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What a Realistic Vikings Supporting Cast Looks Like with Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray will be free to sign with the Minnesota Vikings on March 11. While Minnesota will surely have other options at that point, Murray may be the most logical choice considering he's arguably going to be the best talent available, and the Vikings can offer him an opportunity to resurrect his career while throwing to Justin Jefferson.

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Reports: Vikings may shop OLB Jonathan Greenard

The Minnesota Vikings are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as they deal with salary cap issues, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to pass and run for a TD in at least 20 games in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL RB receiving-leaders' quiz

The 'QBs with multiple 2 rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / March 3

Minnesota Vikings: Quarterback Target Gets Tagged, But There’s a Catch

As previously discussed on Gridiron Heroics, the Minnesota Vikings are expected to be in the market for a quarterback this offseason after J.J. McCarthy’s shaky season and uncertain future.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 3

Vikings Could Target Heavier WR If Nailor Walks: Who Are the Options?

Wide receiver isn't at the top of the list of needs the Vikings have, but with Jalen Nailor's potential departure via free agency and Jordan Addison's long-term future unknown, Minnesota is increasingly likely to need to add to the receiver room.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / March 3

Vikings ‘Open’ To Trading Jonathan Greenard; Team Seeking Day 2 Pick?

Although outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard is only halfway into a four-year, $76MM contract, the cap-strapped Vikings are “open” to dealing him, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / March 3

Vikings' Greenard plan hints at bigger role for Turner

Vikings' Jonathan Greenard plan hints at bigger role for Dallas Turner in 2026

Now seems like the perfect time to buy stock in Turner.

Vikings' Kevin O’Connell was reportedly ready to make Aaron Rodgers, J.J. McCarthy decision in 2025

More concerning information on why Vikings may sit J.J. McCarthy emerges

Vikings reportedly eyeing Geno Smith, Kyler Murray; which QB is the better option for NFC North club?

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The '2025 NFL sack leaders by team' quiz

Jonathan Greenard News / Gridiron Heroics / March 3

'Would Like to Keep': Minnesota Vikings Open to Trading 1x-Pro Bowler

Minnesota Vikings’ standout Jonathan Greenard battled an injury he aggravated in 2025, which caused him to post the third-fewest sacks of his career. He totaled 47 pressures, 35 hurries, 12 quarterback hits, and three sacks along with 38 tackles, ten TFLs, and one forced fumble across 12 games and ten starts.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 3

Minnesota Vikings linked to dangerous quarterback path that could set them back for at least five years

The second that Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that they would pursue competition for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, all hell broke loose.

Jonathan Greenard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 3

Vikings Open To Trading OLB Jonathan Greenard

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Vikings are open to trading OLB Jonathan Greenard. Schefter adds Minnesota would like to keep Greenard, but they are currently projected to be $46.5 million over the cap.

Daniel Jones News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 3

Why Rumored Vikings Interest in Daniel Jones Makes Little Sense

Perhaps we shouldn't actually be ruling out Daniel Jones as a quarterback option for the Vikings this month? Since last season ended, the assumption has been that the Colts would find a way to keep Jones, who played so well for them before tearing his Achilles in early December.

Jalen Nailor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 3

More Than 10 Teams Have Interest In Vikings WR Jalen Nailor

Per Alec Lewis of The Athletic, more than 10 teams are eyeing Vikings WR Jalen Nailor in free agency, and he will be one of the more sought after receivers on the open market.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 3

Vikings' Kevin O’Connell was reportedly ready to make Aaron Rodgers, J.J. McCarthy decision in 2025

Was McCarthy overruled on his desire for the quarterback position in 2025?

Steelers reportedly think Aaron Rodgers will do this for 2026 season

More concerning information on why Vikings may sit J.J. McCarthy emerges

Favorites emerging in Vikings' search for J.J. McCarthy competition?

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Aaron Jones News / Football Analysis / March 3

Vikings Dump ‘Beloved’ Aaron Jones 12 Months After $20M Extension—Vikings’ $43M Hole Forces March 11 Fire Sale

Loyalty has a price tag in the NFL, and on March 1, the Minnesota Vikings proved theirs was exactly $18.65 million. Two veterans who were supposed to anchor

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / March 3

More concerning information on why Vikings may sit J.J. McCarthy emerges

The offseason has only brought more questions about McCarthy after a disappointing debut season.

Favorites emerging in Vikings' search for J.J. McCarthy competition?

Moves NFL teams over the cap should make to shed salary ahead of 2026 league year

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Cris Carter unexpectedly backs Kirk Cousins’ Vikings return

The Minnesota Vikings are currently navigating a quarterback crossroads, and a familiar face is suddenly at the center of the conversation. In a twist that almost nobody saw coming, Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter is officially leading the “Bring Back Kirk” campaign.

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 2

Another Insider Suggests Vikings, J.J. McCarthy Breakup Is Brewing

It's almost as if the Vikings proposed to J.J. McCarthy in one of the "Love is Blind" pods, only to leave him at the altar after their honeymoon in Cabo was uprooted by each other's unforeseen issues living together once they returned to the United States.