Minnesota Vikings News/ Sporting News / June 27
NFL potentially sticks Vikings with $450 million bill
The Minnesota Vikings might be stuck with a multi-million dollar bill thanks to the National Football League.
Justin Jefferson News/ Sporting News / June 27
NFL analyst shockingly names Justin Jefferson bounce back candidate
Is Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson a bounce-back candidate?
Sam Darnold News/ Vikings Territory / June 27
There’s Only One Thing That Can Prevent Sam Darnold from Thriving in MIN
Stop if you’ve heard this before: Sam Darnold has never had a supporting cast like this. That’s the working theory from a healthy faction of Minnesota Vikings fans, speaking into existence a would-be reclamation season for Darnold, who has never fully effectuated his draft stock from six years ago.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / June 27
Vikings Named a Contender — with a Red Flag
Heading into a change-filled 2024 season, most NFL pundits don’t consider the Minnesota Vikings a contender or anything of the sort. In fact, Minnesota has around the eighth-worst odds of winning the Super Bowl in February.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 27
Ivan Pace Jr., Blake Cashman dubbed as a top-10 linebacker unit
The new-look Vikings linebacker unit is already considered one of the best groups at their position in the league. Ivan Pace Jr. will pair with former Gophers linebacker Blake Cashman as part of a linebacker duo that Pro Football Focus labels the 10th-best linebacker unit in the entire league.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Sporting News / June 27
6 breakout candidates to watch at Minnesota Vikings training camp
The Minnesota Vikings are going to need some players to take a step forward in 2024
Minnesota Vikings News/ Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 27
Watch: J.J. McCarthy works out with Vikings great Adam Thielen
Former Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen seems to be back in Minnesota for the offseason, and he was seen working out with new Vikings quarterback J.J.
Brian Flores News/ Vikings Territory / June 27
Kevin O’Connell Kept His Word about the Brian Flores Defense
Turn the clock back to January. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell met with the media fresh off of a 7-10 season. One of the striking elements of the presser rested in the head coach’s optimism about where things were going with Minnesota’s defense.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 27
Matthew Coller: Reflecting on the events and decisions that led the Vikings to JJ McCarthy
I’ve always been incredibly fascinated by NFL teams’ quarterback histories. Maybe that’s because every time you go back through them there are always lots of gems and a few “I forgot that guy played here!” moments.
Minnesota Vikings News/ purplePTSD.com / June 27
Vikings’ Tight End Can Be Considered the Winner of Spring
T.J. Hockenson suffered his severe knee injury in Week 16 when his former teammate Kerby Joseph infamously (but legally) hit him low. A torn ACL was the result.
Sam Darnold News/ Vikings Territory / June 27
Unlikely Source Pounds the Table for Sam Darnold
It might be a fantasy football tweet, but it applies to the Minnesota Vikings, nevertheless. Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert, an employee at the Sleeper fantasy football app, pounded the table for Sam Darnold this week, claiming the journeyman signal-caller would climb to new heights in 2024.
Justin Jefferson News/ purplePTSD.com / June 27
Justin Jefferson Towers Over His Competition
The current regime led by general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has handed out two major contract extensions in addition to various smaller ones. T.J. Hockenson
Minnesota Vikings News/ Vikings Territory / June 27
The 5 Strongest Spots on the Vikings’ Roster
The Minnesota Vikings kick off training camp in 24 days, with the NFL regular season exactly 10 weeks away. The team won just seven games last year, and sportsbooks also forecast that number for the Vikings in 2024.
Minnesota Vikings News/ The Daily Norseman / June 27
A Look at the Vikings’ Late Day Three/UDFA Draft Strategy
Some insight into how Kwesi hunts for draft diamonds By the time Day Three of the NFL Draft rolls around, most of the top 100 players have been taken. The top performers from Power Five conferences that aced the Combine are off the board.
Minnesota Vikings News/ purplePTSD.com / June 27
Vikings’ Defensive Line is Facing a Ton of Doubt Even as Competition and Depth Grow
Over the past little bit, I’ve been unveiling a position-by-position roster projection for the Vikings. As things flip over to defense, we begin up front with the Vikings’ defensive line.
NFL News/ Minnesota Sports Fan / June 26
Video: J.J. McCarthy is Working Out with Adam Thielen
Minnesota Vikings training camp is still a month away. Just like fans don’t want to wait that long for football to start, neither does their 1st round quarterback J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Gridiron Heroics / June 26
Minnesota Vikings Receive Shockingly Good Update On 2024 First-Round Pick
The Minnesota Vikings made the decision to make a bold trade in the 2024 NFL Draft in order to select pass-rusher Dallas Turner. It was a move that excited the fan base, especially after losing Danielle Hunter in NFL free agency.
J.J. McCarthy News/ NFL Analysis Network / June 27
Analyst provides troubling take on Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy
Perhaps just as troubling, McCarthy didn’t show much improvement with his production year over year at the tail end of his college career.
How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?
NFL News/ Gridiron Heroics / June 25
San Francisco 49ers’ Backup QB Situation May Find Definite Answer Soon
Everything’s peachy for the San Francisco 49ers with their starting players. Thanks to Brock Purdy’s incredible play, the Niners made it to Super Bowl LVIII where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in dramatic fashion.
Minnesota Vikings News/ A to Z Sports / June 25
Minnesota Vikings need to sign former Offensive Player of the Year before they start training camp
The Minnesota Vikings have one of the NFL's best receiving duos in Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but things start to get a bit shaky as one descends the depth chart.
Minnesota Vikings News/ Yardbarker / June 24
Vikings former first-round pick could have tough time earning roster spot
It's not often that teams are willing to cut their losses with a first-round pick and release him before his rookie deal expires, but that seems to be looking more and more likely for the Vikings as the summer progresses.
Vikings LB Ivan Pace is 'top contender' to take on key role
Vikings safety calls Super Bowl shot for 2024 NFL season
Insider feels 'less than 10 percent' chance Vikings make this QB decision
The best players who never won a Super Bowl
The 'Minnesota Vikings head coaches' quiz
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah News/ Pro Football Rumors / June 23
Vikings still waiting for 2022 draft class to step it up
The Minnesota Vikings have found star talent in recent drafts, but their 2022 prospects have yet to really pan out.
Vikings' Lewis Cine at a pivotal point in young career
Vikings LB Ivan Pace is 'top contender' to take on key role
Vikings safety calls Super Bowl shot for 2024 NFL season
Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?
The 'Minnesota Vikings head coaches' quiz
Ivan Pace News/ Pro Football Rumors / June 23
Vikings LB Ivan Pace is 'top contender' to take on key role
As a rookie, he appeared in all 17 contests (11 starts) and racked up 102 total tackles to go along with 2.5 sacks and an interception.
Vikings' Lewis Cine at a pivotal point in young career
Vikings Insider Reveals Details About J.J. McCarthy’s Development So Far
Receivers the Vikings Could Add Before the Season
The best and worst uniform looks for every NFL team
The 'Minnesota Vikings head coaches' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News/ Pro Football Rumors / June 22
Vikings' Lewis Cine at a pivotal point in young career
Lewis Cine has two years remaining on his rookie contract, but this summer could prove to be a pivotal point in his young NFL career.
Vikings safety calls Super Bowl shot for 2024 NFL season
The worst NFL teams from the past 50 years
The 'Minnesota Vikings head coaches' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News/ Last Word On Sports / June 22
Receivers the Vikings Could Add Before the Season
After K.J. Osborn signed with the New England Patriots this offseason, the Minnesota Vikings chose to mostly stand pat in their receiver room, only signing Trent Sherfield Sr.
Camryn Bynum News/ Yardbarker / June 21
Vikings safety calls Super Bowl shot for 2024 NFL season
The club finished the 2023 campaign at 7-10.
Insider feels 'less than 10 percent' chance Vikings make this QB decision
The best small-school quarterbacks in NFL history
The 'Most passing yards in an NFL season' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News/ NFL Analysis Network / June 20
Minnesota Vikings Insider Reveals Bold Report On Jordan Addison
A lot of attention was given to Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson this offseason. His contract situation was a major headline, but fellow wide receiver Jordan Addison is making waves of his own.