Minnesota Vikings Articles - Page 62

The Minnesota Vikings slapped a franchise tag on safety Anthony Harris last month, a move that was hardly surprising given the Vikings’ current salary cap situation. However, that does not mean Minnesota doesn’t plan on keeping Harris around for the long haul. Recently, general manager Rick Spielman said that the Vikings are “pretty well set” […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had an offseason defined by roster turnover, specifically on the defensive end where they lost four important starters: tackle Linval Joseph, cornerbacks Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes and, perhaps most notably, defensive end Everson Griffen. Despite Griffen still being a free agent and posting a heartfelt farewell to the team on […]

Former NFL pass rusher Jared Allen not only wants to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but he knows which team he would like to represent if he is ultimately selected for enshrinement. Spending time with the Kansas City Chiefs to begin his NFL playing career before capping off his tenure with both the […]

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs is now officially a member of the Buffalo Bills after becoming the centerpiece of a massive trade between the two teams earlier this offseason. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman recently commented on his decision to make such a deal. “We had no intention of trading Diggs at the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a lot of success with late-round steals and undrafted free agents. Players like Adam Thielen, and John Randle are two of the biggest steals in Vikings history, but they weren’t drafted so they won’t be on this list. Let’s look at the five best draft steals in Vikings history. Honorable […]

Two-time Pro Bowl running back Herschel Walker believes that he should be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and he isn’t shy about making a case for himself. Known mostly for his time spent with the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings, Walker initially made a name for himself at the University of Georgia […]

The Wilf family, owners of the Minnesota Vikings, have surpassed over $5 million in donations toward COVID-19 relief after their latest donation to the United Way Worldwide. The donations have been spread out across New York, New Jersey, Minnesota and Isreal. The Wilfs are from Isreal and still make their home in the New York […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 62 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 62 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 62 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL Mock Draft live […]

According to Colin Cowherd, Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wants to leave amid the trade chatter involving him and the Minnesota Vikings. On his show The Herd, Cowherd revealed that a reliable source told him Beckham “wants out” of the Browns, who acquired the popular wideout via trade in March 2019. The […]

It is quite obvious that Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Danielle Hunter is only concerned with winning these days. With the Vikings already sporting one of the most fearsome defenses in the entire NFL, it appears as though the NFC North franchise could use Hunter on either the left or right side as a result of […]

The Minnesota Vikings were reportedly prepared to make a huge splash by attempting to trade for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason. However, it seems the rumors may have been blown out of proportion. According to Paul Allen of KFAN, there is no credibility to the reports about Beckham being shipped to […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns have reportedly had preliminary discussions about a trade involving Odell Beckham Jr., according to Marc Malusis of WFAN660. According to Malusis, the Vikings would send a second round pick and a fifth round pick next year in return for Beckham. So, as I reported this morning on @MandMWFAN, Source […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is always trying to improve his game. Even as he enters his ninth NFL season, the 31-year-old signal-caller is looking to add new skills and wrinkles to his game. Per Sam Elkstrom of Zonecoverage.com, Cousins is looking to unlock his potential as a runner — something that has been pretty […]

Despite the fact that the NFL is currently in the midst of something much different than a lockout, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph knows the feeling of being away all too well. Due to the last NFL lockout back in 2011 when Rudolph was originally drafted by the Vikings, he was initially unable to […]

Similar to what the other major sports leagues intend to do, the NFL may be inclined to play their regular-season games without fans. Kirk Cousins, the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, shared his thoughts on the idea of playing without fans. “Honestly, we practice every day in an empty grass area and pump in fake […]

Early on in the 2019 NFL campaign, some were wondering whether or not the Minnesota Vikings should bench Kirk Cousins. Several months later, he signed a two-year extension with the club. It’s funny how much things can change in such a short period of time, and Cousins, who initially signed a three-year, $84 million deal […]

Historically the Minnesota Vikings have fared well in the draft, selecting quality players. But just like every team, they have had some players who haven’t worked out. Let’s look at the five biggest NFL draft busts in Vikings history. 5. Erasmus James, 2005, 1st Round, 18th Overall Coming out of Wisconsin, the Vikings hoped Erasmus […]

The Minnesota Vikings made headlines with their decision to trade wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills this offseason. It appears the lack of firepower in the receiving corps has not gone unnoticed by quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Vikings are dealing with some major depth issues to complement wide receiver Adam Thielen on the […]

This past season, the Minnesota Vikings had one of the NFL’s best receiving tandems in Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. Now, one half of that duo is gone. The Vikings traded Diggs to the Buffalo Bills for a haul of draft picks last month, meaning that quarterback Kirk Cousins is now somewhat short on weapons […]

Brett Favre spoke about a tragedy. The NFL lost one of its own when former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a car accident. Many of his former teammates and work associates have since offered up their condolences to his family. Among his most notable former teammates was Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. […]

The Minnesota Vikings reluctantly traded Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills this offseason, leaving Dalvin Cook distraught at the move. Just around a month after the trade was completed, Cook shared his thoughts on the Diggs trade. “That one hurt,” Cook said in a telephone interview with the Pioneer Press. “It hurt. That’s my brother. You […]

Tarvaris Jackson died in a car accident in Alabama on Sunday night. The former NFL quarterback was 36. He is survived by his wife, Lakitta, and three children, Tarvaris, Takayla and Tyson. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed the tragic news through a spokesperson from Tennessee State University. Jackson served as the quarterbacks coach for Tennessee […]

Former Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress had nothing but praise for former quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, who tragically lost his life on Sunday night in a single-car automobile crash. Per Mark Craig of the (Minnesota) Star Tribune, Childress said: “Most of all, he was a great young man — great person … I think to be […]

Dalvin Cook is issuing a challenge to young Minnesota Vikings players. The Vikings are coming off of a superb season. They pulled off a major upset in the playoffs by defeating the NFC powerhouse New Orleans Saints. However, they lost a plethora of talent. In fact, they lost key names such as Xavier Rhodes, Linval […]

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was killed in a car accident overnight in Alabama according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. Former #Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson died last night in a car accident in Alabama, a spokesperson for his employer Tennessee State tells me. Jackson, 36, was TSU’s QB coach. Along with Seattle, he […]

With the coronavirus infecting hundreds of thousands across the country and putting many people out of job as they self-quarantine, a bit of good news has been desperately needed. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen is more than happy to provide that. Earlier this April, Thielen announced that his foundation, The Thielen Foundation, would donate […]

Everson Griffen is unsure of what his future holds, but there’s a chance that he returns to the Minnesota Vikings. While speaking with NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Griffen gave a revealing quote pertaining to his future with Minnesota. Griffen said goodbye to the #Vikings in an Instagram post last month, but told me "never say […]

Simply put, the Minnesota Vikings’ Dalvin Cook believes he’s the best running back in the NFL. The 24-year-old had a breakthrough campaign during the 2019 season. The third-year runner ranked seventh in yards from scrimmage as he totaled 1,654 yards. That’s not even mentioning the 13 touchdowns he scored on the ground, seventh-best in the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have undergone a handful of changes this offseason, losing quite a few players in free agency. Despite the overhaul that’s happened on the roster, Dalvin Cook made a bold claim for the 2020 season amid the changes in Minnesota. Near the beginning of free agency, the Vikings traded Stefon Diggs to the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have never won a Super Bowl, but they have still had some very good teams and a lot of really good players to grace the franchise. Even though the Vikings at times have struggled to win the biggest games, they have still found a lot of success drafting players. Let’s breakdown the […]

The Indianapolis Colts were able to scoop up longtime Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes earlier this offseason and head coach Frank Reich seems pretty thrilled about such a move. With Rhodes ultimately becoming an unrestricted free agent out of nowhere, the Vikings unexpectedly released the veteran defensive back, which allowed the Colts to swoop in […]

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs is now a member of the Buffalo Bills. Not only that, but the Bills gave up quite a bit to receive the services of Diggs from the aforementioned Vikings as Buffalo sent a massive haul of future NFL Draft picks back to Minnesota. One thing is for certain, […]

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen recently made a point to comment on the NFC North franchise’s potentially costly offseason thus far. Despite the fact that the 2020 NFL Draft has yet to officially come and go, the Vikings have already made a slew of noteworthy moves this offseason. It’s a slate that includes […]

The Minnesota Vikings have lost a lot so far this offseason and that has opened up a lot of holes. With Xavier Rhodes, Mackensie Alexander, and Trae Waynes moving on to new teams, the Vikings need some help in the secondary. The offensive line has also been a problem the last few years for the […]

Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs were a dynamic duo for the Minnesota Vikings in recent years, but Diggs is no longer with the team. Nearly three weeks after the move was made, Thielen shared his reaction to the Diggs trade. “Obviously, it’s a bummer that he’s not here because it was such a fun duo to be […]

Adam Thielen has evolved into a talented wide receiver with the Minnesota Vikings and he’s become a prominent member of the community in Minnesota. To help those in need, Thielen is making a generous donation during the coronavirus pandemic. In an attempt to aid the community, Thielen is donating $100,000 to the COVID-19 relief efforts […]

The Buffalo Bills made a splash move at the beginning of free agency, trading a bevy of draft picks for Stefon Diggs. Even though the trade was received well by fans, an NFL executive believes Buffalo gave up too many picks to acquire Diggs: “I wouldn’t have done it for one first-round pick, let alone […]

Throughout the quarantining process amid the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a lack of sports to watch. Despite the 2020 NFL Draft being less than three weeks away, former defensive end of the Minnesota Vikings, Jared Allen, isn’t a fan of the draft. “I know the kids being drafted are having the time of their […]

Being on the precipice of a championship is something that not a lot of teams in professional sports are able to experience, especially since only two teams are able to represent their respective leagues in their championship affairs. But for the NFL, they have experienced quite a few teams that have been favorites to take […]