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Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is committed to joining his team’s training camp in July. During Tuesday’s practice with the Vikings, Jefferson allayed fears of him missing the training camp next month amid his desire to secure a contract extension. “Will I be here?” Jefferson said. “Oh yeah. Yeah,” Justin Jefferson told reporters, […]

The Minnesota Vikings ended months of rumors by deciding to release Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook. As such, he enters free agency as easily the best player at the position, and it remains to be seen where he ends up next. Cook hopped on The Rich Eisen Show and discussed a wide range of […]

Dalvin Cook still doesn’t know where he’ll be playing football next season. As the next chapter of his career begins following his release from the Minnesota Vikings, though, the veteran running back is poised to be as healthy as he’s been in years. Less than a week after hitting the free agent market, Cook shed […]

Dalvin Cook was recently released by the Minnesota Vikings. Cook, a star running back, is expected to draw no shortage of interest in free agency. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell broke his silence Tuesday on Minnesota’s decision to move on from Cook, per the Vikings’ Twitter. “His leadership, his work ethic, what he meant to our […]

As Buffalo Bills star wide receiver Stefon Diggs makes headlines for not being at mandatory minicamp, Vikings fans are wondering if their star wide receiver will do the same. Luckily for them, Justin Jefferson has reported to Vikings minicamp amid his contract extension desires, reports ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. Stand down. Justin Jefferson is here at […]

Stefon Diggs did not report to the Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp and it sent all of Twitter into a frenzy. Minnesota Vikings fans were particularly vocal, voicing their pleasure at the karma the Bills are now feeling for trading for him. I said it the day of the trade: #Bills will win the Stefon Diggs […]

Stefon Diggs is absent from Buffalo Bills’ mandatory minicamp, a move that has Bills head coach Sean McDermott “very concerned” and one that has left a lot of football fans scratching their heads. He’s making 24 million. Still ain’t enough. What a damn trade by the Vikings. https://t.co/k7ZdmbqYCe — Joey Franchise (@happyjoelucky) June 13, 2023 […]

The Minnesota Vikings are at a standstill with three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Danielle Hunter. Reports are that Hunter will skip the Vikings’ mandatory minicamp amid his contract dispute. Hunter is in the final year of his current contract and is slated to make $4.9 million plus bonuses after some contract restructuring from a year ago. […]

The Minnesota Vikings released Dalvin Cook recently, and now pass rusher Danielle Hunter is set for a holdout in hopes of landing a new contract, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. ‘Three-time Pro Bowl DE Danielle Hunter plans to skip the #Vikings’ mandatory minicamp, per sources. The sides haven’t seen eye-to-eye on a new contract. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are known for having a prolific offense, even with the recent release of Dalvin Cook. Justin Jefferson put up a staggering 1,809 yards and eight touchdowns last season. His career total now sits at 4,825 yards — a stat that will likely leave Chicago Bears fans shaking their heads for one reason. […]

The recent release of Dalvin Cook by the Minnesota Vikings, though mostly expected, still came as a bit of a surprise. Most surprising, however, might be the effects it has on the rest of the league in the future. It essentially established a measure of a running back’s value. It’s still early, but Cook’s release […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a season in which they won the NFC North crown with a 13-4 record and took over from the Green Bay Packers as the team to beat in the division. The Vikings featured a superstar receiver in Justin Jefferson and a quarterback in Kirk Cousins who appeared to answer […]

The release of Dalvin Cook makes it official. Alexander Mattison is now the No. 1 running back for the Minnesota Vikings and he figures prominently in head coach Kevin O’Connell’s plans for the upcoming season. The groundwork for Cook’s release was set by the head coach at the start of the offseason when he made […]

The Minnesota Vikings had been trending towards releasing Dalvin Cook all throughout the offseason, and finally ended up parting ways with the star running back on Friday after months of speculation. The Vikings are turning over the top job to Alexander Mattison, and Cook will be looking for a new home after spending the first […]

With the Minnesota Vikings officially releasing Dalvin Cook Friday, fans can expect to hear many tributes and heartfelt well-wishes. The organization wasted little time expressing what the star running back meant to the franchise and community. “I hold Dalvin in the highest regard and am grateful for his contributions on and off the field,” head […]

After months of trade speculation, the Minnesota Vikings have parted ways with running back Dalvin Cook, saving the team nearly $9 million in cap space. While the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos have been closely linked for weeks as ideal suitors, there are no shortage of potential landing spots for one of the NFL’s top running […]

Though it may have been in the works for awhile, the recent release of Dalvin Cook by the Minnesota Vikings has sent shockwaves through the NFL. That now leaves several teams expressing interest in acquiring the talented running back. Among the potential suitors, the Denver Broncos stand out as the ideal destination for Cook’s next […]

The Minnesota Vikings dropped a bombshell on Thursday, releasing Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook. Smelling blood in the water, the next report that came out is that several teams were calling the Vikings about a potential Danielle Hunter trade. If Minnesota is cleaning house of its top veterans, then the three-time Pro Bowl defensive […]

The news of Dalvin Cook’s release by the Minnesota Vikings was announced Thursday morning, but there was little surprise that the team decided to say goodbye to their star running back. Cook put on the Vikings uniform for 6 seasons, and he gained 1,135 yards or more in his last 4 years. His ability to […]

For the last five seasons, the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most talented teams in the NFL. However, the franchise has just two playoff appearances and one playoff win to show for it. Now the team is in transition, with longtime stars like Dalvin Cook, Adam Thielen, and Eric Kendricks no longer on […]

Rumors around the NFL are suggesting that Minnesota Vikings star pass-rusher Danielle Hunter has been garnering some trade interest. Hunter and the Vikings have been trying to make headway towards a long-term extension, but an inability to see progress has caused teams around the NFL to call the Vikings to inquire on his availability, reports […]

  Following the Minnesota Vikings’ Dalvin Cook release, the four-time Pro Bowl running back will be looking for a new home. The Vikings no longer thought Cook was worth the money they were paying him with Alexander Mattison waiting in the wings, and decided to let him go. Cook can still be an effective back […]

Dalvin Cook’s fate with the Minnesota Vikings was finally sealed on Thursday, as the team released the Pro Bowl running back after months of trade rumors. While the Vikings will reportedly attempt to find one last trade for Cook before releasing him, it’s unlikely that they’ll find any suitors if they were unable to at […]

Dalvin Cook’s days with the Minnesota Vikings are over. The star running back could be traded or released but in the end, he will be searching for a new team after six seasons in purple. The early reports suggest that he will be getting lots of interest from other teams looking to compete for the […]

The Minnesota Vikings and star running back Dalvin Cook are parting ways, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The Vikings are reportedly expected to trade Dalvin Cook one more time on Thursday, and if they are unable to, they plan to process his official release on Friday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Cook […]

Dalvin Cook is expected by many around the NFL world to play for a new team in 2023. The Minnesota Vikings’ star running back has been reliable over the years, but he’s been linked to a number of different teams already during the offseason. Recently, it was reported that the New York Jets and Dallas […]

Dalvin Cook has been involved in trade rumors all offseason long, and it seems like only a matter of time until the Minnesota Vikings unload their star running back. One team prominently involved in the Cook rumors is the Miami Dolphins, and it turns out they very nearly pulled off a trade for Cook before […]

The Minnesota Vikings raced out to a big lead in the NFC North last year and they easily won the division with a 13-4 record under first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell. The success was largely based on a big-play offense that featured Justin Jefferson, who ranks with the best wide receivers in the league. Quarterback […]

Though the Miami Dolphins may be rumored to be a top pursuer of Minnesota Vikings star Dalvin Cook on the trade market, recent rumblings suggest that they’ve been invested in significantly shaking up their backfield for some time now. Just recently, it was revealed by Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN that GM Chris Grier also looked […]

Speculation grows regarding Dalvin Cook’s future with the Minnesota Vikings, with rumors linking him to the Miami Dolphins. In 17 games with the Vikings last season, Cook rushed 1173 yards on 264 attempts and made eight touchdowns. He played a big role in leading them to a 13-4 record, putting them first in the NFC […]

Dalvin Cook’s days with the Minnesota Vikings appear to be numbered. All signs are pointing toward the Vikings trading or releasing Dalvin Cook. While Cook isn’t pushing his way out of Minnesota, the latest rumors suggest that the running back might not be upset if he’s sent elsewhere in a trade. Cook might welcome a […]

There have been trade rumors revolving around Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook during the offseason. Cook, who’s one of the better running backs in the NFL, has been a key part of the Vikings’ offense over the years. However, it “seems likely” that Cook’s time in Minnesota is destined to come to an end […]

The Minnesota Vikings put forth a phenomenal 2022 campaign where they tied for the second-best record in the NFC at 13-4 and finished with the fourth-most touchdowns in the entire league. That said, rumor has it that even they could find themselves making some sizeable changes prior to their September 10 opening-day kick-off, and a […]

Star running back Dalvin Cook has an uncertain future with the Minnesota Vikings after the franchise reportedly asked him to take a pay cut. As such, Cook, a four-time Pro Bowler has frequently popped up in trade rumors and has also been named as a potential cut candidate for the Vikings. Teams such as the […]

Dalvin Cook has played his entire NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings — but according to executives around the league, that might not be the case for much longer. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler recently reported on SportsCenter that Cook’s status in Minnesota is tenuous, and a potential trade to the Miami Dolphins could come to fruition […]

Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Jordan Addison missed practice Tuesday due to an unspecified injury. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said it’s just a precaution. “We’re being overly cautious with him right now,” O’Connell said, via Will Ragatz of SI.com. “Something that popped up toward the end of rookie minicamp. Nothing serious at all. Kind of […]

There are certain players whose presence is so inextricably linked to the potential success of a franchise that contract drama should not even exist. In the NFL, that credo usually applies to quarterbacks and pass rushers, but star wide receiver Justin Jefferson can also play that card in his negotiations with the Minnesota Vikings. He […]

The NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings ranked as the 19th most valuable NFL franchise last season. Owner Zygi Wilf has turned the team into a perennial contender. Led by quarterback Kirk Cousins and receiver Justin Jefferson, the team appears locked in as a factor in the division. Fans in Minnesota received welcome news on Tuesday […]

Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson has been absent from voluntary team workouts, which has raised some questions about a potential contract dispute between the two sides. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said he’s been in contact with Jefferson throughout much of the offseason. “It’s one of those things that we’ve had great dialogue throughout the […]