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Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy Works Out with an Old Friend

Kirk Cousins is out as the Vikings’ quarterback after six seasons with the organization. The statistics show a consistently solid passer who brought some stability to the most important position.

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.

NFL analyst shockingly names Justin Jefferson bounce back candidate

Is Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson a bounce-back candidate?

Vikings Have a Secret Roster Strength

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a 7-10 season in which the quarterback carousel played a large role in the team’s downfall. Kirk Cousins got hurt at 4-4, and none of the backup trio was efficient enough to guide the franchise to a second straight playoff appearance.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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 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.

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.

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Minnesota Vikings Immaculate Grid cheat codes for every other team in the NFL

Immaculate Grid is a funny NFL game to follow during the offseason. Especially until training camp begins, the news cycle gets slower. Even if you are a fantasy football general manager, there's not much action this time of the year.

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 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 Know Who They Want to Win the WR3 Job

The jury’s still out on quarterback, but even if Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy are the real deal, it won’t be easy replacing Kirk Cousins’ production. Otherwise, the Minnesota Vikings have largely improved their offense.

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.