upcoming offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have a major decision on their hands in deciding their future at the quarterback position. All three of Minnesota’s quarterbacks (Case Keenum, Sam Bradford, and Teddy Bridgewater) are set to become free agents over the next several weeks. With that in mind, general manager Rick Spielman stated […]

The Minnesota Vikings surpassed expectations this season even after playing most of the campaign without original starting quarterback Sam Bradford. That was largely because of backup quarterback Case Keenum, but even though Keenum was able to tow the Vikings to the NFC title game, barely anyone is seriously considering him as the long-term solution under […]

It has been a few weeks since the New Orleans Saints suffered a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings on the last play of the fourth quarter in the divisional round. Visiting Pro Football Talk Live via Michael David Smith, running back Alvin Kamara stated the loss will become a strong source of motivation for the […]

All it took was one moment for the entire nation to go bananas. For the key principle involved, that moment will last a lifetime. In a visit with Mike Florio to Pro Football Talk Live, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver explains the “Minneapolis Miracle” will last his entire lifetime. “No,” Diggs said during a visit to PFT […]

The Minnesota Vikings are still in the hunt for a new offensive coordinator after the departure of Pat Shurmur. They’ve already interviewed a handful of candidates like Darrell Bevell for the job. But according to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, they intend to conduct more interviews with prospective candidates, one of which […]