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The Minnesota Vikings enjoyed a strong 2019 campaign. They went 10-6 in the regular season, earning them a spot in the playoffs. While there, they managed a surprising upset victory over the 13-3 New Orleans Saints in the NFC Wild Card Game. However, the magic stopped there for Minnesota and they were soon sent home, […]

Given how his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings concluded, it was presumed that Stefon Diggs forced his way out of Minnesota. On the contrary, Diggs believes that he didn’t do anything to incite a change of scenery. During a conversation with Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic, Diggs reacted to the claims that he forced his […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs claimed he never actually demanded a trade from the Minnesota Vikings. Diggs was reportedly frustrated on a number of occasions last season. However, the 26-year-old said he did not voice a desire to leave the team (via Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN): “As far as my past with Minnesota, I […]

It has been a wild 24 hours for PJ Hall and the Las Vegas Raiders. First, it was reported that the 25-year-old defensive tackle would be released by the Raiders. Then, news broke of a potential trade for Hall that would send the two-year veteran to the Minnesota Vikings. On Tuesday, the plot continued to […]

Dalvin Cook was preparing to hold out from the Minnesota Vikings until he received a new contract. However, he decided to report to training camp amid his contract dispute with the team. Despite his decision to report to training camp, the Vikings are working ‘extremely hard’ to sign Cook to an extension. While speaking about […]

Some of the major sports have chosen to have players reside in a proverbial bubble to keep players safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the NFL’s ability to do the same, the league does not permit the use of a bubble, per the Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman. In an article on TwinCities.com, Spielman told […]

There were reports that the Las Vegas Raiders could be releasing PJ Hall, but it appears they have other plans for him. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Las Vegas has backtracked and is trading Hall to the Minnesota Vikings. The #Raiders, who informed #Raiders 2nd round DT PJ Hall he was being released […]

The Minnesota Vikings managed to secure head coach Mike Zimmer to an extension this offseason. They were also able to lock up general manager Rick Spielman. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Vikings have reportedly agreed to a multi-year deal with Spielman: The Vikings are finalizing a multi-year contract extension with general manager Rick […]

Players around the NFL continue to opt-out for the 2020 season while others are being placed on the league’s COVID reserve list. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Minnesota Vikings have placed Anthony Barr on the team’s COVID reserve list. Among those added to the COVID reserve list: #Bears NT John Jenkins, #Packers […]

Minnesota Vikings head team trainer Eric Sugarman, who is also the team’s Infection Control Officer, has tested positive for COVID-19. The Vikings have now released a statement, indicating that he, along with other members of his family, have indeed contracted the virus over the weekend: “We learned over the weekend Minnesota Vikings Head Athletic Trainer […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer lauded the fans of Minnesota after signing a three-year contract extension on Saturday. Zimmer said the fans have been “outstanding,” also saying he loves the “culture” in the state of Minnesota (via the team’s website): “The fans have been outstanding to me. I love the culture in the state […]

Miscommunication abounds in Minnesota between Vikings’ head coach Mike Zimmer and star running back Dalvin Cook. Zimmer, who recently signed an extension with the Vikings, stated on Saturday that he was told Cook would be present for the start of training camp. Zimmer noted that he was told this by Cook himself that the latter […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will report to training camp after all. According to head coach Mike Zimmer, the 24-year-old running back will be in attendance when Vikings training camp begins on Tuesday. . @Vikings RB Dalvin Cook is expected to report to camp next week, per HC Mike Zimmer. When Zimmer was asked: […]

The looming commencement of the NFL season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 will come at a certain cost. Several of the late-round draft picks and undrafted players won’t be given the chance to showcase their wares in front of teams because of the absence of preseason games along with the training […]

The Minnesota Vikings have signed rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Jefferson will receive a $7.1 million signing bonus as part of his guaranteed deal. Jefferson, who played his collegiate football at LSU, was selected by the Vikings in the first round (22nd pick overall) of the NFL Draft back […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have presented its own set of challenges for teams trying to negotiate long-term deals this offseason. However, it seems the Minnesota Vikings finally managed to get it done for head coach Mike Zimmer. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Vikings have signed Zimmer to […]

The Wilf family of the Minnesota Vikings is reportedly a “serious candidate” to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA. As reported by ESPN Insider Adam Schefter, Vikings majority owner Zygi Wilf and his family are interested in buying the franchise from Glen Taylor, who has made the team available for sale earlier on Tuesday. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have outlined dates for training camp; This despite multiple Vikings players, including quarterback Kirk Cousins and linebackers Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks, expressing concern over player safety guidelines. Per the team, Vikings’ rookies and quarterbacks should report on Thursday. The rest of the roster, meanwhile,  is expected to report on July 28. […]

The upcoming return of the 2020 NFL season in light of the coronavirus pandemic has obviously meant major changes for all teams. The Minnesota Vikings are one of the first teams to restructure their team facility to brace the new normal moving forward. Peter King’s Football Morning in America featured in NBC Sports gave a […]

Did the Minnesota Vikings add their next great wide receiver in the offseason? They are hoping that is the case when they selected LSU product Justin Jefferson in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Vikings are a team with a rich history of great receivers—and Jefferson could be next in line. The […]

Now that the franchise tag deadline has arrived, Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris is set to play the 2020 NFL season with salary of $11.4 million. However, it seems his fate could have played out much differently this offseason. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the New York Giants had inquired about a potential trade […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been a powerhouse in the NFC. They’ve won 20 division titles and managed to make it to the playoffs 30 times since entering the NFL in 1960. Though they’ve had quite a number of celebrated Hall of Famers wear their colors and take the field, there have also been a handful […]

Between the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings, the NFC North was supposed to be incredibly competitive in 2019. Instead, the Bears laid an egg and the Vikings, while still good, were remarkably inconsistent, due much in part to Kirk Cousins’ Jekyll-and-Hyde performance under center. The Packers ended up winning 13 games and […]

Cleveland Browns star wideout Odell Beckham Jr. jokingly told Minnesota Vikings rookie Justin Jefferson to stay out of his “playbook” after the latter made an epic one-handed catch. Peep Jefferson’s amazing one-handed snag below together with Beckham’s reaction. From the looks of it, Beckham was surprised to see the Vikings newcomer to replicate his signature […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the winningest franchises in the NFL. Minnesota ranks sixth all-time in win percentage and seventh overall in combined regular season and postseason wins. The Vikings have won a total of 20 division titles, and have made 30 playoff appearances. However, their luck seems to run out in trying to […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been eyeing a championship for years. In 2017, the Vikings reached the NFC Championship Game with Case Keenum under center. They felt they were just one player away and that led to one of the most criticized signings in recent memory. The Vikings and Kirk Cousins agreed to a three-year, $84 […]

The Minnesota Vikings look to have a solid roster heading into the 2020 season, but there is always room for improvement to take that next step forward. The pickings are getting slim in free agency, but there are still a few trades that the team could try to swing. Let’s take a look at the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a rich history filled with players and coaches that have changed the franchise forever. When people think of Minnesota’s history, people’s minds go to certain people. There are many players like Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Mick Tingelhoff, and Adrian Peterson who made big contributions, but they don’t quite make the list. […]

Heading into the 2020 NFL season with the COVID-19 pandemic still a factor, it’s making teams change their approach a little to the season. One key for every team as they head into the season is to have strong depth in key positions. If a player or two tests positive for the coronavirus, the league […]

The Minnesota Vikings didn’t win the NFC North during the 2019 NFL season, but they still made some noise during the playoffs. During Wild Card weekend, the Vikings went into New Orleans and beat the Saints, before being knocked off the following week by San Francisco 49ers. During the offseason, the Vikings made some significant […]

If the NFL season happens this season, backups are going to be more important than ever. If a few players test positive for COVID-19, the goal is going to be able to continue the season, not just shut it down for a couple of weeks. That means all across the board, depth is going to […]

It’s been a long time since the Miami Dolphins were consistent contenders, having not won a Super Bowl since 1974. The organization, established in 1966 (AFL), produced one of the league’s most successful teams during its early days, but has provided sparser moments of glory since. Let’s revisit five of the greatest Dolphins moments (not […]

The Minnesota Vikings still haven’t won a Super Bowl, but they have had some moments throughout their history that are still talked about regularly, especially between Vikings fans. This is a highly debated list, with a few moments just missing out on the list, but let’s take a look at the five greatest moments in […]

Dalvin Cook is amid a holdout with the Minnesota Vikings, casting doubts on whether he’ll be present during training camp or not. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Cook, offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak doesn’t foresee any complications arising for the offense if Cook misses training camp. “He’s got as good a grasp at what we do and […]

The Minnesota Vikings were able to alleviate the runner in their receiving corps by adding Justin Jefferson with the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak already has an idea of where Jefferson will be featured on offense. According to Chad Graff of The Athletic, Kubiak acknowledged the […]

Running backs have had a very tough time earning what they feel is their ‘fair, market value’ for a very long time, yet the idea of holding out has seemingly become more and more prevalent over the past few seasons. With players feeling as though they hold more leverage now in negotiations with teams, the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a colorful history despite never winning a Super Bowl title. This includes years of heartbreak, misfortune and poor decision making. The franchise is hoping that they can change history soon by bringing a championship to Minnesota. The Vikings recently extended Kirk Cousins’ deal after giving him an initial contract of […]

Minnesota Vikings running book Dalvin Cook is holding out of offseason workouts until he gets offered a new contract, something that Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated believes is a big risk. The old CBA required players to report 30 days before camp to get the season credited towards free agency, but now players have to […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a lot of good teams since coming into the NFL in 1961. Even though they haven’t lifted a Lombardi Trophy yet, this is a team that has had a lot of elite players throughout their history. Let’s rank the five best players in Vikings franchise history. 5. John Randle John […]