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The Minnesota Vikings are going through a season of change in 2024. Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter left the organization through free agency, and they were two of the team’s leaders and best players. The team has made multiple changes in the offseason, and perhaps the most important was the drafting of quarterback J.J. McCarthy […]

The Minnesota Vikings are signing veteran tight end Robert Tonyan, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Tonyan, 30, is in his seventh year in the NFL and has played for two other NFC North teams. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. After going undrafted, Tonyan spent most of his time in Green Bay after […]

The Minnesota Vikings will try to bounce back in 2024. Minnesota came into 2023 with big hopes but struggled in a few games to start the season. They lost both Kirk Cousins and T.J. Hockenson to major injuries throughout the season, starting their decline. The Vikings may be without Kirk Cousins moving forward, but they […]

The final member of our 2024 NFL Draft landing spot grades goes to J.J. McCarthy, who was drafted 10th overall by the Minnesota Vikings. A college career defined by team success more than individual success made his draft stock an intriguing follow – so how will he translate to the NFL? The Vikings, after seeing […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been busy this offseason but have yet to make what would be their biggest, most important move yet: extending the contract of Justin Jefferson. Negotiations for the new deal took a pause for the NFL Draft but now should resume as the Vikings look to lock down the three-time Pro Bowler […]

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already been 17 years since the NFL made their first trip to Europe to play a regular season game. 81,176 fans piled into Wembley Stadium in London, England to watch the eventual Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants, eke out a 13-10 win over the Miami Dolphins. Since […]

The Minnesota Vikings are going to have a new look on offense this year, and that was assured the moment the team decided that it didn’t want to bring Kirk Cousins back as the QB1. Once Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons, the Vikings signed Sam Darnold to serve as the team’s stand-in quarterback. That […]

The big moves of NFL free agency have already been made, and the NFL Draft has come and gone. That means the NFL schedule release is the next big event during the offseason. Between 32 teams, there are 272 total regular season games in the NFL schedule. The 2024 season will be only the fourth […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves jumped out in front of their Western Conference Semifinals series against the Denver Nuggets with a 106-99 win in Game 1. The Timberwolves stole homecourt advantage from the Nuggets behind another epic performance from star shooting guard Anthony Edward, who had 43 points in the win. Edwards was so good for the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are banking on first-round draft choices J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner playing lead roles, potentially as soon as this season. But general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has many responsibilities in trying to build a contender in Minnesota. That includes finding undrafted rookie free agents who can make a contribution to the team. This […]

The Minnesota Vikings are getting criticism for their first-round NFL Draft pick in the 2024 class. 2-time Super Bowl champion LeSean McCoy is unimpressed with Vikings’ pick J.J. McCarthy. McCoy says the Vikings are the losers of the draft for the pick. LeSean McCoy says the #Vikings are the biggest losers of the draft for […]

The Minnesota Vikings have tied themselves to a rookie quarterback with the hope that he will lead the team out of mediocrity and into championship contention. The Vikings could have run it back with Kirk Cousins if they had wanted to and offered the veteran quarterback a king’s ransom the way the Atlanta Falcons did, […]

The Green Bay Packers finished short of their goal of winning the NFC North last season, allowing teams like the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers to defeat them in the season’s biggest games. The Packers have now found themselves in retooling-on-the-fly mode, in hopes of improving their team, including their cornerbacks room. Recently, it […]

As the 2024 NFL Draft recedes into memory, the Minnesota Vikings have unveiled a promising group of newcomers poised to thrust the team into a competitive new chapter. After a rollercoaster season, the Vikings’ management clearly aimed to fortify the team’s lineup with well-targeted selections tailored to meet vital needs. This cohort of seven new […]

There was no shortage of rumors about a potential trade involving the New England Patriots No. 3 pick in the first round leading into the 2024 NFL Draft. The draft came and went without such a trade occurring, with the Pats obviously deciding to keep the pick and use it to take a quarterback in […]

The Minnesota Vikings found their next franchise quarterback in former Michigan football star JJ McCarthy. Minnesota acquired McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. McCarthy’s offensive skill is an obvious reason he will play for the Vikings, but the coaching staff was impressed by something of equal importance, and it was […]

The Minnesota Vikings suddenly find themselves in a tough position in the NFC North. A year ago, the Vikings came were the defending division champions. However, the 2023 season saw the rise of the Detroit Lions and a resurgent Green Bay Packers team that found their footing with Jordan Love at quarterback. When Kirk Cousins […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the stars of the show throughout the 2024 NFL Draft. The Vikings made a handful of exciting moves around the board and landed two of the most talked about players in the first round. Apparently, the 2024 NFL Draft put a pause to the ongoing contract negotiations between Justin […]

The Minnesota Vikings have made significant moves during the 2024 NFL Draft period. First, Minnesota drafted former Michigan football star JJ McCarthy with their first-round pick. Now, the Vikings have made a move to steal former Mercer wide receiver Ty James from the Chicago Bears. Minnesota is expected to sign James to a deal shortly […]

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft concluded on Thursday and the New England Patriots just selected a quarterback that could possibly be their next big star. Drafted as the third overall pick, Drake Maye will be suiting up under Jerod Mayo to begin a new era of Patriots football. This was actually predicted […]

Justin Jefferson has a lot on his mind right now, namely his contract situation. Seeing Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver AJ Brown sign an extension before the NFL Draft on Thursday probably made it difficult for him to focus on the night’s proceedings. The Minnesota Vikings All-Pro and his agent are presumably thinking about their […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a splash in the first round of the NFL Draft. Not only did they get a new quarterback in J.J. McCarthy, but they also selected an exciting pass rusher in Dallas Turner. The two faced off against each other at the Rose Bowl where McCarthy got the best of Turner. Now, […]

The Minnesota Vikings decided to trade up on Thursday night in the NFL Draft to ensure they got their quarterback, and they got him. JJ McCarthy is going to the Vikings as he was selected with the 10th overall pick in the draft. Minnesota wanted to draft a QB, and McCarthy was hoping that they […]

Heading into the 1st Round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the consensus around the league was that the Minnesota Vikings would end the night with their quarterback of the future on the roster. Who that player was going to be remained a mystery. There was buzz that the Vikings had interest in Michael Penix Jr., […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been extremely busy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. They traded up one spot to No. 10 overall to select Michigan QB JJ McCarthy. Shortly after, they moved up from No. 23 to No. 17 in a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to grab Alabama star Dallas Turner. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have selected quarterback JJ McCarthy out of Michigan with the number 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. It has turned out to be quite a year for JJ McCarthy, who went from being a national champion with his Michigan Wolverine teammates to now being the Vikings new quarterback. Michigan’s national […]

The 2024 NFL Draft kicked off with the Chicago Bears selecting Caleb Williams No. 1 overall. Jayden Daniels went No. 2 to the Washington Commanders and Drake Maye went No. 3 to the New England Patriots. The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Chargers also kept their picks. But, the first trade came at No. 10 […]

The Minnesota Vikings have not been shy about their intentions to trade up in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Vikings acquired the 23rd overall pick in a trade with the Houston Texans a month before the draft. Ever since, rumors have swirled about which teams the Vikings might trade up with and who they may […]

After weeks of hyperbole and theorizing what will happen on Draft Night, the big event is finally at hand. Commissioner Roger Goodell will go to the lectern in Detroit on Thursday night and introduce the next generation of potential NFL stars to the nation. The Chicago Bears have been in control of this offseason and […]

The Minnesota Vikings are not hiding the fact that they are interested in drafting a QB in the 2024 NFL Draft. The team’s current starting QB is Sam Darnold after Kirk Cousins left in free agency for the Atlanta Falcons. Recent reports suggest that the Vikings are trying desperately to trade up for a QB […]

The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for a pivotal 2024 NFL Draft. Minnesota possesses the 11th and 23rd picks in the first round. The team has been rumored to trade up to take a chance on someone like former North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye. However, new insight reveals a connection to Bo Nix that hinges […]

Let’s face it, we miss football. During the silence of the NFL offseason which serves as the longest in all of major professional sports, the 2024 NFL Draft will provide football fanatics alike with something to hold them over until fall arrives. With the festivities coming live from “The Motor City” in the heart of […]

Michigan football quarterback JJ McCarthy is going to find out where he will play in the NFL on Thursday during the first round of the NFL Draft, and there is a lot of buzz regarding the Minnesota Vikings potentially trading up for him. McCarthy spoke about potentially playing for the Vikings and head coach Kevin […]

When The Athletic asked anonymous NBA players to name their favorite athletes outside of the league, most of the answers were rather unsurprising, with WNBA No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark, a few NFL players, and various soccer players being mentioned. But apparently, one NBA player is a big, big fan of new Atlanta Falcons […]

Let me tell you, attempting to sort through all of the different rumors that are out there in the days leading up to the NFL Draft is an absolutely dizzying process. It’s almost like putting together a puzzle, only the puzzle pieces are constantly changing sizes and colors and shapes. And for whatever reason, aside […]

The NFL Draft is days away, and the time has grown critical for the Minnesota Vikings. The primary need for the team remains the same — finding the team’s quarterback of the future. The departure of Kirk Cousins during free agency to the Atlanta Falcons meant that finding their next quarterback had to come in […]

There is little doubt that the Minnesota Vikings need to come up with their next quarterback in the 2024 draft. Just who that quarterback will be has yet to be determined. The quarterback choice will undoubtedly be the most important decision the Vikings make over the upcoming draft weekend, but it will not be their […]

What are the Vikings going to do at the quarterback position in the upcoming draft? It is clear they have to make a key move at the position after losing starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency. Characterizing the departure of Cousins as a loss may not be accurate or fair. […]

Brian Flores has yet to find a new head coaching job since being let go by the Miami Dolphins and filing a lawsuit against the NFL. But it’s possibly in favor of the Minnesota Vikings right now as they recently hired him as defensive coordinator. Now, the veteran coach opens up about what’s going on […]