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Heading into his first campaign with the Minnesota Vikings after inking a fully guaranteed three-year, $84 million deal, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins has plenty of high expectations on the table ahead of him. With that in mind, one of his former Washington Redskins teammates tight end Chris Cooley stated that Cousins has the personal drive […]

The Chicago Bears made the big splash move over the weekend with the acquisition of All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack from the Oakland Raiders. It has now put him in the NFC North where he will go up against the Minnesota Vikings twice a season for the next several years, which is something that head […]

According to Chris Tomasson, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen says he is healthy and ready to take the field this year. #Vikings Everson Griffen on injury: “I’m healthy, I’m blessed and very thankful to play football. I can’t wait to go up against San Francisco (in the Sept. 9 opener). I’m ready to play […]

One of the biggest stories of the offseason was the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes that took place during free agency. It appears not even Cousins’ loved ones were the first to know about his decision to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. Cousins was unable to contact his wife, mom, and sister to break the news. As a […]

If money was the top priority of quarterback Kirk Cousins in the NFL, then the New York Jets could have spent a first-round pick on another player than Sam Darnold. The first part of the film that documented Cousins’ search process of a new team during this year’s free agency period is now up online, […]

The New York Giants have traded center Brett Jones to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2019 seventh-round pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Trade: The #Giants traded C Brett Jones to the #Vikings in exchange for a 2019 draft choice. Fills a big need in Minnesota. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 26, […]

Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to enter his first year with the Minnesota Vikings where he will be a huge part of the offensive game plan as the primary cog. It is a major transition in his career marking the first time that he will be playing for another team aside from the […]

The long wait is almost over for Dalvin Cook. The Minnesota Vikings running back is preparing to play in their Friday night preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. If Cook does feature, it would mark the first time he’s played since he went down with a torn ACL on […]

There’s a possibility that Minnesota Vikings fans will finally see the return to action of running back Dalvin Cook this Friday when the team takes on the Seattle Seahawks at the US Bank Stadium for their third game of the preseason. According to a report by Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune, Vikings offensive coordinator […]

The Minnesota Vikings already had one of the best defenses in the league, but the rich got richer with the team announcing they have added safety George Iloka. The secondary just got stronger. Welcome to the #Vikings, @George_iloka! https://t.co/LWnRGeO6tF pic.twitter.com/fAdvjbqI6g — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 22, 2018 The Cincinnati Bengals released Iloka earlier this week […]

With the preseason in full swing, fans and players alike have been introduced to one notable difference in the way the game is played. The league’s new helmet rule which prevents players from lowering their heads to initiate contact has drawn plenty of criticism for its unclear nature. Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is […]

Beyond the arrival of Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason through free agency, there has been plenty of buzz and excitement toward the backfield. The Vikings have spoken quite highly of second-year running back Dalvin Cook heading into what will be his first full year in the league. However, Cook has also embraced the […]

Dalvin Cook is still working back from a torn ACL injury that he suffered last year and although it’s still unclear if he is going to play this preseason he will be 100 percent ready to go once the regular season starts. Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told the media on Thursday that he has […]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey made headlines with his recent tirade against nearly every starting quarterback in the NFL. Needless to say, Ramsey was not shy about expressing his true feelings regarding his opponents. One player that was surprisingly spared from his criticisms was Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Ramsey actually had high praise for […]

The Minnesota Vikings and Anthony Barr haven’t agreed on an extension yet, and it’s not clear if the two sides are even close but there is one thing that is clear, he wants to stay in Minnesota. “Absolutely,” Barr said Tuesday when asked if he wanted to stay with the Vikings via The Pioneer Press. […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is poised to play in his first NFL game very soon after almost missing his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has even given the green light already for Cook to get hit in upcoming scrimmages against the Jaguars, according to Chris […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ running back situation seems pretty straightforward. Barring any setbacks from his recovery from a torn ACL, Dalvin Cook looks set to assume the mantle of the team’s starting running back with veteran Latavius Murray backing him up. However, Murray is not about to just allow last year’s second-round pick to get comfortable with […]

The Minnesota Vikings welcomed back two of their most notable players in wide receiver Stefon Diggs and cornerback Xavier Rhodes to practice after they were forced to miss Wednesday’s session at the request of head coach Mike Zimmer. It appears all is well between the teammates moving forward. Zimmer had reportedly booted them from practice following […]

The Minnesota Vikings might have themselves a bit of an issue on their hands with the offensive line. Center Pat Elflein and right guard Mike Remmers are dealing with injuries although expectations are that they will be back for the regular season. Nick Easton went to get a second opinion on his neck earlier this week, and […]

If there is one thing that is going to hold the Minnesota Vikings back, it’s probably their offensive line. There were already questions surrounding the offensive line, and now with guard Nick Easton undergoing surgery to correct a herniated disk, it’s not getting any better. Vikings’ G Nick Easton underwent surgery this morning to correct […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum only played one season with the Minnesota Vikings but in such a short time together the two had quite the story. From not even knowing if he would be on the Vikings opening day roster to being the starting quarterback for the Minneapolis Miracle, Keenum will always be a part of […]

With training camp in full swing, teams are busy trying to lock down their preparation for the 2018 NFL season. However, the Minnesota Vikings were missing two key players from practice on Wednesday. It did not take long for folks to notice the absence of wide receiver Stefon Diggs and cornerback Xavier Rhodes. According to Andrew Krammer […]

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Minnesota Vikings going into the 2018 NFL season. Running back Dalvin Cook has not been shy about expressing it in training camp thus far. Minnesota made some solid additions this offseason while maintaining its core group of players. Cook said during an appearance on NFL Total Access that the […]

The Minnesota Vikings made it clear they were looking for an upgrade under center when they parted ways with quarterback Case Keenum. He will quickly have a chance to show them what they will miss come Week 1 of the preseason when they square off against his Denver Broncos. Needless to say, Keenum knows exactly […]

One of the most remarkable moments of the 2017 NFL season was undoubtedly the “Minneapolis Miracle” that occurred during the playoffs between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints. Needless to say, running back Alvin Kamara is not particularly fond of how the Saints’ season ended. Even now, players involved have had a difficult time explaining the […]

If there is one weakness on the Minnesota Vikings, it’s the offensive line, and with all the injuries the position has gone through it could become a significant weakness. The Vikings are currently without three starters from last year including Pat Elfein their starting center. The Vikings new quarterback has taken notice of the injuries […]

Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo has been known as a hard hitter since he came into the league, and chances are he will get flagged a time or two this upcoming season for making illegal hits. On Friday, he had a little fun with the new rule, creating a helmet that makes sure he will […]

The Minnesota Vikings spent much of the offseason solidifying the roster on both sides of the ball by adding more proven talent while locking in key players to long-term lucrative deals. However, this has notably left Pro Bowl outside linebacker Anthony Barr out of the mix, as he’s still currently in the fifth-year option of his […]

Minnesota Vikings have become one of the most talented teams in the league over the last couple of years, emerging as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. In that push, wide receiver Adam Thielen emerged as one of the top promising talents in the NFL at his position, which means he could receive a lucrative extension […]

Randy Moss is set to go into the Hall of Fame this weekend, and even though he has been out of the league for a while, there are still a lot of players in the NFL who looked up to him as a kid. One of those guys is current Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, Adam […]

The Minnesota Vikings kickstarted the offseason with the signing of quarterback Kirk Cousins. They have now followed up by securing his wideouts for the next couple of years as well. The Vikings signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a five-year extension on Tuesday. According to Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Cousins could not be happier […]

Kirk Cousins is no stranger to asking people whether they like stuff. But when asked what he thought about wide receiver Stefon Diggs’ new contract, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback didn’t like it; he loved it. Cousins particularly loved the continuity which Diggs’ five-year extension now brings to the Vikings offense. “I love it,” Cousins said […]

Stefon Diggs recently said he wants to stay and re-sign with Minnesota. And now, he’s about to do exactly that. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Vikings wide receiver has agreed to a five-year extension worth up to $81 million with $40 million in guaranteed money, which he will sign Tuesday. Diggs will now be […]

Since tearing his ACL last September, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has continued to make significant progress in his rehab from the injury. Cook has continued to clear every significant hurdle in the recovery process that has the team quite optimistic that he will be ready to go by the season opener. According to […]

There is no question the Minnesota Vikings boast one of the most talented wide receiver duos in the NFL in Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. It appears the latter is hoping to keep it this way for years to come. Diggs is looking for a potential long-term contract extension. According to Ben Goessling of the Star-Tribune, he […]

The Minnesota Vikings have established a strong locker room the last few years and this year it doesn’t appear to be any different. This offseason Kirk Cousins was brought in to be the starter and Trevor Siemian was brought in to be his backup. Siemian has been impressed early on with what he has seen from […]

The Minnesota Vikings have some unfinished business to take care of in the 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, it appears they will be able to welcome the return of running back Dalvin Cook. There has been nothing but positive updates on Cook’s rehabilitation process. According to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer-Press, he has been cleared for the start […]

The NFC North (Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings) looks to be one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL this season, and that is thanks in large part to the drafts of the four teams within it. 4. Minnesota Vikings Round 1 pick 30 – Mike Hughes, CB, Central […]

The Minnesota Vikings coaches are expected to report back on Monday to prepare for training camp which kicks off for the rookies on Tuesday and in rather shocking fashion, one coach will be not present. As KSTP reported and the team later confirmed, offensive line coach Tony Sparano died early Sunday morning at the age of […]