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The Minnesota Vikings must come away with a quarterback in this year’s draft. They let former starter Kirk Cousins leave through free agency when general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell decided that their former signal caller was not worth the four-year, $180 million deal that he got from the Atlanta Falcons. The […]

The 2024 NFL Draft is right around the corner, which means it is NFL mock draft and mock trades season. In his latest mock, ESPN draft guru Matt Miller has both the Minnesota Vikings (to No. 3 with New England Patriots) and Denver Broncos (to No. 4 with Arizona Cardinals) trading up in the first […]

Head coach Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings are currently in the process of searching for their franchise quarterback of the future after previous starter Kirk Cousins shockingly departed the organization this past offseason and took his talents south to join forces with the Atlanta Falcons. Of course, Cousins missed over half of the recently […]

The NFL Draft is nearing which means a lot of mock drafts and trades are now surfacing. Two particular teams that could potentially get a lot of value out of the placement of their picks are the Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Cardinals. Both squads had a 2023-24 campaign that they would like to forget. […]

As we get closer to the 2024 NFL Draft, there will be endless speculation and mock drafts attempting to predict what the 32 teams will do with their rosters. One of the more interesting teams in this year’s draft will be the New England Patriots, who currently hold the No. 3 overall pick. The Patriots […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a pivotal change at the quarterback position during the 2024 NFL free agency period. Minnesota brought in former San Francisco 49ers QB Sam Darnold after Kirk Cousin’s departure. Head coach Kevin O’Connell praised Darnold amid his arrival from an impressive two-year stretch. O’Connell spoke with reporters and detailed his optimism for […]

The Minnesota Vikings have made defense one of their priorities during the 2024 NFL free agency period. After signing a plethora of linebackers, the Vikings have made a move on former Pro Bowl Houston Texans cornerback Shaq Griffin. Vikings boost secondary in dark-horse NFL free agency signing  Shaq Griffin and Minnesota have agreed to a […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ move to gain a second first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is a strong indication that they’re looking to move up from the 11th overall pick, and the New England Patriots are a strong trade partner. The Patriots, who hold the No. 3 overall pick, might hold the last golden ticket […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a trade to acquire the 23rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft from the Houston Texans, giving them a second selection in the first round in addition to the 11th pick, and many believe this is telling of what the NFL thinks of Michigan football quarterback JJ McCarthy. Based on the […]

In the high-stakes arena of the NFL, each strategic move holds the potential to shape a team’s destiny. As the 2024 NFL Draft looms, the Minnesota Vikings stand at a pivotal crossroads. They can enact a bold maneuver capable of reshaping their trajectory. With a calculated trade proposition in play, the Vikings possess an opportunity […]

The Vikings have some serious business to attend to in the 2024 NFL Draft. They need to find a new quarterback. It has been an eventful offseason for the Vikings as they saw starting quarterback Kirk Cousins leave the Twin Cities and sign a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. Minnesota general manager […]

When the Minnesota Vikings made a deal with the Houston Texans for a late first-round pick more than a month before the 2024 NFL Draft, it became clear that Kevin O’Connell’s team wants to trade up for a quarterback. Armed with the Nos. 11 and 23 picks in the first round, Minnesota can easily get […]

The Minnesota Vikings were at the forefront of free agency throughout the offseason. They appeared to be in a vulnerable position since the end of the 2023 season because starting quarterback Kirk Cousins was no longer under contract and edge rusher Danielle Hunter was also on track to become a free agent. General manager Kwesi […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been having an eventful offseason. Ever since they were eliminated from playoff contention after their Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions, the Vikings have known there would be substantial changes to their team in the 2024 season. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was a free agent at the start of the new […]

All eyes in the NFL are on free agency right now, and for good reason given the frenzy of deals that we have seen take place over the past few days. But with the biggest names off the board, some teams are going to begin pivoting to the upcoming NFL Draft, which helps explain the […]

After nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Danielle Hunter is leaving the franchise to join the Houston Texans. As he begins the next era of his NFL career, Hunter will never forget his time with the Vikings. The star defensive end signed a two-year, $49 million contract with the Texans. Now leaving the only NFL […]

The Minnesota Vikings have not been happy with their running game the last two seasons, and they hope that situation changes quite a bi in the 2024 season. In order to make that happen, they signed Aaron Jones to man the position and the former Packer has the tools and the ability to do just […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had an interesting start to free agency. While they have lost some key players on offense, namely their starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, they have made some big moves on defense that will surely help them improve on that side of the ball in 2024. And with their latest signing, those defensive […]

The Atlanta Falcons added former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins recently and now Cousins is speaking out. The ex-Michigan State Spartan and Viking has just one playoff win under his belt but just signed a mega deal with the Falcons that has left millions of people wondering just why and how it all went down. […]

No position has seen more movement in free agency so far than running back. Players like Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Tony Pollard and Joe Mixon, among others, have already moved on to new clubs. But perhaps the most stunning shift among running backs took place with the Green Bay Packers. The green-and-gold signed Josh Jacobs […]

Being a team’s franchise quarterback for six years can surely make one lovable. Amid the vitriol hurled at Kirk Cousins, he still left an indelible impact on the organization along with his wife, Julie Cousins. They are now headed to the Atlanta Falcons because of NFL Free Agency. Due to that, a void will be […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in the middle of a revamping this offseason with Kirk Cousins headed for Atlanta and Sam Darnold the likely new starter at quarterback. Meanwhile, one of the franchise’s biggest stars, safety Harrison Smith, has been pondering a return in recent months. The most recent Smith and Cousins news has had fans […]

Quarterback Kirk Cousins secured the bag on Tuesday, signing a huge four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. That ends his long tenure with the Minnesota Vikings, where he became a beloved figure. On Wednesday morning, Cousins took the chance to thank the franchise and their fanbase for all the special moments with a […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be going through major changes on offense after Kirk Cousins’ departure for the Atlanta Falcons. However, the Vikings are still planning on having their top playmaker in Justin Jefferson. Despite Cousins leaving, Minnesota has no interest in trading away Jefferson, via Dianna Russini and Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Vikings general […]

The legal tampering window has brought blessings and curses to the Minnesota Vikings. From the jump, the Atlanta Falcons and free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins came to a deal that would end his time in Minnesota. That was just one problem, as the Vikings also lost pass-rusher Danielle Hunter to the Houston Texans and still […]

The unofficial start to NFL free agency began once the clock hit noon Eastern on Monday, with the legal tampering window opening, allowing teams to begin talking to players’ representatives directly. One of the biggest moves so far was free agent Kirk Cousins signing a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. QB Kirk […]

Well, that’s one way to start the free agency period. The NFL’s official tampering period started yesterday (officially starting the free agency period), and almost immediately, shots were fired. With a loaded free agent class and plenty of teams with cap space, tons of players switched teams. From expected re-signings to surprise additions, we had […]

The Minnesota Vikings and running back Aaron Jones have agreed to a deal, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. It is a one-year, $7 million deal for Jones and the Vikings, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Aaron Jones was released on Monday by the Green Bay Packers after they added Josh Jacobs. The […]

A quarterback problem looked to be looming over the Minnesota Vikings. With Kirk Cousins heading to join the Atlanta Falcons, Justin Jefferson no longer has a reliable quarterback who can get the ball to him. The team’s offense might have been in disarray but they fixed that problem merely hours later in NFL Free Agency. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a gigantic hurdle to clear at the quarterback position now that four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins has agreed to sign a massive contract with the Atlanta Falcons. But they should still be strong at defense following an active afternoon in the unofficial start of NFL free agency. After coming to terms […]

Now that Kirk Cousins is headed to the Atlanta Falcons, the Minnesota Vikings are searching for their next quarterback. There is a reported possibility that the Vikings could pursue San Francisco 49ers backup Sam Darnold, per Diana Russini: “So what now? Look for the Vikings to go after Sam Darnold, who also has other suitors.” […]

Despite a strong belief he’d re-sign with the Minnesota Vikings, Kirk Cousins ultimately left town on Monday, agreeing to a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons, including a $50 million signing bonus. In other words, Cousins secured the bag. But, that was a real gut punch for the Vikings, who now need to […]

The Minnesota Vikings are busy to kick off the NFL offseason and have a clear priority as the new league season begins. The Vikings are focused on adding defensive talent and are keeping an eye on several impact free agents, including Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed. ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler said as much on […]

After a somewhat slow start to his NFL career, Jonathan Greenard picked the perfect time to put together a breakout campaign with the Houston Texans in 2023, as he racked up a career-high 12.5 sacks. With that strong season in the books, Greenard earned himself a massive four-year, $76 million deal from the Minnesota Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been racing against time with Kirk Cousins ahead of free agency, but it’s a race they seem to be losing. While the Vikings have worked overtime to sign Cousins to a new deal, the veteran quarterback is set to hit the open market and will enter negotiations with the Atlanta Falcons […]

The Minnesota Vikings have remained in contract talks with Kirk Cousins throughout the offseason. There’s speculation the franchise wants Cousins to remain on the team. However, the latest rumors indicate there’s one roadblock standing in the way of a reunion. Rumors suggest the “structure of the deal” is what’s holding up the contract negotiations, according […]

One of the most jaw-dropping feats of athleticism I’ve ever seen on an NBA court happened less than a week ago. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was at the line with a chance to push the Wolves lead to three over the Indiana Pacers with seven seconds to go in the 4th quarter. Ant left […]

At this point in the NFL offseason, consistent rumors start to emerge. Certain players will be linked to certain teams, and those will never end until that player eventually signs with either that team or another rival. This offseason, that player is Minneosta Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, who is currently being wooed by the Atlanta […]

The Minnesota Vikings are facing a huge offseason. Two of their most important players are quarterback Kirk Cousins and edge rusher Danielle Hunter. Both are on track to be free agents at the start of the NFL League Year which will commence March 13. While Cousins has been at the head of most of the […]