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The Minnesota Vikings are still in search of a head football coach. It was reported earlier on Wednesday that Jim Harbaugh has decided to stay at Michigan University. He had interviewed with the Vikings earlier this week, but contacted the team to inform them of his decision. The Vikings have already pivoted toward a new […]

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh has long been linked with a return to the NFL. After interviewing with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday, Harbaugh finally made the long-awaited decision on his future. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Harbaugh called Michigan after his interview with the Vikings to inform the university he would be returning […]

The Minnesota Vikings are actively seeking a replacement for Mike Zimmer after parting ways with their former head coach after eight seasons. One of the names frequently mentioned as a replacement for Zimmer is Michigan Wolverines’ head coach Jim Harbaugh. Vikings fans seem to be in support of the rumors linking Harbaugh to Minnesota, and […]

If recent rumors are to be believed, it looks like Jim Harbaugh has found his way back to the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings. The Michigan Wolverines head coach has been linked with the Vikings in recent days after the NFL franchise expressed their interest in interviewing him. The team added fuel to the fire […]

The Minnesota Vikings made headlines when they reached out to Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh about their head coach vacancy, only stoking the flames of recent rumors. There seems to be genuine interest in a return to the NFL on the part of Harbaugh, whose potential quest back to a pro football head coaching gig got a […]

The Minnesota Vikings ended an era when they fired both head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman. One half of the new era was ushered in, as the team announced the hiring of new general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who was a member of the Cleveland Browns’ front office. However, even with the fresh […]

If Michigan Wolverines head coach John Harbaugh is really serious about returning to the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, then it appears that he’s got real competition. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Vikings are also scheduled to have a second round of interviews with both Los Angeles Rams coordinators. Vikings are conducting second […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is a deserving candidate for a head coaching job in 2022. The 49ers had a very successful season, shocking the world by making it to the NFC Championship Game. The defense has been the catalyst for their success as they held the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers […]

After hiring a general manager, the Minnesota Vikings are now shifting their focus on getting a new head coach to replace Mike Zimmer. Their first target? Michigan Wolverines tactician Jim Harbaugh. According to a report by ESPN, the Vikings have requested permission to interview Harbaugh for their vacant head coaching position. The 58-year-old coach had […]

The Minnesota Vikings have found their new general manager. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns vice president of football operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been hired to be the Vikings’ GM. Vikings hired Browns’ VP of football operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their general manager, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 26, 2022 Cameron Wolfe […]

The Minnesota Vikings failed to make the NFL Playoffs for the second consecutive season in 2021, finishing the year at 8-9 and missing out on the Wild Card. The team made the decision to part ways with longtime head coach Mike Zimmer after eight years at the helm, opening the door for the franchise to […]

Experienced former NFL coach Jim Caldwell falsified reports that he denied interviews with two NFL teams. He tweeted the following statement Saturday morning: “I would like to correct an erroneous report that I turned down opportunities to interview for the head coaching job with Minnesota and Las Vegas. Those reports are not true. I have […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator will undoubtedly be focused on getting past the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but he’s still a hot commodity when it comes to becoming a head coach this offseason. Bowles completed an HC interview with the Minnesota Vikings on Friday: We have completed an interview with Buccaneers Defensive Coordinator Todd […]

This NFL offseason has seen a flurry of changes at head coach around the league. After the conclusion of the 2021 NFL regular season, no less than eight teams are looking to fill their head coaching position. The Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans fired their coach […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in the market for a head coach after the firing of Mike Zimmer. With rumors swirling around the league, the Vikings could become the fourth team to hire a former Sean McVay assistant as a head coach after the latest news on Tuesday, as reported by Peter Schrager of NFL Network. […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a decent 2021 campaign though they fell short in securing a playoff berth this season. After finishing with an 8-9 record, the front office will now shift its focus on the offseason where they will aim to strengthen the team’s roster upon heading to next season. Anyway, it’s time to looking […]

The Minnesota Vikings opted for a full rebuild after they announced the Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer firings this past week. The firings of Zimmer and Spielman also brought quarterback Kirk Cousins’ future with the franchise into question. In an appearance on Barstool Sports’ The Pro Football Show, former NFL star Deion Sanders was asked […]

The Minnesota Vikings are currently searching for a new head coach after firing Mike Zimmer. They haven’t been able to get over the hump, as Minnesota has been a middling team for quite some time. However, hope is on the horizon as the franchise searches for a new leader. Brian Daboll stands out as one […]

The Minnesota Vikings did not waste much making drastic moves shortly after missing the playoffs, as they fired both head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman in a clear attempt at changing the direction of the franchise. The Vikings are currently in search of individuals to replace the positions vacated by Zimmer and […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of a handful of NFL teams that made news on “Black Monday” after news surfaced that the Vikings had fired head coach Mike Zimmer. The move was not unexpected. Reports had surfaced as the season wound down Minnesota might look to make a change. Pro Football Hall of Fame coach […]

The Minnesota Vikings closed out the season with a win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. They finished with an 8-9 record and they have a lot to work on in the offseason. They came out on top against the Bears, 31-17 with a fourth-quarter comeback. While the Vikings won the game, they are still […]

The Minnesota Vikings made the decision to part ways with head coach Mike Zimmer on Monday. The Vikings’ 2021 season was a letdown, with Minnesota missing out on the playoffs after finishing 8-9. While the team will begin searching for a new head coach, players are still adjusting to the change set to take place, […]

Mike Zimmer has released his first statement after getting fired by the Minnesota Vikings, thanking the organization, the players and his staff while also apologizing for their failures during his tenure. The Vikings made the decision to remove Zimmer along with general manager Rick Spielman on Monday after finishing the 2021 campaign with an 8-9 […]

The Minnesota Vikings became the second team in the NFC North to clean house, as they fired head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman. Both had led this team for quite a while, but the lack of sustained success and playoff exposure ultimately led to both being let go. For Zimmer, the defensive-minded […]

The Minnesota Vikings announced the firing of head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday. The Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight season under Zimmer and Spielman, which is likely what spelled the end for the partnership in the eyes of the team’s ownership. Vikings wide receiver Adam […]

The Minnesota Vikings made waves on Monday after deciding to part ways with coach Mike Zimmer. It was a move many expected, as the Vikings have failed to reach their full potential under his command. However, it appears Zimmer was either too hurt or just didn’t care to talk with his former players. According to […]

The Minnesota Vikings are making big changes in the organization by firing general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer, per NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. Zimmer’s ouster after eight seasons as head coach was expected. The Vikings missed the playoffs the last two seasons, going 8-9 in 2021 after beating the Chicago Bears on […]

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 31-17 Sunday. It was a big comeback, as the Vikings had fallen behind 14-3 entering halftime. During the 2nd half, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers, helping Minnesota finish the season 8-9. After the win, Cousins spoke to the media. He was […]

The Minnesota Vikings finished regular season play with a 31-17 home win over the Chicago Bears. Now, as the Vikings look ahead to the upcoming offseason, there may be one dilemma that the team could end up addressing. Cousins has a mere one more season remaining on his current contract with the Vikings. He is […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson entered the Week 18 home matchup against the Chicago Bears with a golden opportunity to make history. Jefferson notched an astounding 1,509 receiving yards over the Vikings’ opening 16 games of the campaign. The former LSU star simply formed stout chemistry with quarterback Kirk Cousins. Overall, Jefferson needed a […]

There were rumors at the start of the 2021 NFL season that Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer was on the hot seat and needed a playoff appearance to save his job. With the Vikings missing the playoffs, it looks like Zimmer will indeed be getting the boot. Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf haven’t […]

The Chicago Bears will face the Minnesota Vikings in a classic NFC rivalry matchup. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Bears-Vikings prediction and pick. While both of these teams are officially out of the playoff race, there’s still plenty to watch for. This game will help determine if the Bears […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will not play in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings after going on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier in the week. Bears head coach Matt Nagy said Friday Andy Dalton will get the start, with Nick Foles in the backup role. #Bears HC Matt Nagy announces that Andy Dalton will start […]

Justin Jefferson soared to new heights after a historically dominant rookie season. The Minnesota Vikings, though, were mediocre once again. They will finish the 2021 season with a losing record, enter Week 18 eliminated from playoff contention and possibly see the firing of head coach Mike Zimmer soon. Minnesota was 5-5 at one point the […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ pursuit for a spot in the 2022 NFL Playoffs effectively ended in Week 17 when they lost to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, 37-10. With one more meaningless game left on Minnesota’s schedule, all eyes are once again on Mike Zimmer, who failed to deliver the team to the postseason […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins missed last week’s game as he was placed on the reserve/COVID list. Cousins, who is reportedly in line to start the Vikings’ Week 18 contest against the Chicago Bears, per Chad Graff of The Athletic, spoke to reporters on a variety of topics, including his future in Minnesota. With rumors […]

Rumors have recently swirled around Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer’s future and the future of the organization as a whole. With the Vikings eliminated from the playoffs, it’s the second straight year that Minnesota will be watching the postseason from home. With rumors swirling, Minnesota star halfback Dalvin Cook had a brutally honest take […]

The NFC will run through Lambeau Field again as the Green Bay Packers clinched the top seed for the second consecutive season. It’s a significant feat for Aaron Rodgers and company as they now have a bye week and home-field advantage throughout the NFL Playoffs. Rodgers and the offense had another phenomenal performance on Sunday, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have certainly not been playing to their capability this season as they are currently 7-9. Because of how bad that they have played this year, there have been many questions on if Mike Zimmer is going to return as the head coach for the Vikings. Around The NFL reported that Zimmer had […]