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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 27
The Biggest Winners and Losers Following the Vikings' 2026 Draft
The NFL Draft brings with it big impacts and lasting effects on the current roster of each team across the league. With the draft having come and gone, it's time to start analyzing the ripple effects of all the moves the Vikings made over the weekend.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Rob Brzezinski’s first NFL Draft as Minnesota Vikings interim GM was fascinating when looking big picture
The first Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft class under Rob Brzezinski offers a fascinating look at the future of the franchise. The NFL Draft has passed, and the Minnesota Vikings have added multiple players.
Jordan Addison News / Field Level Media / April 27
Vikings exercise WR Jordan Addison's 5th-year option
The Minnesota Vikings exercised their fifth-year option for wide receiver Jordan Addison on Monday. The No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft will earn a guaranteed $18 million during the 2027 season.
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Jordan Addison News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 27
Vikings Officially Exercise WR Jordan Addison’s Fifth-Year Option
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have officially exercised WR Jordan Addison‘s fifth-year option for 2027. The fifth-year option is worth $18 million fully guaranteed for the 2027 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 27
Vikings Post-Draft Depth Chart: Strengths, Weaknesses, Position Battles
The Vikings' roster received a major infusion of youth, depth, and talent over the course of the weekend. Minnesota drafted nine players over seven rounds and then signed 19 undrafted free agents.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / April 27
Vikings kept drafting for traits when the run defense was the actual problem they needed to solve
The Minnesota Vikings did not draft for immediate impact. They drafted athletes. Long, explosive, high-upside players who test well and project well but have not yet produced consistently.
Jonathan Greenard News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Minnesota Vikings’ trade of Jonathan Greenard was about more than giving him a raise, and it speaks volumes
The comments from interim general manager Rob Brzezinski about the Jonathan Greenard trade are telling. The Minnesota Vikings decided to trade edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, and it was a frustrating one.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Vikings 53-Man Roster Projection: Rob Brzezinski’s first NFL Draft creates difficult decisions
Now that the NFL Draft is over, it’s all about focusing on figuring out the 53-man roster for the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings are working on building a talented roster going into the 2026 season.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 25
Vikings Final Draft Grades: Minnesota has fascinating first class post Kwesi Adofo-Mensah era
Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski wrapped up a fascinating first NFL Draft class that grades out well. The 2026 NFL Draft is complete, and the Minnesota Vikings have finalized their first class in the post-Kwesi Adofo-Mensah era.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 25
Here's the Minnesota Vikings' Entire 9-Man 2026 NFL Draft Class
The Vikings wrapped up their 2026 NFL draft class by selecting Cincinnati center Gavin Gerhardt with the 235th overall pick in the seventh round. Gerhardt is 6'4" and 309 pounds, with 32-inch arms.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 25
Vikings Trade Up For Electric RB Demond Claiborne in Rd. 6: Instant Grade
The Vikings have traded up to land the big-play threat in the backfield they've been looking for. They sent the Patriots a 2027 sixth-rounder to move up from 234 to 198 and select Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne in the sixth round on Saturday.
Jonathan Greenard News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 25
Jonathan Greenard Bids Farewell to Minnesota: 'Business is Business'
A day after he was officially traded to the Eagles, Jonathan Greenard bid farewell to the Vikings with a post on social media on Saturday. "Minnesota, I thank y'all for believing and taking a chance on me," he wrote.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 25
Vikings Add a Fullback and Hyper-Athletic CB in Round 5: Instant Grades
With their two picks in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, the Vikings selected Michigan fullback Max Bredeson at No. 159 and Stephen F. Austin cornerback Charles Demmings at 163.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / April 25
What Excites the Vikings About Each of Their Day 2 Draft Picks
The Vikings followed up their big swing on Caleb Banks in round one by adding four more talented players in rounds two and three of the NFL draft on Friday night.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 25
Jonathan Greenard trade grades for Eagles, Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have talked about trading edge rusher Jonathan Greenard since the beginning of the offseason. Greenard did not show up to Minnesota’s offseason program because of the consistent trade rumors.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 25
Minnesota Vikings Day 3 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Kevin O’Connell looks to add offensive players after defensive overload
Brian Flores got four additions to his defense to start the NFL Draft, and now it’s Kevin O’Connell’s turn. The first two days of the NFL Draft are in the books, and the Minnesota Vikings have five players heading to TCO Performance Center.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / April 25
Grade The Picks: Minnesota Vikings finish off Day 2 of the NFL Draft on opposite ends of the consensus board
It’s a really impressive haul that the Minnesota Vikings had on day two, and they finished it off in odd fashion. Going into the day, the Minnesota Vikings had three selections on day two of the NFL Draft.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 25
Eagles get immediate pass-rushing help with blockbuster Jonathan Greenard trade
There is nobody in the NFL better at wheeling and dealing than Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, and he showed that again on Friday night.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 24
Vikings Trading EDGE Jonathan Greenard To Eagles
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Vikings are sending edge Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles for two third-round draft picks. Minnesota specifically gets No.
Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / April 24
Minnesota Vikings Defensive Legend Passes Away At Age 68
The Minnesota Vikings family lost a key piece of its history this week. Doug Martin, a formidable defensive lineman who spent his entire NFL career in purple and gold, passed away at the age of 68.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / April 24
Vikings seemingly have one Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy decision in mind
For an update shared on Thursday, NFL insider Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports suggested that O’Connell and Co. have a preference regarding which player will win the QB1 job this summer.
Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / April 23
Former Minnesota Vikings Star Passes Away Before NFL Draft At 68
The Minnesota Vikings sadly confirmed Thursday that former defensive end Doug Martin has died. He was 68 years old. Martin, a former first-round pick from Washington, spent his entire 10-year career with the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / April 21
Vikings' Justin Jefferson shares warning for J.J. McCarthy after Kyler Murray signing
Jefferson shared somewhat of a warning for McCarthy regarding what is to come now that Murray is on the Minnesota roster.
Ivan Pace News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 20
Vikings LB Ivan Pace Signing RFA Tender
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Vikings LB Ivan Pace is signing his restricted free agent tender on Monday. Minnesota used the right-of-first-refusal tender on Pace, which will cost $3.52 million for the 2026 season.
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