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Since making the decision to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins has lifted the expectation levels around the franchise to the next level. This has led to more intensity from Cousins on the practice field that began to spew out a bit after a bad practice in minicamp this week. According […]

Mike Zimmer is used to turnover with the Minnesota Vikings. Each of the last three seasons he has had a new offensive coordinator, and he has gone through all kinds of quarterbacks. Zimmer has really enjoyed his time with new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo and it has been because of the how easy the communication […]

Stefon Diggs is entering the fourth year of his rookie contract with the Minnesota Vikings and is in line for a big payday. While other players in the same position are sitting out of OTA’s and some even threatening to skip training camp, Diggs isn’t focused on the money as he’s more concerned with winning. […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a splash by winning the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes this offseason. It appears he has already started to make an impression on offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. Getting adjusted all the new changes can be tough for any quarterback. However, DeFilippo says he is pleased with what he has seen from Cousins in […]

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison who has spent his entire career with the purple and gold is strongly leaning towards hanging up the cleats after this upcoming season. This isn’t much of a surprise because he is entering the final year of his contract, and before he signed this two-year contract, he had also […]

It has been a long path toward recovery for second-year running back Dalvin Cook of the Minnesota Vikings since tearing his ACL back last September that abruptly ended his rookie campaign. However, he has been steadily recovering from the injury over the last several months that has put him on track to be ready for […]

There is no question Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen established himself as one of the best pass-catchers in the league. Needless to say, he has come a long way from signing with the team as an undrafted free agent. One of his biggest obstacles early on was trying to look the part of an NFL […]

The Minnesota Vikings played Kirk Cousins a lot of money this offseason, so they need him to be good all over the field, but especially in the red zone. The Vikings as a team last year were good in that area of the field, but  Cousins actually struggled there with the Washington Redskins in 2018. […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is finally getting the chance to get acquainted with his new teammates during OTAs. Establishing a rapport with his new receivers ahead of the season will be particularly important. Cousins just so happens to have two very talented wideouts in Minnesota with All-Pro Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs at his […]

After missing the start of organized team activities last week, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr returned to practice with his teammates during Tuesday’s session, per the Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling. Barr was seen in a video of the practice the Vikings sent via their official Twitter account. Back to business.#MinnesOTAs pic.twitter.com/U8VHMTbJdH — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) […]

Earlier this offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles made the decision to part ways with veteran linebacker Mychal Kendricks after six seasons. This has put him on the open market with training camp well underway around the league with several teams holding the need to add more help at the linebacker position. According to Jordan Schultz of […]

New Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo will have some interesting pieces to work with on offense this season. All eyes will obviously be on quarterback Kirk Cousins, who will have an All-Pro receiver in Adam Thielen at his disposal. Thielen’s running mate, Stefon Diggs, is pretty good too, and DeFillippo is already a fan […]

In the last few seasons, the Minnesota Vikings have put together one of the league’s most stout defensive units. It’s led to much success that’s included an NFC Championship Game appearance a year ago. A significant part of that puzzle on that side of the ball has been star outside linebacker Anthony Barr, who is […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook missed most of his rookie year after suffering a torn ACL just four games into the season. But according to Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, Cook’s rehab is going “really well” and it seems like a matter of time before he gets back to 100 percent capacity. “He’s done […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off one of their most successful seasons in recent memory. The team led by a stout defense and a resurgent veteran quarterback was able to defy the odds and reach the NFC Championship Game. Unfortunately, the team fell short to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, but the future is […]

The Minnesota Vikings on Monday made the decision to secure veteran cornerback Terence Newman on a one-year deal for the 2018 season that will mark his 16th year in the league. It has also placed some question in terms of how much longer he is playing to continue his NFL career. According to Chris Tomasson […]

After the Minnesota Vikings took Mike Hughes with their first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Mike Zimmer compared cornerbacks to guns, crafting the message to a commercial on TV. That is exactly how Zimmer, a defensive-minded coach feels about cornerbacks. You can’t ever have enough. https://twitter.com/GoesslingStrib/status/989988772048584704 After picking up a few cornerbacks over the weekend […]

The Minnesota Vikings have exercised their fifth-year option on cornerback Trae Waynes, the team announced on Monday per Eric Smith of their official website. Waynes, who will make $2.2 million this upcoming season, is set to earn a base salary of over $9 million in 2019 thanks to his option getting picked up. The 25-year-old […]

Most years, there are at least a few trades towards the back end of the first round for great reason. With a first-round pick, a team can gain an extra year of team control. All first-round picks sign a four-year deal with a team option for the fifth season, something a team can’t get after […]

Before Dalvin Cook tore his ACL he was showing flashes of just how special of a runner he was going to be for the Minnesota Vikings. Once he went down with the injury he was motivated to get back and stayed up in Minnesota to help recover with the Minnesota training staff. That appears to […]

The Minnesota Vikings kickstarted the offseason by successfully winning the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes. Since then, Cousins has wasted no time in getting to work with his new wide receivers. The Vikings had already boasted one of the best receiving duos in the league in Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. According to Chris Tomasson the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the […]

Since tearing his ACL last September, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been on a steady path toward a full recovery from the significant injury. He has continued to show progress in his rehab that has given the team much confidence that he will be back on the field well ahead of the 2018 […]

It has been 20 years since Randy Moss was taken with the 21st overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings but that doesn’t mean the Hall of Famer has gotten over the fact he was passed on by the Dallas Cowboys who had the 8th pick and instead took linebacker Greg Ellis. According to Todd Archer […]

Coming off the most successful season in eight years, the Minnesota Vikings have worked toward solidifying their roster to continue their uprising to the top of the league. Much of that has come in the way from the stout defense that the front office has constructed. Several of the Vikings’ top talent on that side of […]

There were plenty of discrepancies throughout the course of the 2017 NFL season. Among the more comical was the Minnesota Vikings’ concern over Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olson’s gig as a broadcaster. Olson was on injured reserve while dealing with a foot injury when FOX pegged him to be part of the broadcast team in the Week […]

With the 2018 NFL Draft less than three weeks away the New England Patriots continue to lead the way on the Super Bowl 53 odds as +500 favorites at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. New England has maintained its perch atop the NFL futures despite parting ways with wide receivers Danny Amendola and Brandin Cooks, and […]

The Minnesota Vikings have managed to add some solid pieces to their already formidable unit this offseason. Now it seems they are focused on shoring up some depth at a few positions. It goes without saying that the Vikings boast one of the most talented receiving corps in the league. They managed to add to that […]

In his first trip in the free agency period of his NFL career, veteran running back Jerick McKinnon garnered a lucrative four-year, $30 million deal to join the San Francisco 49ers. It has immediately placed a high level of expectations before him as being the workhorse in the backfield for his new team. It is a […]

The Oakland Raiders recently released punter Marquette King after over half a decade with the team. It didn’t take too long for a team to express interest in his services. According to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press, the Minnesota Vikings have already inquired about the new free agent. Source said the Vikings have inquired […]

Coming off a highly-successful season, the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most active teams in adding more pieces to their roster this offseason. The team continues to revamp their offense in hopes of taking the next step forward in being a legitimate Super Bowl contender. The Vikings brought in former Chicago Bears wide receiver […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off their first NFC Championship game appearance in eight years, and the front office continues to add pieces to the puzzle this offseason. Much of the organization’s focus has come through bringing aboard more proven talent. With the free-agent market dwindling down, the Vikings have shifted their attention toward players […]

It’s commonplace to see and hear words that sugarcoat situations in which players move on to another organization. “We wish him the best of luck.” “He has all the talent in the world.” Etc. The following is an example of a rarity. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN, part of the reason the Minnesota Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one win away from reaching the Super Bowl last season. And after winning the highly publicized Kirk Cousins sweepstakes this offseason, the expectations for them to make it to the big game with their new star quarterback will be sky high. However, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has tried to temper […]

According to an article written over the weekend by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, a proposed change in the rules by the NFL’s Competition Committee would eliminate an extra point attempt on walk-off touchdowns in regulation when there is no time remaining on the clock. Via the official NFL Competition Committee website: “At the […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of a complete overhaul thus far in the offseason. Among the notable names to depart from Seattle was defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, who chose to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. As result, it seems they were looking to get something in return for Richardson. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the […]

If only there were more Trevor Siemians in the world. If there were, we’d all be in a much better spot. The guy who was the Denver Broncos starter last season feels lucky to now be the backup quarterback for Kirk Cousins in Minnesota with the Vikings, via Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. […]

As arguably the most sought-after player in NFL free agency, quarterback Kirk Cousins had plenty of intriguing options after he left the Washington Redskins. The Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Denver Broncos all expressed interest, but the reigning NFC North champions came out on top. With Cousins now having signed a lucrative, […]

Many fans thought the Philadelphia Eagles were going to get crushed by the Minnesota Vikings last season in the NFC Championship Game. As NFL fans the world over are aware, the exact opposite is what ended up happening. But it looks like the Vikings may get a shot at a rematch sooner rather than later. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been declared the official winner of the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes after both sides recently agreed to a three-year, $84 million deal which is fully guaranteed. Aside from the lucrative contract, it is easy to see why Cousins chose the Vikings. Not only do the Vikings already possess a stable of weapons around him to […]