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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is seemingly trending in a positive direction as he recovers from his 2023 Achilles tear, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Falcons HC Raheem Morris said QB Kirk Cousins, who is recovering from a torn Achilles, has been medically cleared but the Falcons will be diligent with him and other players […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison said he was in a “dark place” after his arrest earlier this month for suspicion of driving under the influence, and in his first public comments since the arrest at training camp, he said he has received a lot more support than he expected from teammates and coaches. “I […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a summer to forget. After rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson tragically passed away in a car crash earlier in July, they’ll now be without fellow corner Mekhi Blackmon this season. Blackmon tore his ACL in practice Wednesday, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “#Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL in […]

The Minnesota Vikings are investing in their offensive line, and by extension, their rookie quarterback. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw is signing a massive four-year contract extension worth $113 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. He will earn $77 million in guarantees. This is a big but ultimately inevitable move that the […]

The NFL world has been mourning the sudden loss of Minnesota Vikings draft pick Khyree Jackson. In an effort to continually honor his name, the Vikings will highlight Jackson’s legacy both on and off the field. Minnesota will pay a significant portion of Jackson’s funeral expenses, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Furthermore, the […]

Minnesota Vikings star tight end TJ Hockenson suffered an ACL tear late in the 2023 NFL season. Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team shared an important update on the Vikings tight end Monday. “#Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson will begin camp on the PUP list but is considered ‘well ahead’ in his recovery from the ACL […]

Breakups are never easy, even between a franchise like the Minnesota Vikings and Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins. But now that Cousins is under center for the Atlanta Falcons and the Vikings have handed the reins to rookie J.J. McCarthy, the dust has finally settled, and the details behind the breakup have started to emerge, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been through many quarterback changes throughout the past season as with Kirk Cousins leaving to sign with the Atlanta Falcons, they are looking for their next star to move the organization forward. The one they hope to do the job is J.J. McCarthy as they selected him with the 10th overall […]

As the Minnesota Vikings approach the 2024 season, this is clearly a year of the change for a team that continues to search for its first Super Bowl championship. After allowing both Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter to leave via free agency in the offseason, the team has clearly altered its personality and leadership. Those […]

Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson has been recognized as the best wide receiver in the NFL. The meteoric rise of Jefferson has been unlike anything seen in football. He wasn’t even one of the first three wide receivers taken in his draft, falling all the way to the 23rd pick, where the Vikings pounced. Since […]

The Minnesota Vikings have one of the most talented receivers in the NFL on their roster. Justin Jefferson is looking to regain his Pro Bowl form during the 2024-25 season. However, Jefferson has received a huge off-the-field update about his status as a father. Jefferson has been established as the father of a baby girl […]

According to the Minnesota Vikings’ depth chart and the team’s approach, Sam Darnold will be the starting quarterback in Week 1. But an interesting development came across the web Tuesday when rookie J.J. McCarthy received an impressive endorsement from new teammate T.J. Hockenson. Speaking on the “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast, Hockenson detailed what the […]

Rising second-year Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison has found himself in legal trouble. On Sunday, it was reported that Addison was arrested for an alleged drinking under the influence (DUI) violation. Less than two days later, Addison had an Instagram story up on his account that seemingly showed an image of a mimosa sitting on […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has found himself in hot water after reportedly being arrested for alleged drinking under the influence violation. “Former USC wide receiver and current Minnesota Vikings star Jordan Addison was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after being caught asleep at the wheel near LAX, authorities said Sunday,” […]

The Minnesota Vikings are undergoing major changes at the quarterback position. Minnesota signed former San Francisco 49ers QB Sam Darnold after Kirk Cousins departed for the Atlanta Falcons in free agency. Some fans and analysts were skeptical of Darnold’s fit with the team. Yet, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson explained why Darnold is just what […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ offseason has been eventful. Kirk Cousins walked in free agency to sign with the Atlanta Falcons, but Minnesota was able to replace him. JJ McCarthy fell into their laps in the first round and they were able to move up to snag Dallas Turner too. But those moves left them without some […]

The Minnesota Vikings have undergone a lot of change this offseason. The most important of those changes happened when Kirk Cousins left the Vikings for the Falcons during free agency. Minnesota replaced Cousins in the short term with Sam Darnold and in the long term with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Jefferson is a big believer […]

It is going to be a new environment on the field for Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. He’s still in the Twin Cities and will be there for years to come after signing a lucrative new contract with Minnesota but for the first time since he arrived in the NFL, a different quarterback […]

The Minnesota Vikings are heartbroken that one of their 2024 rookies has tragically passed away. Vikings rookie CB Khyree Jackson died in a car accident early this morning, according to Jackson’s mother Ebbony Jackson via TMZ. The accident occurred in his hometown of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Ebbony Jackson confirmed that she received a call about […]

The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era without QB Kirk Cousins at the helm. Minnesota never got over the hump in the playoffs with Cousins and they were forced to move on to someone else. The Vikings also lost edge rusher Danielle Hunter in free agency and have other aging veterans on the roster […]

Even though he is now a part of the Carolina Panthers’ onerous rebuilding efforts, Adam Thielen will always be synonymous with the color purple. As a matter of fact, he is still indirectly involved with the Minnesota Vikings. The 2017 Second-Team All-Pro wide receiver recently had a workout with Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy, and […]

The Minnesota Vikings are facing some serious issues in the 2024 season. Start off with the fact that the NFC North may be the most challenging division in the NFL. The Detroit Lions have never been to the Super Bowl, but they have serious aspirations of representing the NFC in the title game and winning […]

The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era without former franchise QB Kirk Cousins. Veteran Sam Darnold and first-round rookie J.J. McCarthy are the new signal callers in Minnesota. A recent workout video shows one of Minnesota’s new QBs throwing the ball around with a former Vikings’ fan favorite. Yesterday, former Vikings’ receiver Adam Thielen […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a big splash this offseason with the NFL Draft selections of JJ McCarthy and Dallas Turner, two College Football Playoff participants with intense work ethics and plenty of confidence to burn. Vikings safety Camryn Bynum is apparently in the same boat judging by his comments shared by NFL.com on Friday. Bynum’s […]

The start of training camp for the Minnesota Vikings is within sight and the 2024 season will present a myriad of challenges for head coach Kevin O’Connell and his players. The Vikings made major changes throughout the offseason, and many of the league’s primary observers believe that the moves the team has made will pay […]

The Minnesota Vikings traded up in the 2024 NFL Draft to ensure JJ McCarthy was locked in as their quarterback of the future. But whenever he makes his debut, the Vikings will need McCarthy to show a bit more as a thrower than he did on Tuesday. The quarterback had the opportunity to throw out […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the busiest teams in the league during the 2024 NFL Draft. During the draft, they made two trades up to land two potential franchise difference makers. One was Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy and the other was Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner. It wouldn’t be a major shock if those […]

The Minnesota Vikings saw Kirk Cousins leave in free agency for a massive contract with the Atlanta Falcons. They then selected Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the 2024 NFL Draft and have him pegged as the signal-caller of the future. However, McCarthy has had a difficult time getting adjusted early on in the offseason […]

The Minnesota Vikings selected J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft back in April, but it’s looking more and more like head coach Kevin O’Connell is favoring Sam Darnold to win the starting quarterback job. “At the quarterback position, look, we’re really excited about Sam,” O’Connell said on Mad Dog Sports […]

The 2024 Minnesota Vikings roster has some fascinating stories on it. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison could become the best wide receiver tandem in the NFL this season, even though we don’t know if they will be catching passes from former first-round pick Sam Darnold or 2024 top draftee J.J. McCarthy. There are interesting players […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is taking things slow with incoming rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, and it’s looking more and more like Sam Darnold will end up being the Vikings’ starter for the season opener. O’Connell explained why McCarthy hasn’t been taking first team reps throughout offseason workouts during a recent appearance on The […]

As the Minnesota Vikings look ahead to the 2024 NFL season, the team finds itself at a pivotal juncture. With a roster teeming with potential but also glaring holes, the Vikings’ front office faces a crucial task: making the right trades to elevate the squad from playoff contenders to Super Bowl hopefuls. With the NFC […]

The Minnesota Vikings decided to change the direction and the face of the franchise during the 2024 NFL offseason. It is a move that has taken courage and has been applauded at several levels throughout the NFL. However, discarding Kirk Cousins and failing to re-sign pass rush specialist Danielle Hunter may prove to be quite […]

A new era is about to begin for the Minnesota Vikings. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell came to the conclusion during the past two seasons that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins may have been a great guy in the locker room with impressive passing statistics, but he was not going to be […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of reasons to be excited heading into the 2024 campaign. Most recently, the team signed superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a long-term extension, ensuring he will be sticking around with them for the foreseeable future. And of course, after drafting J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in […]

The Minnesota Vikings have undergone quite the facelift on offense. QB Kirk Cousins left for Atlanta during free agency and was replaced by first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy. Former Packers running back Aaron Jones is set to be the lead back in Minnesota as well. Vikings fans are thrilled that the facelift did not include parting […]

There was little doubt that the Minnesota Vikings would sign superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a long-term contract extension, but that didn’t stop other NFL teams from inquiring about a trade for the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Before Jefferson inked a monster deal with the Vikings on Monday, at least three […]

On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings finally gave wide receiver Justin Jefferson what he wanted in the form of a new four-year, $140 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jefferson’s deal essentially caps off what has been a very productive offseason for the Vikings. HERE TO STAY‼️ The #Vikings have agreed to terms on […]

Despite there being chatter for the past year, the Justin Jefferson contract saga contained little suspense. Yes, he skipped voluntary workouts and was loosely mentioned in trade rumors, but the star wide receiver always seemed destined to remain with the Minnesota Vikings in the long term. Anticipation was nevertheless high, as NFL fans speculated on […]