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The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with a ton of quarterback questions over the last couple of years, whether it is related to Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance and Brock Purdy, and there were some rumors at the NFL Combine that the 49ers were talking to the Minnesota Vikings about a trade for Kirk Cousins, according […]

One of the most important developments of the Minnesota Vikings’ 2023 offseason is how well Dalvin Cook’s shoulder recovers after undergoing surgery to fix an issue stemming from 2019. Fortunately for him and the team, everything seems to be going well in his rehab process. Cook’s shoulder is progressing very well and should be healthy for […]

It’s a new year and a new jersey number for Buffalo Bills running back James Cook. James Cook will be changing his jersey number to No. 4 for the 2023 NFL season. The Bills’ running back will match his brother, Dalvin Cook, who wears No. 4 for the Minnesota Vikings. James Cook wore No. 28 […]

With the 2023 NFL draft just one month away, and free agency winding down, many teams are beginning to figure out how they will look to round out their rosters. This includes the Minnesota Vikings. Heading into the draft, the Vikings have needs on both sides of the ball. Some of the areas that they […]

In recent weeks, a major topic of discussion regarding the Minnesota Vikings has been their reluctance to shell out a contract extension to quarterback Kirk Cousins. In fact, the only finance-based decisions made between the two parties took place in the form of a restructuring of the final year of his current deal. With this, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a big job to do this offseason, and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell know that the team has to improve on defense if the Vikings are going to improve in the 2023 season. In some ways, the Vikings are quite lucky in that they know what their […]

NFL free agency came in like a lion and is going out like a lamb in the 2023 NFL offseason. There are still players left on the market, but most of the big moves are complete. And while there are some teams that won in free agency this year, we also have to discuss the […]

The Minnesota Vikings officially introduced defensive end Marcus Davenport as the newest member of the squad on Thursday with a virtual press conference. The lengthy delay in the signing being made official was reportedly due to an injury he suffered while with the New Orleans Saints, per Pro Football Talk. “While the specific reason for […]

The Minnesota Vikings made great strides in the 2022 season, wresting control of the NFC North early in the season and winning the division title with relative ease. The combination of first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah had the desired impact on a franchise that had soured quite a bit under […]

Duke Shelley started the 2022 season as a little-used backup for the Minnesota Vikings. As the season ended, he was one of their better cover men, starting 5 games for the team and rising to a position of prominence. Shelley appeared to be part of the team’s plans for the future, but he signed a […]

The Minnesota Vikings roster is coming together after a week of NFL free agency. However, there are still needs as the signings die down and the NFL draft looms. After cutting Adam Thielen, the team’s biggest need right now is another Vikings wide receiver to play alongside All-Pro wideout Justin Jefferson. The biggest need after […]

The Arizona Cardinals lost cornerback Byron Murphy to the Minnesota Vikings. He also threw a subtle bit of shade with a side of gravy at his former team on the way out. During his introductory presser with the Vikings, Murphy was asked about the results of the first-ever NFL Players Association survey that had players […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a memorable regular season in 2022, winning the NFC North title with a 13-4 record that included 12 wins by 8 points or less. Under first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell the Vikings displayed an offense that produced key plays often at the most important moments. However, the defense was unable to […]

Multiple key contributors from the Minnesota Vikings’ NFC North-winning run have signed multiyear deals elsewhere in free agency, including Dalvin Tomlinson. The veteran defensive tackle hit free agency for the second time in his career earlier this week, and he ended up signing with the Cleveland Browns on a reported four-year, $57 million deal that […]

The Minnesota Vikings know that if they are going to have success in 2023, they are going to have to improve their defense. Their latest move to upgrade that unit is signing defensive lineman Dean Lowry in free agency. The former Green Bay Packer is not a big-time pass rusher, but he is solid against […]

After four years with the Arizona Cardinals, Byron Murphy decided to change course and sign with the Minnesota Vikings. Murphy doesn’t seem too upset to be trading in the Cardinals for the Vikings. The NFLPA released their first team report cards this offseason, which revealed some shocking information about teams around the NFL. It was […]

The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back safety Harrison Smith on a restructured contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Harrison Smith’s deal is worth $8 million for this season, with up to $2 million in incentives, according to Ben Goessling of Star Tribune. He had multiple opportunities to go elsewhere, but decided to stay […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in a bit of a transitionary period this offseason, releasing a few of their more notable stars. Their most recent move may indicate another notable star’s impending departure. The Vikings have agreed to sign running back Alexander Mattison, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Mattison’s return to Minnesota comes as rumors […]

The Minnesota Vikings may have lost Patrick Peterson in free agency, but they quickly found his replacement in cornerback Byron Murphy. According to the latest updates, Murphy has agreed to a two-year deal with the Vikings worth $22 million, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While Murphy is coming off an injury that ended his […]

Veteran NFL wide receiver Adam Thielen is now looking for a new home in the NFL after he got released by the Minnesota Vikings last week. Thielen is expected to generate considerable interest in NFL free agency, and among the teams already taking a look at him are the Carolina Panthers, who will get a […]

Minnesota Vikings starting center Garrett Bradbury will snap the ball to Kirk Cousins for at least another three seasons, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. “The Vikings have reached agreement with C Garrett Bradbury to return to Minnesota, source says,” Rapoport wrote on Tuesday. “The 2019 first-round pick remains Kirk Cousins’ center.” […]

Heading into the final season of his contract with the Minnesota Vikings, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is looking to ink a new extension with the franchise. Unfortunately, the only finance-based transaction made between the two parties so far this offseason has been a recent cap conversion on his current deal, sources tell NFL insider Ian […]

The Minnesota Vikings are keeping their backup quarterback for Kirk Cousins in-house, with plans to re-sign Nick Mullens, according to ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates. “The Vikings are expected to re-sign QB Nick Mullens, who backed-up Kirk Cousins last season, per source,” Yates wrote on Tuesday morning. The Vikings added Mullens in a trade from […]

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly adding a bit of depth along their defensive line. Former New Orleans Saints defensive end has agreed to sign with the Vikings, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The agreement is for a one-year contract, Rapoport reports. Davenport will earn $13 million for the upcoming season. This move could have […]

Patrick Peterson will be back in the NFL for a 13th season. The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract with the free agent cornerback according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Peterson has been an NFL First-Team All-Pro three times (2011, 2013, 2015) and made the Pro Bowl in eight consecutive seasons from […]

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a to a three-year contract worth over $21 million with free agent TE Josh Oliver, sources told Alec Lewis of The Athletic. The former third-round pick is known around the league as an outstanding blocker and Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings staff have made improving the run game a […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is heading into a contract year in 2023, and it appears that he’ll once again have to prove his worth in order to attain financial security that he has always coveted. In a recent appearance on Good Morning Football, when asked about the future of the franchise’s star signal caller […]

Kirk Cousins signed a one-year extension with the Minnesota Vikings prior to the 2022 season. But once his deal runs out after 2023, the Vikings don’t seem very keen on another Cousins extension. The Vikings have had extension talks with Cousins, but nothing is imminent, via Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. If things continue […]

Dalvin Cook has played a major role in the Minnesota Vikings offense over the past four seasons. But as the Vikings look to improve on their early postseason exit, Cook may no longer be in their plans. Teams around the league believe Minnesota has had trade talks involving Cook, via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. With the […]

The Minnesota Vikings and the NFL world as a whole lost an absolute legend on Saturday as former head coach Bud Grant passed away at 95 years old. Following the tragic news, Vikings owners Zyki Wolf, Mark Wilf, and the rest of the family released a heartfelt statement: “No single individual more defined the Minnesota […]

Bud Grant, the Hall of Famer and head coach of the Minnesota Vikings for 18 seasons, passed away on Saturday morning, the team announced. He was 95. “We are absolutely devastated to announce legendary Minnesota Vikings head coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant has passed away this morning at age 95,” the Vikings wrote […]

The 2023 NFL offseason will feature a thrilling quarterback carousel. We have big names like Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson potentially switching teams. Teams could also look to the NFL draft for young talents, such as Bryce Young and CJ Stroud. These teams include the Minnesota Vikings, who despite having veteran Kirk Cousins, may want […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been freeing up cap space as of late in anticipation of the start of the free agency period next week. After parting ways with Adam Thielen, the Vikings opted to waive Cameron Dantzler, the team announced on Friday. Dantzler had a mere one year left on his rookie deal with the […]

There is little to no time for sentimentality during the NFL Free Agency period. After all, there is arguably no better time for contending teams, such as the Minnesota Vikings, to make some crucial decisions all in the name of improving from last year’s effort. And on Friday, the Vikings did just that after they […]

Well, everything good must come to an end at some point. Rumors of the Minnesota Vikings potentially releasing veteran WR Adam Thielen floated around for the longest time. With a thin market at his position, Thielen is looking for a massive contract. Now, those rumors have officially been confirmed, per Tom Pelissero. “The #Vikings are […]

It’s fairly easy to see where the Minnesota Vikings need the most help when it comes to the upcoming 2023 NFL season. This team may have won 13 regular-season and made a habit of showing off the kind of 4th quarter offense needed to register a slew of comeback victories, but the defense lacked authority. […]

Pass rusher Za’Darius Smith has told the Minnesota Vikings that he would like to be released, but the team has no plans to do so at this point. #Vikings Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith informed the team that he wants to be released, I’m told. The team has no plans to do that. The situation […]

After nine seasons, it looks like Adam Thielen is out as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. The franchise is on the verge of releasing the Pro Bowl pass-catcher in a move to save the team $6.4 million next season. So, if the WR is out, the best Adam Thielen destinations will include teams like […]

There is a real possibility that the Vikings and Adam Thielen will part ways in the coming days, allowing him to become a free agent, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Thursday tweet. “The two sides will talk in coming days, but his time in Minnesota could be coming to an end,” […]