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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 […]

The Minnesota Vikings currently own the No. 22 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the first of two first-round picks that the NFC North franchises own this time around. In addition to picking at No. 22, the Vikings will also be on the clock at No. 25, thanks to quite […]

Prior to being slapped with a franchise tag by the Minnesota Vikings, defensive back Anthony Harris figured to have a nice market in the free-agent market. Courtney Cronin of ESPN reported multiple teams would have pursued Harris, including the New York Giants. Cronin also indicated the Giants might have shown interest in trading for Harris […]

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph is just one of the many NFL players currently being affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With all 32 NFL facilities now closed to its players, coaches and other staff members alike, Rudolph and his counterparts throughout the league have all been forced to find other ways to train […]

Earlier in the month, the Minnesota Vikings placed the franchise tag on 28-year-old safety Anthony Harris. Later on, reports came out that Harris was available for trade in exchange for a mid-to-late-round draft pick. However, contrary to those reports, the Vikings have reportedly been “actively discussing” a long-term deal for the five-year veteran per Chris […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins receives a lot of criticism for his play, but one thing that is often overlooked in his game is the deep throw. Twitter user Dustin Baker points out that Cousins has led the NFL in completions over 30 yards in the last four seasons. Most completions of 30 or more […]

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes abruptly became an unrestricted free agent this offseason as his time with the Minnesota Vikings ultimately came to a screeching halt. Released by the Vikings a few weeks ago, Rhodes then inked a one-year free agent contract with the aforementioned Colts, which will give the longtime Minnesota defensive back a […]

Cornerback Xavier Rhodes recently became a member of the Indianapolis Colts. That was after he was released by the Minnesota Vikings. Following his release, Rhodes is now eyeing a fresh start in Indianapolis. It is also worth noting that Rhodes appears primed to build off of being released by the Vikings. In other words, he’s […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Laquon Treadwell may be an Ole Miss product, but that doesn’t mean that he isn’t jazzed about learning from his new former Alabama Crimson Tide teammates, Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley. Treadwell said as much in an interview with Falcons reporter Kelsey Conway, in which he referred to the duo by […]

It seems only a matter of time before the Washington Redskins and star offensive tackle Trent Williams part ways. The two sides have had a contentious relationship for well over a year, and most recently, Williams’ agent suggested the Redskins were making unrealistic trade demands after granting Williams permission to seek a trade. However, one […]

The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed running back Ameer Abdullah, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Contract details have not yet been disclosed. Abdullah played in every game this past season, rushing for 115 yards while logging 15 catches for 88 yards and a touchdown. He mainly served as a return specialist, fetching 13 kicks […]

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs had been disgruntled with his role for the better part of the 2019 season, and it seemed like a matter of time before the Vikings found an avenue for a trade. However, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that was not the case. Fowler said the Vikings had actually […]

The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Minnesota Vikings All-Pro cornerback Xavier Rhodes, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Former #Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes is signing a 1-year deal with the #Colts, per @SunnyTheAgent. A chance to prove it in Indy. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 26, 2020 Rhodes […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a notable void to fill in the receiving corps after trading Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills. It appears they may have already found his potential replacement. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Vikings are signing former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe. Source: Former Titans WR Tajae Sharpe […]

Former Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon signed with the San Francisco 49ers a few offseasons ago. However, he has yet to formally suit up for San Francisco; the former Vikings standout has been plagued by various injuries ever since signing with the 49ers. Now, with the most recent NFL offseason fully underway, McKinnon will […]