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The Minnesota Vikings were on the short end of the most lopsided trade in NFL history, but have still made some solid deals of their own. Here are the five best. 5. Bob Grim, 1967 Fran Tarkenton started six years at quarterback for the Vikings. He was eventually traded to the New York Giants for […]

Although there are a few teams still holding out hope for fan attendance in the 2020 NFL season, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has an issue with the lack of equal footing it brings from a competitive standpoint. After all, the prospect of some teams being allowed to have home-field advantage while others play […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was hoping to secure a long-term deal before the 2020 NFL season. Unfortunately, it appears that lack of headway has spurred both sides to put a hold on their negotiations, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero: Contract talks broke off Tuesday between the #Vikings and star RB Dalvin Cook, […]

The Minnesota Vikings and star running back Dalvin Cook are currently in the middle of contract talks. However, they have not seemed to make much ground in that category at the moment. Due to that, the two sides are at a little bit of a rough patch. And Minnesota wants to be smart about the […]

With the 2020 NFL regular season now less than one month away, that means this year’s fantasy football drafts will be happening even sooner, and identifying your top fantasy football wide receivers is a vital part of the process. For fantasy football fans throughout the country, the research and strategizing has already been going on […]

The Minnesota Vikings used the No. 22 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Justin Jefferson out of LSU. Despite his early selection, Jefferson isn’t guaranteed to start to begin the season. Gary Kubiak, Minnesota’s offensive coordinator, spoke about Jefferson’s chances to be a Week 1 starter, per Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer […]

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith has had a rocky start to his NFL career thus far. The latest hurdle came when he recently tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. Through the screening process, doctors discovered an abnormality with Smith’s heart. His illness will force him to miss the entirety of the 2020 season. Minnesota Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings made it back to the playoffs in 2019 after a disappointing 2018. They even managed to win a game in the postseason, upsetting the New Orleans Saints. However, that’s where the magic stopped. So what do they need to do to find success? According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, superstar wide receiver […]

Helping lead the up and down offensive attack that is the Minnesota Vikings, former Florida State running back Dalvin Cook put together his best season as a pro in 2019, logging over 1600 total yards on the ground and through the air. And with top receiver Stefon Diggs having been traded to the Buffalo Bills […]

Was Dalvin Cook ever really going to hold out if he didn’t get a new contract with the Minnesota Vikings? According to Cook himself, the answer is a resounding no. During his first meeting with reporters in training camp, Cook dispelled the rumors that he would sit out training camp if he did not get […]

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith has had quite the roller coaster year, even for 2020. After testing positive for COVID-19, which is now thought to have been a false positive, Smith discovered he needed open-heart surgery on a follow-up test as a result of a bicuspid aortic valve defect he has had since birth. Smith […]

The Minnesota Vikings boast one of the best safety duos in the NFL, but they could be looking to add some depth at the position. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Minnesota is working out free agent safety Jahleel Addae. With veterans taking on an increased importance this year, workouts are starting to pick […]

Despite a brief holdout from team activities this offseason, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has moved forward with his preparations for the 2020 NFL season at training camp. Regardless, the lack of steam behind his ongoing contract negotiations has led to speculation regarding Minnesota’s plans for his looming pay day. Cook is set to […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding a looming contract extension for Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. Although there is not much talk about any headway being made, it seems Cook has an idea of how he would like his future to play out. According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 92 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 92 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 92 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL preview series, picking […]

Longtime Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Everson Griffen is now reportedly joining the once-heralded Dallas Cowboys after previously spending his entire NFL playing career as a member of the aforementioned NFC North franchise. With several teams in the mix for Griffen’s services this offseason, including the Vikings, Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans, it appears as […]

Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris will be playing out the 2020 campaign on a franchise tag, so a lot of uncertainty surrounds his future in the Twin Cities. However, Harris isn’t too concerned about what the future holds: “For anybody, in a dream world, you’d want things to go completely your way, no hiccups or […]

Another player will not be playing in the 2020 NFL season, but this time not due to the Coronavirus. Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith will miss the 2020 season to have open heart surgery. Recently Smith was told by doctors that he would require surgery due to a bicuspid aortic valve he was born with. […]

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 […]