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Here’s Why Vikings’ Deal With Justin Jefferson May Be Delayed

The Minnesota Vikings have yet to strike a long-term contract extension with wide receiver Justin Jefferson, which has many wondering just what the Vikings are doing.

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Vikings score two of The Athletic’s best NFL Draft picks

One obvious one, the other not so much The superlatives continue to roll in for a few members of the Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 NFL Draft class as they take the field for their first official practices with the team.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 42 minutes ago

7 Vikings Players Who Could Bust Out in 2024

Every year, at least one Minnesota Vikings player arrives out of nowhere and makes an impact. In 2021, it was K.J. Osborn. The 2022 campaign brought Khyiris Tonga.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

6 Upcoming Camp Battles for Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings cut ties with franchise cornerstones Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter and welcomed rookies J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner this offseason.

NFL News / purplePTSD.com / 1 hour ago

Three 2024 Vikings Draft Picks Officially Sign Contracts

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide place kicker Will Reichard (16) warms up before the SEC Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

J.J. McCarthy News / The Daily Norseman / 1 hour ago

J.J. McCarthy labeled as perfect fit for Vikings

Seems accurate to me The Minnesota Vikings have started their rookie minicamp for this year, giving them their first opportunity to see their 2024 NFL Draft picks and undrafted free agents, as well as a few other, more experienced players.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 2 hours ago

Don’t Write Off the Vikings’ Long-and-Strong Corner

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports The final chapter hasn’t been written for Akayleb Evans, the Vikings’ long-and-strong corner who is soon to enter Year 3 in the NFL.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

11 New Vikings Players Who Could Start Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings’ overwhelmingly flipped the script this offseason — philosophically and on the depth chart. The club said goodbye to franchise cornerstones Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter and welcomed rookies J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 3 hours ago

The View from VT: Vikings Got Hosed, Worst Mistake Ever, and The GM Juke

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Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

The P/PTSD Perspective: Comp Pick Mountain, New TE Joining Camp, and a “Bit of Shock”

PurplePTSD works in partnership with Vikings Territory, similarly doing their utmost to offer top-notch coverage of the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, we’re promoting five of their top articles of the past week in “The P/PTSD Perspective.” Take a peek at some of their best stuff.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

Vikings Sign 3 Rookies

When the Vikings entered the 2024 draft, their main objective was to acquire a quarterback who could become the new franchise quarterback long-term and possibly even challenge Sam Darnold in 2024.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 4 hours ago

The New Era of Vikings Football Is Here

The Minnesota Vikings have changed in the offseason, especially over the last two months. With Kirk Cousins’s exit, one era of Vikings football has ended.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 4 hours ago

Purple Rumor Mill: The London Opponent, the Compensatory Pick Debate, Promising DT

VikingsTerritory’s Purple Rumor Mill is a two-day chronicle each week. All the week’s Vikings rumors are lassoed and plopped in two spots — articles on Saturday and Sunday — for review.

J.J. McCarthy News / ClutchPoints / 14 hours ago

JJ McCarthy’s honest take on first day of practice will fire up Vikings fans

arterThe Minnesota Vikings are going to have a new look on offense this year, and that was assured the moment the team decided that it didn’t want to bring Kirk Cousins back as the QB1.

NFL News / purplePTSD.com / 9 hours ago

A Storyline for Each of the 2024 Vikings Opponents

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Next week, the NFL will officially unveil its full schedule for the 2024 regular season. We’ve known all 17 Vikings opponents for this year ever since the 2023 regular season came to a close, but on Wednesday, May 15th, we will officially know the order of those games for Minnesota.

NFL News / The Daily Norseman / 9 hours ago

Vikings sign three draft picks as rookie minicamp begins

Football is back, at least a little bit Football is back. . .a little bit. Today, some of the newest Minnesota Vikings took to the field at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan as the purple kicked off their rookie minicamp.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / 10 hours ago

Vikings Sign Three Draft Picks

The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed sixth-round K Will Reichard, seventh-round OL Michael Jurgens, and seventh-round DL Levi Drake Rodriguez to

NFL News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Did QBs Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy find better 'fits' than Caleb Williams?

Did quarterbacks Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy find better 'fits' than Caleb Williams?

The Chicago Bears selected QB Caleb Williams first overall, but does that mean Williams is entering the best situation among this year's crop of rookie signal-callers?

Jayden Daniels discusses Commanders' predraft group visit controversy

Three offseason moves the Bears must make

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'NFL QBs drafted in the first round' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / 2 hours ago

NFL analyst doesn’t hold back on J.J. McCarthy's fit with Vikings

J.J. McCarthy is far from the most talented QB of his draft class, but he may benefit from the best situation on his new team.

Did quarterbacks Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy find better 'fits' than Caleb Williams?

Vikings veteran DT says team is lacking one key component

Five most underrated moves of the NFL offseason

The most eye-popping performances in NFL combine history

The 'QBs drafted in the top 10 to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

Justin Jefferson News / NFL Analysis Network / 19 hours ago

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Holds This All-Time Record Currently

Over the last few months, a lot of reports have come out about the Minnesota Vikings and Justin Jefferson. A new deal still hasn’t gotten done between the two sides, but it seems likely that one will happen.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 9

Three offseason moves the Saints should make

The New Orleans Saints need to stay active if they are to rise back to contention in the NFC South.

Saints waive two players, including a young QB

Saints take care of business and sign first-round tackle

How Saints QB Derek Carr handled criticism from Michael Thomas

The worst teams to make the NFL playoffs

The 'Four or more touchdowns from Drew Brees' quiz

Dalton Risner News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 9

Why are the Vikings Avoiding Dalton Risner?

The Minnesota Vikings have had quite the offseason. But one thing that stands out on their current roster is lack of answers on the interior offensive line.

Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Minnesota Vikings Position Battles to Watch

With the draft and free agency periods finishing up over the last month or so, the NFL offseason has come to an end, and rookie minicamps have already started for a handful of teams.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 5 minutes ago

Vikings veteran DT says team is lacking one key component

Defensive tackle Harrison Phillips believes Minnesota still lacks one key component.

Vikings DC compares first-round pick to three-time Super Bowl champion

NFL schedule release primer: Biggest things to know before next week's unveiling

NFC's hottest seats: Which veterans face the most intense scrutiny?

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

The 'Most passing yards in a season by team' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / May 8

Former NFL GM Has Lofty Expectations for Minnesota Vikings Rookie

The Minnesota Vikings may have landed one of the steals of the 2024 NFL Draft. After trading up to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings plucked former Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner with the No.

Kirk Cousins News / Gridiron Heroics / May 9

Minnesota Vikings defender believes Kirk Cousins' departure could lead to overall improvement

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips explained the leadership void left by the departure of quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins spent six years as the quarterback for the Vikings before making the decision to move on and sign with the Atlanta Falcons for the next four years.