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It’s been a busy offseason for the Minnesota Vikings as the franchise gears up to hopefully reclaim the NFC North from the Green Bay Packers. It’ll be tough to do, but this team has the makings of a serious playoff contender for the upcoming season. Regardless, it would be smart of the front office to […]

It is safe to assume that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson didn’t like the team’s offense under Mike Zimmer during the 2021 season. The Vikings were not the worst offensive team in the NFL in the past season, but they had their issues as their attack was rather easy to deal with. Perhaps the […]

The Minnesota Vikings do not lack for talent, especially on the offensive side of the football. Well, on Tuesday, their offensive skill increased a little bit more. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Vikings have signed former Miami Dolphins receiver Albert Wilson to a one-year contract. Former Dolphins’ free-agent WR Albert Wilson has […]

On Monday, it was revealed that Jeff Gladney has passed away in a car accident. It’s not an easy situation by any means, as the former Minnesota Vikings’ first-round pick was just 25 years old. He was selected in the first round of the 2020 draft class along with Justin Jefferson. The standout receiver sent […]

Monday, Philadelphia Eagles WR Jalen Reagor took to Twitter to mourn the passing of former Texas Christian University teammate and Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Jeff Gladney. The news came as a shock to the football world as it was the first official word on the defensive back’s death. https://twitter.com/jalenreagor/status/1531327563485917185 Gladney’s agent Brian Overstreet confirmed the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have done a solid job at generating a talented team to compete in the NFC North. They have impressive offensive weapons in Justin Jefferson and Dalvin Cook while the defense has slowly improved as well. Even so, this franchise could use a boost from its rookie class. For that reason, we take […]

The Minnesota Vikings ushered in a new era when they brought in a new head coach, Kevin O’Connell, and a new general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. However, some familiar faces, such as quarterback Kirk Cousins, remain with the team. This means a new offense for the Vikings under O’Connell, which is a familiar change for Cousins, […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been one of the best at his position in fantasy football when he’s healthy and on the field. A Pro Bowler in each of the last three seasons, Cook has finished as a top-7 PPR running back in two of the last three campaigns. Already an elite halfback […]

The Minnesota Vikings are always an interesting team to watch when the draft rolls around. New general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah continued a long-standing Minnesota tradition of trading down and acquiring plenty of extra draft capital. With so many draft picks coming into the building, one of them is bound to make an unexpectedly large impact. […]

The NFC North should be an interesting race, as the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings look like the top two teams in the division. For Minnesota, they’re finally within striking distance of taking over the division from Green Bay. However, picking up some additional help out of free agency would help. We go over […]

With the 2022 NFL Draft completed, teams across the league are finalizing their rosters with last-minute free agent acquisitions. While each organization is busy with that, the league made its first official schedule announcement in Week 2. Apparently, we’ll be witnessing the Tennessee Titans take on the Buffalo Bills while the Minnesota Vikings face off […]

The 2022 NFL Draft was the first for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the helm as new general manager of the Minnesota Vikings. It’s safe to say that Mensah, who executed a whopping six trades, dove right into the responsibilities on draft night. The Vikings addressed their poor secondary with each of their first two picks, bringing […]

Excitement is building for the 2022 NFL season following the draft, with about two months until training camps are slated to open for teams. There should be even more hype for the next season after the league revealed the schedule for international games in 2022. The Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints will kick off […]

During the second round of the NFL Draft, fans got to see one of the more hilariously frustrating moments of the event. The Minnesota Vikings had actor and former running back Ed Marinaro announce one of their picks. However, Marinaro seemed to forget that there was a time factor in the announcement… and he went […]

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2022 NFL Draft with eight picks, including the 12th pick overall. And new Vikings’ general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has work to do to get Minnesota back in the fray in the NFC. After finishing 8-9 and missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season, the Vikings cleaned house. The team […]

The Minnesota Vikings are all too familiar with shutdown cornerbacks from LSU, having signed veteran Patrick Peterson to a one-year deal prior to the 2021 season, and an extension this offseason. It worked out for both Peterson and the Vikings, so it would only make sense to take a swing at a nearly identical player, […]

The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2022 NFL offseason with some uncertainty at the quarterback position. Given Kirk Cousins’ massive cap hit, many speculated about a possible trade of the veteran quarterback. However, Cousins and the Vikings agreed upon a one-year, $35 million extension, with the signal-caller noting that he wanted to be in Minnesota but […]

The NFC North is a wide-open race now that Davante Adams has left the Green Bay Packers. This is only good news for the Minnesota Vikings, as they have a chance to take over the north through the 2022 NFL Draft. We take a look at what the Vikings might do on April 29th with […]

The NFC North might be a wide-open race now that Davante Adams has been traded away from the Green Bay Packers. It’ll be interesting to see how the Minnesota Vikings approach the 2022 NFL Draft, as they have a decent roster as is. Regardless, now is the time for this franchise to make some noise […]

Patrick Peterson was one of the top remaining cornerbacks in NFL free agency, but he was taken off the market on Wednesday. According to Adam Schefter, the Minnesota Vikings are bringing back the veteran cornerback on a new one-year deal, giving him another shot in the secondary after a solid season in 2021. Pro-Bowl CB […]

It’s been a decent offseason for the Minnesota Vikings so far but it’s not done yet. They still have a few holes to fill, but it’s not a dire need. They have a real shot at taking over the NFC North, especially with the Green Bay Packers losing Davante Adams. Regardless, we take a look […]

When the 2021 offseason started, Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Green Bay Packers was in doubt. There were talks he and the team could be heading to splitsville, while some thought he was considering retirement. In the end, he decided to return to the Packers with a massive pay raise of at least $50 million […]

The offseason has been absolutely bonkers and the Kansas City Chiefs added on top of that on Wednesday. They traded away superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for five draft picks. The front office could use those picks as ammo to make another big deal in the offseason. For that […]

Za’Darius Smith joined the Minnesota Vikings in free agency, leaving the division rival Green Bay Packers in the dust after losing a key piece of their defense. But the star defensive end also left the Baltimore Ravens whiffing, too, as he reneged on their four-year, $35 million deal just a day after agreeing to it. […]

The Green Bay Packers saw former EDGE rusher Za’Darius Smith join their NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings in free agency on Tuesday, in a move fans won’t be all too happy about. The Packers were quick to respond to the Vikings’ addition of Smith, however, fortifying their own defensive line with a free-agency pickup on […]

Free-agent linebacker Za’Darius Smith was previously in agreement with the Baltimore Ravens on a four-year deal with $35 million, but he changed his mind and decided to back out because of a stall in negotiations. Now, Smith has signed elsewhere, with the Minnesota Vikings bringing in the All-Pro defender for three years and $42 million. […]

It’s that point in the offseason where teams are solidifying their quarterbacks, and the Minnesota Vikings are doing just that. After the Vikings’ huge deal with Kirk Cousins, the team re-signed quarterback Sean Mannion to be his backup for another year. NFL reporter Tom Pelissero tweeted the news Tuesday morning. The #Vikings are re-signing backup […]

Two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith was recently released by the Green Bay Packers for salary cap reasons. Smith’s arrival on the free agent market added to what was already a strong group of pass rushers, with stars Von Miller and Chandler Jones finding new homes. The former Packers star had no shortage of […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been on the verge of the playoffs the past few seasons. Being brutally close has put the team on high alert, as they will need to lean harder into the talent they have in order to get the most out of it. After signing Kirk Cousins to a contract extension, the team […]

The Minnesota Vikings handed another contract extension to quarterback Kirk Cousins, which has left fans with mixed feelings. Of course, there’s a number of Vikings fans who don’t feel Cousins has what it takes to lead the team to a Super Bowl, while others are convinced he can guide the team to glory. Cousins has […]

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings reached an agreement on Sunday that will keep the veteran QB in Minnesota for another year for $35 million. Cousins’ name has been thrown in trade rumors as of late, so the extension came as a shock to a lot of people. For the 33-year-old, however, he now wants […]

Despite a myriad of trade interest and rumors for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, the team announced on Sunday that they will be signing the veteran signal-caller to a one-year extension, which will keep him in Minneapolis through the 2023 season. One more QB deal: Kirk Cousins and the Vikings have reached agreement on a […]

Former Minnesota Vikings CB Jeff Gladney was acquitted of assault charges Thursday that stemmed from an alleged incident back in April 2021. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Gladney was found not guilty this afternoon by the Dallas County Court. Former #Vikings first-round CB Jeff Gladney was just found not guilty of assaulting a woman in […]

The Minnesota Vikings organization has been talking like they want quarterback Kirk Cousins back for the 2022 season. Cousins is entering the final year of his contract- which expires after the 2022 season- and could be looking for some long-term security from the franchise. However, recent buzz around the Vikings suggests that Cousins isn’t so […]

With the breaking news of Aaron Rodgers returning to the Green Bay Packers for a currently-unknown length of time, the Minnesota Vikings fall back into looking up at the (expected) divisional leader instead of being a favorite to win the division. As Kevin O’Connell heads into his first season as the team’s head coach, it […]

Amid much outside speculation surrounding the long-term future of Kirk Cousins with the Minnesota Vikings, new head coach Kevin O’Connell simply has his sights set on working to get the best out of him in the 2022 campaign. O’Connell took some time to speak to the NFL Network at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, where […]

The 2022 NFL free agency window is about to open, which means it’s time for us to dive into Justin Houston’s offseason outlook. The veteran pass rusher played a vital role for the Baltimore Ravens last season and could bring some leadership to any organization that signs him. It’ll be interesting to see where he […]

The Minnesota Vikings have expressed interest in having Kirk Cousins return as their starting quarterback in 2022. The new regime, led by head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, have gushed over Cousins’ abilities while making it clear that they want him to return. Well, the latest rumors show that a return to […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is naturally going to utilize his experience as the Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator to his advantage in his new role. O’Connell revealed one way that he plans to do that with star wideout Justin Jefferson, invoking Rams’ wide receiver Cooper Kupp’s name in the process, via NBC Sports. […]