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As the Minnesota Vikings look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, the franchise faces familiar questions about the future of its defense and secondary. With a roster in transition and several veteran contracts nearing their end, the Vikings must continue to build through the draft to stay competitive and manage their cap situation. Here are […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be under a lot of pressure in 2025. Minnesota had an incredible 2024 season, winning 14 games and heading to the playoffs. But now Sam Darnold is gone and the Vikings have to do their best with second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy at the helm. Minnesota could add more reinforcements before the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a disappointing finish to their 2024 campaign, bowing out in the Wildcard Round and leaving fans and analysts alike wondering what’s next for a roster in transition. With J.J. McCarthy now entrenched as the starting quarterback and a talented young core led by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, the […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy got an encouraging update on his development this offseason. Minnesota is coming off a terrific 2024 regular season. Under third-year head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings went 14-3 before bowing out to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card. But after a Pro Bowl season, Sam Darnold will […]

As the Minnesota Vikings gear up for what promises to be one of the most anticipated training camps in recent franchise history, the roster appears stacked at nearly every position. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s aggressive offseason spending spree, north of $300 million, has transformed the Vikings into legitimate contenders, with depth and talent across the […]

Sam Darnold’s lone season with the Minnesota Vikings ended with a 14-2 record, but the promising run quickly unraveled with a crushing playoff exit. However, things took a turn for the worse pretty quickly. After a tough 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 18, the Vikings followed it with a disappointing 27-9 Wild […]

The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up their 2025 minicamp with a roster brimming with intrigue, competition, and a dash of controversy. As the NFC North tightens and expectations soar, the Vikings’ summer sessions have produced plenty of storylines. Here are the three hottest takes coming out of Eagan as the team eyes a return to the […]

JJ McCarthy was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he wasn’t able to play last season because of injury. Now, he is set to be the starting QB for the Vikings this upcoming season, and while there is a lot of hype surrounding him, there […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Minnesota shocked the world by winning 14 games with Sam Darnold at quarterback. Could the Vikings do the same thing in 2025 under second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy? Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell made it clear in a recent interview […]

The Minnesota Vikings were so close to having a remarkable season in 2024. They started the season with five straight victories, and after a pair of losses they came through with a nine-game winning streak. The Vikings were 14-2 going into their regular season finale against the powerful Detroit Lions. A win in that game […]

A deadly political shooting took the life of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and seriously wounded Sen. John Hoffman on Friday night. As they have previously done in similar situations, the Minnesota Vikings issued a stern but emotional statement in reaction to the tragic attack. The Vikings offered their sincerest condolences to the Hortman family […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off an incredible 2024-25 season that saw them lose to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card round, 27-9. Now, the offense will look very different with a new quarterback under center. Kevin O’Connell made sure to keep around his offensive coordinator, Wes Phillips, for a few more […]

Despite his recovery from a knee injury, the Minnesota Vikings committed to quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the 2025 offseason over Sam Darnold. So far, they are pleased with that decision, believing the former top-10 pick will be ready to go by training camp. McCarthy, who is still rehabbing the torn meniscus that kept him out […]

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the 2025 NFL season, all eyes are on established stars like Justin Jefferson, Christian Darrisaw, and Brian O’Neill. But beneath the marquee names, there’s a group of under-the-radar talents ready to step into the spotlight. These hidden gems, Dallas Turner, Theo Jackson, and Ivan Pace Jr., could be the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in the middle of minicamp as the team prepares for the upcoming season. JJ McCarthy is leading the way as the starting quarterback for the first time in his career after sitting out last season with an injury. On Tuesday, the second-year quarterback got some good news about one of his […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been busy this offseason, and even with mandatory minicamp getting underway on June 10, they are still making moves to build up their roster. On Tuesday, that saw them sign one of J.J. McCarthy’s weapons on offense, tight end Josh Oliver, to a long-term contract extension that will keep him in […]

Justin Jefferson has done an excellent job of establishing himself as one of the elite receivers in the NFL. As Jefferson prepares for his sixth season with the Minnesota Vikings, he knows he can make the toughest catches under the most difficult of circumstances. However, Jefferson will be working with his third starting quarterback in […]

JJ McCarthy is expected to be the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2025-26 season, making his debut as the starter after being the club’s first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite nursing an injury all last season, expectations are high for McCarthy to lead Minnesota to a possible playoff appearance next […]

The Minnesota Vikings entered their 2025 offseason with a clear sense of urgency. After a strong 14-3 campaign that ended in playoff disappointment, the team doubled down on roster upgrades, spending big in free agency and investing heavily in the draft. With the dust settling from a busy spring, all eyes have shifted to OTAs, […]

Jim Marshall left a massive imprint on the football world, embodying the toughness and ferocity that defined the sport for so many decades. His legacy is especially powerful for those who have represented or rooted for the Minnesota Vikings. Current and former members of the organization sent their condolences following Marshall’s passing on Tuesday. Brett […]

The Minnesota Vikings know how to dish them out. The Vikings have produced at least 10 of the greatest players in NFL history. Among them include Randy Moss, Cris Carter, and Justin Jefferson.  On Tuesday, one of their greatest defensive ends, Jim Marshall, left this earth at the age of 87, per Adam Schefter of […]

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2025 NFL season with a roster headlined by stars like Justin Jefferson, Christian Darrisaw, and Brian O’Neill. But beneath the surface, several lesser-known players are poised to play pivotal roles in Minnesota’s push for an NFC North title. Here are three hidden gems on the Vikings’ 2025 roster that every […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Minnesota won 14 games with Sam Darnold after JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury in the summer. Now Minnesota is taking measures to ensure that they keep their front office together for the foreseeable future. The Vikings and GM […]

Excitement is building in Minneapolis as the JJ McCarthy era is almost here for the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he ended up missing all of last season with a torn meniscus that he suffered in the preseason. Now, he is back to 100% […]

The 2025 NFL season is less than 100 days away. Most NFL teams have already begun organized team activities and training camp is just a few months away. Now is the perfect time to begin making predictions and projections ahead of the 2025 NFL season. That is exactly what ESPN’s Seth Walder did in a […]

As the Minnesota Vikings wrapped up their 2025 rookie minicamp at TCO Performance Center, the buzz around Eagan was palpable. With only five selections in this year’s NFL Draft, every rookie’s performance was under the microscope. While first-round pick Donovan Jackson and third-rounder Tai Felton each flashed their potential, it was sixth-round linebacker Kobe King […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be looking to recapture that same magic they had last season as they were atop one of the best teams in the NFC. Unfortunately, their run ended quickly as the Los Angeles Rams knocked them out of the playoffs in the Wild Card Round. Since then, they’ve made a few changes […]

After watching free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft come and go, it’s been relatively quiet for star players like Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Sure, there’s minicamp and full-on training camp will be here before fans know it, but for a player like Jefferson, who is widely considered the best player in the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most successful NFL teams in recent seasons. Their effectiveness coincides with the hiring of head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The Vikings went 13-4 in the 2022 season and won the NFC North that year, and they put together a 14-3 season last year […]

Minnesota Vikings fans received heartwarming news off the field as J.J. McCarthy, the team’s anticipated starting quarterback next season, revealed he and his fiancée Katya Kuropas are expecting their first child. The baby announcement comes just months before McCarthy takes on his new role under center for the Vikings, making it a truly life-changing year. […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is described as one of the best players in franchise history. He has more career receptions (495) and receiving yards (7,432) than Jerry Rice. He’s a four-time Pro-Baller and soon-to-be Olympian. On Tuesday, the NFL approved the participation of pro players in flag football during the 2028 Olympics in […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a great regular season in 2024, making the playoffs before falling to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round. Now, they look to improve and make a deeper run with J.J. McCarthy under center. There are still spots to fill, and here are three trade targets the Vikings must […]

He wasn’t just calling plays this offseason; Kevin O’Connell was calling pranks too. The Minnesota Vikings head coach surprised everyone in the draft room on Day 3 of the NFL Draft by walking in with a fake mustache, catching the entire staff off guard in a lighthearted nod to general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s signature facial hair, […]

Sam Darnold may no longer be a member of the Minnesota Vikings, but he still keeps in contact with his former coach, Kevin O’Connell, even though he signed a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency earlier this offseason. The Pro Bowl quarterback earned his big contract with the Seahawks after […]

The theme for the Minnesota Vikings as they prepare for the 2025 season is “Unfinished Business.” The Vikings were one of the strongest teams in the league throughout the majority of the regular season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell did an outstanding job of preparing his team on an every-week basis. The Vikings had winning streaks […]

The Chicago Bears landed quarterback Caleb Williams with the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but according to American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback, Williams didn’t want to go to Chicago at all. In fact, he apparently considered signing in the UFL to avoid playing for the Bears. There was one NFC North team […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on to the Western Conference Finals after taking down the Golden State Wariors in Game 5 on Wednesday night. As the six-seed in the West, Minnesota wasn’t expected to make it this far, but it is now just one series win away from going to the NBA Finals. The Timberwolves […]

The Minnesota Vikings are making NFL history. Minnesota is playing back-to-back international games on its 2025 schedule, per NFL Network. The Vikings travel to Dublin to play the Pittsburgh Steelers September 28. Then, the team travels again the following week to play Cleveland in London. This will be the first time an NFL team has […]

The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of work to do, according to Justin Jefferson. And he spoke out recently about the team’s quarterback situation. Also, Jefferson had a stunned reaction to Shedeur Sanders’ 2025 NFL Draft slide. Jefferson said he couldn’t believe Sanders fell so far, according to a post on ClutchPoints via @BleacherReport / TikTok. […]