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The Minnesota Vikings got a massive steal in the 2020 NFL Draft when LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson landed on their laps with the No. 22 pick in the first round. Jefferson immediately paid dividends in his rookie year, posting 1,400 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 88 receptions across 16 games. Having established a […]

2021 NFL Season Preview: NFC North Win Total Projections Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 164 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 164 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 164 – Blake Lovell and […]

Just days after Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison was reportedly leaving the organization for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine, it appears he will continue to have a role with the Vikings. According to Pro Football Talk, the two parties have come to an agreement that will see him stay in Minnesota. It also […]

Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison is out of a job after refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. Dennison is reportedly the first NFL position coach to part ways with a team after refusing to get vaccinated. Dennison had been the Vikings’ offensive line coach/run game coordinator the past two seasons. […]

With training camp quickly approaching, the Minnesota Vikings prepare for a big year in 2021. They missed the playoffs last season, as the team was hit by the injury bug. However, with Aaron Rodgers feuding with the Green Bay Packers, the NFC North might be wide open for the taking. The Vikings should feel confident, […]

In any given NFL season, there are a couple of teams in full rebuild mode. Just three years after a Super Bowl victory, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a rebuilding stage. Former head coach Doug Pederson was fired this offseason, signaling the beginning of a new era of Eagles football. Rookie head coach Nick […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most intriguing teams in the NFL. They have a mix of tons of youth, with both of their last two draft classes including more than ten picks. Minnesota also has a strong veteran presence on the team, with Anthony Barr and Danielle Hunter playing huge roles. The Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping for an improved 2021 season after missing the playoffs a year ago. With the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay and the Bears possibly relying on a rookie quarterback, the Vikings could be in for a great year. The offense is electric, the defense is improved, and the NFC […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman is now on his way to recovery after being shot four times in Washington DC, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Twyman, who was in a car when the incident happened, was visiting his aunt in the area. According to his agent, he is going to be fine and is […]

Sheldon Richardson is on the move once again. The former Pro Bowl standout with the New York Jets has bounced around quite a bit since his time in Jets green and white and has now ditched the Cleveland Browns to sign a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, returning to the team that employed him […]

The Minnesota Vikings have temporarily ended a lengthy contract dispute with star defensive end Danielle Hunter by reworking his current deal. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Hunter will now receive $5.6 million of money owed this year as a signing bonus. The Vikings are also giving Hunter an $18 million roster bonus early in […]

The Tennessee Titans finalized a blockbuster deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday for Julio Jones. The Titans, who already had one of the top offenses in the NFL last year, just acquired the best receiver of this era to become a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Tennessee completed the trade without giving up a first-round pick […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a Friday afternoon move in NFL free agency, swooping in to sign cornerback Bashaud Breeland and fortify their secondary.  Breeland spent the last two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, playing in back-to-back Super Bowl games and winning one. He previously played with Washington for four seasons (2014-2017) and the Green […]

Coming off a super disappointing 7-9 season in the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings were on the outside looking in for the playoffs, even with the emergence of rookie wideout Justin Jefferson and continued development of running back Dalvin Cook. But entering into this season, especially after their 2021 NFL Draft class haul, things certainly […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a very disappointing 2020 season. They needed to pounce at the 2021 NFL draft. They went 7-9 and missed the playoffs and made a couple of mistakes in the draft on top of it. Although they had a tough season, the Vikings have some young talent on the roster […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is “all systems go” for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season against the Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Dr. Neal ElAttrache relayed the info to Schefter: “He’s on track for full go for start of the season,” ElAttrache, who operated on Burrow in December, wrote in a […]

The Minnesota Vikings finished with a mediocre 7-9 record in 2020.  Despite an underwhelming team mark, their offense was a strong point. The Vikings ranked fourth across the NFL in total offense—including the fifth-most prolific rushing attack spearheaded by Pro Bowl tailback Dalvin Cook—and finished 11th in scoring with 26.9 points per contest. Minnesota’s defense, […]

When the Minnesota Vikings selected Kellen Mond in the 2021 NFL Draft some folk had to wonder about the future of gunslinger Kirk Cousins. After all, it’s not as if Minnesota was selecting Mond to just waste a roster spot. The good news for Cousins is that Mond is a few years away from being […]

The Kansas City Chiefs improved their offensive line in the NFL draft. Thursday afternoon, they took a low-risk gamble on a cornerback they showed interest in three years ago. Kansas City and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a trade which sends Minnesota cornerback Mike Hughes to the AFC champions, with the teams swapping late-round picks […]

Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen could care less about the history surrounding Lambeau Field. He thinks it’s a dump. Thielen spoke about the home of the Green Bay Packers during an interview with GOLF.com’s Subpar podcast last week. He said Lambeau is his favorite place to play because of the Vikings-Packers rivalry and the […]

Whereas the New York Jets relentlessly drafted offensive players and the Dallas Cowboys drafted for defense, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t have a clean, linear philosophy in the 2021 NFL draft. That’s not a problem. What matters is the particular set of selections Minnesota made. Let’s look at what Vikings general manager Rick Spielman did in […]

Coming out of the 2021 NFL Draft with 11 selections, the Minnesota Vikings set out to improve upon their 2020 season while also having an eye towards building for the future. Their NFC North-leading draft selections should help accomplish both of those elements, and they could potentially turn this year’s class into immediate help in […]

Biggest Winners, Losers, & Steals From The 2021 NFL Draft Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 155 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 155 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 155 – Blake Lovell […]

Currently out of job in the NFL, Robert Griffin III found some time to analyze the happenings on Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft with Bleacher Report. Perhaps the juiciest takeaway from that interview was his subtle shot at Minnesota Vikings signal-caller and former teammate Kirk Cousins after the NFC North team decided to […]

Biggest Winners & Losers From The 1st Round Of The 2021 NFL Draft Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 154 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 154 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 154 […]

The New York Jets could be wheeling and dealing once again. New York owns the immensely valuable second pick of the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft (no. 34 overall)–set to resume on Friday. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Jets GM Joe Douglas has been the recipient of trade offers from numerous teams […]

After an absolutely sensational rookie season as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, soon-to-be second-year NFL wide receiver Justin Jefferson has quickly become one of the more pleasant surprises from around the league as of late. However, Jefferson’s prowess as a true entertainer is not limited only to catching long touchdown passes from Vikings quarterback […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson went viral with almost every touchdown he scored in the 2020-21 season. While he made one highlight reel catch after another, often times it was the celebration that drew the interest and the eyeballs of the fans. Jefferson of course celebrated doing “The Griddy,” a dance that Allen “Griddy” […]

The Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and Miami Dolphins have all already made some big moves to trade up in the 2021 NFL Draft, but we will certainly see more once the actual draft begins. Here are five NFL trade predictions that I think we could potentially see in the first round.  Bears Trade Three […]

The NFL draft was and will always be an inexact science. Look no further than the 2020 edition when the Philadelphia Eagles picked wide receiver Jalen Reagor, just before wideout Justin Jefferson. The Minnesota Vikings swooped in on Jefferson with the 22nd overall pick. This was a topic of discussion in Jefferson’s interview with Tyler […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft Live: Picks #9-16, Including Mac Jones Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 150 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 150 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 150 – Blake Lovell […]

The Minnesota Vikings finished with a 7-9 record last year, which was a bit of a disappointment, to say the least. Many had the Vikings pegged to be a playoff team in 2020, but instead, Minnesota fell short. This offseason, the front office has done its part to improve the roster and they appear to […]

The Minnesota Vikings made some interesting choices in their quiet offseason. They signed cornerback Patrick Peterson to a one-year contract in hopes of reviving his play and acquired Dalvin Tomlinson to fortify their defensive interior. Last season, the team missed the playoffs after finishing with a 7-9-0 record. If the team wishes to bring playoff […]

The Arizona Cardinals did not want to pay Patrick Peterson. As it turns out, the Minnesota Vikings did, and so they have now reached an agreement with the veteran cornerback on a single-season deal worth $10 million. This report comes via Adam Schefter of ESPN: Perennial Pro-Bowl CB Patrick Peterson has reached agreement on a […]

Coming off a disappointing 2020 season, the Minnesota Vikings are looking to carve out a path back into the playoffs in 2021. After finishing 7-9 a year ago, there were brief whispers about whether or not there would be any turnover on the staff up top. Those notions were quickly put to rest and Mike […]

Former New York Giants defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson has signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, per Ian Rapoport of ESPN. History repeats, as a big-time #Giants DT goes to the #Vikings. And similar to Linval Joseph, Tomlinson can get a deal new — at 29 in 2023 when cap explodes. https://t.co/ACGmmndgHk […]

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter might request a trade if he does not get a new contract. Chad Graff of The Athletic reported that Hunter has grown “discontent” with the five-year, $75 million deal he signed with the Vikings back in 2018. The frustration stems from Hunter’s belief he is underpaid relative to other […]

The writing had been on the wall for quite some time, so the release of tight end Kyle Rudolph by the Minnesota Vikings was not seen as a surprise by many. After spending the first 10 seasons of his career with the team that drafted him, Rudolph was released heading into the third season of […]

The Minnesota Vikings made the move to release Kyle Rudolph on Tuesday, parting ways with one of their longest-tenured players. After spending 10 seasons with the Vikings, Rudolph penned an emotional message to Minnesota following his release from the team. Thank you Minnesota!! Although my time as a Viking has come to a close, my […]