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It has been several years since veteran NFL running back Adrian Peterson has suited up in purple and gold. Nonetheless, the 2019-20 season could serve as a Minnesota Vikings homecoming for the seasoned rusher — at least in the eyes of one former league MVP-turned-NFL Network analyst. According to former Denver Broncos running back and […]

The Minnesota Vikings unfortunately encountered a miserable 2018-19 campaign just one year after almost reaching the Super Bowl in Minneapolis. With former Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins hopping on board ahead of the 2018-19 season, most of the focus has remained on the Vikings’ offense, a unit that did not fair well as a whole […]

As a result of the 2017-18 campaign, the upstart Minnesota Vikings almost became the first team in NFL history to play in a Super Bowl while also playing host for the annual event. However, Minnesota was unable to even return to the postseason in 2018-19, while prolific Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs is now asking […]

When the Minnesota Vikings signed Kirk Cousins last offseason, the expectation was that he might be the missing piece that could get the team to the Super Bowl. Instead, the team struggled at times with Cousins under center, and they couldn’t pull out a win in Week 17 and missed the playoffs. During Super Bowl […]

Just a year-and-a-half ago, Everson Griffen signed a four-year, $58 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings that was set to take him through 2022. However, after just two seasons, the Vikings may already be preparing to part ways with the defensive lineman. According to Ben Goessling of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Griffen could end up […]

The Minnesota Vikings have former Florida State running back Dalvin Cook leading the way in the backfield, with the team’s rushing attack looking pretty solid for the future. However, it appears as though the Vikings could add some more firepower to such an attack in 2019-20 if they so choose and veteran running back Latavius […]

We have finally reached the end to the 2018 NFL season. The Super Bowl has come and gone and the New England Patriots are champions once again. A plethora of other teams have been filling their head coaching vacancies since Week 17. A notable team that held off firing their head coach is the Minnesota […]

As the Vikings go into the offseason to train for next season, running back Dalvin Cook has to make a few improvements to his game. To be fair to Cook, he’s still in the rookie phase of his career, and as such, there’s plenty of time — and room — to improve. But now that […]

With Anthony Barr entering free agency for the first time in his NFL career, now is as good of a time as any for him to consider a move to the Green Bay Packers. The Packers certainly have a bit of a history with Barr. Fans will recall that the so-called “Anthony Barr rule” was […]

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr said that while he loved his time in Minnesota, he feels that the time may be right to finally move on. While coming just a little short of saying that he welcomes his upcoming free agency, Barr spoke to TMZ Sports about his thoughts and plans for the upcoming season. […]

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr understands that there is a good chance he could hit free agency this March, and right now, he doesn’t really have a plan of action as to how he will handle it: “I’m not sure there really is a plan,” Barr said during Pro Bowl practice, according to Courtney Cronin […]

Despite an entire season’s worth of hype, the high-powered New Orleans Saints won’t be participating in Super Bowl LIII after all. Thanks to some late game-heroics from Los Angeles Rams placekicker Greg Zuerlein, and of course some much-needed help from the referees, the Saints were sent packing over the weekend with only next season to […]

Adrian Peterson revived his career during the 2018 NFL season with the Washington Redskins. After waiting for a contract throughout the entire offseason, the Redskins decided to give him a chance when rookie running back Derrius Guice went down with a torn ACL. Now, his value is up again, and the Minnesota Vikings should consider […]

The Minnesota Vikings have officially named Gary Kubiak as the assistant head coach and an offensive advisor, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Minnesota Vikings officially have named Gary Kubiak assistant head coach/offensive advisor, Brian Pariani tight ends coach and Klint Kubiak quarterbacks coach. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 15, 2019 Along with Kubiak, the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have announced that Super Bowl-winning head coach Gary Kubiak will be joining the Vikings to address their obvious needs on the offensive side of the ball. Kubiak’s son Kliny will be joining him in Minnesota as the Vikings’ new quarterbacks coach. Klint Kubiak has been the Denver Broncos’ quarterback coach since 2016 […]

Gary Kubiak is quickly becoming an in-demand coach. According to a new report, Kubiak is currently being eyed by the Minnesota Vikings for their as-yet-unfilled offensive coordinator position. Another team in play for Gary Kubiak: the #Vikings. Sources tell @mikegarafolo and me Kubiak is in Minnesota, where his son, Klint, was on staff in 2013-14 […]

Back in March, the Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to a fully guaranteed three-year, $84 million deal, the highest-paying contract in NFL history. Apparently, players around the league don’t think Cousins deserved that money. In a poll conducted by The Athletic, players voted Cousins as the most overrated quarterback in the league, with the […]

It is hard to fathom the string of luck for the Minnesota Vikings. This team constantly puts their fans on a roller coaster of emotions full of some highs but mostly lows. From the Blair Walsh miss to the Minnesota Miracle to getting blown out in the NFC Championship game, the Vikings are as unpredictable […]

In Packers news not related to Matt LaFleur, word has just come out that the team has granted permission for offensive coordinator Joe Philbin to interview with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have been without an offensive coordinator since Tony Sparano died last July. The cause of Sparano’s death was said to be heart disease. […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has gone through a lot of changes through his career and even this season with an offensive coordinator change. For a time this offseason there were rumors that the Vikings would be bringing in a different offensive coordinator but after the Cleveland Browns decided to go in a different direction […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be holding onto offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski for the 2019 season after he recently interviewed for the Cleveland Browns head coaching position. The Browns ultimately went with their own offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. Kevin Stefanski, a finalist for the Browns' head-coaching job, is returning to Minnesota as the Vikings offensive coordinator, […]

The Cleveland Browns have narrowed down their head coaching search to interim offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reports that Kitchens has a “good chance” of being named coach, but no decision has been finalized yet. Kitchens was promoted […]

In spite of speculation that Hue Jackson could become the Minnesota Vikings next offensive coordinator, it won’t be happening, according to Chris Mortensen of ESPN. The contract of interim Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski expires on Tuesday, and reports say that he will not be returning to Minnesota in 2019, meaning the Vikings will have […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer wants his team to get its hard-nosed mentality back moving forward after a disappointing finish to the 2018 regular season. The Vikings entered Week 17 needing to either beat the Chicago Bears or have the Philadelphia Eagles lose in order to make the playoffs, and neither worked out for […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer will more than likely be the head coach once again next season, but even Zimmer does not know his future beyond next season. Most head coaches face a little bit of uncertainty when things aren’t going near perfect, but Zimmer has had a lot of success with the Vikings […]

Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski will be interviewing over at the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching position on Thursday. Browns moved up Vikings’ OC Kevin Stefanski’s HC interview from Monday to today, per a league source. So Browns interviewed former Lions’ HC Jim Caldwell on Wednesday and will follow up with Stefanski today. […]

Hue Jackson may have failed miserably as a head coach, but that won’t stop him from earning some consideration as a coordinator. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, Jackson could be an option for the Minnesota Vikings at offensive coordinator given his familiarity with Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer. Jackson and Zimmer coached together […]

The Cleveland Browns will interview Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski for their head-coaching job next Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Stefanski served as the Vikings’ offensive coordinator for just three games in 2018, relieving John DeFilippo, who was fired after an anemic loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14. Prior […]

Current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards may be heading to the Sunshine State: The #Bucs have requested an interview with #Vikings DC George Edwards for their head coaching job, per sources. Trusted assistant of Mike Zimmer, has a big role in game planning. Interviewed with #Bears last year and impressed. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) […]

The Minnesota Vikings fell vastly short of expectations in the 2018 NFL season. However, their struggles this year has not hindered running back Latavius Murray’s desire to remain in Minnesota. Murray will be an unrestricted free agent entering the offseason. According to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, he expressed strong interest in staying with the Vikings: “But […]

Mike Zimmer is here to let fans of the Minnesota Vikings know that he’s not going anywhere, anytime soon, thank you very much. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network took to Twitter to announce that he received a text from the team’s head coach to put the rumors of his resignation and/or retirement to rest, once […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ 2018 campaign ended in disappointment on Sunday, as the Vikings fell to the Chicago Bears by a score of 24-10 and watched the Philadelphia Eagles shut out the Washington Redskins, knocking Minnesota out of the playoffs. Frustration began to boil over for the Vikings during the first half of Sunday’s game, with […]

Heading into the regular season finale against the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears have the potential opportunity in front of them to secure a first-round playoff bye. It is a scenario that would not only require them to beat the Vikings, but also would need the Los Angeles Rams to fall to the San Francisco […]

Throughout the last few seasons, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs has emerged as one of the rising stars in the league. Diggs has taken that to the next level this season as he’s nearing a major career accolade. He’s just 26 receiving yards away from his first 1,000 receiving yard campaign. In light of […]

The Minnesota Vikings find themselves in a must-win situation going into the 2018 NFL season finale versus the Chicago Bears. Former NFL wide receiver Greg Jennings feels this is a defining game for quarterback Kirk Cousins. The spotlight has not been kind to Cousins throughout his career. Jennings said during an appearance on The Herd […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ task this Sunday is simple: beat the Chicago Bears, and they’re in the playoffs. However, they might be without a couple of key defensive players in the process. According to the team, linebacker Eric Kendricks will be sidelined for this game with a hamstring injury, and cornerback Xavier Rhodes is listed as […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray knows that winning is the most important aspect of his team trying to make it back to the playoffs. The Vikings took another step forward toward the postseason with a convincing 27-9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, which allowed Minnesota to stay in the No. 6 spot […]

Kyle Rudolph was a key component of the Minnesota Vikings’ domination of the Detroit Lions today. Rudolph caught 12 passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns in their 27-9 win in Detroit. After the game, referencing his last name, which he share’s with Santa Claus’ most famous reindeer, Rudolph told reporters that, “Today was my […]

The Minnesota Vikings parted ways with offensive coordinator John DeFilippo after an anemic offensive performance in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks two weeks ago. However, there is apparently more to the story. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer gave DeFilippo orders to run the ball more, but […]