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Former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is still available in free agency, even as 2023 NFL training camps are now underway. Is Elliott waiting for a different opportunity to pop up, or is he comfortable working out and waiting to make his decision until the season gets closer in an effort to rest his […]

Stefon Diggs continues to face the music surrounding rumors of his displeasure with the Buffalo Bills. When addressing the rumors comparing his time with the Minnesota Vikings to his current tenure with the Bills, Diggs gave a cryptic response surrounding his Vikings departure, reports Bills beat reporter Jon Scott. “Stefon Diggs says he feels it’s […]

After spending the first six years of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, Dalvin Cook saw his time come to an end with the team this offseason. However, Cook now admits that he saw the writing on the wall with the Vikings throughout last season. Due to the Vikings’ propensity to pass, Cook claims […]

Danielle Hunter and the Minnesota Vikings have been involved in a contract dispute throughout the NFL offseason. Despite little being reported on a new contract, Hunter has officially reported to training camp, reports The Athletic’s Alec Lewis. “Danielle Hunter has reported to #Vikings camp. Kevin O’Connell says it’s going to be day to day, to where […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison may have had a valid reason for driving 140 MPH in a 55 MPH zone in his Lamborghini early in the morning on July 20. As Addison told a state trooper in his citation, an emergency with his dog was the reason for his speeding, per Paul Walsh […]

The Minnesota Vikings thrived in their first year under rookie head coach Kevin O’Connell in 2022. The team had labored badly during the final 2 years of the Mike Zimmer regime, and the beleaguered head coach seemed to weigh his players down. O’Connell displayed great interpersonal skills, a warm demeanor and offensive expertise, and his […]

The Minnesota Vikings surprised many observers when they made wide receiver Jordan Addison of USC their first-round draft pick in the draft last April. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell may be starting to have some regrets over that selection. #Vikings WR Jordan Addison is issuing a statement regarding yesterday’s event: “Yesterday […]

In a sitdown interview for Netflix’s “Quarterback” docuseries, Patriots Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota were asked who the most underrated quarterback is in the NFL. Without hesitation, Patrick Mahomes picked Cousins. It’s quite the compliment for the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, given that Mahomes has established himself as the NFL’s best quarterback in five seasons […]

Just before the beginning of training camp the Minnesota Vikings got some bad news regarding their first-round pick in this year’s draft. Rookie Jordan Addison was pulled over and cited by Minnesota State Patrol for driving 140 mph in a 55 mph zone at 3 a.m. early Thursday morning. Seeing those numbers is scary, as […]

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2023 with renewed competition in the NFC North. Kirk Cousins, the Vikings’ quarterback, has remained a steady hand through wins and losses alike. The former Michigan State Spartan led the Vikings to a 13-4 record last season and has plans for another division title. On Tuesday, Minnesota unveiled its newest […]

The Minnesota Vikings unveiled their throwback uniforms for the 2023 season and the majority of the reaction was positive. The Vikings’ Twitter account released a video of the purple-dominated uniforms on Tuesday, showcasing Minnesota’s throwback jerseys, “The Vikings Classic.” They're back 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/48ggOZLUnV — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 18, 2023 Often times, uniform reveals receive […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is no longer the No. 1 ranked receiver on ESPN’s receiver rankings list. Despite putting up a second straight 1,500-yard season, a third consecutive season with 100+ receptions, and leading the NFL in receiving touchdowns with 14, Adams fell out of the No. 1 spot in ESPN’s rankings […]

Justin Jefferson just had one of his childhood dreams come true after becoming the first player to be named part of Madden 24’s 99 rating club. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver immediately hopped on Twitter to react to this offseason achievement. “Y’all have no idea what it means to be a 99 in Madden!! Since […]

It’s just been three years, but Justin Jefferson has officially cemented his place amongst the best wide receivers in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings star has been electric throughout his career, earning multiple accolades and All-Pro appearances. Now, Jefferson gets to add another achievement to his career. For the first time in his career, Justin […]

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Justin Jefferson have arguably formed the No. 1 pass catching duo in the league. Cousins has demonstrated accuracy throughout his career, while Jefferson is coming off a brilliant season in which he caught 128 passes for 1,809 yards and 8 touchdowns. Despite the productivity of that partnership, Jefferson […]

The Minnesota Vikings may have won the NFC North title in 2022, but they appear to be the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL as they prepare for the new season. The Vikings put together a 13-4 record under first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell and they won the NFC North with relative ease. Kirk Cousins was […]

The Minnesota Vikings appear to be in a positive position as they prepare for the start of training camp. They are coming off a 13-4 season that was good enough to allow them to win the NFC North title a year ago, and they established one of the best offensive teams in the NFC. Second-year […]

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson is arguably the best wide receiver in the entire NFL. He just led the league in 2022 with a mind-boggling 1,809 receiving yards and 128 receptions to go along with eight touchdowns. Since the beginning of the offseason, Jefferson has been eligible for a new extension and in the eyes […]

The Minnesota Vikings made the bold move to release star running back Dalvin Cook this offseason, which vaults fifth-year running back Alexander Mattison into the starting role for the first time in his career, and he opened up about the opportunity ahead. “For me, it’s a great opportunity to step into the role, the limelight […]

A Justin Jefferson-Minnesota Vikings contract extension is coming soon. The All-Pro wide receiver has set the NFL on fire since coming in from LSU and is now heading into the fourth year of his five-year rookie deal. The contract will cost the Vikings a lot, though, as the wideout is doing things few pass-catchers have […]

After the quarterback position essentially became one of the main reasons why the San Francisco 49ers’ season ended last year, the position has become a good problem heading into 2023. The 49ers have two starter-worthy players in Brock Purdy, who is recovering from a UCL injury he sustained in the playoffs, and Trey Lance. They […]

The Minnesota Vikings shocked many in the NFL world by releasing star running back Dalvin Cook at the beginning of June. Money was the primary motivator here, as the Vikes saved $9 million this year by cutting Cook and moving on to the younger Alexander Mattison. The Vikings also showed they trust Mattison enough to […]

The Minnesota Vikings are going through some massive changes this season. Despite finishing the regular season 13-4 and in complete control of the NFC North, last season felt like a complete disappointment. Losing to the Giants in the Wild Card game will do that to any team. However, with a new defensive coordinator in Brian […]

Fire up the rumor mill on the Kirk Cousins front because Mike Florio of Pro NBC Sports has just supplied some tasty speculations about the veteran Minnesota Vikings quarterback potentially heading west to play for either the Los Angeles Rams or the San Francisco 49ers. “At some point during the discussion from last Wednesday, I […]

Justin Jefferson skipped Minnesota Vikings OTAs this offseason as the superstar wide receiver awaits a new contract extension. The three-year veteran hasn’t been in the league long, but he’s dominated in his short time. The wideout is apparently looking for “Aaron Donald-type money” that will make him one of the highest-paid non-quarterbacks in the NFL, […]

Fair or not, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has his fair share of detractors regarding his market value. However, the four-time Pro Bowler continues to draw interest and could be a coveted free agent prize again next offseason for both the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. At least that’s what renown sportswriter Mike Florio, […]

Alexander Mattison is the new undisputed No. 1 running back with the Minnesota Vikings after Dalvin Cook’s release — and the 25-year-old is looking forward to the opportunity. “I like to go into every season preparing like I’m the back. That’s kind of where my mindset has always been,” Mattison said on SiriusXM NFL Radio […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison will enter next season with plenty of pressure on his shoulders. In addition to being a first-round pick, he is replacing fan favorite and longtime playmaker Adam Thielen. He has no doubt in his ability to fill that big void left by the veteran and new member of […]

Nearly two weeks have gone by since Dalvin Cook was released by the Minnesota Vikings. The four-time Pro Bowl running back made it pretty clear on Thursday that he wants to play for the Miami Dolphins in 2023. Appearing on Sirius XM’s NFL Radio, Cook said he thinks he is the “perfect fit” for the Dolphins […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is one of the best players at his position in the National Football League, and with the team holding all of the cards in terms of the superstars next contract, waiting too long could sour the relationship, says Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. It’s rumored that the team will […]

As the dawn of the exhilarating 2023 NFL season approaches, we take a deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ roster. We try to uncover the hidden gems poised to shatter expectations and leave an indelible mark on the gridiron. All this is in the wake of a successful 2022 campaign that saw the Vikings clinch […]

Former Minnesota Vikings star RB Dalvin Cook spoke fondly of his time in Minneapolis when interviewed this week. Cook had nothing but good things to say about his career up north, when speaking with Adam Schefter on his ESPN podcast. “I’m grateful. I love Minnesota. The people grew on me, the community grew on me. […]

Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Jordan Addison has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury during much of offseason OTAs. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said that Addison is progressing well in his plan set forth by the team and he should be all systems go once training camp starts. “We’ve had a plan in place for […]

This has been a significant offseason for Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’ Connell. In Year 1, those two were able to change the culture of the team from the previous regime headed by Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer. That was the clear goal that the Vikings leaders attacked and […]

The Minnesota Vikings have parted with several talented veterans throughout the offseason, but they still have more than enough talent to remain one of the NFC’s top playoff contenders in 2023. Below, we continue our NFL odds series with an over/under win total prediction for the Minnesota Vikings. Following back-to-back losing seasons under former coach […]

In the high-stakes world of the NFL, a team’s success hinges on the ability to adapt and strengthen its roster. The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off another Super Bowl-winning season, find themselves in an interesting position. Having lost defensive stalwart Frank Clark, the Chiefs must now explore strategic moves to fortify their defense. Enter Danielle […]

The 2023 NFL offseason presents a pivotal moment for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s a chance to make a game-changing move that could reshape their future. Remember that the Minnesota Vikings have placed formidable pass rusher Danielle Hunter on the trading block. This sets the stage for a potential blockbuster deal. With Hunter’s remarkable track record […]

The 2023 NFL offseason presents an enticing opportunity for the San Francisco 49ers to make a game-changing move that could shape their future. The Minnesota Vikings have put the formidable pass rusher, Danielle Hunter, on the trading block. This sets the stage for a potential blockbuster deal. With Hunter’s impressive track record as a three-time […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins’ contract ends after the 2023 NFL season, and the veteran signal-caller told the media at Vikings minicamp that they shouldn’t expect any Kirk Cousins contract extension updates any time soon. ESPN’s Vikings insider Kevin Seifert caught up with the Minnesota QB at mandatory Vikings minicamp and shared that “Kirk Cousins […]