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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 […]

The NFL offseason presents plenty of opportunity for fans to witness plenty of roster churn, with many familiar faces set to ply their trade in new places. For the Minnesota Vikings, it looks like they will be making a huge change in the coming months following a disappointing 2023 season, with the team looking to […]

The past months have been troubling for Russell Wilson in terms of his relationship with the Denver Broncos. After a contract dispute and a mid-season benching, the quarterback was finally released from the team on Monday. Now, all the talks surrounding the former Super Bowl champion revolve around his potential next move. The topic was […]

As NFL free agency opens up, rumors are swirling surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Now, according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic, the Falcons are reportedly willing to offer Cousins big money to come to Atlanta: “After years in salary-cap hell, would the Falcons be open to throwing a massive […]

The biggest fish in the free agency pond in 2024 looks to be a familiar face: Quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins has already parlayed an NFL free agency quest into a big payday before. After getting franchise tagged twice by the Washington Commanders in 2016 and 2017, the tag became unpalatable for Washington to place it […]

What had long been rumored going back towards the end of the NFL regular season, the Denver Broncos have announced they will cut quarterback Russell Wilson at the start of the new season, beginning March 13. Wilson only donned the Broncos’ navy and orange colors for two seasons. Entering a new era in Broncos football […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is a free agent and is rumored to be choosing between a return to Minnesota or joining the Atlanta Falcons. On The Rich Eisen Show, Eisen shared a name that he’s heard connected to the Vikings as they’re backup plan, should Cousins bolt in free agency: Said Eisen on the […]

Kirk Cousins is the best veteran quarterback on the market when it comes to free agency this offseason in the NFL, and while the Minnesota Vikings remain interested in bringing him back, there is one other main option to keep an eye one, with another team that could potentially jump into the conversation as well. […]

Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. If you look at just his last two seasons with the Washington football program, he would be in the conversation with the top three QBs heading into the league. However, age and injury are a real concern, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are facing a most critical season in the regime of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell. Those two individuals are in their third year at the helm of the Vikings, and the time has come for their signature to be firmly imprinted on the franchise. The first two years […]

Of all the big names in the NFL who could hit the free agent market this offseason, Kirk Cousins might just be the biggest of the bunch. Even though he tore his Achilles in Week 8 of the 2023 campaign, Cousins is the best quarterback that could hit the open market, and while there are […]

The NFL quarterback carousel is getting ready to take its annual spin, and the Atlanta Falcons are reportedly interested in Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, according to Diana Russini of The Athletic: “Over the next month, I’m keeping an eye on the Falcons. They believe Cousins is the type of player who moves them from […]

Alabama football star Dallas Turner is one of the best EDGE rushers in recent memory and has been mocked to several teams including the Minnesota Vikings lately. Despite being a shoo-in for a top ten selection in the 2024 NFL Draft among many mock drafts, Turner decided to work out anyway and put on a […]

The New England Patriots are definitely in the market for a quarterback during the offseason, and they are expected to use the No. 3 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft to select one of the highly touted signal callers in the draft. However, the selection of a rookie quarterback does not mean the Pats are […]

With Kirk Cousins set to become a free agent and Justin Jefferson seeking a massive contract extension, there could be some changes on the Minnesota Vikings offense. A major one is already taking effect. Alexander Mattison has been told that the team is releasing him, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 25-year-old running back’s insufficient […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson could get a massive contract extension this offseason which would make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, but a paternity lawsuit filed by his ex, Andrea Galea, could take a big chunk of that deal. “NFL star Justin Jefferson is facing a paternity lawsuit in New Jersey, where […]