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The 2023 NFL Draft has continued to shatter records. The Vikings helped break a notable NFL Draft record on Saturday. The reigning NFC North champions selected former BYU quarterback Jaren Hall with the No. 164 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Hall became the fourth quarterback to be selected in the fifth round of […]

The Minnesota Vikings entered the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft in need of wide receiver reinforcements. The Vikings decided against signing a big-name wideout during the opening weeks of this year’s free agency period, and they released Adam Thielen last month. Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah opted to bolster his team’s wide receiver […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a strong offense even better with their NFL Draft selection of USC wide receiver Jordan Addison on Thursday night. Footage released of Addison’s conversation with Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell right as he was informed of the team’s intention to take him with the 23rd pick in the NFL Draft. O’Connell […]

The Minnesota Vikings are a team with obvious needs. They may have made the playoffs last year by winning the NFC North title with a 13-4 record, but their defense let them down in all 4 of their regular-season losses and that unit was at its worst in the Wild Card playoff loss at home […]

The Minnesota Vikings have exercised the fifth-year team option for All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson, according to Ian Rapoport. Jefferson is set to earn $19.7 million from the Vikings in 2024, but Minnesota surely will look to sign him to a contract extension this year or the next. Jefferson has been maybe the best pass-catcher […]

Four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook might be wearing a new uniform this season. The Minnesota Vikings star is reported to have a “tenuous” future with the organization that drafted him in with a second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. “It’s not 100% certain that Dalvin Cook is on the Vikings at that […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a winning season in which they reeled off 12 one-score victories in recording a 13-4 regular-season record and finishing in first place in the NFC North. It was a solid year for first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, also in his first year. But while […]

The Trey Lance trade rumors are heating up following a report saying the San Francisco 49ers have fielded calls from teams on the matter. Between the emergence of Brock Purdy last season and the 49ers’ lack of draft capital due to the Christian McCaffrey trade and the initial trade-up to get Lance in the first […]

The Minnesota Vikings star defensive end Danielle Hunter is not expected to attend the start of Minnesota’s voluntary offseason program. He is most likely not attending due to the $4.9 million he is set to make this year on his contract, well below market for a player with three Pro Bowls under his belt. The […]

The Minnesota Vikings own the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. There are many ways this can go, of course, but they could use more depth on defense. Here we’ll look at the reasons why Trenton Simpson would be a perfect fit for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Vikings […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, with the highly anticipated event set to take place beginning on Apr. 27. In other words, it is high time to check out who the best prospects teams can go after in this three-day event. With that being said, here are some of the potential additions the Minnesota […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft just a few weeks away, this year’s top prospects’ schedules are seemingly filled to the brim with team visit after team visit. For highly-touted receiver Jordan Addison, this sentiment certainly rings true as he’s gearing up for yet another string of meetings after having attended a bevy of them this […]

The Minnesota Vikings will almost definitely make other changes in the 2023 offseason. Recall that they still have a lot of vacancies on their depth chart to fill. Of course, they can do so through the draft. Yet, the Vikings have a few rookie prospects that may be labeled as “traps.” Here we’ll look at […]

Perhaps the Minnesota Vikings will still make some changes in the offseason of 2023. Keep in mind that they do have a few openings on their roster. Of course, they can do so through the draft, particularly with certain players who aren’t currently on anyone’s radar. Here we’ll look at the three sleeper rookie prospects […]

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 […]